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A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.

A spacious dining area with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

A building entrance with a dark door, a large number '1332' above it, and two large potted ferns on either side.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wooden railing.

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Roy

฿9,241

฿10,726 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A historic building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a sign indicating it is a bed and breakfast.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a red patterned rug, and a door with a wreath.

An outdoor patio with red furniture, including a table and chairs, and two red umbrellas providing shade.

A room with a red velvet sofa, a blue armchair, and a small round table with books.

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.2 km from Kentucky Derby

Casey

฿6,033

฿7,003 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a wall clock, and a door leading outside.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites by Hilton" sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.3 km from Kentucky Derby

Victoria

฿3,395

฿3,994 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, a large flat-screen TV, and a large window providing natural light.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

SHEILA

฿2,951

฿3,472 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.

A spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Marla

฿3,610

฿4,637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A covered patio with a stone wall, a glass table, and a bench.

A stone house with a balcony, a front door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A garden pathway with a lantern, potted plants, and a white fence.

6. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3 km from Kentucky Derby

Angie

฿5,656

฿6,565 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern indoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a mix of red and beige seating.

A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

A snack display with various chips and snacks, a sign for 'eat & sip', and a 'check out our local items' sign.

7. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Lee Ann

฿2,852

฿3,355 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a clock on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible in the background.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Gale

฿3,209

฿3,776 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Clara

฿4,296

฿5,055 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with small shrubs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Kentucky Derby

Angela

฿3,069

฿3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a visible American flag.

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a modern building in the background.

A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various kitchen appliances.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Krislin

฿3,232

฿3,803 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a brick fire pit, and a barbecue grill.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave, and a large window.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining space with bar stools, and a kitchen counter.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Patricia Anne

฿3,213

฿3,780 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a staircase leading to an entrance.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

13. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Becky

฿3,643

฿4,287 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel corridor with a snack bar, refrigerated display, and a long hallway with a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bed.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.

A modern hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

14. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Amanda

฿3,178

฿3,739 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot with several cars.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

15. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Tyra

฿3,177

฿3,738 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Sarah

฿2,419

฿2,808 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a weight bench.

17. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Lauren

฿3,080

฿3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and dark blue bedspreads. There is a small table and a chair in the room.

A modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

18. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Highland Park, 2.6 km from Kentucky Derby

Catriona

฿1,954

฿2,299 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

A restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Dawn

฿2,083

฿2,451 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by walls with windows and air conditioning units.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, and a microwave.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a door.

A Quality Inn & Suites sign at a university airport.

20. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Kentucky Derby

Eddie

฿2,055

฿2,418 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Derby

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Louisville Bourbon Inn	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 147 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 598 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 471 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 583 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Derby Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful restored hotel. Staff was very professional and friendly."

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel room was clean and had an amazing view of the river. The restaurant on the 25th floor, the Swizzle, had incredible food, cocktails, and very attentive staff that remembered your name. The Galt will be my go to hotel when I'm in Louisville."

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It was very conveniently located for the music festival I was attending. The staff were very polite and helpful."

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Great bad and pillows and linen. Coffee maker didn't work"

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience and very close to the expo center"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and up to date hotel with good breakfast"

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly helpful staff. Clean spacious room."

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The workout room was a little small and outdated Its very close to the festival"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was HUGE. Everything was perfect and first class all the way. For any Louisville football fan, it was right across the street from the stadium. Highly recommended"

Other attractions near Kentucky Derby

Mannequins in a store window displaying a pink plaid suit and a floral dress.

Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.

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Jockeys on horses racing at a track with distinctive white towers in the background.

Churchill Downs

9.0/10 (2,281 reviews)

Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

Catch an event at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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Tringle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tringle Park, a lovely green space in Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

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Expo Five

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Expo Five during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Speed Art Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Speed Art Museum in Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.

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Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Catch an event at Bass-Rudd Tennis Center during your trip to Louisville.

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Trager Stadium

Catch an event at Trager Stadium during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky Derby is located in Louisville. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 71 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Kentucky Derby?

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kentucky Derby. Other good options within 5 miles include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels are there close to Kentucky Derby?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kentucky Derby.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kentucky Derby, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kentucky Derby.

What can I see and do near Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum and 21c Museum Hotel feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Big Four Bridge are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre.

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Our top choices for Kentucky Derby hotels

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

6. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

7. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

8. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

13. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

15. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

17. Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

18. Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

20. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

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Top Kentucky Derby Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Other attractions near Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Museum

Churchill Downs

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Tringle Park

Expo Five

Speed Art Museum

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

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