The Best Hotels Closest to Churchill Downs in Louisville - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

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

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

1. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

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 hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

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

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

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.4 km from Churchill Downs

Victoria

฿3,775

฿4,442 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

3 km from Churchill Downs

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 Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

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.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

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

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

5. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Angie

฿5,656

฿6,565 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Gale

฿3,209

฿3,776 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Lee Ann

฿2,852

฿3,355 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.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

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 restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.8 km from Churchill Downs

Angela

฿3,069

฿3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Patricia Anne

฿3,213

฿3,780 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Krislin

฿3,232

฿3,803 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

12. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Becky

฿3,175

฿3,736 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 white van parked in front of a building with a blue and white facade, a large glass window, and a sign that reads "Residence Inn Springhill Suites by Marriott."

13. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Amanda

฿3,178

฿3,739 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Latoya

฿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 gym with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and weight machines.

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

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

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

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

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

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Lauren

฿2,975

฿3,500 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

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

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

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 hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Chariety

฿2,102

฿2,474 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 Quality Inn & Suites sign at a university airport.

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

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

19. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Eddie

฿2,017

฿2,373 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a headboard, and a door.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a towel rack, a sink with toiletries, and a shower curtain.

A reception desk with clocks, a landscape mural, and signs indicating room locations.

A wooden desk with brochures and a travel rewards award on it.

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

TIMOTHY

฿2,131

฿2,473 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Churchill Downs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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
Central Park Bed & Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 92 reviews	View

Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very well maitained, safe, and comfortable property. If available, I would definately stay here again."

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great plqce to stay!!!"

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for a concert!"

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very friendly, air conditioning was terrific, room was great, and our daughter was amazed by the pancake machine. Would definitely return."

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Beautiful room"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

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

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"

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Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

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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 Churchill Downs?

Churchill Downs is located in a welcoming area of Louisville known for its stunning river views and sporting events. 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 place to stay near Churchill Downs?

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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Churchill Downs. Other good choices within 5 miles include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Churchill Downs?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Churchill Downs.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Churchill Downs.

What can I see and do near Churchill Downs?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum or 21c Museum Hotel. Explore notable local landmarks like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Big Four Bridge. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Churchill Downs hotels

1. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

5. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

7. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

8. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

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

12. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

13. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

19. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Other attractions near Churchill Downs

Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Tringle Park

Expo Five

Speed Art Museum

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

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