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

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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 living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and large windows.

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

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Roy

₹26,903

₹31,226 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Casey

₹17,565

₹20,387 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A grand room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

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

3. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Brittany

₹14,709

₹17,073 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Marla

₹10,510

₹13,501 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

jamie

₹8,516

₹10,020 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

2.8 km from Churchill Downs

Clare

₹8,934

₹10,511 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

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

7. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Latoya

₹9,249

₹10,882 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

dale

₹9,409

₹11,071 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A workspace with two monitors, a keyboard, and a printer on a granite countertop.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a glass display case with decorative items, and a red accent wall.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Peter

₹8,968

₹10,551 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Sarah

₹6,871

₹7,975 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

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

2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Denny

₹5,689

₹6,694 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 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.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Chariety

₹6,147

₹7,233 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 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.

13. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Richard

₹5,408

₹6,364 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Joseph

₹6,147

₹7,135 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door, flanked by two lamp posts and a bench.

A long table set with white tablecloths, gold chargers, and clear glassware.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a hanging light fixture.

A marble countertop with a tray of colorful glassware, a bottle, and two glasses. A framed painting hangs above, and two lamps are on either side.

15. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

9.7 km from Churchill Downs

Vickie J

₹8,642

₹9,765 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

A modern office space with glass walls, a wooden reception desk, and two blue exercise balls.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, comfortable seating, a large TV displaying weather information, and decorative wall art.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

13 km from Churchill Downs

TONY

₹11,671

₹13,188 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling, large windows, and classic furniture.

A grand lobby with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, a large vase, and a seating area with multiple sofas and armchairs.

A grand dining area with ornate ceiling, chandeliers, and a bar area with a sign reading "Cigar Bar".

17. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 4.7 km from Churchill Downs

Meghan

₹11,327

₹13,328 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a bathroom with a vanity and mirror.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a well-countried Hampton sign, a food display, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a sliding door leading to a bathroom, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a large window with a view of buildings.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Louisville East Oxmoor

14 km from Churchill Downs

Robert

₹10,557

₹12,421 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern restaurant with long communal tables, striped booths, and pendant lighting.

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the Hilton Garden Inn sign.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

St. Matthews, 13.4 km from Churchill Downs

Emily

₹9,047

₹10,644 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a table, chairs, and a lantern.

A grand staircase with dark wood railings and a chandelier.

A large, historic house with a green roof, multiple chimneys, and a prominent front porch.

A traditional room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a sideboard.

20. Inn at Woodhaven

St. Matthews, 12.6 km from Churchill Downs

Brian

₹25,607

₹29,722 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Louisville Bourbon Inn	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 148 reviews	View
Central Park Bed & Breakfast	9.4 Exceptional 97 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked the hospitality of the staff. We arrived very late and they kept the kitchen open for us so we could have a hot dinner. Also, an historic hotel with all of the beauty."

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

8/10 Good

"In the past we have spent the night and taken the shuttle to the airport. When returning from our out of town trips, we were not charged for parking on the lot. Evidently, that policy had changed. We will review in the future."

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great service even when fully booked for a music fest"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our visit to Holiday Inn ,Airport, Louisville was wonderful! The staff was welcoming and helpful at all times. The facility was clean, modern, and well maintained. During our visit we encountered an unexpected sickness with our 7 year old granddaughter in the middle of the night, and John at the front desk was especially compassionate and kind as he went out of his way to try and help us access something to help her. We would stay here again and would recommend this hotel to anyone! Wonderful experience!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great ambient indirect lighting between headboard and wall. Pretty wall covering, like ocean wave, kind of. Great free breakfast, nothing fancy but complete and tasted good."

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful and clean. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here for state fair every year. Close to fairgrounds!"

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

8/10 Good

"The new owners are very helpful, The property is in a great location, It does need a little attention to detail but it seems they are working hard to make that happen. I will stay there next year for a music 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 72 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 72 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. Louisville Bourbon Inn

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

3. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

7. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

13. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

14. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

15. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville New Albany IN

17. The Brown Hotel

18. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Louisville East Oxmoor

19. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Mall of St. Matthews

20. Inn at Woodhaven

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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

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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