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

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 km from Churchill Downs

Roy

₹26,703

₹30,994 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A Victorian-style house with a turret, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden.

A grand staircase with wooden railings and a chandelier, leading to a room with a red patterned sofa and ottoman, a large green plant, and a patterned rug.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large bookshelf.

A dining room with a wooden table, blue chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

2. Inn at St James Court

Old Louisville, 2.5 km from Churchill Downs

Anna

₹18,717

₹21,725 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 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 living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

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

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

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Casey

₹13,373

₹15,522 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.4 km from Churchill Downs

John

₹10,909

₹12,836 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

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

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

5. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

3 km from Churchill Downs

SHEILA

₹9,389

₹11,047 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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 kitchenette with a microwave, and a TV.

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

6. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Zhenglong

₹10,432

₹13,401 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 hotel with a prominent 'tru' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.

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

₹7,770

₹9,142 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

8. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Angie

₹11,448

₹13,288 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

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

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

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

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Mary M

₹9,380

₹11,036 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

10. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Clara

₹11,623

₹13,676 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.8 km from Churchill Downs

amy

₹8,868

₹10,434 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

12. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Tasha

₹10,495

₹12,348 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Anbumazhavarayar

₹9,339

₹10,989 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A hotel with guest parking, a well-lit entrance, and a brick facade.

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

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Patricia Anne

₹9,667

₹11,374 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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."

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

15. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Kressie

₹9,182

₹10,804 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

16. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Kenisha

₹9,188

₹10,811 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Teresa

₹7,511

₹8,718 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A hotel corridor with a polished floor, potted plants, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a green carpet.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Coleen

₹8,901

₹10,473 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Bobbi

₹5,647

₹6,644 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 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.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Dave

₹6,020

₹7,083 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Churchill Downs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Louisville Bourbon Inn	10.0 Exceptional 24 reviews	View
Inn at St James Court	9.8 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 145 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 591 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 461 reviews	View

Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"There was plenty of convenient parking. It was close to all of the things were there to see and do. It was so nice to have a larger refrigerator. I was disappointed by the fact that shampoo was not provided in the room. They later explained you had to come to the desk to request it. My brand new white socks were brown when I took them off before going to bed??"

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay for one night.Staff were very helpful and friendly.Liked the gym."

Omni Louisville Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous property updated amenities and plenty to do. Bar and restaurant onsite with beautiful views. The pool has plenty of space with tables and nice spaces out tables for sitting to have drinks. The valet parking is another convenience that we appreciated. We will definitely stay again."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was good! The shuttle brought us to almost anywhere we wanted to go. Our daughter lost her wallet in the pull out sofa bed and the staff/housekeeping went above and beyond to help us find it 2 days after we left. Parking was great. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious."

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good, drinks at bar were not expensive."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Property was clean, good breakfast"

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here to move our son into UofL and it’s close to the college. Stay was great, staff was pleasant and room was clean. Will stay here again."

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"Great job on cleanliness!! Everything was clean, wish breakfast was free but the coffee was good! Both mornings they ran out and had to fill it up numerous times. They needed two coffee warmers or regular. I’m picky about my coffee but they have had some of the best coffee I’ve had at a hotel! Thank you!"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and super clean!"

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

8.4/10 (164 reviews)

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Expo Five

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Speed Art Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

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Trager Stadium

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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 68 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 Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center.

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

Expedia has 68 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. Inn at St James Court

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

5. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

7. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

8. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

12. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

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

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

15. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

16. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

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

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Omni Louisville Hotel

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton 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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