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A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.
A building entrance with a dark door, a large number '1332' above it, and two large potted ferns on either side.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and large windows.
A spacious dining area with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Louisville Bourbon Inn
Old Louisville, 3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Roy
RM1,139
RM1,322 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Louisville Bourbon Inn
An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.
A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Homewood Suites by Hilton" sign, a covered outdoor seating area, and a flagpole with the American flag.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 1.4 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Heidilein
RM482
RM567 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
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 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.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a staircase, and a chandelier.

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Casey
RM680
RM789 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
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.
Lounge

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Tori
RM364
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
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 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.

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Abigale
RM424
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
A cheese and ham platter on a slate board with the text "SPRINGHILL SUITES MARRIOTT A HEARTY START".
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 modern lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a small table with a vase.
A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a central coffee table.

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Katina
RM359
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
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 snack display with various chips and snacks, a sign for 'eat & sip', and a 'check out our local items' sign.
A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

7. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Rick
RM364
RM429 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
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.
Staircase
A garden pathway with a lantern, potted plants, and a white fence.

8. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Central Park Bed & Breakfast
Old Louisville, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Nicole
RM697
RM809 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Central Park Bed & Breakfast
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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
2.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Irina
RM396
RM465 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
A rooftop patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the sunset.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.
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.

10. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Jaime
RM412
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
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.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Rudd
RM412
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
A modern lobby with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.
A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Four Points by Sheraton" and a parking lot with several cars.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Dawn
RM392
RM461 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
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 cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.
A modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Sarah
RM315
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
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 modern kitchen with granite countertops, a glass display case with decorative items, and a red accent wall.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Peter
RM327
RM384 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
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 sign for a hotel with 6 suites.
A modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center
2.7 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Denny
RM241
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center
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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
KIEWANDA C
RM264
RM310 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
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.

17. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Brianna
RM225
RM265 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
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 clear display case labeled "FRESH DONUTS" with various donuts and sandwiches inside.

18. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport
2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Joseph
RM278
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Sleep Inn Louisville Airport
A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door, flanked by two lamp posts and a bench.
A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, a chandelier, and a large mirror.
A covered porch with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a hanging light fixture.
A long table set with white tablecloths, gold chargers, and clear glassware.

19. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B
9.7 km from Churchill Downs
United States
David
RM516
RM583 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B
A bar area with multiple seating options and a large display of liquor bottles.
A modern dining area with a large wooden table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
Room
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a dining area in the background.

20. Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)
5.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Mark
RM457
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)
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Compare popular hotels close to Churchill Downs

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.
Louisville Bourbon Inn
10.0
Exceptional
25 reviews
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An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
9.4
Exceptional
611 reviews
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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.
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
9.6
Exceptional
150 reviews
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A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
9.2
Wonderful
482 reviews
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A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
9.2
Wonderful
594 reviews
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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

8/10 Good
"liked the shuttle service the stag friendly"
Susan 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent
"Very good spot and close to many locations you’d probably visit especially the convention center. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room is clean especially the bathroom. Clean towels, soap provided. Free breakfast every morning. Would come back."
Haadi 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

8/10 Good
"Great place to get a room and parking for Louisville football games."
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location and walk to L&N stadium!! Would absolutely stay here again!"
Abigale 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean!! Staff was very friendly and helpful!! Love being able to be shuttled to the Airport!!"
Danny 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
Inn at St James Court

Inn at St James Court

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location with a great host"
Jeff 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Inn at St James Court

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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.