Top 10 Hotels Near Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville for 2026

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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.

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.

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

1. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Casey

RM742

RM862 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.3 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Victoria

RM418

RM491 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 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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

2.9 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

SHEILA

RM363

RM427 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 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.

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Marla

RM444

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 stone house with a balcony, a front door, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

5. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Angie

RM696

RM808 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Gale

RM378

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

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

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 Museum

Lee Ann

RM351

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

8. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Clara

RM529

RM622 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Angela

RM378

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Patricia Anne

RM396

RM466 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 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.

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

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

RM398

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

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 Kentucky Derby Museum

Becky

RM388

RM456 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 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 gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.

13. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Amanda

RM391

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 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.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Latoya

RM391

RM460 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 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.

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

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Sarah

RM299

RM346 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 Kentucky Derby Museum

Lauren

RM363

RM427 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 bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.

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

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

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Catriona

RM240

RM283 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 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.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Chariety

RM256

RM302 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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and a clear sky.

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

19. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

Eddie

RM246

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 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 reception desk with clocks, a landscape mural, and signs indicating room locations.

A clear display case labeled "FRESH DONUTS" with various donuts and sandwiches inside.

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby Museum

TIMOTHY

RM260

RM302 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Derby Museum

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 Kentucky Derby Museum Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super accommodating while also successfully handling the huge annual multi-day influx of Louder Than Life guests. Plus easy walking distance to Kentucky Expo Center. Very pleased with our stay!"

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms, a number of great restaurants and bars, great staff. I will come back next time I am in Louisville."

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!!!"

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."

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"

Other attractions near Kentucky Derby Museum

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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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Kentucky Derby, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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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 Museum?

Kentucky Derby Museum is located in a welcoming area of Louisville known for its stunning river views and great live music scene. 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.

Where is the best place to stay near Kentucky Derby Museum?

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 Museum. 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 can I expect to find close to Kentucky Derby Museum?

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

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Kentucky Derby Museum.

What can I see and do near Kentucky Derby Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Louisville Slugger Museum, 21c Museum Hotel and Frazier International History Museum. Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Big Four Bridge are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Kentucky Derby Museum. 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 Kentucky Derby Museum 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

Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Derby Museum

Top Kentucky Derby Museum Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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 Kentucky Derby Museum

Churchill Downs

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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