What's it like in Fairgrounds?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Louisville's Fairgrounds neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom as part of your Fairgrounds travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Fairgrounds?

Based on our traveller data, Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Fairgrounds. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Kentucky Exposition Center, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport and Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport .

How many hotels will I find in Fairgrounds?

If you're searching for places to stay in Louisville, choose from one of Expedia's 16 hotels and other accommodation options in Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in Fairgrounds.

What are the top things to see and do in Fairgrounds?

Freedom Hall, Kentucky Kingdom and Highland Festival Grounds are just a few attractions to check out in Fairgrounds. L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Bass-Rudd Tennis Center are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Louisville.

Top 10 Fairgrounds Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Fairgrounds hotels

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, yellow chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Brian

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

2. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Katina

RM423 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

3. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Rick

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds

Casondra

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds

Abigale

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

6. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds

Amanda

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

Fairgrounds

Candy

RM430 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and red cushioned chairs.

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

Fairgrounds

Peter

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

9. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Dawn

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds

LaVon

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Rudd

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and round tables.

12. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

Victoria

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds

KIEWANDA C

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.7 km from Fairgrounds

Irina

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

15. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.8 km from Fairgrounds

John

RM472 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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.

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

0.9 km from Fairgrounds

Joanna

RM284 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

17. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.7 km from Fairgrounds

Joseph

RM286 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

18. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.6 km from Fairgrounds

David

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

19. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 6 km from Fairgrounds

Frances

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

20. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 5.5 km from Fairgrounds

katisha

RM650 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 616 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 598 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

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Jeffersontown

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