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A spacious lobby with a polished floor, modern lighting fixtures, and seating areas.

A lobby with a wooden cabinet, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, and a trash can.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and orange pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, an air conditioning unit, and a painting on the wall.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast

Castleton, 11.3 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Terry

RM404

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a sign for The Fontana Hotel.

A reception area with a marble counter, a large screen displaying a fountain, and a patterned floor.

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

A hotel lobby with leather sofas, a fireplace, a bar area, and a television screen.

2. The Fontana Hotel

8.9 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Melissa

RM360

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A grand, circular atrium with a central ornate ceiling and a spiral staircase.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, framed artwork on the walls, and a ceiling with a geometric design.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a red pillow, a tray with snacks and a bottle, and a view of the outside through a window.

3. Bottleworks Hotel

Downtown Indianapolis, 5.6 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Jodi

RM634

RM746 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A hallway with a decorative wall panel, a refrigerated beverage display, and shelves with packaged goods.

A multi-story residential building with a landscaped courtyard featuring outdoor seating and a stone fireplace.

4. Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

Near Westside, 7 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Teresa

RM337

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a modern design, featuring a curved facade and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and a patterned throw. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel

11.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Stephanie

RM465

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story brick building with a small patio area and a covered seating space.

An outdoor patio with a round metal table and two chairs, a large beige umbrella, and a brick wall in the background.

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, a door with a decorative panel, and a bookshelf with various items.

A cozy room with a wooden desk, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.

6. Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

5.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Gahe

RM627

RM733 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern lounge area with large windows, a bar, and contemporary seating.

A modern lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a bar with a neon sign.

A bar area with a white counter, black bar stools, and shelves of liquor bottles.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent 'Alloft Hotels' sign.

7. Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Mile Square, 7 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Ronald

RM482

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a view of a stadium.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade and illuminated signage.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including round tables and chairs, a sofa, and a bench. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outside.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Babe Denny, 8.2 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Lindsey

RM493

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned seating, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern lighting fixtures, a central seating area with tables and chairs, and a staircase leading to upper levels.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a hot tub, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a curved floor, seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

9. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

9.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Vannara

RM408

RM478 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A large brick building with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by modern structures and well-lit pathways.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a large window overlooking a cityscape.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a minibar, and a sign reading "Hilton Honors".

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

Mile Square, 6.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Stacey

RM494

RM587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape and river.

A modern lobby with a central reception desk, a large chandelier, and a seating area with a decorative centerpiece.

A modern dining area with a central island, large windows offering city views, and pendant lighting.

A JW Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical structure and a flat-roofed building with illuminated signage.

11. JW Marriott Indianapolis

Downtown Indianapolis, 7.6 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Nicole

RM852

RM1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and a pergola with string lights.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a stone wall, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator.

A Staybridge Suites hotel entrance with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a well-lit driveway.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls, a seating area with chairs, and a door leading outside.

12. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG

Old Southside, 8.3 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Angela

RM461

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a desk with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a table, adjacent to a building with large windows and a sign indicating a "Designated Smoking Area."

A hotel entrance with a non-smoking sign, a large planter, and a sign indicating surveillance.

A modern cafe with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a vibrant wall art display.

13. Sleep Inn Indianapolis East

8.3 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

James

RM328

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A wooden desk with a monitor, keyboard, and printer, a sign reading "Boarding Pass," and a tall vase with branches.

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a desk, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

Mile Square, 6.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Sarah

RM443

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, hanging pendant lights, and a blackboard with kitchen-related drawings.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a minibar, and a minibar sign labeled "Hilton Honors".

15. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

Mile Square, 6.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Melissa

RM461

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sign indicating a sleepover facility, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A banquet hall with round tables and chairs, each with white covers and purple sashes.

A spacious dining area with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and framed pictures on the walls.

An indoor pool with a metal ladder, potted plants, and a table with chairs.

16. Sleep Inn & Suites and Conference Center Downtown

6.2 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Bernard

RM397

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a minibar, and a seating area with cushioned chairs and a small table.

A modern cafe with seating areas, a counter with a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, foosball table, and a bar area with stools.

17. Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown, IN

Babe Denny, 8.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Katherine

RM411

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, seating, and a pergola with string lights.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a spacious outdoor area, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A modern restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East

10.9 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

jon

RM306

RM358 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a decorative wall with a cityscape mural, and a circular ceiling light.

A swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with large arched windows, modern chandeliers, and comfortable seating areas.

A modern lobby with a large abstract wall art, a curved seating area, and a stone pillar.

19. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

Mile Square, 7.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

James

RM629

RM739 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern conference room with a large table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape.

A large banquet hall with round tables and chairs, blue ambient lighting, and modern ceiling fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the lobby.

20. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Wholesale District, 7.4 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

paulette

RM683

RM808 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Indiana State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast	9.4 Exceptional 1,518 reviews	View
The Fontana Hotel	8.2 Very good 1,010 reviews	View
Bottleworks Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 1,900 reviews	View
Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel	9.6 Exceptional 1,792 reviews	View

Top Indiana State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay super friendly staff and excellent location."

Bottleworks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just a fantastic getaway! 5 star with tons to do in the immediate area! A++"

Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was great, restaurant was good. There were a lot of healthy choices while staying there. Room was clean and bed was super comfy."

Ironworks Hotel Indy

10/10 Excellent

"Everything excellent. Room spacious, clean, and cozy. Staff friendly and helpful. Property modern and safe, great area with lots of offerings for food and drink. First time visiting but definitely not last! Well done, Ironworks Indy!"

Sleep Inn & Suites and Conference Center Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable hotel with lovely fresh feeling rooms. Friendly, helpful, staff on arrival who advised on how to get where we needed to be for food/drinks etc. Free parking included with the room rate. Great breakfast options available with good coffee. Ideal as we made our way toward Chicago, after sightseeing the amazing Indy 500 track museum."

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

8/10 Good

"Right downtown with nearby parking"

Looking Glass Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely stay. Fantastic and cannot wait to come back another time!!"

Stone Soup Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Other attractions near Indiana State Fairgrounds

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

8.8/10 (1,943 reviews)

Let the little ones play to their heart’s content among interactive exhibits which are educational as well as fun.

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Indiana State Farmers Coliseum

Catch an event at Indiana State Farmers Coliseum during your trip to Indianapolis. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

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Hooks American Drugstore Museum

Learn about the local history of Indianapolis with a stop at Hooks American Drugstore Museum. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.

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Marsh Grandstand

Catch an event at Marsh Grandstand during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

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George Washington Park

Explore the great outdoors at George Washington Park, a lovely green space in Indianapolis. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Mount Zion Baptist Church

After visiting Mount Zion Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Indianapolis. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Ransom Place Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Ransom Place Museum in Indianapolis. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.

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Freetown Village

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Freetown Village during your travels in Indianapolis. Experience the area's live music and theatre scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Indiana State Fairgrounds?

Indiana State Fairgrounds is located in a historic area of Indianapolis known for its lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 45 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Indiana State Fairgrounds?

Landing Furnished Apartments Near Northside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Indiana State Fairgrounds. Other good options within 5 miles include Omni Severin Hotel and Bottleworks Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Indiana State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 45 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Indiana State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Indiana State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Indiana State Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near Indiana State Fairgrounds?

Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, Eiteljorg Museum and Indiana State Museum feature captivating exhibits. Old National Centre, Morris-Butler House and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Clowes Memorial Hall, Everwise Ampitheatre and Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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Our top choices for Indiana State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast

2. The Fontana Hotel

3. Bottleworks Hotel

4. Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

5. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel

6. Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

7. Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

9. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

11. JW Marriott Indianapolis

12. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown - Convention Center by IHG

13. Sleep Inn Indianapolis East

14. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

15. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

16. Sleep Inn & Suites and Conference Center Downtown

17. Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown, IN

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Indianapolis East

19. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

20. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

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Top Indiana State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Bottleworks Hotel

Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Ironworks Hotel Indy

Sleep Inn & Suites and Conference Center Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis at the Capitol

Looking Glass Inn

Stone Soup Inn

Other attractions near Indiana State Fairgrounds

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Indiana State Farmers Coliseum

Hooks American Drugstore Museum

Marsh Grandstand

George Washington Park

Mount Zion Baptist Church

Ransom Place Museum

Freetown Village

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