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 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.

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

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Roy

7.276.320 ₫

8.445.625 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 room with a large mirror, a wooden dresser, a red patterned rug, and a door with a wreath.

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Casey

4.750.733 ₫

5.514.175 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.4 km from Churchill Downs

John

3.614.166 ₫

4.252.428 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a sink and a dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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 Churchill Downs

Marla

3.103.520 ₫

3.958.459 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 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

2.558.448 ₫

3.010.270 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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 snack display with various chips and snacks, a sign for 'eat & sip', and a 'check out our local items' sign.

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

A modern interior with seating areas, tables, and hanging light fixtures.

6. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs

Lee Ann

2.245.488 ₫

2.642.042 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Mary M

2.555.840 ₫

3.007.202 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

3.617.035 ₫

4.198.293 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Clara

3.479.072 ₫

4.093.256 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with small shrubs.

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.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park, 2.8 km from Churchill Downs

Angela

2.416.312 ₫

2.843.031 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

11. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs

Becky

2.686.240 ₫

3.160.632 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Anbumazhavarayar

2.758.742 ₫

3.245.937 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs

Patricia Anne

4.198.880 ₫

4.940.402 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Tyra

2.960.602 ₫

3.483.444 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

2.502.115 ₫

2.943.988 ₫ 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 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 modern waiting area with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a coffee table, and a cityscape painting.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs

Sarah

2.700.062 ₫

3.133.962 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A Holiday Inn hotel with a yellow facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a weight bench.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Coleen

3.364.320 ₫

3.958.683 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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.

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

Highland Park, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Catriona

1.669.120 ₫

1.963.886 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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.

A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs

Dawn

1.640.432 ₫

1.930.132 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by walls with windows and air conditioning units.

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

A Quality Inn & Suites sign at a university airport.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, and a microwave.

20. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs

Terry

1.573.667 ₫

1.851.577 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Churchill Downs

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Louisville Bourbon Inn	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 146 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 594 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 579 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 466 reviews	View

Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Omni Louisville Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful family vacation stay at the Omni. Special shout out to Stevenia for being so amazing, and helpful. We had the best time!"

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked how close it was to everything popular to Louisville!"

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"no problem with anything even the pick up at airport"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Otimo hotel gostamos muito"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We were there for 9 days and had no issues. Read the description well because you will pay to park."

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"The bed was comfortable. The showers were great. The property is getting a bit dated but still has the feel of a nice hotel. While we were there the elevators did not work and AC failed in our first room. However the front desk quickly gave us a new room with good AC. We stayed for 3 days, just in for family wedding. It worked for us. Would stay again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean, free parking and nice staff. We also appreciate the breakfast…"

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Good spot to stay! While dated and could use some love, the staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable."

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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

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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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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.

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 Conrad-Caldwell House 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 Churchill Downs hotels

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

2. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

5. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

7. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

8. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

11. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

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

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

15. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

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

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

20. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

Omni Louisville Hotel

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

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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