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

1. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Casey
S$270
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast
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 hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.
A lobby with a wooden bench, a wall clock, and a door leading outside.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a pool.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 1.4 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Victoria
S$171
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.
Lounge
A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a mirrored wall.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
SHEILA
S$134
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport
A spacious living area with a grey sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden reception desk.
A modern kitchen with wooden counters, a coffee machine, and a display of baked goods.
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.

4. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Marla
S$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG
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 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.

5. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Central Park Bed & Breakfast
Old Louisville, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Brittany
S$231
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Central Park Bed & Breakfast
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 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 hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

6. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Gale
S$132
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Reception
A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a reception desk, a kitchen area, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Brian
S$192
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn 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 hotel with a prominent 'tru' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.
A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.
A snack display with various chips and snacks, a sign for 'eat & sip', and a 'check out our local items' sign.

8. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Rick
S$129
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
2.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Clare
S$139
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
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.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.
A modern restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various kitchen appliances.

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Krislin
S$147
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY
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 spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

11. 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
S$155
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a brick fire pit, and a barbecue grill.
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.
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Patricia Anne
S$152
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
A hotel corridor with a snack bar, refrigerated display, and a long hallway with a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.
A modern gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, wall-mounted TV, and a rack of dumbbells.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bed.

13. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport
Fairgrounds, 3 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Amanda
S$144
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hampton Inn 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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Latoya
S$144
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport
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 conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.
A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a weight bench.

15. 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
S$140
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
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 reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Fairgrounds, 1.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Sarah
S$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
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 modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a toilet, and a shower.
A sign for a hotel with 6 suites.

17. 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
S$89
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 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 restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A lobby with two orange armchairs, a marble bench, and a framed welcome sign.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Chariety
S$95
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a door.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and a clear sky.
A Quality Inn & Suites sign at a university airport.

19. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
Old Louisville, 2.7 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Richard
S$87
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a headboard, and a door.
A reception desk with clocks, a landscape mural, and signs indicating room locations.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a towel rack, a sink with toiletries, and a shower curtain.
A wooden desk with brochures and a travel rewards award on it.

20. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport
2.9 km from Churchill Downs
United States
Donald
S$95
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sleep Inn Louisville Airport
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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 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
147 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
601 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
473 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
588 reviews
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A covered patio with a stone wall, a glass table, and a bench.
Central Park Bed & Breakfast
9.2
Wonderful
95 reviews
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Top Churchill Downs Hotel Reviews

The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the hotel decor, rooms were big and comfortable and the parking was convenient."
Lorraine 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Brown Hotel
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent
"✨✨✨"
Ana 5-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent
"Always stay here for state fair every year. Close to fairgrounds!"
Shauna 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

8/10 Good
"Good place and close to things. Smell kinda got us though. Almost like mildew. Other than that it was good"
Matthew 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

8/10 Good
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds."
Paul 5-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

8/10 Good
"The new owners are very helpful, The property is in a great location, It does need a little attention to detail but it seems they are working hard to make that happen. I will stay there next year for a music festival."
Richard 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Quality Inn & Suites University/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 6 days ago
Inn at St James Court
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and comfortable. Beds were soft and I slept great. The hotel was within walking distance to Bourbon and Beyond"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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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.