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A grand staircase with a wooden handrail and carpeted steps, leading to an upper floor.

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

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a wooden railing.

A spacious dining area with a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Roy

AU$464

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 lobby with a wooden bench, a wall clock, and a door leading outside.

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

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

Heidilein

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to the door, and a sign indicating it is a bed and breakfast.

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

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.

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3.2 km from Kentucky Derby

Casey

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Tori

AU$150

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, named 'Springhill Suites Marriott'.

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 lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, and a small table with a vase.

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Katina

AU$149

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

6. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Marla

AU$200

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 garden pathway with a lantern, potted plants, and a white fence.

7. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

Old Louisville, 3 km from Kentucky Derby

Nicole

AU$253

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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 pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

8. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Rick

AU$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a long counter and multiple tables, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a small round table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A spacious hotel lobby with a blue sofa, dining area, and large windows offering views of greenery.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Brian

AU$215

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

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

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

2.7 km from Kentucky Derby

Irina

AU$156

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A modern building with a curved glass facade, a prominent cylindrical structure, and a staircase leading to an entrance.

11. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 3.1 km from Kentucky Derby

Jaime

AU$171

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

dale

AU$164

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Rudd

AU$170

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, dining tables, and bar seating.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Dawn

AU$162

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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."

15. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 2.9 km from Kentucky Derby

Amanda

AU$162

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 reception area with a curved desk, a cityscape painting, a blue sofa, and a glass partition.

A modern cafe with white tables and chairs, a counter with coffee machines, and artwork on the walls.

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Sarah

AU$132

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel corridor with a shiny tiled floor, large windows, and potted plants.

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

A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and booths, equipped with coffee makers and condiment containers.

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

Peter

AU$157

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

Fairgrounds, 1.8 km from Kentucky Derby

KIEWANDA C

AU$109

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

2.6 km from Kentucky Derby

Denny

AU$99

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a door.

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 Kentucky Derby

Brianna

AU$97

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Derby

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Louisville Bourbon Inn	10.0 Exceptional 25 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 611 reviews	View
DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast	9.6 Exceptional 149 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 482 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Derby Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great and spacious rooms. No microwave in rooms."

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing property, clean, close to downtown, excellent staff. Will highly recommend."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great time at this hotel and the breakfast was also great and everything was also maintained very clean ."

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay with our family! I would rate it a 10 out of 10, easy. Super clean, smelled new, breakfast was wonderful with multiple options, the staff kept the breakfast area clean at all times and they kept a check on everything in case anything ran out. Loved it!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

8/10 Good

"Decent hotel if you aren't looking to spend too much time there. Also, the location is good, most places are easily accessible from this hotel. If you are someone who likes to workout while staying out of town, this does not have much but you can definitely get stuff done :)."

New! Walk to the Kentucky Derby, U of L Football, and Jim Patterson Stadium!

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed the stay. The home is so close and convenient to all things UofL. It was definitely a plus that sheets and towels were provided. I wish the kitchen was better equipped with cookware and other kitchen essentials (silverware, pans, pots, aluminum foil, ziplock bags, etc), because I was hoping to cook my son some home cooked meals while visiting, but the lack of cookware prevented us from doing that. Other than that, we had a lovely stay, and now that we know the kitchen situation, we’ll be better prepared next time. We’ll be back!"

2bd Charming Bungalow Near Events

8/10 Good

"The house was clean and comfortable, a perfect break from the late September heat wave. Communication with Yesenia was easy and she was very responsive from the start."

Derby Days Retreat | Firepit • Fenced Yard • Grill

10/10 Excellent

"The house was superb!"

Near Airport & Major Attractions, 5Mi Downtown, Comfy Loft

8/10 Good

"Very convenient location, easy to access, directly across from Churchill Downs. Apartment was clean and everything worked. Pictures of property were a bit dated and it's an upstairs apartment, not a whole house. Bed in main bedroom left something to be desired in terms of comfort, but other bed was very comfy. Overall, a good place to stay, but not the fanciest place in town."

Other attractions near Kentucky Derby

A horse racing exhibit with mounted jockeys and a racing track display.

Kentucky Derby Museum

9.2/10 (289 reviews)

Experience the thrill of attending a championship horse-racing event at a museum dedicated to one of the Triple Crown races.

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Jockeys on horses racing at a track with distinctive white towers in the background.

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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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?

Kentucky Derby is located in Louisville. 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 hotel to stay near Kentucky Derby?

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. Other good options within 5 miles include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels are there close to Kentucky Derby?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kentucky Derby.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kentucky Derby.

What can I see and do near Kentucky Derby?

Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum and 21c Museum Hotel feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville and Big Four Bridge are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall and Broadway Theatre.

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Our top choices for Kentucky Derby hotels

1. Louisville Bourbon Inn

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

3. DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

7. Central Park Bed & Breakfast

8. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

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. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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

20. Quality Inn & Suites University/Airport

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Top Kentucky Derby Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

New! Walk to the Kentucky Derby, U of L Football, and Jim Patterson Stadium!

2bd Charming Bungalow Near Events

Derby Days Retreat | Firepit • Fenced Yard • Grill

Near Airport & Major Attractions, 5Mi Downtown, Comfy Loft

Other attractions near Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Museum

Churchill Downs

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Tringle Park

Expo Five

Speed Art Museum

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

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