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

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.

An indoor swimming pool area with multiple pools, chairs, and safety signs.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast

Castleton, 11.3 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Teonna

₩132,296

₩154,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and breakfast space.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a tiled floor, and a sign indicating a 3 ft 6 in depth.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a framed cityscape artwork, and a digital screen displaying the word "explore".

An outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by a brick building with multiple windows.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Keystone

10.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Donald

₩161,655

₩189,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A lobby with a fireplace, two patterned armchairs, and a red ottoman.

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

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

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel

11.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Michael

₩140,234

₩161,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating arrangements, including sofas and chairs, and a fire pit.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, wooden chairs, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area in the background with a dining table and chairs.

A buffet setup with various food items and a jar of olives.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Element by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel

11.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Reneathia

₩184,245

₩211,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious indoor area with a large glass wall offering a view of a body of water and buildings. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple sun loungers and large windows offering a view of buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors and a prominent 'Marriott' sign.

5. Marriott Indianapolis North

10.2 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Hayley

₩201,242

₩235,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and a few cars parked.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a window, and a wall-mounted TV.

A kitchenette with a microwave and a coffee machine on a countertop.

A small café area with a round table and four chairs, vending machines, and a refrigerator.

6. Motel 6 Indianapolis Carmel

12.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Cathy

₩67,422

₩78,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor patio with stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and brick walls.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large screen displaying content.

7. Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel

12 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Kathryn

₩130,986

₩150,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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.

8. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

9.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Anthony

₩156,409

₩182,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with fire feature, string lights, and modern furniture.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, a toaster, and a waffle maker on the counter.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a display of local attractions.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway

Speedway, 12.1 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Deborah

₩161,655

₩189,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with sofas, tables, and umbrellas.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a lifeguard station, and a no lifeguard on duty sign.

A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a central painting, and a round table with chairs.

A spacious lobby with a central dining table surrounded by chairs, a patterned carpet, and modern lighting fixtures.

10. The Tallison Hotel, Indianapolis Carmel, a Tribute Portfolio™ Hotel

11.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Humberto

₩160,094

₩184,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

11. Bottleworks Hotel

Downtown Indianapolis, 5.6 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Chelsea

₩248,873

₩292,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a wooden staircase, a large industrial-style heater, and a wall displaying various hats.

A modern building with a large sign reading "IRONWORKS HOTEL".

A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered outdoor area, and a parking lot.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, wooden flooring, and a large American flag mural.

12. Ironworks Hotel Indy

9.2 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Emily

₩236,965

₩277,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a wooden dresser with drawers, a blue sofa, a small wooden table, and a kitchenette area in the background.

A breakfast buffet with a variety of food items, including a display of cinnamon sweet rolls.

A snack and beverage vending machine with a Coca-Cola advertisement, surrounded by wooden shelves stocked with various snacks.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Northwest by IHG

12.9 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Tiffinie

₩125,694

₩147,062 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, red chairs, a wooden table, and a hanging chair with a red cushion.

A beverage kiosk with a variety of drinks, a refrigerated section, and an ice cream machine.

A modern cafe with a wooden bar, red seating, and large windows.

14. Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Lawrence, In

11.3 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Demetriese

₩127,009

₩148,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and stone walls.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk, a wall with text and graphics, and a counter with a beverage display.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden wardrobe, a bedside table, and a bed with a red headboard.

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Keystone

11 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Daphne

₩151,107

₩176,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and brick pillars, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A Baymont Inn & Suites building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A gym with stationary bikes, treadmills, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

16. Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis

12.5 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Emmanuel

₩92,219

₩107,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Marriott hotel entrance with a covered driveway, landscaped gardens, and a clear sky.

A modern bar area with high tables and bar stools, large windows, and a visible bar counter with various bottles.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

17. Marriott Indianapolis East

8.7 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Joseph

₩133,831

₩156,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone fire pit, surrounded by a modern building with balconies.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, a bar area with stools, a glass display case with beverages, and a menu board above the counter.

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

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest

12.8 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Symone

₩98,239

₩114,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A rectangular bathtub with a black base and a white rim, positioned in a corner with tiled flooring.

A wooden pergola structure with a flat-screen TV and printer on a table, surrounded by green walls and wooden floors.

A room with a black leather sofa, a wooden table with a potted plant, a decorative window grille, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a telephone, and a trash bin.

19. Lafayette Inn & Suites

10.2 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Justin

₩83,354

₩97,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of beverages and snacks displayed on shelves.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A pool area with seating and a glass-enclosed patio.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Castleton

10.7 km from Indiana State Fairgrounds

Sanghwa

₩153,611

₩179,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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 1,596 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Keystone	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel	9.6 Exceptional 1,832 reviews	View
Element by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel	9.6 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
Marriott Indianapolis North	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Indiana State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff had excellent customer service. Clean room. Overall experience great"

Ironworks Hotel Indy

10/10 Excellent

"Location, room, bar and staff were amazing."

Looking Glass Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasant stay in a great area in Indy. Easy access to fun activities, accessibility to the room was straightforward and convenient. This was a fantastic option for being close to downtown Indy"

Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff!"

Stone Soup Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I love the Stone Soup Inn! We stay every October as part of our anniversary road trip from Chicago and we absolutely love the lofted rooms, hospitality and friendliness of the staff, and location in Indianapolis. See you next year!"

Other attractions near Indiana State Fairgrounds

Children's Museum of Indianapolis

8.8/10 (1,943 reviews)

Dinosaurs and pirate ships, interactive exhibits, games and toys from a bygone age — it’s all at this children’s wonderland.

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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 entertainment choices and notable monuments.

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Hooks American Drugstore Museum

Learn about the local history of Indianapolis when you take a trip to Hooks American Drugstore Museum. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

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Marsh Grandstand

Catch an event at Marsh Grandstand during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices.

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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 lively festivals 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 acclaimed theater scene 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 acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

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Freetown Village

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Freetown Village during your travels in Indianapolis. Experience the area's live music and theater 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, check out the 43 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

Landing Furnished Apartments Near Northside is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Bottleworks Hotel and Omni Severin Hotel.

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

Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Indiana State Fairgrounds?

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Indiana State Fairgrounds, head over to our customer service page.

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, Lockerbie Square Historic District, and Morris-Butler House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at Clowes Memorial Hall, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, and Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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Our top choices for Indiana State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Drury Inn & Suites Indianapolis Northeast

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Keystone

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel

4. Element by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel

5. Marriott Indianapolis North

6. Motel 6 Indianapolis Carmel

7. Sonesta Select Indianapolis Carmel

8. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway

10. The Tallison Hotel, Indianapolis Carmel, a Tribute Portfolio™ Hotel

11. Bottleworks Hotel

12. Ironworks Hotel Indy

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Northwest by IHG

14. Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Lawrence, In

15. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Keystone

16. Baymont by Wyndham Indianapolis

17. Marriott Indianapolis East

18. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Northwest

19. Lafayette Inn & Suites

20. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Castleton

Compare popular hotels close to Indiana State Fairgrounds

Top Indiana State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

Ironworks Hotel Indy

Looking Glass Inn

Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

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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