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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.

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

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

A hotel lobby with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Victoria

₩152,772

₩179,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 spacious office with a grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a dark rug.

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

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

₩146,097

₩187,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

jamie

₩117,950

₩138,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple liquor bottles, and two upholstered bar stools.

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a reception desk.

4. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jaime

₩135,374

₩159,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A restaurant with green cushioned booths, wooden tables, and artwork on the walls.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Clare

₩124,183

₩146,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

dale

₩130,790

₩153,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A Best Western hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and multiple vehicles parked.

A restaurant with red chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and a TV on the wall.

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

7. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tonja

₩118,097

₩138,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a sign reading "Best Brews".

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

8. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Latoya

₩128,565

₩151,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, a glass display case with decorative items, and a red accent wall.

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and red cushioned chairs.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Peter

₩124,652

₩146,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 gym with stationary bikes, a treadmill, and weight machines.

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

₩100,344

₩116,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

₩79,057

₩93,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Chariety

₩84,307

₩99,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A reception area with a stone wall, a reception desk, a clock, and a digital screen.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a radiator.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door to the left.

13. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

"I liked TV, and refrigerator other things in the room didn't work. Got to the room toilet didn't flush, microwave didn't work, did roaches on fuse box panel, air condition wouldn't shut off it stayed on auto and constant run. The people that work there had attitudes, and has smart mouths very rude except for one older lady they worked in the evening she was really nice she tried to help us but she couldn't get any help, I wouldn't advise this hotel to anyone. Oh and to top it off try to get me a...

James

₩78,396

₩92,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a headboard, and a door.

A clear display case labeled "FRESH DONUTS" with various donuts and sandwiches inside.

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.

14. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Joseph

₩85,447

₩99,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel reception area with a red wall, a digital clock, and a sign indicating free Wi-Fi availability.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.

A Red Roof Inn with a neon sign, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

15. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

3.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Don

₩76,399

₩89,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A single-story house with a front door, a small porch, and a number '935' above the door.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and horse-themed wall art.

A room with a large chalkboard wall covered in handwritten messages and drawings, a window with blinds, a wooden table, and a chair.

16. Derby House

2.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

₩926,009

₩1,354,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A grand entrance with a staircase leading to a door, flanked by two lamp posts and a bench.

A long table set with white tablecloths, gold chargers, and clear glassware.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a wooden door, and a hanging light fixture.

A grand hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, a chandelier, and a large mirror.

17. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

11.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Vickie J

₩120,992

₩136,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

18. Louisville Bourbon Inn

Old Louisville, 4.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Roy

₩373,954

₩434,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden staircase with a balustrade leading to a landing.

A two-story brick building with a white porch and a sign reading "Hotel".

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a desk with a lamp.

A dining area with brick walls, wooden shelves, and tables set for a meal.

19. Market Street Inn

8.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Holly

₩262,197

₩296,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden deck with a table, chairs, and a lantern.

A cozy porch area with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, string lights, and a welcome sign.

A large, historic house with a green roof, multiple chimneys, and a prominent front porch.

A grand staircase with dark wood railings and a chandelier.

20. Inn at Woodhaven

St. Matthews, 11.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Brian

₩354,961

₩412,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Kentucky Kingdom

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport	9.4 Exceptional 602 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 589 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,875 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	8.8 Excellent 816 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are always clean they have plenty of staff there they are so friendly so kind pet friendly it's quiet never no issues I really really like it safe a lot of places to eat a lot of close places to go to do things price is great and just overall a really good place"

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay was there with large group and was nice. Only complaint was food in restaurant could’ve been better"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff"

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and well kept. Just needed a place to sleep for the night and they served that well."

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Our visit to Holiday Inn ,Airport, Louisville was wonderful! The staff was welcoming and helpful at all times. The facility was clean, modern, and well maintained. During our visit we encountered an unexpected sickness with our 7 year old granddaughter in the middle of the night, and John at the front desk was especially compassionate and kind as he went out of his way to try and help us access something to help her. We would stay here again and would recommend this hotel to anyone! Wonderful experience!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great ambient indirect lighting between headboard and wall. Pretty wall covering, like ocean wave, kind of. Great free breakfast, nothing fancy but complete and tasted good."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Room was wonderful and clean. Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly."

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here for state fair every year. Close to fairgrounds!"

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Kentucky Exposition Center

8.8/10 (2,714 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening at Kentucky Exposition Center, a top convention center in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and great live music.

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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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Freedom Hall

8.4/10 (417 reviews)

Catch an event at Freedom Hall during your trip to Louisville. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Highland Festival Grounds

After visiting Highland Festival Grounds, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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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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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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Kentucky Derby

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

After visiting Kentucky Derby, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Louisville.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kentucky Kingdom?

Kentucky Kingdom is located in a welcoming area of Louisville known for its beautiful river views and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 52 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Kentucky Kingdom?

Adjacent to Kentucky Kingdom, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG and Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Kentucky Kingdom?

Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Kentucky Kingdom.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Kentucky Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Kentucky Kingdom?

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What can I see and do near Kentucky Kingdom?

You'll want to browse the collections at Kentucky Derby Museum, 21c Museum Hotel, and Louisville Science Center. Sights like Whiskey Row, Belle of Louisville, and Big Four Bridge are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Louisville Palace, Headliners Music Hall, and Broadway Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Kentucky Kingdom hotels

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

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

7. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

8. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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

10. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

13. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

14. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

15. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

16. Derby House

17. The Pepin Mansion Historic B&B

18. Louisville Bourbon Inn

19. Market Street Inn

20. Inn at Woodhaven

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Other attractions near Kentucky Kingdom

Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Derby Museum

Freedom Hall

Highland Festival Grounds

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium

Bass-Rudd Tennis Center

Trager Stadium

Kentucky Derby

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