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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.

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

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.

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Heidilein

₩157,707

₩185,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A pool table in a room with a mural of a cityscape and the word "Louisville" on the wall.

2. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Rick

₩121,400

₩142,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tori

₩118,931

₩139,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible in the background.

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Katina

₩117,462

₩138,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

₩145,493

₩186,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, and recessed ceiling lighting.

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

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

₩170,694

₩200,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

7. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jaime

₩134,815

₩158,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

dale

₩130,250

₩153,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Irina

₩123,669

₩145,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, a dining space with bar stools, and a kitchen counter.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Rudd

₩134,815

₩158,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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."

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

₩128,061

₩150,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

12. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

David

₩117,609

₩138,379 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 spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

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.

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Dawn

₩128,034

₩150,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

₩106,370

₩123,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage indicating no diving and swim at your own risk.

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.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Peter

₩124,136

₩146,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 restaurant with a brick fireplace, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with appliances.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

KIEWANDA C

₩86,228

₩101,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

A reception area with a counter, a display of postcards, and a door leading to another room.

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Denny

₩78,753

₩92,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A gym with multiple treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large painting above it, and shelves with various items on either side.

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

₩97,414

₩114,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a blue accent wall.

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

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Joseph

₩90,766

₩105,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 fitness room with exercise equipment, a treadmill, a stationary bike, and a small wooden stool.

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jacob

₩80,475

₩94,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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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 610 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.2 Wonderful 482 reviews	View
Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 592 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Kentucky Kingdom

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds

₩134,815

₩158,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Louisville

₩118,931

₩139,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds

₩128,061

₩150,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Highland Park

₩123,669

₩145,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

₩117,462

₩138,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

₩121,400

₩142,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds

₩170,694

₩200,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds

₩145,493

₩186,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

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!"

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean!! Staff was very friendly and helpful!! Love being able to be shuttled to the Airport!!"

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 :)."

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect."

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel itself and the Rooms were very clean"

Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room near the airport. Friendly staff"

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for the festival. Very clean and comfortable."

Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Airport/Expo Center, KY

8/10 Good

"This was a nice hotel and within in driving distances of everything. The breakfast was awesome. Wide variety of items and good. Only thing we didn’t like was the front desk staff night and day, weren’t very welcoming and kinda rude. No smiles, no hello, none of that. My husband asked them where the downstairs bathroom was during breakfast and one of the staff sighed, rolled their eyes and told him. Other than that we loved it!"

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was terrific!"

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. Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

3. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

4. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

5. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

7. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

11. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

12. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

13. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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

18. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

19. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

20. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

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Hotels recommended for families near Kentucky Kingdom

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Airport

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

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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