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

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

1. Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Victoria

AED 419

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

2. Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Marla

AED 400

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

3. Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

jamie

AED 323

AED 380 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Brian

AED 470

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a circular decorative piece, and a sign indicating 'Marriott Bonvoy'.

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

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large painting, and a dining area.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

0.4 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Clare

AED 340

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jaime

AED 371

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a TV.

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.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Patricia Anne

AED 371

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

8. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

1.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Tonja

AED 324

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a TV.

9. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Amanda

AED 352

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

An outdoor seating area with colorful striped sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a modern building in the background.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Krislin

AED 358

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 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".

11. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Latoya

AED 352

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, a projector screen, and a whiteboard.

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

Fairgrounds, 0.8 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Peter

AED 342

AED 402 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

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

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

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Fairgrounds, 0.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah

AED 283

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 modern building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

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

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

0.6 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Denny

AED 217

AED 255 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed picture of horses, a fire alarm, and a security camera.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

Fairgrounds, 0.9 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Chariety

AED 231

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern meeting room with long tables, benches, and chairs.

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

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

16. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Michael

AED 283

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

17. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

1.2 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Jacob

AED 215

AED 253 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

18. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

0.5 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Donald

AED 234

AED 272 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

A digital lock system with a keypad and a display screen.

19. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

3.1 km from Kentucky Kingdom

Don

AED 209

AED 246 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wall-mounted fan, and various framed pictures.

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

20. Derby House

2.7 km from Kentucky Kingdom

AED 2,723

AED 3,928 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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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 601 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
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport	8.8 Excellent 816 reviews	View

Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

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."

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Convenient location, beautiful hotel"

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."

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"✨✨✨"

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

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

Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

10/10 Excellent

"There was a hic-up staying here but it was quickly fixed. The staff was awesome and very helpful when trying to figure out my schedule."

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)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kentucky Derby Museum during your travels in Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.

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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?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Kentucky Kingdom, click here.

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. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

6. Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport

8. Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

9. Hampton Inn Louisville-Airport

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

11. Four Points by Sheraton Louisville Airport

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

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

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

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

16. Spark by Hilton Louisville Airport

17. Extended Stay America Select Suites - Louisville - Airport

18. Sleep Inn Louisville Airport

19. Red Roof Inn Louisville Expo Airport

20. Derby House

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Top Kentucky Kingdom Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn & Suites Louisville Airport Fair & Expo

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Springhill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport

Staybridge Suites Louisville Expo Center by IHG

Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport

Super 8 by Wyndham Louisville/Expo Center

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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