Indianapolis, IN

Travel Guide

Central Canal
Fishers featuring a garden and a small town or village
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Where to stay in Indianapolis

Central Canal which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a city

Downtown Indianapolis

4.5/5(2,481 area reviews)

As the city's cultural, political, and economic hub, this neighborhood boasts historic districts, performing arts venues, and museums. Enjoy nightlife on Meridian Street and Massachusetts Avenue, or stroll along the Indianapolis Canal Walk.

Downtown Indianapolis
Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Mile Square

The fascinating museums and prominent monuments are top of the list for many visitors to Mile Square. A stop by Monument Circle or Soldiers and Sailors Monument might round out your trip.

Mile Square
Bankers Life Fieldhouse showing interior views and signage

Wholesale District

If you're spending some time in Wholesale District, Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse are top sights worth seeing.

Wholesale District
Downtown Indianapolis

Babe Denny

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Babe Denny and surrounding area, you can visit Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Babe Denny
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Old Southside

While Old Southside isn't home to many top sights, Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Southside
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Castleton

4/5(524 area reviews)

Castleton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Castleton Square and Dave & Buster's while you're in town.

Castleton
Ironworks Hotel Indy

Ironworks Hotel Indy

4 out of 5
2721 E 86th Street Indianapolis IN
The price is AED 440 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 440
AED 515 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,716 reviews)
Staff were extremely helpful and responsive; I love the texting feature to contact them. Having such a variety of food options right there in walking distance was nice. The Heritage room was so comfortable and spacious!

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

Ironworks Hotel Indy
Bottleworks Hotel

Bottleworks Hotel

4.5 out of 5
850 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis IN
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,730 reviews)
Outstanding.

Reviewed on 2 December 2025

Bottleworks Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3 out of 5
601 West Washington Street Indianapolis IN
The price is AED 357 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
AED 357
AED 426 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,025 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 November 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
CozySuites at AYR

CozySuites at AYR

4 out of 5
6160 N Rural St, Indianapolis, IN 46220 Indianapolis IN
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Indiana State Fairgrounds ...
2/10 (1 review)
Resevered an apartment with them for a school event received confirmation and the day of check in they could not find a reservation at all despite me having already been charged...their solution was to book a different available unit as they had several available, however, when the booking site contacted ...

Reviewed on 9 November 2025

CozySuites at AYR
The village

The village

4 out of 5
1918 W Washington St Indianapolis IN
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Lucas ...
7.6/10 Good! (43 reviews)
Great place to stay with family and friends. We loved the place. Very convenient if you are visiting the Downtown area. It was clean and confortable. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks to the staff for guiding us through the check in and out process.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

The village
Canal Walk District Apartments by Landing

Canal Walk District Apartments by Landing

4 out of 5
335 W 9th St Indianapolis IN
Stay at this aparthotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Clean. Quiet and convenient.

Reviewed on 9 June 2025

Canal Walk District Apartments by Landing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Indianapolis

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 36%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
878
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Indianapolis is a great place to visit anytime of year.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Charming city with friendly people.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s a nice city. Was only there for the night

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

There was a riot and ppl destroyed the city

3/5 - Okay

Mark

It was shutdown due to COVID

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I enjoyed myself. Wasn’t able to do everything because of places still being closed.