
Places to stay near Churchill Downs
Book unique holiday rentals, homes and more on Airbnb
Top-rated holiday rentals near Churchill Downs
Guests agree: these stays are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Adorable 2 BR - WALK to The Kentucky Derby!
Adorable, recently remodeled home only 3 blocks from Churchill Downs and only minutes from the University of Louisville and Cardinal Stadium, Kentucky Expo Center, Kentucky Kingdom and 3 miles from Downtown. It's also just an Uber away from the Bourbon distilleries! Our home has 2 comfortable Bedrooms with new mattresses, that sleeps 4. Our couch is comfortable enough to sleep a 5th guest. Private Parking in Driveway. 50% of our home's electric is sourced from eco-friendly, renewable energy .

Cozy home by Churchill downs, fair & Expo Center
3 BR. This house is literally a few steps from churchill downs , minutes from Expo center & Cardinal Stadium. Charming three bedroom, vacation rental home, accommodates up to 8 guests. You'll love returning to this cozy threebedroom house uniquely situated literally steps from Churchill Downs main front gate. Large back porch, and comfortable plush beds after each exciting day at the races or football game or Six Flags or the expo center. Plentiful on site parking, can accommodate Horse trailers

The House with the Orange Door
Near Churchill Downs (7mins) UofL (5mins) downtown (10mins) Convention Center (10mins) Fairgrounds (4mins), and close to restaurants, bars and coffee shops. The home offers two bedrooms with queen beds and a pull-out couch in the living room. Enjoy coffee or a relaxing evening on the back deck. The kitchen is fully equipped and the open living space provides a great area for socializing. Locally made art and decor is on display, adding to the uniqueness of the space. No local bookings please!

Bourbon City Loft - Free downtown parking!
If this loft is booked, please check out my other listings... https://www.airbnb.com/h/derby-city-loft https://www.airbnb.com/h/river-city-loft Spacious 950 sq. ft. loft located in the heart of downtown Louisville. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars and 1 block from 4th Street Live! You'll be 4 blocks from the YUM! Center, 2 blocks from the Kentucky International Convention Center, and less than 10 minutes from Churchill Downs! Free parking in a secured parking garage!

Basement Apartment in Germantown
Come stay in our rustic studio apartment with driveway parking in Schnitzelburg/Germantown, home to Monnik Beer Company, Nachbar, the Merryweather, and the Post. We’ve brought a little of our old home in East Tennessee to our new home in Louisville. This guest space features reclaimed wood from a barn Perry took down in Seymour, TN.; a stock tank shower; a refurbished farmhouse sink; a tobacco stake star wall hanging; and some Yee-haw Industries prints, straight from Knoxville.

DerbyLoft Louisville
Enjoy the best of Louisville in our second floor loft, a studs-up renovation with modern amenities, full kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom. We're in a central location from which guests can easily tour the heart of Louisville. Private entrance Free parking on street Free Wifi 10min (0.5mi) walk to Churchill Downs 25min (1.5mi) walk to Cardinal Stadium 5min (1.8mi) drive to historic Old Louisville 6min (1.9mi) drive to KY Expo Center 12min (3.2mi) drive to Louisville Airport

Relaxing Oasis - Churchill Downs
Fantastic Location! This home offers a 5-minute walk to Churchill Downs and the University of Louisville, 5-minute drives to the airport and Fairgrounds/Exposition Center, and 10-minute drives to trendy NuLu, Highlands, and Germantown neighborhoods. This space will offer the best of what Louisville has to offer. THIS AIRBNB PROPERTY HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR PARTIES OF ANY KIND. THE POLICE WILL BE CALLED AND THERE IS A $500 FEE LEVIED ON GUESTS FOR HOSTING PARTIES

Comfortable-relaxed space to find your inspiration
Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville, this peaceful efficiency apartment in a traditional "shotgun" home, built in the 1890s, is within 10 minutes of nearly all of Louisville’s airport traveler’s attractions. Guests enjoy great sleep on top bedding and attention to detail. Sit on the front porch and let time slip by or spend the evening with a relaxing drink or meal in one of the neighborhood’s hip local eateries and bars. Plan your next journey.

*Walk to Churchill Downs!*Close to Expo, UL, YUM!
This house just went under a full renovation! Everything is new and awaits your stay. This property is only .4 miles away from the historic Churchill Downs! A quick Uber or cab ride will get you to 4th Street Live, the Highlands, Frankfort Ave, and many more attractions. We are also only 1.9 miles away from the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center which hosts events every week, concerts, Kentucky Kingdom amusement park, and the state fair.

The Cottage @ Churchill • Derby! KY Expo, UL, SDF
Don't pass this one up! Recently recognized as a top 10% AirBNB property! Within walking distance to Churchill Downs! Just a few miles from the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, University of Louisville campus and stadiums and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Our cottage is just over 4 miles to Louisville (SDF) Airport and just over 5 miles to Louisville's NULU district as well as the KFC Yum! Center and Fourth Street Live!

Germantown Carriage House w/garage
Germantown is a quaint neighborhood revitalized with restaurants, coffee shops and pubs. The carriage house has all the amenities for any length of stay, including garage parking with room for bikes. Only 2 miles from downtown Louisville, Germantown is nestled between the energetic and historic Highlands neighborhood, beautiful historic Old Louisville, and hipster NULU. Keyless entry makes for seamless check in and out.

Downtown Louisville 2.5 mi to DERBY
Completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 baths ( sleeps 6 ) in historic Old Louisville at Central Park (tennis courts and playground). DERBY ready! 2.5 miles to Churchill Downs, Yum Center, Nulu and Waterfront Park (Forecastle). 1 block to St James Court. I mi to UofL. 3.5 mi to Ky Exposition Center. Great walking and biking neighborhood !
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Churchill Downs
Condo rentals with Wi-Fi

The Derby City Loft, luxury, walk to museum row

Nulu/Butchertown 2 BR, along urban bourbon trail

The Garret in Butchertown's Bed N Brothel

The Old Fashioned~Luxury 1BR~Stay Nulu Marketplace

★ Victorian Louisville ★ 1000 sqft Glassworks Loft

Downtown Condo | Private 1 CAR Garage & Balcony

Downtown 2 Bedroom | Modern | Free Parking | Safe7

The Highlands Modern Condo
Family-friendly house rentals

2BR Home Near Zoo & Fairgrounds – Family-Friendly!

"The Brook" - Louisville

Limerick Carriage Company

Historic Gem with a Private Backyard

Central Location. Expo cntr, UofL, Churchill Downs

DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE ⭐ Expo Center⭐ 3 BR, 2 BT

Highlands Bishop Cottage-Walkable

Quaint Highland's Bungalow
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

4th Street Suites - Luxury King Bed Suite

Chic, Luxurious Carriage House in Ideal Location

Beautiful space with a garage.

Sun-filled Phoenix Hill Studio

NuLu 1 Block|Walk to DT|Parking|W&D|*Writer's Nook

Location! Corner downtown condo!

Charming Apartment in Historic Old Louisville

Cozy and Quiet in Schnitzelburg
Other great holiday rentals near Churchill Downs

Delectable Delor

HIghlands Modern Get Away

TINY WUNDERHAUS - A Fun, Hometown Experience

Historic Cabin by Bourbon Trail

Bee Cottage, A Creole Cottage in Kentucky, USA

Huge Corner Loft in Historic Whiskey Row Lofts

Historically Preserved Loft 4 Mins from Churchill

Located in Germantown area -basement suite ONLY
Destinations to explore
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Kentucky Exposition Center
- Kentucky Kingdom & Hurricane Bay
- Valhalla Golf Club
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Muhammad Ali Center
- Louisville Slugger Field
- Big Four Bridge
- Falls of the Ohio State Park
- Kentucky Science Center
- Waterfront Park
- University of Louisville
- James B Beam Distilling
- Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
- Kentucky International Convention Center
- L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Marengo Cave National Landmark
- Bardstown Bourbon Company
- Cherokee Park
- Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest




