Title: Downtown Indianapolis Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Indianapolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Indianapolis-Indianapolis-Hotels.0-n6059850-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Indianapolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Indianapolis.d178266.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Indianapolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Indianapolis.d178266.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Indianapolis Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Indianapolis.d6059850.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Indianapolis Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Indianapolis.d6059850.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Indianapolis Travel Guide ## Indianapolis ![Central Canal which includes landscape views, a river or creek and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/3ba5ab1c-dd84-4bdb-922d-b675daa4396b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Indiana War Memorial & Museum showing a memorial and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062557/661b0fec-9c9e-49ad-af77-36e6a6d6edb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Indianapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/e1c744cd-9da3-474c-8ec3-ce25c879e5a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Soldiers and Sailors Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062521/f2b3c402-5723-40af-9ad4-5dbf81bf9df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Central Canal which includes a river or creek, a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175044652/0e3d7192-f836-4e8b-9689-cf9a59adb653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Indianapolis Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Indianapolis travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis.dx178266) #### Attend professional sports events, tour parks filled with museums and historical landmarks and enjoy both traditional and contemporary theatre scenes. With excellent art and museum exhibitions, picturesque parks, theatres, basketball and football, a visit to Downtown Indianapolis has enough to keep you busy for days. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an 8-mile-long (13-kilometre) biking and walking route connecting the many attractions and diverse districts of Downtown Indianapolis. The Indian State Capitol, a grand neoclassical masterpiece at the heart of the district, is open for guided tours. Walk to Monument Circle, where the Soldiers and Sailors Monument has Civil War exhibits and panoramic views from an observation deck. Watch a show at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, home of the Indiana Symphony Orchestra. The imposing Indiana War Memorial commemorates American war veterans. Delve into Confederate and Union military history at the memorial’s Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum. Pretty plazas decorated with fountains and statues frame the memorial. Enjoy the serene ambiance of University Park and Obelisk Square. Make your way to the Wholesale District for basketball, live music and theatre. The NBA Indiana Pacers play at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Book tickets for a play at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Dine on international cuisine, sample craft beers and shop for organic produce at Indianapolis City Market. In the Lockerbie Square district, striking Italianate, Queen Anne and Victorian homes line leafy streets. Visit the former residence of a revered children’s poet at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum. Performing arts venues, pubs and varied restaurants spread along nearby Massachusetts Avenue. Be sure to spend a day at the 250-acre (100-hectare) White River State Park. This popular park features museums such as the Indiana State Museum and Eiteljorg Museum, which celebrates cultures of the American West. See a baseball game at Victory Field and spot over 200 species of animals at Indianapolis Zoo. NFL fans flock to the Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses serve the city, stopping at Union Station, a short walk from Downtown Indianapolis attractions. Use the low-cost Indiana Pacers Bikeshare system while here. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Downtown Indianapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084993/381c988a-5c28-4903-92d3-b1d05ed4589b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lucas Oil Stadium Catch an event at Lucas Oil Stadium during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lucas-Oil-Stadium-Indianapolis.d6084993.Attraction) ![Bankers Life Fieldhouse which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062537/d100d590-c2c5-42ab-81b8-64955b179916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gainbridge Fieldhouse Catch an event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gainbridge-Fieldhouse-Indianapolis.d6062537.Attraction) ![Indiana Convention Center which includes signage and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127224/35106a2e-06db-4c0a-9733-e76af63c8540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Indiana Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Indiana Convention Center during your trip to Indianapolis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indiana-Convention-Center-Indianapolis.d6127224.Attraction) ![Indianapolis Zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062535/7c9b3f46-ac57-444d-baf4-fc621c7d7450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Indianapolis Zoo Much more than an animal park, this downtown attraction also features an aquarium and botanic garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Zoo-Downtown-Indianapolis.d6062535.Attraction) ![Old National Centre at night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1598/cb82a0c8-09d8-414f-947d-b6af8f7f6213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old National Centre Learn about the local history of Indianapolis with a stop at Old National Centre. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-National-Centre-Downtown-Indianapolis.d6062543.Attraction) ![White River State Park featuring city views, signage and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062523/fbba6059-7d8e-4560-a7d8-128181ccbcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### White River State Park Museums, galleries, a world-class zoo and an award-winning sports stadium are all packed into Indianapolis’ favorite park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/White-River-State-Park-Indianapolis.d6062523.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Indianapolis: Crossroads Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987516/de48ab72-bf21-47c9-8074-f30fef876329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wicked-wraiths-of-white-river-indianapolis-ghost-tour.a47987516.activity-details) ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46588853/f14e2ece-fb62-44ff-b35d-e14bf9a4a368.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wicked Wraiths of White River: Indianapolis Ghost Tour £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wicked-wraiths-of-white-river-indianapolis-ghost-tour.a46588853.activity-details) ![We do private group tours too!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44949394/b0bc1fc7-d11f-4592-b242-e852ea212177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Indy Walking Tours £41 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/indy-walking-tours.a44949394.activity-details) [See all activities in Indianapolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Indianapolis.d178266.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Indianapolis ![Bottleworks Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57260000/57258100/57258038/78e86d9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bottleworks Hotel 850 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis IN £165 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,838 reviews) Best Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=57258038&PinnedHotelID=57258038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) ![Omni Severin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17700/17640/92d3ed84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Omni Severin Hotel 40 West Jackson Place Indianapolis IN £147 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (891 reviews) The hotel and room was nice. Stopped in the city for a concert, my friend and I had a lovely sleep. The staff was nice enough to let people staying use the back entrance to socialize and take photos before the concert and after. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=17640&PinnedHotelID=17640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) ![Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2820000/2815800/2815760/38970b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown 601 West Washington Street Indianapolis IN £127 18 Apr - 19 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews) Room was very clean, friendly staff, close to the zoo Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F04%2F2026&endDate=19%2F04%2F2026&selected=2815760&PinnedHotelID=2815760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) ![Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33800000/33790100/33790005/2265a10e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Indianapolis Downtown 130 South Pennsylvania St Indianapolis IN £136 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=33790005&PinnedHotelID=33790005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) ![JW Marriott Indianapolis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3580000/3574100/3574024/w4000h2664x0y0-2f973d19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### JW Marriott Indianapolis 10 S West Street Indianapolis IN £187 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,339 reviews) Home away from home Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3574024&PinnedHotelID=3574024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) ![Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/17900/17828/a14c27b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown 110 West Washington Street Indianapolis IN £137 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Indianapolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) There was a water outage in the area and we had to make due with no water Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=17828&PinnedHotelID=17828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6059850) [See all 622 properties in Downtown Indianapolis](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6059850) 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. ## Check Downtown Indianapolis hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6059850&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Indianapolis ![Soldiers and Sailors Monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062521/13f239a2-1169-4c2c-85b7-428449474c07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Mile-Square.dx553248635074842247) ![Indiana Repertory Theatre which includes signage and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321692/0f1ada85-795e-4002-b5e7-634c6a51f38b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wholesale District While visiting Wholesale District, you might make a stop by sights like Circle Center Mall and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Wholesale-District.dx553248635976478478) ![Great place to grab lunch! Lots of mom and pop places. Had the gyros and the owners were the sweetest!! #market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1598/b3ccd9ff-36c9-48c4-a1ed-27a804defd41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Market East District While visiting Market East District, you might make a stop by sights like Mass Ave Cultural Arts District and Indianapolis City Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Market-East-District.dx553248635976476892) ![Beautiful place to have a walk or spend time.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1598/5157f3d1-1773-403e-99b4-6399ffe5dfa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indiana Avenue If you're spending time in Indiana Avenue, check out sights like Central Canal or IUPUI Gymnasium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indiana University-Riley Station or Canal Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Indiana-Avenue.dx808620048092925952) ![I didn't know Indy had local brews, but I shouldn't be surprised. Any town worth their salt has at least one! My favorite thing here was the patio with bean bag toss that was dog-friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1598/c980afaa-79a9-4905-a25f-fb04353e55e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cole-Noble District If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cole-Noble District and surrounding area, you can visit Old National Centre and Murat - Egyptian Room. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Indianapolis-Cole-Noble-District.dx553248635976469475) ![Lucas Oil Stadium which includes a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084993/708378d3-1984-4606-b3e5-9d10ca462b98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Babe Denny While Babe Denny may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 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