The Best Hotels Closest to Rupp Arena in Lexington - 2026 Updated Prices

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An outdoor seating area with modern furniture, planters, and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a small round table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a large mural of a child painting a tree, the name 'Elwood' displayed prominently, and a symmetrical facade with a central entrance.

A modern bar area with seating, a visible bar counter with bottles, and a large window providing natural light.

1. Elwood Hotel & Suites

1.5 mi from Rupp Arena

Sara

£107

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a blue sofa, round coffee tables, and a wooden archway.

A cozy bar area with a high wooden ceiling, a large arched window, and a bar counter with various bottles. There are seating areas with cushioned sofas and round tables.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table. A large window offers a view of the cityscape.

A room with a large window, a bathtub, a bed with a headboard, and a small table with a lamp.

2. The Manchester

Distillery District, 0.4 mi from Rupp Arena

Patrick

£205

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A self-service kiosk with snacks and beverages, a refrigerated display, and a counter with a digital screen.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a blue couch.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, red chairs, and planters with greenery.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen, and a sign for Tru by Hilton.

3. Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

South Broadway Park, 1.5 mi from Rupp Arena

Matthew

£93

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious bar area with wooden flooring, red chairs, and a bar counter.

A modern dining area with a marble countertop, two chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and large windows.

A restaurant with a long white table and red chairs, a bar with shelves of bottles, and a chandelier.

4. The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Northside District, 0.4 mi from Rupp Arena

Julie

£136

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A grand entryway with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and a view of a cozy living room with a sofa and lamps.

A cozy indoor seating area with wicker chairs, a checkered floor, and a decorative wall with a plant.

A wooden door with a decorative archway, a framed painting above it, and a vase with flowers on a table.

A brick house with a yellow porch and columns, surrounded by greenery and a fenced yard.

5. Chez Lyndon Manor

Northside District, 0.8 mi from Rupp Arena

Barbara

£168

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire pit surrounded by chairs, a glass partition, and a modern interior visible through the partition.

A hotel sign for Candlewood Suites, an IHG hotel, with a parking lot and cars in front.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a refrigerated display case, a coffee station, and seating area.

6. Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

South Broadway Park, 1.5 mi from Rupp Arena

Vincent

£99

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern indoor space with a high ceiling and large windows offering views of historic buildings.

A Marriott hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of the city center.

7. Lexington Marriott City Center

Downtown Lexington, 0.4 mi from Rupp Arena

Iraida

£176

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with seating and a large screen displaying a sports event.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign for the Residence Inn by Marriott.

A modern office space with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a kitchen area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside phone, a lamp, and a view of an outdoor seating area through a glass door.

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center

Downtown Lexington, 0.4 mi from Rupp Arena

Alison

£176

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a geometric glass structure.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outside, a mural on the wall, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a small table, and a desk with a chair.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

9. Hyatt Regency Lexington

Downtown Lexington, 0.1 mi from Rupp Arena

DWAYNE

£132

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a modern chandelier, marble walls, and an elevator.

A building with large columns and a sign that reads "DIC".

A bar area with a bar counter, multiple stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, weight racks, and a mirrored wall.

10. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Downtown Lexington, 0.4 mi from Rupp Arena

Windy

£145

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small island with a chair and a muffin on it.

A city skyline with modern and historic buildings, including a prominent Central Bank skyscraper.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and a stone accent wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk with a chair, a small sofa, and a bedside table.

11. Staybridge Suites Lexington by IHG

1.8 mi from Rupp Arena

Sheryl

£107

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various food items, and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

0.9 mi from Rupp Arena

Rebecca

£104

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, multiple lanes, and safety railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

A gym with a bench, dumbbells, exercise balls, and a treadmill.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

South Broadway Park, 1.1 mi from Rupp Arena

Marianne

£96

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a staircase, and a decorative wall with circular lights.

A modern interior with a marble staircase, a wooden bench, and a decorative horse statue.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a skylight, and potted plants.

A bar area with a minibar, shelves of bottles, and hanging blue pendant lights.

14. Hilton Lexington/Downtown

Downtown Lexington, 0.2 mi from Rupp Arena

Felicia

£136

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

A spacious outdoor patio with multiple seating areas, a large wooden table, and a fireplace.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a large wall-mounted artwork.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee bar, and a large wooden ceiling.

15. The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

1.6 mi from Rupp Arena

Brittany

£112

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a coffee shop.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden panel and a geometric wall decoration. There is a bench to the right and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

16. Candlewood Suites Lexington by IHG

1.7 mi from Rupp Arena

Hailikadawn

£96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and an umbrella.

A bar area with multiple stools and tables, a television screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception area with two wooden reception desks, a red accent wall, and a seating area with patterned cushions.

A hotel with a curved driveway, covered parking, and a well-maintained lawn with trees and shrubs.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Lexington North

1.9 mi from Rupp Arena

Richard

£96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, seating area, and a game table.

A hotel room with three grey upholstered chairs with circular patterns, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel dining area with a buffet, multiple tables, and chairs.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington

2 mi from Rupp Arena

DEMETRICE

£107

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wall with a large number '6' and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, a TV, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small shelf with a towel.

A reception desk with a large illuminated number 6, a digital kiosk, and a shelf with snacks.

19. Studio 6 Suites Lexington, Kentucky

1.9 mi from Rupp Arena

Pamela

£58

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern reception area with a counter, seating, and a view of the outside.

A lobby with a reception desk, two tables with chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a large glass door leading outside.

A building entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a small garden with yellow flowers.

A clean, modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a digital sign displaying room number 6, a small kitchenette area, and two round tables with chairs.

20. Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport

1.9 mi from Rupp Arena

Seth

£49

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Rupp Arena

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Elwood Hotel & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 1,169 reviews	View
The Manchester	9.6 Exceptional 1,425 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton University Medical Center	9.4 Exceptional 713 reviews	View
The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 908 reviews	View
Chez Lyndon Manor	9.6 Exceptional 135 reviews	View

Top Rupp Arena Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Lexington

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room great location"

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

8/10 Good

"Comfy beds, clean room, great bathroom lighting. Great location downtown! Wish restaurant was open"

Graffiti Art Haus - Walk to Central Bank Arena

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

Elwood Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great boutique hotel with a lot of character and a wonderful restaurant as well. We really enjoyed our stay! Staff was extremely helpful."

Newly Renovated 2BR Apartment w/ Free Parking in Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Property was extremely clean, had plenty of the essentials, and was in a perfect location....right in the middle of the night life."

This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2.5 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable well appointed house walkable to downtown."

Second Street's Queen Ann

10/10 Excellent

"Nice time and fun location"

Walk to Gatton Park, Distillery District & Rupp Arena, Historic Carriage House

10/10 Excellent

"We were here for work, had work at the City Venter convention area. 2 blocks away at most, fantastic location, also walked to all the restaurants and bars, the distillery area, so convenient. House is a smart house, you can tell it to turn on most lights and tvs and such, fun. Clean. Beds were comfy. There is air conditioning, glad for that. It was really really nice stay. There were parking spots available right in front. So many good restaurants, everything in walking distance. Great for work and fun. Thanks for such a great stay."

A Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse In Downtown Lexington.

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time we have stayed here. We love the location."

Other attractions near Rupp Arena

A red brick Victorian house with white trim and a large front door.

Mary Todd Lincoln House

8.0/10 (106 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lexington with a trip to Mary Todd Lincoln House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A modern building with glass facades and a landscaped courtyard.

Lexington Convention Center

8.2/10 (405 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Lexington Convention Center during your trip to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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A blue horse statue with a colorful mural on its side.

Lexington Visitors Center

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Lexington Visitors Center is just one of the places to see in Lexington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area or seek out the horse riding.

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A brick building with arched entrances and posters for 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Sister Act'.

Lexington Opera House

8.0/10 (165 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Lexington Opera House during your stay in Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Triangle Park

Learn about the local history of Lexington when you take a trip to Triangle Park.

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Victorian Square Mall

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Victorian Square Mall during your visit to Lexington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Explorium

7.8/10 (18 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Explorium and popular activities such as horse riding in Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Lexington Ballet Company

You can enjoy a show at Lexington Ballet Company on your trip to Lexington. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rupp Arena?

Rupp Arena is located in an area of Lexington known for its bar scene, horse riding and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 125 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Rupp Arena?

Adjacent to Rupp Arena, Hyatt Regency Lexington is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include 21c Museum Hotel Lexington and The Manchester.

How many hotels are there close to Rupp Arena?

Expedia has 125 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rupp Arena.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rupp Arena, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Rupp Arena.

What can I see and do near Rupp Arena?

Mary Todd Lincoln House, University of Kentucky Art Museum and Lexington History Center feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Lexington Opera House, Ashland Henry Clay Estate and Hunt-Morgan House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Downtown Arts Center, Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center and Singletary Center for the Arts.

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Our top choices for Rupp Arena hotels

1. Elwood Hotel & Suites

2. The Manchester

3. Tru by Hilton University Medical Center

4. The Sire Hotel Lexington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Chez Lyndon Manor

6. Candlewood Suites Lexington Medical District by IHG

7. Lexington Marriott City Center

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center

9. Hyatt Regency Lexington

10. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington

11. Staybridge Suites Lexington by IHG

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lexington Near the University of Kentucky

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lexington-Downtown by IHG

14. Hilton Lexington/Downtown

15. The Campbell House Lexington, Curio Collection by Hilton

16. Candlewood Suites Lexington by IHG

17. Courtyard by Marriott Lexington North

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington

19. Studio 6 Suites Lexington, Kentucky

20. Motel 6 Lexington, KY - Airport

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Top Rupp Arena Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Lexington

21c Museum Hotel Lexington

Graffiti Art Haus - Walk to Central Bank Arena

Elwood Hotel & Suites

Newly Renovated 2BR Apartment w/ Free Parking in Downtown

This house is a 3 bedroom(s), 2.5 bathrooms, located in Lexington, KY.

Second Street's Queen Ann

Walk to Gatton Park, Distillery District & Rupp Arena, Historic Carriage House

A Renovated 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse In Downtown Lexington.

Other attractions near Rupp Arena

Mary Todd Lincoln House

Lexington Convention Center

Lexington Visitors Center

Lexington Opera House

Triangle Park

Victorian Square Mall

Explorium

Lexington Ballet Company

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