Indianapolis International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Indianapolis International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Indianapolis International is one of the best downtown-connected airports in the US: just 11 km, 15-20 minutes by car on I-70, with several hotels offering a free shuttle. It's worth staying in the airport area for an early-morning flight or a short stopover, perhaps with an event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, very close by. Those who want Monument Circle, the museums and the downtown venues prefer to sleep downtown, just a few minutes further. Those with business or shopping commitments to the north, toward Keystone Crossing, instead need to allow a good half hour of transfer from the terminal, on the opposite side of the city.
Airport area
5-10 minutes from the terminal, many hotels offer a free shuttle 24 hours a day
Best for: For those who fly at dawn or have a short layover and want the shortest transfer time
Pros
- Just minutes from the terminal, often with a free shuttle 24 hours a day
- Close to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for those with an event there
Cons
- A commercial area, little to see on foot in the evening
- A car or shuttle is needed to dine outside the hotel
Recommended hotels in this area
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Indianapolis Airport: Free round-trip shuttle, just minutes from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport: Free shuttle 24 hours a day, a Travelers' Choice winner for value and service
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Downtown
City centre · About 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal (11 km) on I-70
Best for: The right choice for Monument Circle, the museums and the downtown venues within walking distance
Pros
- Monument Circle, Circle Centre Mall and the Canal Walk within walking distance
- More restaurants and evening venues than in the airport area
Cons
- A few more minutes of transfer than the airport area
- Parking is often paid during sporting-event weekends
Recommended hotels in this area
- Indianapolis Marriott Downtown: Connected by skywalk to Circle Centre Mall and the Convention Center
- Hotel Indy, Indianapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: A boutique hotel in the former neoclassical City Hall, with a rooftop bar, a 10-minute walk from Monument Circle
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Keystone Crossing (North)
Neighbourhood · About 30-40 minutes by car from the terminal, on the opposite side of the city
Best for: For those with business or shopping commitments to the north of the city, toward Keystone and Fishers
Pros
- A 5-minute walk from the Fashion Mall at Keystone
- A quieter residential and commercial area than downtown
Cons
- The farthest from the terminal among the areas in this guide
- A car is always needed, not convenient for those without business in the area
Recommended hotels in this area
- Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing: Steps from the Fashion Mall, convenient for those who work or shop in the north
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