Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport: where to stay…

Jackson airport is about a fifteen-minute drive from downtown and has no direct public transport connection, so a rental car or a taxi/rideshare is always the way to go. Those who just need to spend a night between a flight and a commitment downtown, near the Coliseum or the fairgrounds, find it convenient to stay there. Those who prefer the restaurants and venues of Fondren and Belhaven, the city's liveliest neighborhoods, stay a bit further north. Those in Jackson for business or a convention near Ridgeland find hotels clustered along County Line Road, farther from downtown but convenient for that area.

Downtown and the Coliseum

City centre · about 15-20 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, no direct public transport connection

Best for: for those who need to stay near downtown or an event at the Coliseum/Fairgrounds

Pros

A few minutes' walk from the Mississippi Coliseum and the Fairgrounds
More choice of restaurants than in the airport area
Several hotels include a shuttle or free parking

Cons

Downtown Jackson is quiet in the evening, little to do on foot
A car is still needed to get around the city

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown: It's in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of Jackson's offices and events, with an indoor pool and gym.
Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson Coliseum: Next to the Coliseum and the Fairgrounds, convenient for those attending a fair or a concert in that area.
Best Western Plus Jackson Downtown Coliseum: Steps from the Coliseum, with a full breakfast included and free parking.

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Fondren, Belhaven and Eastover

Neighbourhood · about 20 minutes by car from the airport, no direct public transport connection

Best for: for those who want the city's liveliest restaurants and venues, or have an appointment at the university medical center

Pros

A historic neighborhood with restaurants and independent shops
Close to the University of Mississippi Medical Center
A more residential, less busy atmosphere than downtown

Cons

Farther from the airport than downtown
Limited choice of hotels compared to downtown

Recommended hotels in this area

Residence Inn by Marriott Jackson The District at Eastover: Studios with a kitchen in the Eastover neighborhood, convenient for multi-night stays near Fondren.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Fondren Medical District: In the historic Fondren neighborhood, five hundred meters from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Fairview Inn: A colonial mansion turned into a small luxury hotel in the historic Belhaven neighborhood, with an in-house spa and restaurant.

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