Hotels near the Indiana Convention Center

Indianapolis, IndianaExhibit hallsDowntown IndianapolisUpdated 23 Oct 2026

The Indiana Convention Center sits in downtown Indianapolis, next to Lucas Oil Stadium. Skywalks link it to more hotel rooms than in any other US city, the center says, and it has hosted events since 1972. More on the official site Map

Biggest events here: FDICWWETTWork Truck Week

Indiana Convention Center, a glass entrance under wide flat roofs on Capitol Avenue at dusk, downtown Indianapolis

At a glance

  • Shortest walkIndianapolis Marriott Downtown and Hyatt Regency, 1 to 2 min to the Maryland Street entrances.
  • Skywalk hotelsFive hotels connect by skywalk, three more through Circle Centre Mall.
  • Skywalk hoursThey usually close at about 11 p.m. and reopen at about 6 a.m.
  • When to bookBig shows fill the skywalk hotels first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to the entrance

Times are to Exhibit halls, along a route we calculated.

22 hotels within a 15-minute walk. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 23 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Indiana Convention Center, IndianapolisYour stay6 Jan to 10 Jan · 4 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • ATA Show7 to 10 Jan 2027, Thursday to Sunday
    medium to high demandBook: through Visit Indy, ATA's official housing partner; the hotels do not honor ATA discounts booked directly
  • AFCA Convention14 to 16 Feb 2027, Sunday to Tuesday
    medium to high demandBook: through Fastbreak Travel, the only authorized provider for the AFCA hotel block
  • WWETT Show22 to 25 Feb 2027, Monday to Thursday
    high demandBook: through onPeak, the show's only official hotel agent
  • Work Truck Week9 to 12 Mar 2027, Tuesday to Friday
    high demandBook: by 11 Feb 2027, 5 p.m. ET, in the Work Truck Week room block
  • FDIC International12 to 17 Apr 2027, Monday to Saturday
    very high demandBook: through Connections Housing, the official housing partner; attendee housing is open

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

Near Indianapolis International Airport

Hotels around IND, about 15 minutes from the convention center by taxi or rideshare.

Carmel, north of the city

Suburban hotels up US 31 and Meridian Street; most guests drive in.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • Drop-offTaxis, rideshare and drop-offs use the Maryland Street canopy on the north side, at the corner of Capitol Avenue; access may be restricted during some events.
  • SkywalksSecond-floor skywalks join the center to the Marriott, JW Marriott, Westin, Hyatt Regency and Crowne Plaza, and through Circle Centre Mall to more hotels. They usually lock at about 11 p.m. and reopen at about 6 a.m.
  • ParkingDenison Parking runs the center's and Lucas Oil Stadium's lots, which can be reserved and prepaid online; downtown has more than 70,000 parking spaces.
  • From IND airportTaxis wait at the curb outside Baggage Claim; rideshare, buses and hotel shuttles leave from the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the Terminal Garage.

Halls & entrances

  • HistoryHosting events since 1972 and expanded five times, most recently in a USD 275 million expansion in 2011.
  • Lucas Oil StadiumThe stadium next door is linked to the center and adds up to 183,000 square feet of exhibit space; FDIC International uses both buildings.
  • New hotel and ballroomAn expansion with the largest ballroom in the state and the 803-room Signia by Hilton, joined by skybridge, are due to open in December 2026.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the Indiana Convention Center?

The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and the Hyatt Regency are 1 to 2 min from the Maryland Street entrances on our walking routes, and the Westin 3 min; all three are also joined to the center by skywalk.

Which hotels connect to the center by skywalk?

The Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, JW Marriott, Westin, Hyatt Regency and Crowne Plaza at Union Station; Embassy Suites, Conrad and the Omni Severin are reached through Circle Centre Mall, according to the center's skywalk map.

How many hotel rooms are nearby?

More than half of downtown's 7,100 or more hotel rooms are within blocks of the center and Lucas Oil Stadium, the center says.

Where can I stay for less?

Near Indianapolis International Airport or in Carmel, north of the city. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the Indiana Convention Center or event organizers. Last checked 23 Oct 2026.

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