Top 10 Hotels Near Indianapolis Zoo in Indianapolis for 2026

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A two-story brick building with a small patio area and a covered seating space.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a chair, a floor lamp, and a potted plant.

A cozy room with a wooden desk, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a round metal table and two chairs, a large beige umbrella, and a brick wall in the background.

1. Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

3.1 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Brendon

P9,684

P14,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern lounge area with large windows, a bar, and contemporary seating.

A modern lounge area with a pool table, comfortable seating, and a bar with a neon sign.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a unique wall art piece.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent 'Alloft Hotels' sign.

2. Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Mile Square, 2.1 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Ronald

P7,447

P8,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a view of a stadium.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including round tables and chairs, a sofa, and a bench. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outside.

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Babe Denny, 2 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Lindsey

P7,622

P8,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a menu board.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a decorative wall.

A digital display advertising Courtyard Marriott's amenities and new additions.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Downtown Indianapolis, 1.1 km from Indianapolis Zoo

david

P9,013

P10,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A gym with various exercise machines, a mirrored wall, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

A multi-story hotel with signage for 'SpringHill Suites' and 'Courtyard' indicating different sections.

A reception area with a modern reception desk, a seating area with a chair and a small table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Downtown Indianapolis, 0.9 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Susan

P8,480

P10,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern lobby with circular ceiling lights, a central seating area, and a bar in the background.

A restaurant with a glass fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, circular ceiling lights, and a glass wall with a fire feature.

A modern lobby with circular ceiling lights, seating areas, and a large glass wall with a view of the city.

6. Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Mile Square, 1.3 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Rhonda

P9,434

P13,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

A lobby with two armchairs, a small round table, and a vending machine.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A hallway with a decorative wall panel, a refrigerated beverage display, and shelves with packaged goods.

7. Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

Near Westside, 2 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Mayyadah

P5,226

P6,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A person in a bathtub filled with bubbles, holding a glass of champagne, with a cake and flowers on the side.

An indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, lounge chairs, and a view of the interior.

A spacious indoor venue with multiple round tables and chairs, a glass ceiling, and a central staircase.

A grand entrance with a checkered floor, double doors, and a sign reading 'THE CAPITAL GRILLE'.

8. Conrad Indianapolis

Mile Square, 1.7 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Erick

P14,293

P16,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a printer, and artwork on the wall.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG

Old Southside, 1.4 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Raven

P6,685

P7,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A corridor with wooden barrel displays on either side, leading to a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a marquee sign.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dining area, and seating.

A reception area with a counter, two mannequins in sports uniforms, and a patterned wall.

10. Le Méridien Indianapolis

Wholesale District, 1.7 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Michael

P9,946

P11,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern conference room with a large table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the lobby.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, high ceilings, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

11. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Wholesale District, 1.6 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Keith

P9,496

P11,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, round coffee table, and various seating options.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance area.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and string lights.

12. Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown

Wholesale District, 2 km from Indianapolis Zoo

John

P7,968

P9,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand chandelier, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting two floors.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, large chandelier, and black leather seating.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase connecting the floors.

A lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a cityscape painting.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown

Mile Square, 2 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Bridget

P7,460

P8,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hallway with a polished floor, a modern light fixture, a door labeled 'Sales Office,' and a wall-mounted elevator control panel.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a marquee sign.

14. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre

Wholesale District, 1.9 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Brayden

P7,151

P8,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A large brick building with a prominent tower and arched windows, surrounded by modern structures and well-lit pathways.

A modern kitchen with a central island, hanging pendant lights, and a blackboard with kitchen-related drawings.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a minibar, and a minibar sign labeled "Hilton Honors".

15. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

Mile Square, 1.4 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Marilu

P7,121

P8,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A Westin hotel with a large glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with signage.

A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a large window on the left and a staircase on the right.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. Large windows offer a city view.

An outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a view of a building with a dome.

16. The Westin Indianapolis

Mile Square, 1.4 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Ricardo

P12,064

P14,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and armchairs, a decorative wall with a cityscape mural, and a circular ceiling light.

A swimming pool with a skylight, lounge chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A modern lobby with a large abstract wall art, a curved seating area, and a stone pillar.

A hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, a large central dome structure, and multiple parking lots.

17. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

Mile Square, 1.7 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Sade

P10,238

P12,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern building with large windows reflecting a well-lit interior space, possibly a restaurant or cafe, with visible seating areas and a clear view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and colorful hanging lanterns.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

18. The Alexander, Autograph Collection

Mile Square, 2.3 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Lucero

P17,505

P20,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand hall with rows of seats, a large circular stained glass window, and ornate architectural details.

A grand hall with a high arched ceiling, multiple balconies, and a central stage area.

A spacious indoor corridor with a high ceiling, featuring a central staircase, multiple windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A large conference room with rows of tables and chairs, ornate architecture, and a stage with a screen displaying the hotel name.

19. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG

Wholesale District, 1.7 km from Indianapolis Zoo

April

P7,968

P10,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern restaurant with a mix of seating options including booths and tables, a wooden accent wall, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a built-in entertainment unit.

A hotel facade with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, large windows, and a brick exterior.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

Mile Square, 2 km from Indianapolis Zoo

Evelyn Carol

P7,634

P8,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Indianapolis Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Old Northside Bed & Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 437 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 391 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 892 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,312 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Indianapolis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

8/10 Good

"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Fairfield Inn. The staff were amazing--always friendly and helpful. Often it is apparent customer-service staff don't really care about helping customers, but the staff at the Fairfield Inn seemed to care genuinely about the guests. The room I stayed in was small, but beautiful. I loved the fact that my window faced two museums directly across from the hotel. The only issue I experienced during my stay was with the room's shower. The water"

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a fantastic place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was quick and easy. Information was provided about all room charges. The room was clean and beds comfy."

Bottleworks Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for a couple!"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"Staff was very helpful"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and the staff was very nice"

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The check in was quick and easy. The staff was very polite, friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bathroom was large. Really liked the security with having to use your room key to work the elevator. Location was great, close to the stadiums and restaurants. Valet parking was very pricey for uncovered parking behind the hotel. Breakfast was very good with many options. Would definitely stay there again."

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

8/10 Good

"Once we arrived, there was no parking. So they made us do a valet parking that cost an additional fifty dollars. I don't have any idea why there was not enough parking for the rooms. It was really an inconvenience. I wouldn't recommend staying here just for that reason"

Other attractions near Indianapolis Zoo

A sign for the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.

White River State Park

8.8/10 (455 reviews)

This riverside playground offers culture, recreation and entertainment in a picturesque setting.

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White River Gardens

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at White River Gardens, a lovely green space in Indianapolis. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

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A bronze statue of hockey players on a rink with a banner and a plaque in the background.

NCAA Hall of Champions

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

A celebration of 24 types of college sport, this museum pays homage to student competitors, while its simulators provide a taste for pace.

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Hilbert Conservatory

Enjoy an outing to Hilbert Conservatory during your stay in Indianapolis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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IUPUI Gymnasium

Catch an event at IUPUI Gymnasium during your trip to Indianapolis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

You can get tickets for a performance at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park on your trip to Indianapolis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Celebration Plaza and Amphitheater

You can make plans for a show at Celebration Plaza and Amphitheater during your trip to Indianapolis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Children's Maze

Enjoy an outing to The Children's Maze during your stay in Indianapolis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Indianapolis Zoo?

Indianapolis Zoo is located in a historic area of Indianapolis known for its popular art scene and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 59 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Indianapolis Zoo?

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Indianapolis Zoo. Other good choices within a short distance include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown and Marriott Indianapolis Downtown.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Indianapolis Zoo?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Indianapolis Zoo.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Indianapolis Zoo.

What can I see and do near Indianapolis Zoo?

Study the collections at NCAA Hall of Champions, Indiana State Museum, or Eiteljorg Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Old National Centre, Fayette Historic District, and Hilbert Circle Theatre. You can catch a show at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park, Fountain Square Theatre, and 8 Seconds Saloon.

How can I get to Indianapolis Zoo?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Indianapolis Zoo is easy. Walk to nearby metro stations like Canal Station, Indiana University-Riley Station, and Methodist Station. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Indianapolis Station.

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Our top choices for Indianapolis Zoo hotels

1. Old Northside Bed & Breakfast

2. Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

3. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

4. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

5. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

6. Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

7. Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

8. Conrad Indianapolis

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG

10. Le Méridien Indianapolis

11. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

12. Hyatt House Indianapolis Downtown

13. Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown

14. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre

15. Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

16. The Westin Indianapolis

17. Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites

18. The Alexander, Autograph Collection

19. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

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Top Indianapolis Zoo Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Bottleworks Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis Dtn-Conv Ctr Area by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Across from Circle Centre

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown IUPUI

Other attractions near Indianapolis Zoo

White River State Park

White River Gardens

NCAA Hall of Champions

Hilbert Conservatory

IUPUI Gymnasium

Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

Celebration Plaza and Amphitheater

The Children's Maze

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