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Indianapolis 500 2027
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27–30 May 2027 · Motorsport

Hotels for Indianapolis 500 2027

In Indianapolis Motor Speedway running 27–30 May 2027. 16 hotels within 5km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About Indianapolis 500 2027

The cars themselves run to a rhythm unlike a road course: high speeds, close pack racing, and the constant tension of strategy calls on when to pit. Fans come for tradition as much as speed, from the singing before the start to the milk waiting in victory lane.

Where to stay nearby

Indianapolis itself is the obvious base, just 7km from the Speedway and offering by far the widest choice of hotels, useful given how early roads fill on race morning. Carmel, about 23km out, is a quieter alternative with a solid range of hotels and a straightforward drive in. Fishers, a little further at 26km, has fewer options but works well if you're happy with a short commute and want to avoid the busiest pockets near the track. Wherever you stay, plan to set off early, as traffic around the Speedway builds fast in the hours before the start.

Indianapolis — about 7 km away

Indianapolis is the closest option, just 7km from the speedway, with the widest range of hotels. You'll have straightforward access to the venue by car or taxi, and the city puts you near restaurants, bars, and other attractions beyond race day.

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Carmel — about 23 km away

Carmel lies 23km north and works well if you prefer a quieter, more upscale suburban base. It's a short drive to the speedway, with plenty of amenities, though you'll want your own transport for convenient access to the venue.

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Fishers — about 26 km away

Fishers, 26km northeast, is a growing suburb with a more limited hotel selection. It's roughly a 30-minute drive to the speedway, best suited to visitors who prioritize a peaceful setting and can arrange reliable transportation to the venue.

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The closest hotels to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

16 within 5km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway

Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West-Speedway

6315 Crawfordsville Road

3.0km away

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Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway

Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway

2608 Founders Square Drive

3.2km away

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Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Downtown Medical District by IHG

1152 North White River Parkway, West Drive

4.0km away

Typically fromUS$155.77/night
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Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

5797 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46224

4.1km away

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Indianapolis Rental Home w/ Gym: Near Speedway!

Indianapolis Rental Home w/ Gym: Near Speedway!

6949 Thousand Oaks Ln, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46214

4.1km away

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

5815 Rockville Road

4.1km away

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Motel 6-Indianapolis, IN - Airport

Motel 6-Indianapolis, IN - Airport

5845 Rockville Road

4.3km away

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Sleep Inn & Suites And Conference Center Downtown

Sleep Inn & Suites And Conference Center Downtown

1244 W 16th St, 46202

4.3km away

Typically fromUS$149.00/night
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis W - Airport Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis W - Airport Area by IHG

5855 Rockville Road

4.4km away

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Royal Inn Hotel

Royal Inn Hotel

3740 N High School Rd

4.4km away

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Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis Speedway

Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis Speedway

2930 Waterfront Parkway West

4.4km away

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Studio 6-Indianapolis, IN

Studio 6-Indianapolis, IN

3744 N High School Rd

4.4km away

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History

First run in 1911 and won by Ray Harroun, the Indianapolis 500 is the world's oldest major motor race and, with the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours, one of motorsport's Triple Crown. Held each Memorial Day weekend at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway — a rectangular oval nicknamed the Brickyard for its original paved surface — the race covers 200 laps and 500 miles.

Traditions run deep: the winner drinks milk in Victory Lane, a custom dating to the 1930s, and a field of 33 cars roars away after the command to start engines. The Speedway's grandstands and infield hold one of the largest crowds in all of sport, drawing several hundred thousand spectators on race day.

A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves share the record with four victories apiece. Qualifying over the preceding weekend sets the grid by four-lap average speed, with pole position among the most coveted starts in racing.

Records & quirks

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909 and is the largest-capacity sports venue in the world.
  • A strip of the original brick surface — the Yard of Bricks — still forms the start-finish line, kissed by winners.
  • The winner traditionally celebrates by drinking a bottle of milk, a custom dating back to the 1930s.

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