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The best hotels in Speedway & West Side, Indianapolis, ranked

3 hotels in and around Speedway & West Side seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 8% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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#3 of 6 places to stay in Indianapolis

Axel's take on Speedway & West Side

4.5/10

Stay for racing and Main Street, not citywide convenience.

Getting around
0.8
On your doorstep
0.8
Hotels
5.6
Value
7.7
Axel’s verdict
6.8

Speedway has a real small-town Main Street, not just a famous racetrack. Between 10th and 16th streets, you can link coffee, breweries, restaurants and racing memorabilia on foot; the renovated Motor Speedway Museum gives non-race days a purpose too. Stay here when motorsport is the reason for your trip.

Distinguish Main Street from the more spread-out lodging along Crawfordsville Road and the interstate approaches. Staying in Speedway does not guarantee a short walk to your track gate. Race weekends bring traffic and partying; ordinary evenings are more low-key. Most wider Indianapolis sightseeing still requires a drive or a planned bus journey.

Best for
sports fansmuseums and culture
Skip it if
Racing is only a minor part of your trip; You want downtown attractions outside your door
Getting around
Routes 10 on 10th Street and 25 on 16th Street connect downtown; Main Street is walkable; from IND use a taxi or Route 8 plus a downtown transfer, checking bridge and race-day detours.
After dark
Main Street offers brewery-and-dinner evenings; race-month concerts and celebrations make event weekends a different proposition.
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The best hotels in Speedway & West Side, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $118 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

  4. Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.
    #4 in Speedway & West Side

    Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

    a practical, budget-minded 3-star on Indianapolis’s west side

    7.5/10

    Good everyday value, but housekeeping and noise keep it from being a sure bet.

    • budget-conscious airport stopovers
    • Speedway visitors with a car
    • travelers wanting breakfast included
    Axel
    $166 /night
    Booking.com
    $173 /night
    $7/night less than Booking.com (4%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  6. Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis Speedway
    #6 in Speedway & West Side

    Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis Speedway

    a budget hotel and conference center near Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    4.8/10

    Speedway convenience cannot make up for recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems.

    • Speedway visitors prioritizing proximity over consistency
    • Short stopovers with a car and low expectations
    Axel
    $77 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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More deals seen in Speedway & West Side this week

  • Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway

    Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway

    ★★★

    In Speedway

    Axel
    $146 /night
    Expedia
    $163 /night
    $17/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area by IHG

    Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area by IHG

    ★★★
    Axel
    $185 /night
    Expedia
    $200 /night
    $15/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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  • Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

    Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

    ★★★
    Axel
    $166 /night
    Booking.com
    $173 /night
    $7/night less than Booking.com (4%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15

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3 hotels in and around Speedway & West Side seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 8% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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Axel's take on Speedway & West Side: #3 of 6 in Indianapolis, 4.5/10

Stay for racing and Main Street, not citywide convenience. Speedway combines the highest value score with racing character, but weaker hotels, limited doorstep options and poor citywide access make it a specialist base.

Speedway has a real small-town Main Street, not just a famous racetrack. Between 10th and 16th streets, you can link coffee, breweries, restaurants and racing memorabilia on foot; the renovated Motor Speedway Museum gives non-race days a purpose too. Stay here when motorsport is the reason for your trip.

Distinguish Main Street from the more spread-out lodging along Crawfordsville Road and the interstate approaches. Staying in Speedway does not guarantee a short walk to your track gate. Race weekends bring traffic and partying; ordinary evenings are more low-key. Most wider Indianapolis sightseeing still requires a drive or a planned bus journey.

  • Best for: sports fans, museums and culture
  • Skip it if: Racing is only a minor part of your trip; You want downtown attractions outside your door
  • Getting around: Routes 10 on 10th Street and 25 on 16th Street connect downtown; Main Street is walkable; from IND use a taxi or Route 8 plus a downtown transfer, checking bridge and race-day detours.
  • After dark: Main Street offers brewery-and-dinner evenings; race-month concerts and celebrations make event weekends a different proposition.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $118 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Speedway & West Side, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway 9.1/10, modern, select-service chain hotel near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A standout Hampton for clean rooms, welcoming staff and Speedway access. $141 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway 8.8/10, modern 3-star chain hotel near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A strong Speedway base, with clean rooms and notably welcoming staff. $146 a night with Axel against $163 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $17 a night less (10%). Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport 8.1/10, no-frills 2-star airport-area hotel on Indianapolis’s west side. A strong budget stopover, with helpful staff and an older building being refreshed. $76 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd. 7.5/10, practical, budget-minded 3-star on Indianapolis’s west side. Good everyday value, but housekeeping and noise keep it from being a sure bet. $166 a night with Axel against $173 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (4%). Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Motel 6 Indianapolis, IN - Airport 6.3/10, no-frills 2-star motel on Indianapolis’s west side. Helpful staff make this budget stop workable, but upkeep remains uneven. $70 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Travelodge by Wyndham Indianapolis Speedway 4.8/10, budget hotel and conference center near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway convenience cannot make up for recurring cleanliness and maintenance problems. $77 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Speedway & West Side

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 15, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates. Some hotels are near Indianapolis rather than in it; their row says where.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway · 3-star, Courtyard · in Speedway, not IndianapolisNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$146 a night · non-refundable$163 a night on Expedia$17 a night less (10%)Sign up free to book
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Indianapolis W- Airport Area by IHG · 3-star, Holiday Inn ExpressNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$185 a night · non-refundable$200 a night on Expedia$15 a night less (8%)Sign up free to book
Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd. · 3-star, Wingate By WyndhamDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$166 a night · non-refundable$173 a night on Booking.com$7 a night less (4%)Sign up free to book

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