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

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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

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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

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  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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