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Indianapolis area hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 14 of the 23 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Indianapolis Airport: choose it for a flight, not for an Indianapolis weekend. Downtown and Mass Ave: the clear first-visit choice, with walkable sights and the best evenings. Keystone at the Crossing: pick polished shopping and north-side convenience, but bring a car. Castleton: a functional shopping base, not a neighborhood-led city break.

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Indianapolis area hotels under $400 a night, Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026

Every rate below was under $400 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Indianapolis area under $400 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-20, check-out 2026-11-22, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Indianapolis Airport; Downtown & Mass Ave; Keystone at the Crossing; Castleton. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-20 to 2026-11-22; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (14 of 23 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Indianapolis Airport: Choose it for a flight, not for an Indianapolis weekend. Typical $171 a night. Subway: Use a confirmed hotel shuttle or taxi from IND.
  • Downtown & Mass Ave: The clear first-visit choice, with walkable sights and the best evenings. Typical $312 a night. Subway: Walk or use the Cultural Trail.
  • Keystone at the Crossing: Pick polished shopping and north-side convenience, but bring a car. Typical $214 a night. Subway: Routes 26 and 82 serve Keystone Crossing and the Fashion Mall.
  • Castleton: A functional shopping base, not a neighborhood-led city break. Typical $143 a night. Subway: Route 82 serves Castleton Square and 82nd Street, with transfers for downtown.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Executive Dr — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

2. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

3. Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd. — 3-star, Wingate By Wyndham

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown — 3-star, La Quinta Inns & Suites

5. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

6. Wyndham Indianapolis Airport — 3-star, Wyndham

More hotels in the area (17)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 20 to Nov 22, 2026
  1. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Executive Dr, Indianapolis Airport
    #1 of 6 · Indianapolis Airport

    La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Executive Dr

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $70a night · Nov 20 to 22

    One of the cheapest airport stopovers, with basic breakfast and pet-friendly stays. You accept recurring cleaning failures, worn rooms and a paid limited-hours shuttle.

    $29/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $210 vs $268 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $139 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport by IHG, Indianapolis Airport
    #2 of 6 · Indianapolis Airport

    Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $104a night · Nov 20 to 22

    A full-service airport stop with comfortable beds, helpful shuttle staff and on-site dining. You accept uneven room condition; breakfast and extended parking cost extra.

    $34/night less than Expedia (13%)

    Axel $468 vs $537 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $207 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd., Speedway & West Side
    #3 of 6 · Speedway & West Side

    Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd.

    3-star · Wingate By Wyndham

    $124a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Included hot breakfast, an indoor pool and airport transportation for practical west-side stays. You accept uneven housekeeping, thin walls and occasional long shuttle waits.

    $18/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $213 vs $249 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $248 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown, Downtown & Mass Ave
    #4 of 6 · Downtown & Mass Ave

    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown

    3-star · La Quinta Inns & Suites

    $130a night · Nov 20 to 22

    One of the cheapest downtown bases for short Gainbridge Fieldhouse visits. You accept uneven cleaning, poor sound insulation and repeated elevator outages.

    $131/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $299 vs $561 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $260 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway, Speedway & West Side
    #5 of 6 · Speedway & West Side

    Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis West - Speedway

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $140a night · Nov 20 to 22

    Modern, well-kept rooms with microwaves and workspaces for Speedway visitors driving in. You accept breakfast costs extra, and the location requires a car.

    $19/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $278 vs $317 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $281 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Wyndham Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis Airport
    #6 of 6 · Indianapolis Airport

    Wyndham Indianapolis Airport

    3-star · Wyndham

    $144a night · Nov 20 to 22

    An airport conference base with spacious rooms, on-site dining and free overnight parking. You accept climate-control problems, limited shuttle availability and busy-event service delays.

    $20/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $237 vs $276 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 20 to 22, two adults: $289 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

14 of 23 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing · Keystone at the Crossing · 4-star$380/night less than Expedia (64%)

    Axel $431 vs $1,191 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  2. 2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Downtown · Downtown · 3-star$131/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $299 vs $561 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  3. 3. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis-Fishers by IHG · Castleton · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $477 vs $603 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  4. 4. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Executive Dr · Indianapolis Airport · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $210 vs $268 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  5. 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North · Northwest Side · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $389 vs $493 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  6. 6. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG · Downtown · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $1,107 vs $1,297 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  7. 7. Wingate by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport-Rockville Rd. · Speedway · 3-star$18/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $213 vs $249 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

  8. 8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fishers Indianapolis Northeast, IN · Castleton · 3-star$39/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $450 vs $527 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 25, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 20 to 22

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

17 more
  1. 1. Courtyard Indianapolis Castleton · Castleton · 3-star$151Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  2. 2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianapolis Airport South, IN · Indianapolis Airport · 3-star$170Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  3. 3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis North · Northwest Side · 3-star$52/night less than Expedia (21%)$170Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  4. 4. Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers · Castleton · 3-star$173Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  5. 5. Marriott Indianapolis North · Keystone at the Crossing · 4-star$200Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  6. 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Northwest · Northwest Side · 3-star$201Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  7. 7. Hyatt Place Indianapolis Airport · Indianapolis Airport · 3-star$212Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  8. 8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Fishers Indianapolis Northeast, IN · Castleton · 3-star$39/night less than Expedia (15%)$225Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  9. 9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-Keystone Crossing · Keystone at the Crossing · 3-star$37/night less than Expedia (13%)$225Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  10. 10. Staybridge Suites Indianapolis-Fishers by IHG · Castleton · 3-star$63/night less than Expedia (21%)$239Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  11. 11. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Airport · Indianapolis Airport · 3-star$256Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  12. 12. Ironworks Hotel Indy · Keystone at the Crossing · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (13%)$268Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  13. 13. Marriott Indianapolis Downtown · Downtown · 4-star$6/night less than Expedia (2%)$270Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  14. 14. Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing · Keystone at the Crossing · 4-star$380/night less than Expedia (64%)$288Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  15. 15. JW Marriott Indianapolis · Downtown · 4-star$333Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  16. 16. Conrad Indianapolis · Downtown · 5-star$359Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
  17. 17. Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Dwtn-Union Stn by IHG · Downtown · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (15%)$365Rooms for Nov 20 to 22
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