Local Attractions

Rupp Arena, our ceremony venue, is located in a very hello how are you,,,,walkable area of downtown Lexington, Ky. The Center is conveniently situated within 10 miles of both I-64 and I-75 and just under 6 miles from Blue Grass Airport. There are numerous hotels and restaurants within easy reach. Below are some links to help you plan your trip:

Area Lodging

The following hotels offered special pricing and courtesy holds for 2026 FNU commencement guests:

This space will be updated with hotel details by the end of April 2026...

 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites/Versailles 365 Commerce Drive, Versailles. 12.4 miles from the venue, via US 60.
Rate(s): $147/$157. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/21/2026 or while supplies last.

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Comfort Inn & Suites/Hamburg
2400 Buena Vista Road, Lexington, 5.8 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road.
Rate(s): $115. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/20; Booking deadline: 8/14/2026 or while supplies last.
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Hampton Inn/Hamburg 2251 Elkhorn Road, Lexington, 5.6 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road.
Rate(s): $119. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/21; Booking deadline: 8/14/2026 or while supplies last.
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Holiday Inn Lex/Hamburg 1976 Justice Drive, Lexington, 6.7 miles from the venue, via Sir Barton Way and Winchester Rd.
Rate(s): $139. Room type(s): 10 single king & 10 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 9/10/2026 or while supplies last.
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Hampton Inn Georgetown 128 Darby Drive, Georgetown, 14.8 miles from the venue, via Georgetown Road.
Rate(s): $139. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/20/2026 or while supplies last.
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Hilton Garden Inn Georgetown 110 Grandstand Dr, Georgetown, 15.1 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road.
Rate(s): $139. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/20/2026 or while supplies last.
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Holiday Inn Express Georgetown 140 Osborne Way, Georgetown, 14.7 miles from the venue, via Georgetown Road.
Rate(s): $129. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/20/2026 or while supplies last.
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TownePlace Suites Georgetown 150 Ikebana Dr, Georgetown, 14.7 miles from the venue, via Georgetown Road.
Rate(s): $169. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/20/2026 or while supplies last.
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Avid Hotel Lexington 1810 Bryant Road, Lexington, 7.6 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road.
Rate(s): $99. Room type(s): 10 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/7/2026 or while supplies last.
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Courtyard Lex South/Hamburg 1951 Pleasant Ridge Drive Lexington, 7.4 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road. Rate(s): $149. Room type(s): 5 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/14/2026 or while supplies last. Click here Click here for online booking link

Homewood Suites/Hamburg 2033 Bryant Road, Lexington, 7.7 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road. Rate(s): $149. Room type(s): 15 single king & 5 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/14/2026 or while supplies last. Click here for online booking link

Hyatt Place/Hamburg 2001 Bryant Road, Lexington, 7.7 miles from the venue, via Winchester Road. Rate(s): $124/$129. Room type(s): 10 single king & 10 dbl queen. Available dates: 9/18 - 9/19; Booking deadline: 8/28/2026 or while supplies last. Click here for online booking link