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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a television mounted above it, and a banner with "WKU" on it.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, two sofas, and a large red sculpture.

An outdoor patio area with a stone and wood pergola, a barbecue grill, and outdoor furniture.

1. Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

2.7 km from Western Kentucky University

Marcos

￥16,939

￥19,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a store named 'The Shop' in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a green roof.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green

2.9 km from Western Kentucky University

Briana

￥23,158

￥26,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with a wooden floor, a white door, a framed floral artwork, a shelf with decorative items, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a large mirror.

A large red bird sculpture in front of a motel with green trim and multiple windows.

A motel with a large parking lot and a row of rooms with green doors.

3. Cardinal Motel

1.3 km from Western Kentucky University

Leigh

￥13,455

￥15,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-level atrium with a central water feature, surrounded by planters with greenery.

A hotel dining area with a buffet setup, seating arrangements, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a patterned carpet.

4. Crowne Plaza Bowling Green KY by IHG

3 km from Western Kentucky University

Sharon

￥18,047

￥20,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a brick wall, a central seating area with sofas and coffee tables, and a modern design with exposed brick and concrete pillars.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, modern furniture, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern bar area with a central bar counter, multiple seating options, and a rustic wooden ceiling.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green

4.8 km from Western Kentucky University

Shahrzad

￥31,504

￥35,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with stone seating, a grill area, and string lights.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hotel with a stone facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

6. Everhome Suites Bowling Green by Choice Hotels

Eastland Park, 3.9 km from Western Kentucky University

Patricia

￥14,667

￥16,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A staircase with black railings and wooden steps, a potted plant, and a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, a coffee machine, and a sink.

A compact kitchen with a white countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden chair.

A building with large garage-style windows and a brick facade.

7. The Hotel Sync

7.9 km from Western Kentucky University

Linda

￥18,329

￥20,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, parking lot, and landscaped areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a tiled floor. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

8. Sleep Inn Bowling Green North

8.5 km from Western Kentucky University

Roger

￥13,649

￥15,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a lifeguard station, and a sign indicating no diving.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

9. MainStay Suites Bowling Green North

8.5 km from Western Kentucky University

sean

￥14,189

￥16,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire feature, seating, and a glass-top table.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a round table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, large windows, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with exercise equipment and chairs, large windows, and a tiled floor.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bowling Green

4.7 km from Western Kentucky University

James

￥22,654

￥25,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft deep no diving sign, surrounded by tiled flooring and equipped with safety railings.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

11. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

6 km from Western Kentucky University

Roberta

￥14,088

￥15,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a microwave, refrigerator, and a dining table with a chair.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A water park with multiple slides and pools.

A pool table in a room with wooden flooring, a hanging lamp, and a television on the wall.

12. Candlewood Suites Bowling Green by IHG

5.8 km from Western Kentucky University

Juanita

￥12,506

￥14,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire pit, and outdoor seating.

A modern bar area with a computer station, two wooden chairs, a refrigerator, and a shelf with snacks.

A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden counter and a large illuminated wall display.

A modern hotel lobby with a long bar, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Bowling Green

5 km from Western Kentucky University

Mike

￥20,517

￥23,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with built-in appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator.

A gym with exercise equipment, including kettlebells, medicine balls, and a treadmill.

A self-service breakfast area with a display of waffles, a coffee machine, and a variety of food items.

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone pillars, and string lights.

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bowling Green Hotel

5.8 km from Western Kentucky University

Cole

￥18,032

￥20,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A swimming pool with a brick border, lounge chairs, and a stone wall with a gate.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a chair, and a vending machine.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a microwave, and a large mirror.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

15. Holiday Inn Express Bowling Green by IHG

5.9 km from Western Kentucky University

steven

￥16,623

￥18,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a large window, and string lights.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a circular ceiling light fixture, and a visible sign for Hilton Honors.

A modern breakfast area with a variety of food items and a coffee station.

16. Tru by Hilton Bowling Green, KY

5.1 km from Western Kentucky University

Jeffrey

￥16,820

￥19,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a chandelier, a large window, and a wall with framed pictures.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, two wall-mounted lights, and a doormat.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern living room with sofas, a flat-screen TV, decorative vases, and a patterned rug.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

7 km from Western Kentucky University

Gilberto

￥11,438

￥12,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a view through large windows.

A modern living room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa. There is a kitchen area with a microwave, refrigerator, and bar stools.

18. Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green

7 km from Western Kentucky University

Lori

￥12,111

￥13,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a rectangular table, six wooden chairs, a sofa, a kitchen area, and large windows with patterned curtains.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, wooden furniture, a desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bowling Green North

7.9 km from Western Kentucky University

James

￥8,932

￥10,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled flooring and a blue ceiling.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and tables.

A modern hotel lobby with a black wall-mounted sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott," a seating area with blue and gray chairs, a round table, and a red door in the background.

A TownePlace Suites Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

20. TownePlace Suites Bowling Green

5.1 km from Western Kentucky University

Sarah

￥19,805

￥22,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Kentucky University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Cardinal Motel	8.8 Excellent 281 reviews	View
Crowne Plaza Bowling Green KY by IHG	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green	9.6 Exceptional 929 reviews	View

Top Western Kentucky University Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and super friendly"

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay. Dinner and breakfast buffet was above average. The bedding smelled freshly washed and bleached. The room was excellent. The only thing"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

8/10 Good

"Our check in was great they were very helpful getting us a room that would work for us. Our room was clean except carpet a little dirty. Beds were good. Our only problem someone started calling our room at midnight and wouldn't say anything. We had to take the phone off the hook after 3x."

Crowne Plaza Bowling Green KY by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Mi visita a este hotel fue excelente todo muy bien"

Everhome Suites Bowling Green by Choice Hotels

10/10 Excellent

"New, clean, nice room Only issue was we were beside the outside door & it would slam shut every time someone went in & out but maintenance was notified"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean and updated. Helpful staff"

Tru by Hilton Bowling Green, KY

10/10 Excellent

"This is where we ALWAYS stay while in Bowling Green. The rooms are comfortable and clean, but the staff is the best--professional, friendly, caring, helpful and down-to-earth! We especially enjoy Patricia, who does a wonderful job serving breakfast every morning! It's always a delightful time!"

Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome place"

Ramada by Wyndham Bowling Green

8/10 Good

"Check in staff was very friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Western Kentucky University

Fountain Square Park

8.6/10 (86 reviews)

Fountain Square Park is just one of the places to see in Bowling Green, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.

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Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium

Catch an event at Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Bowling Green such as bowling. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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The Kentucky Museum and Library

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Kentucky Museum and Library in Bowling Green. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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E. A. Diddle Arena

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at E. A. Diddle Arena, and enjoy other activities in Bowling Green such as bowling. Take in the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

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Brims Children s Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Brims Children s Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bowling Green. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its bowling alleys.

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Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science

You can study the exhibits at Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Bowling Green. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its bowling alleys.

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Eloise B Houchens Center

Learn about the local history of Bowling Green with a stop at Eloise B Houchens Center. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

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Capitol Arts Center

7.4/10 (24 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Capitol Arts Center on your trip to Bowling Green. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the bowling alleys.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University is located in a family-friendly area of Bowling Green known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Western Kentucky University?

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Western Kentucky University. Other good choices within a few miles include Everhome Suites Bowling Green by Choice Hotels and Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Western Kentucky University?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Western Kentucky University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Western Kentucky University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Western Kentucky University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Western Kentucky University?

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What can I see and do near Western Kentucky University?

Study the collections at National Corvette Museum, Historic Railpark and Train Station, or The Baker Arboretum and Downing Museum. Sights like Eloise B Houchens Center and Riverview at Hobson Grove highlight some of the local culture. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Fountain Square Park and Lampkin Park.

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Our top choices for Western Kentucky University hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

2. Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green

3. Cardinal Motel

4. Crowne Plaza Bowling Green KY by IHG

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green

6. Everhome Suites Bowling Green by Choice Hotels

7. The Hotel Sync

8. Sleep Inn Bowling Green North

9. MainStay Suites Bowling Green North

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bowling Green

11. Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

12. Candlewood Suites Bowling Green by IHG

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites Bowling Green

14. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bowling Green Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Express Bowling Green by IHG

16. Tru by Hilton Bowling Green, KY

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

18. Wingate by Wyndham Bowling Green

19. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bowling Green North

20. TownePlace Suites Bowling Green

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Top Western Kentucky University Hotel Reviews

Staybridge Suites Bowling Green by IHG

Drury Inn & Suites Bowling Green

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bowling Green

Crowne Plaza Bowling Green KY by IHG

Everhome Suites Bowling Green by Choice Hotels

Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green

Tru by Hilton Bowling Green, KY

Hilton Garden Inn Bowling Green

Ramada by Wyndham Bowling Green

Other attractions near Western Kentucky University

Fountain Square Park

Houchens Industries - LT Smith Stadium

The Kentucky Museum and Library

E. A. Diddle Arena

Brims Children s Museum

Barren River Imaginative Museum of Science

Eloise B Houchens Center

Capitol Arts Center

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