StayAreasIs Covington & Newport, KY a good place to stay in Cincinnati?
Yes, especially for good value, families and skyline views. The stadiums are across the bridge, though Over-the-Rhine is further.
Stay here if
- Families
- Budget travellers
- Couples
Look elsewhere if
- You want to stay in Ohio
- You want lots of nightlife
- You don't want to cross the river
Hotels in Covington & Newport, KY
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Staying in Covington & Newport, KY
Covington and Newport are the good-value place to stay for Cincinnati. Hotels cost less than in Ohio, many have views of the downtown skyline, and the stadiums and The Banks are a walk across the river.
The two towns have their own personalities. Newport is busy with families heading to the aquarium and the Levee, while Covington has a growing scene of independent restaurants, cocktail bars and restored brick houses, especially around MainStrasse and Madison Avenue. The riverside paths have the best views of the Cincinnati skyline.
The downside is the distance from Over-the-Rhine and Fountain Square, which means a bridge walk, bus or taxi. Some hotels are on busy roads by the highway.
What makes Covington and Newport worth it is the view and the value. You can pay less, look out at the Cincinnati skyline from your room and walk across a bridge to a Reds game.
Getting around
- Newport Aquarium17walk
- Great American Ball Park28walk
- Smale Riverfront Park32walk
- Taft Museum of Art33walk
- National Underground Railroad Freedom Center35walk
- Fountain Square38walk
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)15
Covington & Newport, KY questions
Is Covington & Newport, KY a good area to stay in Cincinnati?
Yes, especially for good value, families and skyline views. The stadiums are across the bridge, though Over-the-Rhine is further. It suits families, budget travellers and couples.
How much does a hotel in Covington & Newport, KY cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $145 mid-range and $290 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Covington & Newport, KY?
About 15 minutes door to door: Taxi or rideshare from the airport to Covington.
How far is Covington & Newport, KY from the main sights?
Door to door from Covington & Newport, KY: Newport Aquarium 17 minutes on foot, Great American Ball Park 28 minutes on foot, Smale Riverfront Park 32 minutes on foot and Taft Museum of Art 33 minutes on foot.