StayAreasIs Mass Ave a good place to stay in Indianapolis?
Yes, if you want food, nightlife and a stylish stay. The avenue is lively, though there are only a few hotels.
Stay here if
- Couples
- Food lovers
- Theatre-goers
Look elsewhere if
- You want lots of hotel choice
- You want a cheap stay
- You want to be next to the convention centre
Hotels in Mass Ave
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Staying in Mass Ave
Mass Ave is the most characterful place to stay in Indianapolis. Restaurants, cocktail bars and theatres line the avenue, the Bottleworks District's food hall is at the end of the street, and downtown is an easy walk along the Cultural Trail.
The avenue has the energy the business district lacks. Locals fill the patios and bars on weekend nights, small theatres put on shows a few doors from each other, and the old Coca-Cola plant at Bottleworks now has a cinema, a food hall and one of the city's best hotels. Lockerbie Square's quiet brick streets are a short walk away.
The downside is the small number of hotels, so rooms are pricey and sell out for big events. The stadiums and convention centre are a 15 to 20 minute walk.
What makes Mass Ave special is the atmosphere. You can have dinner at an independent restaurant, catch a play and finish the night in a cocktail bar, all on one street.
Getting around
- Massachusetts Avenue4walk
- Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument20walk
- Gainbridge Fieldhouse24walk
- White River State Park24transit
- Indiana State Museum24transit
- The Children's Museum of Indianapolis27transit
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)72
Mass Ave questions
Is Mass Ave a good area to stay in Indianapolis?
Yes, if you want food, nightlife and a stylish stay. The avenue is lively, though there are only a few hotels. It suits couples, food lovers and theatre-goers.
How much does a hotel in Mass Ave cost?
A typical double is around $335 a night at a budget hotel, $340 mid-range and $445 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Mass Ave?
About 72 minutes door to door: Taxi or rideshare from the airport to Mass Ave.
How far is Mass Ave from the main sights?
Door to door from Mass Ave: Massachusetts Avenue 4 minutes on foot, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument 20 minutes on foot, Gainbridge Fieldhouse 24 minutes on foot and White River State Park 24 minutes.