Best Cave City KY Hotels, Written by Locals

Historic Wigwam Village No 2 Cave City KY
Historic Wigwam Village No 2 Cave City KY

We highlight the best hotels in Cave City, Kentucky – Home of Mammoth Cave National Park!

We highlight the best hotels in Cave City KY. This small town of roughly 2,500 population is the home of Kentucky’s only national park. Therefore, these are also all of the best hotels near Mammoth Cave.

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Best Places to Stay

While, the main focus of this article is to highlight the best hotels in Cave City, KY, other options for accommodations include AirBnbs, cabins, campsites, and RVs.

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Hampton Inn Cave City KY

Hampton Inn Cave City KY is located right off the Cave City exit from I-65. It is also a five minute drive to historic Mammoth Cave National Park, if convenient access to the park is a deciding factor for your stay. It is also close to many of the best attractions in Cave City, includingDinosaur World, Kentucky Action Park, and a 9 minute drive from neighboring Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum.

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Amenities with yourHampton Inn Cave City stay include breakfast, free WIFI, free parking, fitness center, indoor heated pool, pet-friendly rooms, business center, and meeting rooms.

Address: 803 Sanders St, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: 270-773-7300

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM

2-Star Hotel rated 4.4 out of 5

Historic Wigwam Village No. 2

Address: 601 N Dixie Hwy, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: (833) 944-9267

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

Rated 4.0 out of 5

Situated one mile north of Cave City, KY on Highway U.S. 31W is one of the most unique hotels you will find anywhere. Historic Wigwam Village Cave City is authentic America since 1937, and has been providing travelers and back road explorers the opportunity to “sleep in a wigwam” for decades.

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

Address: 2811 Entrance Rd, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259

Call: (270) 451-2283

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

1-Star Hotel rated 4.3 out of 5

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave is the perfect spot if you’re planning a trip specifically to Mammoth Cave National Park. With its convenient location directly adjacent to the Visitor’s Center, you can literally walk over when your cave tour begins. Moreover, if you’re planning Mammoth Cave kayaking, canoeing, or boating trip, this would place you about 2 miles from the riverside pickup location.

With three different room types for places to stay near Mammoth Cave, this provides you with an option literally at the forest’s edge. Just steps away from Heritage Trail, towering red maples, rolling boardwalks, and the scenic overlook at Sunset Point are literally outside your door. Park the car and forget it.

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AmenitiesatThe Lodge at Mammoth Cave Sunset Terrace accommodations include free WIFI,ample free large-vehicle parking, microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee makers. Other accommodation options such as the Historic Cottages or Woodland Cottages may NOT include WIFI, AC, or a TV even. Day boarding kennels are available for rent for both cats and dogs.

Sleep Inn & Suites

Next on our list of Cave City, KY hotels is convenient spot in route to Mammoth Cave. The Sleep Inn & Suites Cave City is a 9 minute driveto the national park entrance. Even closer is Dinosaur World Park, withKentucky Action Park being a close mid-point in route to the national park as well. With Interstate I-65 being close by, visitingKentucky Down Under is an easy cruise as well.

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Amenities with yourSleep Inn & Suites stay include breakfast, free WIFI, free parking, fitness center, indoor heated pool, and agame room witharcade games and gaming tables.

Address: 801 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: (270) 773-2030

Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

2-Star Hotel rated 4.3 out of 5

Baymont by Wyndham Cave City

Next up on our list of Cave City, KY hotels and accommodations is the Baymont by Wyndham Cave City. You can make the most of this great location that sits adjacent to I-65 and provides easy access to Kentucky’s oldest tourist attraction, the Commonwealth’s only national park, and World Heritage site.

This location also provides easy access to Funtown Mountain which is a Wild West theme park, and Smith’s Country Store which has local goods and souvenirs. Nonetheless, this is another one of the best hotels near Mammoth Cave National Park.

Amenities with yourBaymont by Wyndham Cave City stay include breakfast, free WIFI,ample free large-vehicle parking, and seasonal outdoor pool,microwave, mini-refrigerator, with coffee and tea makers in-room.

Baymont by Wyndham Cave City

Address: 799 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: (270) 775-4560

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

2-Star Hotel rated 3.6 out of 5

Days Inn by Wyndham Cave City
Days Inn by Wyndham Cave City

Address: 1006 Doyle Ave, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: +1-270-205-4799

Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

2-Star Hotel rated 3.5 out of 5

The Days Inn by Wyndham Cave City is one of the closest places to stay off the I-65 exit. It is an ideal stopover if you’re traversing between Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee and simply looking to get some rest for the night.

Amenities with yourDays Inn by Wyndham Cave City stay include a free light breakfast item with your choice of coffee, tea and juice. Also included is free WIFI, free parking, and seasonal outdoor pool.

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Red Roof Inn & Suites Cave City
Red Roof Inn & Suites Cave City

Address: 807 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127

Call: (270) 773-3121

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

1-Star Hotel rated 3.5 out of 5

Red Roof Inn & Suites Cave City is located conveniently off of I-65, just across the street from several fast food options, but also within a half mile from some of the best restaurants in Cave City, KY.

Amenities with yourRed Roof Inn & Suites Cave City stay include free WIFI, and free large-vehicle parking. The hotel is also pet-friendly, welcoming one pet per registered room.

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Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel

Address: 750 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749

Call: (270) 786-5000

Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 PM

3-Star Hotel rated 4.2 out of 5

The Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel closely situated near the attractions Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and the Hidden River Cave & American Cave Museum. However, out of all of the hotels on our list, it is furtherest away from Mammoth Cave itself.

Amenities with yourHoliday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel stay include breakfast, free WIFI, free parking, fitness center, indoor heated pool, pet-friendly rooms, business center, and meeting rooms.

While the list above highlights hotels in Cave City KY. There are other places to stay near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky which include campsites, RV parks, cabins, and AirBnb options.

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Campsites, Cabins, AirBnbs

  • Jellystone Parkâ„¢ Mammoth Cave
  • Mountain Top Retreat Cabin Rentals
  • Rock Cabin Camping
  • Hickory Cabins
  • Jesse James Cabins and Camping
  • Riverside Cabin AirBnb

RV Parks

  • Singing Hills RV Park
  • Diamond Caverns RV Resort & Golf
  • Cave Country RV Campground
  • Sugar Maple RV Park

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