The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Owensboro

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Owensboro

If it's your first trip to Owensboro, Kentucky for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Owensboro. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Owensboro. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Owensboro for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Owensboro beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Owensboro for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 701 West First Street, Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront has great rooms from $137 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, city views, an indoor pool, and bowling at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hampton Inn & Suites Owensboro Downtown/Riverside

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Owensboro
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hampton Inn & Suites Owensboro Downtown/Riverside which has nice rooms starting at $129. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 401 West 2nd Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Courtyard by Marriott Owensboro

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Courtyard by Marriott Owensboro to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $146. We loved that is has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3120 Highland Pointe Drive. You'll also find an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.8 miles from the center of town. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Owensboro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $114, Hampton Inn Owensboro, at 615 Salem Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 3.3 miles from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Wingfield Inn and Suites

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Owensboro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

Wingfield Inn and Suites has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast. The great rooms here start at $92 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 3220 West Parrish Ave. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn Owensboro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Fairfield Inn Owensboro is 8.50 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $103, and it's located at 800 Salem Drive. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, a heated pool, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Owensboro

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Owensboro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

A cool place is Comfort Suites Owensboro because it has great rooms that start at $111. It has a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 230 Salem Drive. Only 3.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Evansville and Bowling Green.

How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Owensboro?

Owensboro Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Owensboro, Kentucky, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $119. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Owensboro.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $142
  • 2-star hotels: $110


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