
Cincinnati sits on the Ohio River across from Kentucky, with a revived Over-the-Rhine district, riverfront stadiums and great chili. Hotels across the river in Covington and Newport are often cheaper.
Finding cheap rooms in Cincinnati is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.
Cincinnati is a port of call on some Ohio River cruises, with boats tying up along the downtown riverfront.
Central hotels near Fountain Square and the riverfront stadiums.
Historic brick streets packed with restaurants, breweries and Findlay Market.
Good-value hotels just across the river, with skyline views.
Budget hotels near the airport, which is in Kentucky.

A 1930s Art Deco landmark with a famous French Art Deco interior.
Check rates at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland PlazaZoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.
May–October is warm and busy with baseball and festivals; winter is cheaper.
Downtown or Over-the-Rhine for walkability; Covington and Newport across the river for value.
No — CVG is in northern Kentucky, roughly 20 minutes from downtown.
During big events such as Oktoberfest Zinzinnati and major concerts or games.