South Bend Hotel Guide
Why Visit South Bend?
Famous for its historic university and football games, South Bend, in St. Joseph County, has long been a city that makes for fantastic travel journal entries. You’ll find plenty to see and do in the fourth-largest city in Indiana.
Spend a day visiting the legendary University of Notre Dame’s vast campus, located only 2.19 miles away from downtown South Bend. Free public tours are available including visits to the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Main Building housing the Golden Dome, and the Hesburgh Library that houses “Touchdown Jesus”. Notre Dame Stadium and College Football Hall of Fame visits are not included in the free public tour, and have to be booked separately.
Getting Around South Bend
From South Bend International Airport(SBN)
The city is served by South Bend International Airport (SBN), the second-busiest airport in Indiana, located approximately 3.5 miles (around 10 minutes) away from downtown South Bend. Taxi service is available on the main drive outside the front entrance of the terminal. Ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft are available too and can be booked from their respective smartphone apps.
Consider pre-booking your car as car rentals are in high demand. Car rental agencies have desks conveniently located at the baggage claim area. Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to reserve, with free cancellations and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.
South Bend International Airport (SBN) also offers cheaper alternatives for getting downtown with the South Shore Line commuter rail, and inner and outer city bus services.
Around the City of South Bend
Transpo, the public inner-city bus service, serves 18 routes around South Bend, and operates from 05:50–22:00 on weekdays, and 06:00– 8:45 on Saturdays. The bus service is unavailable on Sundays and major holidays.
Hotels in South Bend, Indiana
Hotels Near University of Notre Dame/Notre Dame Stadium
Morris Inn at Notre Dame This 3-star premier boutique hotel is Trip.com’s top-rated stay. Situated on Norte Dame’s legendary campus, Morris Inn is a 5-minute walk to Notre Dame Stadium. We encourage you to book your stay in advance, as rooms fill up especially fast during football and graduation season.
Unable to book a hotel room on campus? Consider these 2 family-friendly, nearby hotels: The 3-star Hilton Garden Inn South Bend is only a 4-minute walk to the University of Norte Dame, and the more luxurious 3-star Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame is just a stone’s throw away, and takes approximately 5 minutes to drive to Norte Dame Stadium.
Other hotels near Notre Dame include Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame, Ivy Court Inn and Suites, and The Inn at Saint Mary’s
Hotels Near Downtown South Bend
The highly-rated, 3-star Oliver Inn Bed and Breakfast is less than 1 mile from the famous Studebaker National Museum, in the heart of downtown South Bend. Other hotels located in downtown South Bend include Aloft South Bend, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel South Bend.
On a budget? Cheap hotel rates in South Bend start at US$50 per night. Our top recommendations include Motel 6-South Bend, IN - Mishawaka, Microtel by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame University, and Ramada by Wyndham South Bend.
The Weather in South Bend
The hottest months in South Bend last from June to September, with temperatures averaging at around 70°F. The coldest months in South Bend last from December to March, with temperatures averaging at around 30°F. The rainy season in South Bend lasts from May to August.
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