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    Recommended hotels in Spencer

    1. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Mini Log Cabin

    A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a small table, a window with a curtain, and a door leading outside.

    2. Rustic Outpost Stay w/ Firepit, 20 miles IU

    A small, single-story building with a porch, a door, and a logo above the entrance.

    3. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Upper Vista

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    4. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Lower Vista

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    5. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Quarry Site

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    6. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Shadow Of The Henge

    Property grounds

    7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bloomington

    A La Quinta hotel with a modern brick facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a parking area.

    8. Spark by Hilton Bloomington

    An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

    9. MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

    A row of townhouses with a central entrance, potted plants, and a clear sky.

    10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

    A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

    11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington

    A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.

    12. Super 8 by Wyndham Bloomington University Area

    Breakfast area

    13. Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington

    A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

    14. Days Inn by Wyndham Cloverdale Greencastle

    A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a painting of a pier, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

    15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington

    A modern hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent "HOME2" sign.

    16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

    A modern lounge area with a long dining table, leather sofas, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

    17. Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with marked handicapped spaces.

    18. Grant Street Inn

    A large, two-story house with a white exterior, multiple windows, and a front porch with white railings.

    19. Candlewood Suites Bloomington by IHG

    An outdoor patio area with a ceiling fan, barbecue grills, and seating.

    20. Showers Inn

    A stately building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a porch, and a well-maintained garden.

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    Learn more about Spencer

    Explore the historic Owen County Courthouse and charming town square where local shops and eateries showcase small-town Midwest hospitality. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy McCormick's Creek State Park nearby, with hiking trails, limestone canyons, and a scenic waterfall perfect for family adventures.

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    Showers Inn

    A stately building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with a porch, and a well-maintained garden.

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Bloomington

    A modern lounge area with a long dining table, leather sofas, a fireplace, and a TV screen.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington by IHG

    A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

    Graduate by Hilton Bloomington

    A multi-story building with a prominent 'GRADUATE' sign on the facade, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

    Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with marked handicapped spaces.

    Century Suites Hotel

    A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a mailbox.

    Hyatt Place Bloomington

    A multi-story hotel with a glass facade and a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign.

    MainStay Suites Bloomington near University

    A row of townhouses with a central entrance, potted plants, and a clear sky.

    Best Western Plus Covered Bridge Inn

    A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western Plus property.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best hostels in Spencer?

    Our travelers like these places to stay in the area, and they may have reasonable nightly rates: Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Mini Log Cabin - 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the heart of Spencer. Located within a 20-minute walk of Indiana University Bloomington. Property features at this motel include a restaurant, a bar, and barbecue grills. Celtic Glen Farm Stay - Quarry Site - 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from the heart of Spencer. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Hilton Garden Inn Bloomington - 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from the heart of Spencer. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel. Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina - 24 mi (38.5 km) from the heart of Spencer. Located within a 20-minute walk of Indiana University Bloomington. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free internet, and free parking at this hotel. Cascades Inn - 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from the heart of Spencer. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.

    When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Spencer?

    Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Spencer is 52 inches.

    What is there to see and do in Spencer?

    Generally, Spencer is known for its restaurants. Get out into nature with places like Cataract Falls, Owen County Veterans Memorial Park, and Flatwoods Park. Cultural attractions include Wonderlab Science Museum and Buskirk Chumley Theater. Locals like to shop at Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.

    What's the best way to get to and around Spencer while staying at a hostel?

    Keep this information about transit options in Spencer on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND), located 38.5 mi (62 km) away from the city center.

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