Getting there

Around Fifth Third Arena:

No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
22 bus stops within 0.3 miles
58 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 2,607 spaces
Hotels nearby: Fairfield Inn (1000 ft), Hotel Celare (0.3 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati – Uptown-University Area (0.4 mi)
Closest airports: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 9.9 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Fifth Third Arena

The closest hotel to Fifth Third Arena is Fairfield Inn, 1000 ft away (about 5 min walk). There are 57 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Asian, pizza and sandwich. 7 bars and pubs are within the same distance.

Hotels

Fairfield Inn · 1000 ft · about 5 min walk
Hotel Celare (Marriott) · 0.3 mi · about 9 min walk
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati – Uptown-University Area · 0.4 mi · about 12 min walk
Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati · 0.6 mi · about 16 min walk

Places to eat

Concession stand · fast food · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
Insomnia Cookies · ice cream · 700 ft · about 4 min walk
Currito · Mexican · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings · wings · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
BIBIBOP · Asian · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
Panera Bread · sandwich · 800 ft · about 4 min walk
The 86 Coffee Bar at CCM · café · 800 ft · about 4 min walk
Smoothie King · juice · 850 ft · about 4 min walk

Bars and pubs

Nebu · 900 ft · about 5 min walk
The Rowdy Paw · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
Long Bar · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
Uncle Woody's · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at Fifth Third Arena this week?

Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is American University Eagles at Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball (Mon, Nov 2).

How many people does Fifth Third Arena hold?

About 13,176 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.

Who plays at Fifth Third Arena?

Fifth Third Arena is home to Cincinnati Bearcats women's basketball and Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball.

What other names has Fifth Third Arena had?

It has also been known as Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center, Shoemaker Center and Myrl H. Shoemaker Center.

What hotels are closest to Fifth Third Arena?

The nearest are Fairfield Inn (1000 ft), Hotel Celare (0.3 mi), Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati – Uptown-University Area (0.4 mi) and Graduate by Hilton Cincinnati (0.6 mi).

Where can I eat near Fifth Third Arena?

There are 57 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Asian, pizza and sandwich. Closest: Concession stand (fast food, 300 ft), Insomnia Cookies (ice cream, 700 ft), Currito (Mexican, 750 ft) and Buffalo Wild Wings (wings, 750 ft).

Are there bars near Fifth Third Arena?

Yes, 7 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Nebu (900 ft · about 5 min walk), The Rowdy Paw (0.2 mi · about 5 min walk) and Long Bar (0.2 mi · about 5 min walk).

Is Fifth Third Arena indoors?

Yes. Fifth Third Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.

How do I get to Fifth Third Arena by public transit?

There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Fifth Third Arena, but there are 22 bus stops within 0.3 miles.

What is the closest airport to Fifth Third Arena?

The closest airport with scheduled flights is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), 9.9 mi away in a straight line.

Is there parking near Fifth Third Arena?

Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 58 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 2,607 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.