Title: Downtown Travel Guide: Best of Downtown, Champaign Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Hotels.d904099568651034624.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Champaign](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Champaign.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown.d904099568651034624.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown.d904099568651034624.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Travel Guide ## Champaign ![Champaign which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/30a8cadd-bbdb-4683-8f27-f3a7c7279847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/30a8cadd-bbdb-4683-8f27-f3a7c7279847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign featuring heritage elements and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/0a8c7dd4-5b6b-4634-bf2b-12d00cc45026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/5ffc12d9-f5bb-4019-bf6d-f5b6f050804c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/6e0739ff-c8fb-4280-90d1-a5b8124cb899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Champaign travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign.dx6023715) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Crowd of thousands dressed in orange](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091367/c4b9acd5-e23c-4908-9c98-33f3887aadba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Memorial Stadium 5/5(1 review) Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Stadium-Champaign.d6091367.Attraction) ![Hessel Park featuring signage, a garden and wild flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/06498404-46b0-4ba0-88ee-be811fc31511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hessel Park Choose the pattern of the fountain jet with the push of a button, get the grill going and see 50 different species along the tree walk. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hessel-Park-Clark.d553248621532658342.Attraction) ![Krannert Art Museum showing art and interior views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091375/02ef308f-9949-4d26-baa5-15eb8e578e5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Krannert Art Museum Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Krannert-Art-Museum-Champaign.d6091375.Attraction) ![Champaign showing a monument and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919972580/66f7fde2-7c60-44da-9f97-4012766f0c9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Find out about the history of Champaign when you spend time at Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tribute-To-Olympic-And-Paralympic-Athletes-Champaign.d553248635919972580.Attraction) ![Champaign which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922700755/e1f8a686-d7fd-4980-ae6e-68f16ef0cd13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery Enjoy a stop at Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery, an entertaining place to visit in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Prairie-Fruits-Farm-And-Creamery-Champaign.d553248635922700755.Attraction) #### The Virginia Theatre You can get tickets for a performance at The Virginia Theatre during your stay in Champaign. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Virginia-Theatre-Champaign.d553248621532658347.Attraction) ### Things to do ![A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2568885/b993fdc3-acd2-4a43-8157-e192e96d64c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-remarkable-scavenger-hunt-the-great-quest-in-illinois.a2568885.activity-details) [See all activities in Champaign](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Champaign.d6023715.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown ![Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6990000/6983200/6983138/58723b22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana 217 N Neil St Champaign IL £79 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Great location , spacious room , clean Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=6983138&PinnedHotelID=6983138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1900000/1897400/1897350/b24d7833_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center 1900 South First Street Champaign IL Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,060 reviews) Another great stay! Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1897350&PinnedHotelID=1897350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1897350&PinnedHotelID=1897350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892700/892692/10185f95_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana 1907 N Cunningham Avenue Urbana IL £55 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Staff has been very understanding and helpful Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=892692&PinnedHotelID=892692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Drury Inn & Suites Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64095/6dea69fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Champaign 905 W Anthony Dr Champaign IL £85 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Clean room, staff was good, food was good Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=64095&PinnedHotelID=64095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/530400/530312/9208c1fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign 1615 Rion Drive Champaign IL £45 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,014 reviews) Efficient staff. The facilities were very clean. The price was definitely right! Room was small but perfectly adequate. The bed was comfortable. A very quiet location. The locked entrance was a bit jarring, but given the "remote" location, understandable from a security aspect. However, don't expect ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=530312&PinnedHotelID=530312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![ Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95210600/95210585/w3837h2330x3y4-b32e8b45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 210 S Race St Urbana IL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £83 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Urbana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cinema Gallery and Market at the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews) Room was clean. Decor was amazing. The heating system does make a loud noise quite often and the walls are very thin, but the bed was comfortable enough I still slept soundly. The location was excellent - lots of restaurants and shopping nearby, as well as the UIUC campus. Staff was very ... Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=95210585&PinnedHotelID=95210585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) [See all 234 properties in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=904099568651034624) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Midtown.dx904099814483210240) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hill Street East While Hill Street East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Hill-Street-East.dx904283058067550208) ![My early dinner for today :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/ff6d00b5-f16f-407f-86c4-4150c2447279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Campustown When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Campustown.dx904099970127286272) ![Hessel Park featuring a playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532658342/f3c0b808-5a8b-43c9-87b0-9858f7bfa83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Clark While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Clark.dx904283698055405568) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Champaign Northwest Champaign Northwest might not have many top sights, but Kaufman Lake and The Virginia Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Champaign-Northwest.dx904293111608729600) ![Tasty Bison Chili Cheeseburger at Scotty’s.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/84019f88-91ff-407b-95ad-cc5082d5f73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bolten Field While Bolten Field isn't home to many top sights, Hessel Park and University of Illinois Assembly Hall are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Champaign-Bolten-Field.dx904290371465719808) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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