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 ![Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/30a8cadd-bbdb-4683-8f27-f3a7c7279847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/0a8c7dd4-5b6b-4634-bf2b-12d00cc45026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/5ffc12d9-f5bb-4019-bf6d-f5b6f050804c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/6e0739ff-c8fb-4280-90d1-a5b8124cb899.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023715/f11a4477-0926-43ba-9ad1-046e657130a6.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](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](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) ![Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery](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) ![Tribute to Olympic and Paralympic Athletes](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) #### 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/w3839h2552x0y3-4e31b8ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana 217 N Neil St Champaign IL £93 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,001 reviews) condition of the room was not good. carpet was bad enough to be a tripping hazard. Furniture was very worn/chipped Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%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/bb3a13f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center 1900 South First Street Champaign IL £72 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees 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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,108 reviews) I appreciated the clean, comfortable, quiet room and had a delicious breakfast the next morning! Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1897350&PinnedHotelID=1897350&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22900/22827/013cc08b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area 1908 N Lincoln Ave Urbana IL £67 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Urbana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews) Stay was safe and pleasant. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=22827&PinnedHotelID=22827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2235800/2235713/805eb58d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn 516 W Marketview Dr Champaign IL £92 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great place to stay during my travels. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=2235713&PinnedHotelID=2235713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Drury Inn & Suites Champaign](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64100/64095/a9ebc36c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drury Inn & Suites Champaign 905 W Anthony Dr Champaign IL £108 27 Apr - 28 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,011 reviews) Clean room. Friendly staff Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=64095&PinnedHotelID=64095&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) ![Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892700/892692/4fbca7f2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eastlake Suites Hotel & Conference Center By OYO Urbana 1907 N Cunningham Avenue Urbana IL £65 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (1,009 reviews) Property was shady on the outside. Walls are paper thin. Old looking furniture. Mold in bathroom. Needed a good update. Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=892692&PinnedHotelID=892692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=904099568651034624) [See all 252 properties in Downtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%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. 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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) ![Campustown](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) ![Clark](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) ![Bolten Field](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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