Downtown Travel Guide

Champaign

A theater with a sign reading "Virginia Richard Hills, Pipe Organ" and "Dances with Wolves" performances.
A historic building with a 'GUIDO'S' sign, outdoor seating, and a clock.
A restaurant named Hamilton Walker with a neon sign, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, brick buildings, and a large building with a green dome in the background.
A historic stone building with a clock tower and arched windows.

Stay near popular Downtown attractions

The Virginia Theatre

7.8/10 (81 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois

A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois

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A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: The Great Quest in Illinois
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Top hotels in Downtown

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

3.5 out of 5
217 N Neil St Champaign IL
The price is £105 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£105
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great access and very walkable"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

4 out of 5
1900 South First Street Champaign IL
The price is £78 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£78
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (2,202 reviews)
"Great stay, comfortable beds."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center
Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

3 out of 5
905 W Anthony Dr Champaign IL
The price is £114 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£114
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location. They offered dinner time snacks and 3 free drink vouchers from 5:30-7:00 pm. Also, free breakfast bar! Rooms very clean. Definitely would stay again!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Champaign
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

3 out of 5
1900 Center Dr Champaign IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £68 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
£68
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

3 out of 5
1501 S Neil St Champaign IL
The price is £108 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£108
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Champaign. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful property and I would stay again. We would not stay in room 307 again as there are no curtains to block the light from beaming into the room. The room was like sleeping In daylight"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana
Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

2.5 out of 5
516 W Marketview Dr Champaign IL
The price is £75 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£75
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,019 reviews)
"We were awakened twice by the fire alarm. Evidently on the original alert the fire department came the first time and released the building. The hotel's maintenance group "worked" on the faulty sensor. It went off again in the whole building, hours later, around midnight and the entire hotel evacuated. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bowl of seasoned fries.
Photo by Ammy Akarapunchai
Open Photo by Ammy Akarapunchai

North Champaign

While visiting North Champaign, you might make a stop by sights like Marketplace and Bonyark Creek Trail.

A sign for Hessel Park with a hashtag for exploring Champaign parks.

Clark

While visiting Clark, you might make a stop by sights like Hessel Park and Champaign Public Library.

A bowl of food with a piece of flatbread on top.
Photo by Ammy Akarapunchai
Open Photo by Ammy Akarapunchai

Campustown

When in Campustown, you can plan a visit to Alma Mater and Illini Union Rec Room, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A plate with a burger, fries, and waffles.
Photo by Kevin Jones
Open Photo by Kevin Jones

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.

A snow-covered landscape with a bridge and buildings in the background.

Midtown

While Midtown isn't home to many top sights, The Virginia Theatre and Alma Mater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Travel Guide

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