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Our top choices for Downtown Evanston hotels

The Gem Museum Suites

The Gem Museum Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay!"
United States
Anton
The price is £185
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The Gem Museum Suites

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,992 reviews)
"Near all my favorite spots great hotel"
United States
Gavin
The price is £132
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"There are several things to like the breakfast location above all the staff, friendly helpful"
United States
John
The price is £179
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay! Staff was very friendly. Parking next door was easy to access. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
teri
The price is £147
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (80 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Luis Fernando
The price is £160
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and hotel!"
United States
Henry
The price is £157
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
4.0 star property
10.2 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,779 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, very friendly staff and conveniently located from the airport"
United States
Jason
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
11.5 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,771 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
William
The price is £225
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
11.3 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,889 reviews)
"Excelent stay in Chicago with a great breakfast that is include. Awesome location and staff was very helpful."
United States
Joseph
The price is £190
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Omni Chicago Hotel

Omni Chicago Hotel
4.5 star property
11 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,853 reviews)
"All around great property and a wonderful location"
United States
Bruce
The price is £155
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Omni Chicago Hotel

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0 star property
11.1 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,627 reviews)
"Clean room, great breakfast and close to everything we needed"
United States
Kyle
The price is £240
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

L7 Chicago by LOTTE

L7 Chicago by LOTTE
4.5 star property
11.5 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4,294 reviews)
"I would absolutely stay here again! Beautiful well thought out property, within walking distance of everything."
United States
Joel
The price is £221
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
3.0 star property
11.2 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,306 reviews)
"Very great hotel"
United States
Allesandra
The price is £159
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
4.0 star property
10.2 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,690 reviews)
"Very good location, breakfast is fantastic, dinner and bar are great."
United States
Zhiwen
The price is £146
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Swissotel - Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago
4.5 star property
11.6 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,446 reviews)
"Nice Hotel, rooms are clean , the best for us was the location, i would recommend"
United States
Sergio
The price is £180
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Swissotel - Chicago

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
3.5 star property
10.7 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,503 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Avradita
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago
4.0 star property
11.5 mi from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,443 reviews)
"Staff was great."
United States
Marianne
The price is £257
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hyatt Regency Chicago

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
11.2 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,513 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel and the location was perfect."
United States
Felisha
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

River Hotel

River Hotel
4.0 star property
11.5 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,284 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, as we found it central & walkable to most parks & attractions. The place was spotless & the staff were fantastic."
Canada
Jody
The price is £182
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
River Hotel

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
4.5 star property
11.6 mi from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,978 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, perfect location. Will definitely make this a regular hotel to stay at while in Chicago."
United States
April
The price is £227
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Evanston

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Gem Museum Suites
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
152 reviews
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Lobby
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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Exterior
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,992 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown Evanston

Find the best Downtown Evanston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

Magnificent Mile

Shopaholics need look no further this glittering street packed with boutique and luxury shops, famous department stores and cafes.

The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Evanston?
Travellers to Evanston's Downtown Evanston neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit 1111 Church Street Evanston and Prairie Moon as part of your Downtown Evanston travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Evanston?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston is the highest ranked property in Downtown Evanston. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Evanston and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Evanston area?
With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Evanston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Evanston area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Evanston, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Evanston.
What is there to do around this Evanston neighbourhood?
1111 Church Street Evanston, Prairie Moon and Halim Time & Glass Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Evanston. While you're out sightseeing in Evanston, make sure that you visit other sights such as Cahn Auditorium or Clark Street Beach.
How can I get around Downtown Evanston and the greater Evanston area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Davis Metro Station is the closest metro station. To venture out of town, take a train from Evanston Davis Street Station.