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    Our top choices for Southern Illinois University hotels

    1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

    A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.

    2. Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

    A hotel room with a large framed picture of a tree on the wall, a neatly made bed with white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

    3. Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

    A modern bar area with a large screen, seating, and gaming machines.

    4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

    A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, with clear signage indicating the type of food.

    5. Makanda Inn

    A rustic lodge with a steeply pitched roof, a central entrance with a door, and a porch with multiple lights.

    6. Hampton Inn Carbondale

    A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign and a 'Hampton Inn' sign.

    7. Best Western Saluki Inn

    A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

    8. Comfort Inn & Suites Carbondale University Area

    A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and a patterned carpet.

    9. Motel 6 Marion, IL

    A building with a brick facade, a covered entrance with glass doors, and a clear sky.

    10. Quality Inn Carbondale University area

    A building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a tree.

    11. Pet Friendly! Couples Retreat in Southern Illinois

    A serene outdoor setting with a wooden dock leading to a calm pond, surrounded by a grassy area and a few buildings in the background.

    12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carbondale - University Area by IHG

    A Holiday Inn hotel with a covered entrance and multiple floors.

    13. Pet Friendly! Countryside Couples Stay in Illinois

    A large body of water with wooden buildings on the shore.

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    A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a flag.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

    0.9 mi from Southern Illinois University View

    A hotel room with a large framed picture of a tree on the wall, a neatly made bed with white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

    Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale

    1.8 mi from Southern Illinois University View

    A modern bar area with a large screen, seating, and gaming machines.

    Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

    7.3 mi from Southern Illinois University View

    A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, with clear signage indicating the type of food.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murphysboro - Carbondale by IHG

    6.9 mi from Southern Illinois University View

    A rustic lodge with a steeply pitched roof, a central entrance with a door, and a porch with multiple lights.

    Makanda Inn

    7 mi from Southern Illinois University View
    8.8Excellent603 reviews7.4Good1,003 reviews9.4Exceptional545 reviews9.4Exceptional631 reviews10.0Exceptional41 reviews
    £110 includes taxes & fees25 Nov - 26 Nov £52 includes taxes & fees30 Nov - 1 Dec £87 includes taxes & fees30 Nov - 1 Dec £87 includes taxes & fees22 Nov - 23 Nov £224 includes taxes & fees16 Nov - 17 Nov
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    Other attractions near Southern Illinois University

    Banterra Center

    Rating: 9.2/10 (21 reviews)

    Catch an event at Banterra Center during your trip to Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    Railroaders Memorial

    Rating: 7.6/10 (30 reviews)

    Learn about the local history of Carbondale when you spend time at Railroaders Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    The Science Center

    You can take time to visit The Science Center during your travels to Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    African American Museum of Southern Illinois

    Rating: 9.2/10 (5 reviews)

    You can spend time studying the exhibits at African American Museum of Southern Illinois during your travels in Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park

    Explore the great outdoors at Jeremy Rochman Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center

    Rating: 7.4/10 (18 reviews)

    Enjoy a round of golf in Murphysboro at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

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    Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead

    Rating: 8.6/10 (29 reviews)

    You can take time to visit Spillway Road Ponds Trailhead during your travels to Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    Kite Hill Vineyards

    You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Kite Hill Vineyards during your travels to Carbondale. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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    Top Southern Illinois University Hotel Reviews

    Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

    A modern bar area with a large screen, seating, and gaming machines.

    Comfort Inn & Suites Marion I-57

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    Best Western Marion Hotel

    A self-service breakfast area with a coffee machine, refrigerated display case, and various food items.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Southern Illinois University?

    Southern Illinois University is located in a welcoming area of Carbondale that travellers like for its sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 7 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

    What's the best hotel to stay close to Southern Illinois University?

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Southern Illinois University. Other good choices within a few miles include Super 8 by Wyndham Carbondale and Quality Inn Carbondale University area.

    How many hotels will I be able to find close to Southern Illinois University?

    Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Southern Illinois University.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Southern Illinois University, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Southern Illinois University.