The Best Hotels Closest to University of Illinois Observatory in Urbana - 2026 Updated Prices

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A Victorian-style house with a front porch, a covered walkway, and a sign reading "Champagne Garden Inn."

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

A lush garden with various plants and a brick pathway.

A spacious living room with wooden floors, a staircase, a chandelier, and a door leading to another room.

1. Champaign Garden Inn

2.3 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

2.570.263 ₫

2.903.805 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of the pool area, including a pool ladder, seating area with chairs, and a large arched window.

A library with bookshelves, tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a round table, two brown chairs, a small plant, and two lamps.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a blue sofa, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted map.

2. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.5 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Nancy

2.529.379 ₫

2.958.868 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a corner entrance.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern interior with a marble wall, a large window, and a seating area with a table.

A reception area with a wooden panel wall, a dark door, and a reception desk with a red light feature.

3. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

1.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Michelle

2.613.476 ₫

2.952.706 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a retail section.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a large window.

A hotel lobby with a coffee bar, snack display, and a seating area.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items, a chalkboard menu, and bar stools.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

2.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Jerrold

2.843.255 ₫

3.212.310 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a brick wall with a 'Good Morning' sign.

A compact workspace with a desk, chair, and a microwave.

A reception desk with a wooden panel displaying "American Inn" and "BY WYNDHAM" in the center.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

2.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Elsa

1.935.525 ₫

2.186.756 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a large bathtub, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, and a lamp.

6. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

2.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Thomas A

2.587.600 ₫

2.923.471 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a flag.

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, lounge chairs, and a blue wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall map.

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Matthew

2.587.600 ₫

2.923.470 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, featuring a large island with bar stools, a built-in oven, and a backsplash with a mosaic tile pattern.

A hotel room with a gray carpet, a gray sofa, an orange armchair, a wooden dresser, and a large window with sheer curtains.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

0.5 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Gerado

4.166.036 ₫

4.706.787 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a prominent American flag, a well-lit entrance, and a sign indicating it is a Woodrow Wilson Hotel.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a clock on the wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and round tables, a kitchen area in the background, and ceiling fans.

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, a TV, a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

2 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Candice

2.991.783 ₫

3.380.116 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, a grill, and a table with chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, tiled walls, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

HAYATO

2.694.727 ₫

3.044.503 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern kitchen with a herringbone floor pattern, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Yugo Guest Suites

0.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Trae

2.517.282 ₫

2.844.025 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A Hampton Inn with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front area.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and signs indicating no lifeguard on duty and no diving.

12. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Venkataramana

2.713.875 ₫

3.066.047 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, coffee machine, and a kitchen area.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a seating area.

A wooden gazebo with picnic tables and potted plants.

13. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Bridget

1.572.268 ₫

1.776.348 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception area with a desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with a flat-screen TV, pendant lights, and a counter with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a small refrigerator, a lamp, a heater, and a sofa.

14. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Jose

2.985.832 ₫

3.373.393 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Drury Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot with several cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a seating area with a sofa and armchair.

15. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

4.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Tammy

2.975.481 ₫

3.361.698 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Electric vehicle charging stations with signs indicating guest use only, located near a road with a tree and grassy area.

16. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Katie

2.859.298 ₫

3.230.435 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase to an upper level.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight machines.

A hotel dining area with a buffet, seating, and a stone wall.

A Best Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

17. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

3.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Terry

2.418.888 ₫

2.784.611 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small trash bin, and a mirror on the wall.

A reception desk with a black and brown color scheme, featuring two large promotional posters for a motel.

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

A modern, compact room with a built-in desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

18. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

3.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

1.649.336 ₫

1.830.468 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a television, and a large wall mural.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a clock, and a plant.

A reception area with a blue wall, a television, a trash bin, a small table with a plant, and a patterned chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a window with a view, and a wall-mounted TV.

19. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

3.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Natalie

1.338.824 ₫

1.485.800 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a sofa.

A Country Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a patio area.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a trash bin.

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

3.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Henry

2.256.387 ₫

2.549.266 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Illinois Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 603 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 303 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area	8.8 Excellent 389 reviews	View

Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay!"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet, centrally located, large rooms with stocked efficiency kitchen for light meals. Good breakfast, great indoor and outdoor lounge/dining area. Excellent air conditioning and water pressure."

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Stay one night, but room was clean. Hotel has recently gone through a renovation. Location was great for access to college. Good price."

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Surprisingly nice and friendly"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean room and this place has one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in a hotel. Lots of options, especially for those trying to be healthier. Right off the interstate for those just passing through."

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well maintained."

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

10/10 Excellent

"Best and affordable place to stay near UIUC!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

8/10 Good

"Front desk is not consistently staffed. Breakfast is not very impressive, out of silverware, not good choices of eggs and croissants. Coffee is good. Breakfast area has garbage sitting on tables left by guests. Rooms are clean and well-appointed. Issue seems to be management of property."

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Alma Mater

9.2/10 (176 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Urbana with a stop at Alma Mater. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Spurlock Museum

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Spurlock Museum in Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Krannert Art Museum

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Krannert Art Museum in Champaign. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

9.2/10 (119 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, an entertaining place to visit in Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Altgeld Hall Tower

9.0/10 (16 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Urbana when you take a trip to Altgeld Hall Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Champaign County Historical Museum

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Champaign County Historical Museum in Champaign. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Community Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Community Center for the Arts during your stay in Urbana. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Labyrinth

Enjoy an outing to Labyrinth during your stay in Urbana. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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What can I see and do near University of Illinois Observatory?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Krannert Art Museum and Champaign County Historical Museum. The Virginia Theatre, Altgeld Hall Tower and Orpheum Children's Science Museum are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can catch a show at University of Illinois Assembly Hall, Cinema Gallery and The Station Theater.

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Our top choices for University of Illinois Observatory hotels

1. Champaign Garden Inn

2. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

4. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

6. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

11. Yugo Guest Suites

12. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

13. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

14. Best Western University Inn

15. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

16. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

17. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

18. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

19. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

20. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

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Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

Other attractions near University of Illinois Observatory

Alma Mater

Spurlock Museum

Krannert Art Museum

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Altgeld Hall Tower

Champaign County Historical Museum

Community Center for the Arts

Labyrinth

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