The Best Hotels Closest to University of Illinois Observatory in Urbana for 2026

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A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large white pendant lights, and a central seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV screen.

An outdoor seating area with orange umbrellas, wicker furniture, and a variety of flowers.

A bar with wooden chairs and a long counter.

1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Kelly

AED 309

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with floral wallpaper.

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

A lush garden with various plants and a brick pathway.

2. Champaign Garden Inn

2.3 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

AED 423

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of a building through the window.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent central building with a gabled roof and a smaller annex with a similar design.

A banquet hall with chandeliers, long tables, and a brick fireplace.

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.5 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Chen

AED 359

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

4. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

2.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Sravana Kumar

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

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

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

2.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Elsa

AED 281

AED 317 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.

6. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

1.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Stephanie

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

7. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

2.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Harry

AED 373

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables and orange chairs, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a microwave, a sink, and a dishwasher.

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

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Sue

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

0.5 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Gerado

AED 591

AED 668 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a patterned floor, brick walls, and a central chandelier.

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

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

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

10. Yugo Guest Suites

0.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Bronz

AED 315

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

2 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Brian

AED 434

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the building's interior.

A modern hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a bed with a striped bedspread, and a desk with drawers.

A modern coffee shop with a bar area, seating, and a display of coffee machines.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

HAYATO

AED 409

AED 462 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a cabinet, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

13. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Venkataramana

AED 375

AED 423 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

The Holiday Inn entrance at night with illuminated signage, a glass facade, and a landscaped area with plants.

A modern lobby with black cabinets, two grey armchairs, a small round table with vases, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a red sofa, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bed with a patterned rug.

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, shelves with bottles, and a television.

14. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

2.3 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Susan

AED 386

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 staircase, a fireplace, a television, a Pepsi sign, a couch, and a coffee table.

A wooden gazebo with picnic tables and potted plants.

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

15. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Sean

AED 249

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 swimming pool with a tiled floor, a metal handrail, and large windows offering a view of trees.

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

16. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Jose

AED 389

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A self-service beverage and snack station with refrigerated drinks, microwaves, and a variety of snacks.

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.

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

4.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Heather

AED 408

AED 461 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a brick facade.

A modern café with a central island, seating area, and various food and drink stations.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige tiles and a light blue wall. There are chairs and tables around the pool area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Katie

AED 437

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

A compact living room with a sofa, a red chair, a TV, and a coffee station.

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

3.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Melissa

AED 320

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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.

Two vending machines, one with a beverage selection and the other with snacks.

20. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

3.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

AED 248

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Illinois Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center	9.8 Exceptional 2,248 reviews	View
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 600 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 289 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area	8.8 Excellent 358 reviews	View

Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel . Great wedding venue in the area!"

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

8/10 Good

"Location good. Clean room, comfortable bed and staff helpful & friendly."

Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

10/10 Excellent

"Room clean and fresh Disappointed no refrigerator in room"

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

10/10 Excellent

"I love this place. It is luxury without the price tag. It is located in the center of the jumping Champaign downtown. The convenience is exceptional. The views from the rooms are great, looking out on the rooftops of the city. Whether for business or pleasure, if you are in the area, this is the place to stay."

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Nice staff. Breakfast was great!!"

Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

8/10 Good

"Good deal on a clean comfortable bed and hot shower. Otherwise room is relatively spartan but TV and A/C worked fine. Staff is helpful and seems to care that you are happy. Coffee in lobby in morning (Styrofoam cups need to go IMO), vending machines with a few snacks and drinks. When front desk is not staffed you get a motion-detecting "live remote clerk in a box" that was a bit unnerving in that it starts talking to you and captures your face image along with other info, Box person can process tasks like check-in and spit out the room key, although mine would not work so the local person who showed me to the room got that fixed pronto. All in all it was a good deal for me and I would stay there again."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great one night stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was good."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful in resolving a mistake I made in making my reservation"

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

Other attractions near University of Illinois Observatory

Alma Mater

9.2/10 (176 reviews)

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

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A modern interior with a curved staircase, a central core gallery, and a statue display.

Spurlock Museum

8.4/10 (21 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Spurlock Museum during your trip to Urbana. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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An art gallery with wooden floors, framed paintings, and a sculpture.

Krannert Art Museum

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Krannert Art Museum during your travels 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 with a stop at 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 savor 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 savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Illinois Observatory?

University of Illinois Observatory is located in an area of Urbana known for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to University of Illinois Observatory?

Adjacent to University of Illinois Observatory, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Yugo Guest Suites and Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to University of Illinois Observatory?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Illinois Observatory.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near University of Illinois Observatory.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Illinois Observatory?

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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. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2. Champaign Garden Inn

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

6. Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

7. Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

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

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Champaign Urbana/Campustown

10. Yugo Guest Suites

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

13. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

14. Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

15. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

16. Best Western University Inn

17. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

18. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

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

20. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

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Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign, University Area

Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

Hyatt Place Champaign-Urbana

AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign by IHG

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

Holiday Inn Champaign by IHG

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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