The Best Hotels Closest to Illinois State Museum in Springfield for 2026

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A multi-story building with a green facade, a prominent entrance with a porch, and a sign indicating the address.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, a mirror, and a lamp.

A table set for two with a plate of strawberries and chocolate, a bottle of champagne, and a fireplace in the background.

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a rug in the hallway.

1. Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Illinois State Museum

Lynda

AED 437

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a mural of a beach scene.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent corner building, a covered entrance, and a parking area with several cars.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large framed picture above the mantel.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a small table, a decorative wall map, and a view of the lobby through a glass partition.

2. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

Downtown Springfield, 0.9 km from Illinois State Museum

Linda

AED 470

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, two blue armchairs with orange cushions, and a large window offering a view of a cityscape and a dome building.

An outdoor seating area with stone tables and red umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a historic building in the background.

A hotel with a prominent sign for the "State House Inn" and a "Governors Ballroom" visible in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

3. State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Springfield, 0.5 km from Illinois State Museum

Carol

AED 340

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two lamps on the nightstands and two framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

An elevator with a metal door, a potted plant, and a trash can in a hallway with brick walls and a window.

4. Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View

0.4 km from Illinois State Museum

Brent

AED 257

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a counter, a bench, and a patterned wall.

A Drury hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

5.8 km from Illinois State Museum

Nicole

AED 408

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase with a railing, and a seating area with blue chairs and a small table.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to the bathroom.

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

A hotel breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and food items.

6. Sleep Inn Springfield West

7 km from Illinois State Museum

Darla

AED 206

AED 241 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, individual booths, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting of a spiral staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red polka dot bedspread, a white headboard, two bedside lamps, a white bathtub, and a striped floor.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North

6.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Daniel W

AED 347

AED 406 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television. A staircase with a railing is visible in the background.

Outdoor patio seating with tables and chairs, surrounded by a white fence, under umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

8. Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

6.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Timothy

AED 382

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A courtyard with a tree, patio umbrellas, and a fence.

A hotel room with a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchenette area.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest

7.1 km from Illinois State Museum

Michele

AED 372

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, leather seating, a fireplace, and a second-floor balcony.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered waiting area, and a sign reading "Comfort Suites".

10. Comfort Suites near Route 66

5.2 km from Illinois State Museum

Mengyuan

AED 413

AED 471 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, an American flag, and a number '121' sign.

A reception area with a large mural of sunflowers, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, a clock, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, purple and blue upholstered chairs, a reception desk, and a large dining area with a view of a building.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

5.7 km from Illinois State Museum

Tia

AED 321

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large hotel with a prominent sign reading "CROWNE PLAZA".

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden paneling, and a central chandelier.

12. Crowne Plaza Springfield by IHG

5.5 km from Illinois State Museum

LeAnn

AED 371

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a large white vase with flowers, and modern orange chairs.

A modern living room with beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and orange chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story residential building with a central entrance, windows, and an American flag.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield

5.1 km from Illinois State Museum

Laurie

AED 247

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a magazine rack, and a glass door leading outside.

A clean, modern hallway with a vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks, a trash bin, and a refrigerator.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a welcoming 'welcome' sign.

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

14. Motel 6 Springfield, IL

9.5 km from Illinois State Museum

Mikaela

AED 209

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas, surrounded by large windows and a tiled floor.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone pathway, and a view of the street through large windows.

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

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with a flat roof and a prominent entrance.

15. Holiday Inn Express Springfield by IHG

5.6 km from Illinois State Museum

Racquel

AED 386

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging lights.

A grocery store with a red wall, refrigerated section, and shelves stocked with snacks and beverages.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL.

5.6 km from Illinois State Museum

Peter

AED 389

AED 443 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by chairs and tables, and a wall with a motivational quote.

A multi-story hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HOME 2' sign and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Springfield

5.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Dawn

AED 559

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a few chairs around the pool area.

A reception area with a desk, computer, chairs, and a potted plant.

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

18. Best Western Clearlake Plaza

4.8 km from Illinois State Museum

Autumn

AED 323

AED 368 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen displaying a cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a menu board.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Springfield

7 km from Illinois State Museum

Michael

AED 529

AED 603 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel lobby with a central column featuring a decorative mirror and plants, a seating area with a cushioned bench, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a bed. There are two lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-55

5.2 km from Illinois State Museum

Paula

AED 364

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 845 reviews	View
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	6.6 1,000 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View	6.8 219 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Illinois State Museum Hotel Reviews

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Property and room were clean. Breakfast was pretty decent but our bed planked was a bed skirt, not a blanket."

Sleep Inn Springfield West

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was OK not great"

Route 66 Hotel, Springfield, Illinois

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean rooms with easy access. Great diner and bar"

Carpenter Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room...easy walk to everything Lincoln."

Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfriend

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great service by the host!"

Timeless Elegance | Walk to Capitol & Attractions | Historic Luxury

10/10 Excellent

"The house is conveniently close to all the sites in the historic area of Springfield. Very charming, comfy beds too."

Spacious Carriage House | Private Entrance | Historic & Stylish

10/10 Excellent

"Adorable house in an excellent location in town. I noticed that the communication was odd, maybe AI? We had directions about a dishwasher and meanwhile we didn't have a dishwasher. The toilets were a little slow, but it's an old house. Beds and linens were comfortable. The parking lot is shared with the house nextdoor."

Entire apartment close to downtown - 2 Queen beds

8/10 Good

"GREAT PLACE, HAD TRUOBLE WITH THE CORRECT CODE BUT TURNED OUT WELL .. I WOULD STAY AGAIN FOR SURE.. THANK YOU"

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A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns.

Illinois State Capitol

9.0/10 (498 reviews)

Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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A building with a prominent arched entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

Dana-Thomas House

9.4/10 (65 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Springfield with a stop at Dana-Thomas House. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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A large, two-story house with green shutters and a brick chimney.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

9.4/10 (719 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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A large neoclassical building with a red dome and columns.

Old State Capitol

9.0/10 (295 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Springfield with a stop at Old State Capitol. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

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Vachel Lindsay Home

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Springfield when you stop by Vachel Lindsay Home. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

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Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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Elijah Iles House

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Elijah Iles House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

8.4/10 (48 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois State Museum?

Illinois State Museum is located in a historic area of Springfield known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 39 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Illinois State Museum?

Adjacent to Illinois State Museum, State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton and Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Illinois State Museum?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Illinois State Museum.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Illinois State Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illinois State Museum?

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What can I see and do near Illinois State Museum?

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Vachel Lindsay Home, and Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum feature captivating exhibits. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Pasfield House, and Dana-Thomas House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Washington Park Botanical Gardens and Adams Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Our top choices for Illinois State Museum hotels

1. Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

2. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

3. State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View

5. Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

6. Sleep Inn Springfield West

7. Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North

8. Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest

10. Comfort Suites near Route 66

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

12. Crowne Plaza Springfield by IHG

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield

14. Motel 6 Springfield, IL

15. Holiday Inn Express Springfield by IHG

16. Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL.

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Springfield

18. Best Western Clearlake Plaza

19. Courtyard by Marriott Springfield

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-55

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Top Illinois State Museum Hotel Reviews

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

Sleep Inn Springfield West

Route 66 Hotel, Springfield, Illinois

Carpenter Street Hotel

Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfriend

Timeless Elegance | Walk to Capitol & Attractions | Historic Luxury

Spacious Carriage House | Private Entrance | Historic & Stylish

Entire apartment close to downtown - 2 Queen beds

Other attractions near Illinois State Museum

Illinois State Capitol

Dana-Thomas House

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Old State Capitol

Vachel Lindsay Home

Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum

Elijah Iles House

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

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