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.

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

A bar with wooden chairs and a long counter.

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

1. I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

2.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Terri

₩114,414

₩129,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

2. Champaign Garden Inn

2.3 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

₩154,354

₩174,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A covered outdoor seating area with lounge chairs and tables, brick walls, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.5 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Chen

₩131,018

₩153,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

Sravana Kumar

₩144,463

₩163,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area

2.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Elsa

₩102,536

₩115,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

6. Yugo Guest Suites

0.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Trae

₩115,052

₩129,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

2 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Brian

₩160,640

₩181,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

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

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

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

HAYATO

₩154,864

₩174,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

9. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

0.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Venkataramana

₩135,575

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

10. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

2.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Cynthia

₩91,036

₩102,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

11. Best Western University Inn

2.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Jose

₩141,902

₩160,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

12. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

4.1 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Heather

₩154,126

₩174,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

13. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

8.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Katie

₩159,500

₩180,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

14. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

3.8 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Christina

₩125,295

₩144,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

15. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

3.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lisa

₩90,460

₩100,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a glass door, a staircase, and a view of the outside.

16. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

3.4 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lizzie

₩86,693

₩96,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

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

3.9 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Melissa

₩117,360

₩132,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white chairs and a sun lounger.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.

18. Best Western Paradise Inn

5.6 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Michael

₩154,126

₩171,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a table with umbrellas.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped front yard.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a brick floor.

A modern bistro with a wooden counter, a refrigerated drink display, and a menu board.

19. Courtyard Champaign

3.7 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Micah

₩146,968

₩166,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a small table, a fireplace, and a kitchen area in the background.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, shelves stocked with snacks, and a refrigerator.

A reception desk with a dark countertop and wooden cabinets, a wall-mounted clock, and a large abstract painting above the desk.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Champaign

3.7 km from University of Illinois Observatory

Lindsey

₩135,575

₩153,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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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 2,252 reviews	View
Champaign Garden Inn	9.8 Exceptional 600 reviews	View
Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	9.2 Wonderful 291 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Champaign/Urbana	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Urbana/Champaign University Area	8.8 Excellent 359 reviews	View

Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

8/10 Good

"All good except spot light right out our window and no way to pull curtains over sll the way to block out the light."

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room clean and quiet. Missed breakfast by 10 minutes. Close to the interstate and restaurants. Felt safe and bed was comfortable"

Yugo Guest Suites

8/10 Good

"Very clean room, looked just like the pictures."

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very well maintained. I loved the free parking. The restaurant breakfast was outstanding. The free water bottles given at check-in was very nice."

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

8/10 Good

"Very close to the University of Illinois Champaign campus, big advantage. (Went to visit my child who is going to school there. Stayed one night.) Free parking was a plus. The free breakfast was good, not expectational. (The breakfast burrito was not that flavorful.) Helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. Had a good night sleep. This was my second stay at the hotel. Will stay here again."

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 Champaign by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good stay"

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Alma Mater

9.2/10 (176 reviews)

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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)

With a focus on cultural history, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s museum gives visitors a window into civilizations around the world.

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

Krannert Art Museum

9.0/10 (69 reviews)

Piece together the history of art around the world through the varied galleries of this large museum with a focus on pre-Columbian and Asian art.

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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.

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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. Yugo Guest Suites

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Champaign/Urbana

9. Hampton Inn Champaign/Urbana

10. Rodeway Inn Urbana Champaign University Area

11. Best Western University Inn

12. Drury Inn & Suites Champaign

13. Hampton Inn Champaign Southwest

14. Best Western Plus Champaign/Urbana Inn

15. Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

16. Motel 6 Urbana, IL

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

18. Best Western Paradise Inn

19. Courtyard Champaign

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Champaign

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Top University of Illinois Observatory Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Champaign North, IL

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Champaign

Yugo Guest Suites

Hotel Royer Urbana Champaign, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

I Hotel And Illinois Conference Center

Studio 6 Suites Urbana, IL

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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