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Our top choices for Downtown Evanston hotels

Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (76 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Luis Fernando
The price is P10,562
P12,091 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
3.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,983 reviews)
"Near all my favorite spots great hotel"
United States
Gavin
The price is P8,197
P9,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG

The Gem Museum Suites

The Gem Museum Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
The price is P13,709
P15,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Gem Museum Suites

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent accommodations. Friendly staff. Good breakfast buffet. This hotel is in a nice location in downtown Evanston, convenient to the CTA and Metra train stations and area restaurants."
United States
Craig
The price is P9,983
P11,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and hotel!"
United States
Henry
The price is P10,027
P11,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"There are several things to like the breakfast location above all the staff, friendly helpful"
United States
John
The price is P11,929
P13,656 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
19.2 km from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,508 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."
United States
Charles Otto
The price is P14,927
P19,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
4.0 star property
16.4 km from Downtown Evanston
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,676 reviews)
"Very good location, breakfast is fantastic, dinner and bar are great."
United States
Zhiwen
The price is P8,803
P10,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Hyatt Regency Chicago
4.0 star property
18.5 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,450 reviews)
"Staff was great."
United States
Marianne
The price is P15,477
P20,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Regency Chicago

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,259 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Taylor
The price is P9,305
P12,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,692 reviews)
"Had an amazing stay here!"
United States
Audrey
The price is P9,788
P11,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
19.8 km from Downtown Evanston
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (10,177 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Daniel
The price is P9,098
P10,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Congress Plaza Hotel

Omni Chicago Hotel

Omni Chicago Hotel
4.5 star property
17.7 km from Downtown Evanston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,822 reviews)
"All around great property and a wonderful location"
United States
Bruce
The price is P9,348
P13,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Omni Chicago Hotel

Swissotel - Chicago

Swissotel - Chicago
4.5 star property
18.6 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,436 reviews)
"Nice Hotel, rooms are clean , the best for us was the location, i would recommend"
United States
Sergio
The price is P13,214
P17,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Swissotel - Chicago

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
4.0 star property
18.5 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,486 reviews)
"Incredible location, comfortable rooms, great bar and a restaurant attached! Loved staying here!"
United States
Feng
The price is P11,256
P15,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
4.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,612 reviews)
"Excellent location, great staff, clean rooms "
Canada
Brigita
The price is P9,109
P12,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago

theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel

theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel
4.5 star property
18.6 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Great hotel to stay."
United States
Josias
The price is P13,950
P18,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
18.4 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,755 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
William
The price is P14,001
P18,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Arlo Chicago

Arlo Chicago
4.0 star property
18.7 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,145 reviews)
"Excellent hotel! Will definitely stay again."
United States
Justin
The price is P10,979
P14,902 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Arlo Chicago

River Hotel

River Hotel
4.0 star property
18.4 km from Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,281 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, as we found it central & walkable to most parks & attractions. The place was spotless & the staff were fantastic."
Canada
Jody
The price is P10,339
P12,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
River Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Evanston

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Gem Museum Suites
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
148 reviews
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Lobby
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
Lobby
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,005 reviews
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4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Hilton Orrington / Evanston
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
76 reviews
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Where to stay in Downtown Evanston

Find the best Downtown Evanston areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Evanston?
Travelers to Evanston's Downtown Evanston neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out 1111 Church Street Evanston and Halim Time & Glass Museum as part of your Downtown Evanston travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Downtown Evanston?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston is the highest ranked property in Downtown Evanston. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other favorite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Evanston and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Evanston area?
With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Evanston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Evanston area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Evanston, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Downtown Evanston.
What is there to do around this Evanston neighborhood?
1111 Church Street Evanston, Halim Time & Glass Museum, and Prairie Moon are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Evanston. While you're out sightseeing in Evanston, be sure to visit other sights like Cahn Auditorium or Clark Street Beach.
How can I get around Downtown Evanston and the greater Evanston area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Davis Metro Station is the closest metro station. To venture out of town, take a train from Evanston Davis Street Station.