Hostels in Evanston

You may like the room rates at this top lodging option in the area, which gets good reviews from our customers: Congress Plaza Hotel - 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from the heart of Evanston. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. Average annual precipitation for Evanston is 1244 mm.

Generally, Evanston is known for its university setting, live music and restaurants. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Navy Pier and Grant Park. Get out into nature with places such as Clark Street Beach, Dawes Park and Dog Beach. Cultural attractions include Halim Time & Glass Museum, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art and Evanston History Center.

Keep this information about transit options in Evanston on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), which is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Davis Metro Station, Dempster Station and Foster Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Evanston Davis Street Station, Evanston Main Street Station or Evanston Central Street Station.