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Our top choices for Downtown Evanston hotels

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

1. 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, (2,150 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located. The rooms are clean & the staff was very nice."
United States
Vanessa
The price is NZ$281
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large potted plants and a series of unique, white pendant lights.

2. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel staff was great with suggestions where to eat and things to see while staying there."
United States
RICHARD
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, overhead lighting, and a view of the street.

3. Hilton Orrington / Evanston

Hilton Orrington / Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"The hotel's location is great. Easy access to Northwestern University and is near various amenities and shops."
United States
YUN SEOK
The price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Orrington / Evanston
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, chandeliers, and a bar area.

4. The Gem Museum Suites

The Gem Museum Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (270 reviews)
"Really helpful staff, really nice rooms."
United States
Archita
The price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Gem Museum Suites
A grand lobby with a chandelier, a check-in counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

5. Graduate by Hilton Evanston

Graduate by Hilton Evanston
4.0 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay. I’ve stayed there several times."
United States
Paul
The price is NZ$330
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Graduate by Hilton Evanston
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a large umbrella.

6. Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston

Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
3.5 star property
Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Was a great place to say!"
United States
Jacob Dylan
The price is NZ$435
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
A three-tiered fruit basket on a wooden table against a wall with framed pictures.

7. Heart O' Chicago

Heart O' Chicago
2.0 star property
6.5 km from Downtown Evanston
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We were treated very well staff was amazing from start to finish wouod definitely stay again in the future"
United States
Jenn
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Heart O' Chicago
A brick building with a restaurant named "BARCLAYS" and a sign for "THE COTTAGE OF OAK BURTON."

8. Carleton of Oak Park

Carleton of Oak Park
3.0 star property
20.6 km from Downtown Evanston
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,167 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and the staff was amazing!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Carleton of Oak Park
A modern hotel lobby with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport

Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
2.5 star property
20 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,385 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and staff always pleasant and helpful."
United States
karen
The price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG
3.0 star property
17.5 km from Downtown Evanston
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,036 reviews)
"Great Hotel close to airport and lots of eateries and shopping places"
United States
Yashica Slater
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport by IHG
A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

11. Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG

Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
3.0 star property
17.6 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,164 reviews)
"Very nice and would stay again"
United States
Ramona
The price is NZ$292
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare – Rosemont by IHG
A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, sofas, and a large mirror.

12. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
4.0 star property
16.4 km from Downtown Evanston
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,341 reviews)
"Great location and staff."
United States
Michael T.
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
A person pouring champagne into a glass near a window overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel.

13. The Wade

The Wade
4.5 star property
18 km from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,099 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Fernanda
The price is NZ$312
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Wade
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned wall.

14. Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago

Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
4.0 star property
19.8 km from Downtown Evanston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,244 reviews)
"The room was clean and the building was nostalgic."
United States
John
The price is NZ$521
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Hilton Vacation Club Hotel Blake Chicago
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a planter with greenery, and a large brick structure in the background.

15. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
18.6 km from Downtown Evanston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,710 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Shanequa
The price is NZ$689
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
A large, historic building with a central courtyard surrounded by trees.

16. Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago
4.0 star property
20.1 km from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,270 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Alan
The price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hilton Chicago
A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a large sofa, and multiple chairs.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile

Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
17.9 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"I was happy with my stay"
United States
Lora J
The price is NZ$376
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown / Magnificent Mile

18. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,672 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpfull staff, clean rooms, great location plus breakfast equals an amazing stay!"
United States
Kelly
The price is NZ$380
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Crowne Plaza."

19. Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Downtown Evanston
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,669 reviews)
"Great stay, close to great food and ambiance in West Loop."
United States
Victoria
The price is NZ$355
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, checkered ottomans, and a coffee table. There are black chairs, a blue sofa, and a TV on a stand.

20. Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile

Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
3.0 star property
18 km from Downtown Evanston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,345 reviews)
"I really liked the location of the hotel."
United States
Carmina
The price is NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Evanston

Find the best Downtown Evanston areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with tall skyscrapers and a historic tower.

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.

A busy urban street at dusk with tall buildings, a historic tower, and pedestrians.
Photo by © City of Chicago
Open Photo by © City of Chicago

Magnificent Mile

An avenue brimming with superb shops and restaurants, the Magnificent Mile more than lives up to its name.

A river with yellow boats, a bridge, and tall buildings.

The Loop

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

A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple windows, located near a body of water.

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.

A river with a city skyline in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

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.

Top Downtown Evanston Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown Evanston

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

10/10 Excellent
"Location was amazing, and our free upgrade as an Expedia member was a huge and pleasant surprise. The room and hotel had some minor wear and tear in rooms and halways, but the property felt well staffed and secure."
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Evanston?
Travellers to Evanston's Downtown Evanston neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Halim Time & Glass Museum and Prairie Moon as part of your Downtown Evanston travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel 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 favourite options in the area include Graduate by Hilton Evanston and Holiday Inn Chicago North-Evanston by IHG.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown Evanston area?
With 18 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options 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! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Evanston.
What is there to do around this Evanston neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Evanston are Halim Time & Glass Museum and Prairie Moon. While you're out sightseeing in Evanston, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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.