What's it like in Downtown Aurora?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Aurora's Downtown Aurora neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Paramount Theater and Hollywood Casino Aurora as part of your Downtown Aurora travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Aurora?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Aurora. This hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Aurora, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Aurora.

What can I see and do in this Aurora neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Paramount Theater, Aurora Regional Fire Museum and Aurora Historical Museum highlight Aurora's cultural scene. Hollywood Casino Aurora and Grand Army of the Republic Hall are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Aurora include SciTech Hands on Museum, RiverEdge Park and Phillips Park Zoo. While you're out sightseeing, Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center and Cinemark Tinseltown USA Aurora are a couple of additional sights to visit in Aurora.

How can I get around Downtown Aurora and the greater Aurora area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Aurora Transportation Center.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Aurora, Aurora - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Aurora hotels

A spa area with a pool, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG

Downtown Aurora

Andrea

฿5,016 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor pool with water jets, a slide, and a no-drink sign.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora

West Aurora, 6.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Marty

฿5,140 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a reception desk, a herringbone patterned wall, and a chandelier.

3. Hollywood Casino Aurora

6 km from Downtown Aurora

Christian

฿4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with wooden ceiling beams, clear windows, and poolside seating.

4. Best Western Oswego Hotel

4.4 km from Downtown Aurora

John

฿2,885 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern living room with a stone wall, flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the outside.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites North Aurora - Naperville

4 km from Downtown Aurora

LEE

฿3,220 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL ARISTA," cars parked in front, and decorative lights.

6. Hotel Arista

11 km from Downtown Aurora

Isabel

฿7,844 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall. A maintenance room sign is visible.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Aurora/Naperville Area

Fox Valley, 8.7 km from Downtown Aurora

Tomasz

฿3,090 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva - West Chicago

12.8 km from Downtown Aurora

Alan

฿4,422 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. Red Roof Inn & Conference Center Chicago - Aurora/ Fox Valley

4.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Ron

฿2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a loft area.

10. AmericInn by Wyndham Oswego

5.9 km from Downtown Aurora

Caryn

฿4,208 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large wall-mounted TV.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville

12.7 km from Downtown Aurora

Julia

฿4,392 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Country Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a clear sky.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Romeoville I-55

19.5 km from Downtown Aurora

ALVIN

฿4,320 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A lobby with a red sofa, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large mirror.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville/Warrenville

13.4 km from Downtown Aurora

Andrew

฿4,140 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a large painting on the wall.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville/Aurora

10.2 km from Downtown Aurora

Kevin Charles

฿3,927 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

15. Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG

13.8 km from Downtown Aurora

Donna

฿7,506 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a display case with beverages.

16. Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

14.2 km from Downtown Aurora

ALEXANDRIA

฿3,747 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A brickstone grill bar with a wooden and metal decor, shelves with bottles, and a bar counter with chairs.

17. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville

16.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Martin

฿5,164 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception area with a 'Welcome to the Prairie State' sign, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

18. Hampton Inn Chicago/Naperville

16.2 km from Downtown Aurora

Aileen

฿4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

19. TownePlace Suites Chicago Naperville

10.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Cynthia

฿4,722 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, pendant lighting, and a kitchen area in the background.

20. HYATT house Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

14.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Xiaodan

฿4,414 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Aurora

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Fox Valley

When in Fox Valley, you can plan a visit to Centennial Beach and Chicago Premium Outlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A traditional windmill with a wooden structure and a metal windmill mechanism, surrounded by a grassy area and trees with autumn foliage.

West Aurora

If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Splash Country Waterpark and Orchard Valley Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Downtown Aurora Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Chicago-Carol Stream

10/10 Excellent

"I like staying here when I visit in IL. My family only complained about a musty smell in Room 526. Not sure why it smelled like that. Beds were comfy and loved having a fridge in our room."