Downtown Peoria Travel Guide

Peoria

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Stay near popular Downtown Peoria attractions

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Peoria Civic Center

8.8/10 (623 reviews)
From Broadway shows to the Bradley Braves basketball team, this venue hosts a packed calendar of events, games, trade shows, concerts and more throughout the year.
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Top hotels in Downtown Peoria

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette

3.5 out of 5
501 Main Street Peoria IL
The price is ฿3,541 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,541
฿4,071 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel is close to the River Front Museum. The bar and food from the restaurant was quite good. While our room didn't have a view it was exceptionally quiet. Parking was easy and but too much of a hassle to get our luggage back and forth. We did find someone's left over food in our mini fridge, we ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Four Points By Sheraton Peoria

Four Points By Sheraton Peoria

3 out of 5
500 Hamilton Blvd Peoria IL
The price is ฿2,415 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,415
฿2,753 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Started off with problems with the system when checking in and ended up having my card locked due to the staff having me swiped it so many times. Parking is also $10 a day in a parking garage that you’re suppose to park on level 5,6,or 7 that an elevator doesn’t work on so you have to walk the stairs ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Four Points By Sheraton Peoria
Courtyard Peoria Downtown

Courtyard Peoria Downtown

3.5 out of 5
533 Main St Peoria IL
The price is ฿3,442 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,442
฿3,957 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (897 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in downtown Peoria, connected to the Pere Marquette, an historic hotel. Rooms were very nice. Staff was cheerful and responsive. The restaurant hours were a bit tight for our traveling schedule but staff was very helpful to try to accommodate us."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Courtyard Peoria Downtown
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria

Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria

2.5 out of 5
101 Mariners Way East Peoria IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,233 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,233
฿3,620 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Peoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Stoney Creek Hotel Peoria
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino

Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino

3 out of 5
21 Blackjack Boulevard East Peoria IL
The price is ฿3,220 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,220
฿3,902 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Peoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,083 reviews)
"Nice hotel with a decent gym and good restaurants at the casino. Very clean!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Best Western Plus Peoria

Best Western Plus Peoria

2.5 out of 5
300 Eastlight Ct East Peoria IL
The price is ฿3,174 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,174
฿3,554 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Peoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Peoria
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Where to stay in Downtown Peoria

Find the best Downtown Peoria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Central Peoria

Central Peoria might not have many top sights, but Northwoods Mall and Weaverridge Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Northwest Peoria

If you're spending some time in Northwest Peoria, Shoppes at Grand Prairie and Weaverridge Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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East Bluff

If you're spending some time in East Bluff, Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Bryan Chumbley
Open Photo by Bryan Chumbley

South Peoria

When in South Peoria, you can plan a visit to O'Brien Field and Peoria Riverfront Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bartonville

Though Bartonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Peoria Riverfront Museum and Spirit of Peoria.

Downtown Peoria Travel Guide