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.

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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

Jordan

Rp2.625.673 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

2. Best Western Oswego Hotel

4.4 km from Downtown Aurora

John

Rp1.544.902 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

3. Hollywood Casino Aurora

6 km from Downtown Aurora

Madyson

Rp2.644.756 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora

West Aurora, 6.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Jamie

Rp2.265.895 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Rp1.641.457 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Oswego

5.9 km from Downtown Aurora

Christopher

Rp2.274.149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

7. Candlewood Suites Aurora-Naperville by IHG

West Aurora, 6.7 km from Downtown Aurora

Steve

Rp2.064.459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, a marble wall, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a 'LOVE' sign.

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

4.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Tamico

Rp1.301.395 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

9. Hotel Arista

11 km from Downtown Aurora

Isabel

Rp3.807.196 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

10.2 km from Downtown Aurora

Pullaiah

Rp2.018.327 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Aurora/Naperville Area

Fox Valley, 8.7 km from Downtown Aurora

Tomasz

Rp1.669.607 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with large windows, a central hot tub, and lounge chairs.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aurora Naperville

Fox Valley, 8.9 km from Downtown Aurora

Melissa

Rp2.859.778 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva - West Chicago

12.8 km from Downtown Aurora

Alan

Rp1.903.196 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a sofa, and a chandelier.

14. Sleep Inn Naperville - Chicago

10.3 km from Downtown Aurora

Lenell Tanisha

Rp1.661.154 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

15. Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

14.2 km from Downtown Aurora

Mia

Rp2.127.468 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Yorkville by IHG

15.2 km from Downtown Aurora

Tracy

Rp2.353.490 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

17. Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG

13.8 km from Downtown Aurora

Jacob

Rp4.019.205 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

18. Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville

12.7 km from Downtown Aurora

carol

Rp2.346.968 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Tawanda R

Rp3.124.765 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville/Warrenville

13.4 km from Downtown Aurora

Andrew

Rp2.127.467 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Fox Valley

When in Fox Valley, you can plan a visit to Odyssey Fun World and Centennial Beach, 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, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.

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

2. Best Western Oswego Hotel

3. Hollywood Casino Aurora

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Aurora

5. Comfort Inn & Suites North Aurora - Naperville

6. AmericInn by Wyndham Oswego

7. Candlewood Suites Aurora-Naperville by IHG

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

9. Hotel Arista

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

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Aurora/Naperville Area

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aurora Naperville

13. Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva - West Chicago

14. Sleep Inn Naperville - Chicago

15. Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Yorkville by IHG

17. Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG

18. Hilton Garden Inn Naperville/Warrenville

19. TownePlace Suites Chicago Naperville

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville/Warrenville

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