5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Best town. Hands down.
Evanston, IL
Travel Guide
Visit Evanston
Where to stay in Evanston
South Evanston
South Evanston is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Lake Michigan and Dawes Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Main Street Metro Station or South Boulevard Station to get around.
North Evanston
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about North Evanston. Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Central Station (Purple Line) or Noyes Station to get around the larger area.
Downtown Evanston
While you're in Downtown Evanston, take in top sights like Halim Time & Glass Museum and jump on the metro at Davis Metro Station to see more of the city.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
600 N State St, Chicago, IL
The price is SAR 720 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 720
SAR 845 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,175 reviews)
"Free breakfast. Clean rooms, great stay! No complaints."
Reviewed on 7 June 2025
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
The price is SAR 537 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
SAR 537
SAR 630 total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (8,836 reviews)
"The bed was super comfortable and the view was amazing. Very clean and easily accessible."
Reviewed on 6 June 2025
citizenM Chicago Downtown
80 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL
The price is SAR 523 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 523
SAR 614 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,145 reviews)
"Great view and great friendly staff"
Reviewed on 6 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Gem Museum Suites
1555 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Evanston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Baha'i House of Worship ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional, willing to assist in any way and very friendly. All areas, including the room, were kept clean. The lobby and garden were truly unique. I even managed to take pictures of a bunny. The breakfast fruit was very fresh and delicious. We would consider staying again. The only ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2025
Bright Garden Studio
Evanston
Stay at this apartment in Evanston. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Wrigley Field and Baha'i House of Worship are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Great apartment
"We were in town for Loyola’s graduation and this was a great place to stay instead of a hotel. The drive to Loyola is about 18 minutes. The apartment is super spacious and has a well stocked kitchen. The manager was great at communicating. You can hear everything that happens upstairs but it didn’t ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2025
Sentral Michigan Avenue
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
Great 2 Bedroom Apartment
"We love the convenience and ease of Sentral, we have stayed at least 3 times. Even though the apartment wasn’t as clean as we wished, having a kitchen, amazing gym, comfortable beds and friendly staff made up for that."
Reviewed on 4 June 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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4.5/5(2,128 reviews)
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Reviews of Evanston
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Absolutely fell in live with the area. Will definitely being going back once it’s safe to travel. Wasn’t able to leave the hotel room due to the current health problem. I did however, see all kinds of places to visit and eat in future.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
The hotel had no hot water to take a morning shower
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
We attended a bridal shower Sunday and visited with family.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great location for those with business / family in the area. Nice quiet city after 4 days in the Loop in Chicago. I could live there as a retiree.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
It's an excellent town to visit in its own right. With Northwestern University right there, there's a lot of very interesting restaurants & shops.
- Northwestern University
- Grosse Point Lighthouse
- Halim Time & Glass Museum
- Evanston Hospital
- Dawes Park
- Ryan Field
- Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
- Clark Street Beach
- Presence St. Francis Hospital
- Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
- Dog Beach
- Evanston Cellars
- FEW Spirits
- Evanston History Center
- Greenwood Street Beach
- Lee Street Beach
- South Boulevard Beach