The Best Hotels Closest to Illinois State Museum in Springfield for 2026

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A multi-story building with a green facade, a prominent entrance with a porch, and a sign indicating the address.

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a rug in the hallway.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, a mirror, and a lamp.

A spacious living room with a black leather sofa, a red armchair, a beige armchair, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

1. Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

0.4 km from Illinois State Museum

Larry

SAR 447

SAR 540 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a clear view of the pool, lounge chairs, and a mural of a beach scene.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large framed picture above the mantel.

A lobby with a grey sofa, two side tables with lamps, a red throw pillow, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a small table, a decorative wall map, and a view of the lobby through a glass partition.

2. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

Downtown Springfield, 0.9 km from Illinois State Museum

Linda

SAR 449

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, two blue armchairs with orange cushions, and a large window offering a view of a cityscape and a dome building.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A hotel with a prominent sign for the "State House Inn" and a "Governors Ballroom" visible in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, a TV screen, and a large window.

3. State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Springfield, 0.5 km from Illinois State Museum

Carol

SAR 348

SAR 407 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a potted plant.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, leather seating, and a large mirror.

An elevator with a metal door, a potted plant, and a trash can in a hallway with brick walls and a window.

A hotel room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

4. Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View

0.4 km from Illinois State Museum

Brent

SAR 263

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An indoor swimming pool area with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a counter, a bench, and a patterned wall.

A Drury hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a central seating area.

5. Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

5.8 km from Illinois State Museum

Nicole

SAR 416

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase with a railing, and a seating area with blue chairs and a small table.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a vending machine, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted picture, and a door leading to the bathroom.

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.

6. Sleep Inn Springfield West

7 km from Illinois State Museum

Darla

SAR 217

SAR 254 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with a seating area, two computers, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel room with a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchenette area.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest

7.1 km from Illinois State Museum

Michele

SAR 367

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern restaurant with a long communal table, individual booths, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red polka dot bedspread, a white headboard, two bedside lamps, a white bathtub, and a striped floor.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting of a spiral staircase.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North

6.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Daniel W

SAR 351

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a television. A staircase with a railing is visible in the background.

A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A Northfield Inn sign with a covered parking area and a landscaped garden in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

9. Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

6.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Timothy

SAR 382

SAR 446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a reception desk, and a dining area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, leather seating, a fireplace, and a second-floor balcony.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a television.

10. Comfort Suites near Route 66

5.2 km from Illinois State Museum

Mengyuan

SAR 447

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a large white vase with flowers, and modern orange chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story residential building with a central entrance, windows, and an American flag.

A modern dining area with white tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large poster on the wall.

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield

5.1 km from Illinois State Museum

Laurie

SAR 250

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with seating, artwork, and a sign reading 'MY FAVORITE FOOD IS DELIVERY.'

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted TV.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a cityscape artwork on the wall.

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Springfield

5.3 km from Illinois State Museum

Dawn

SAR 494

SAR 578 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, an American flag, and a number '121' sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A reception area with a large mural of sunflowers, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, a clock, and a large window.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

5.7 km from Illinois State Museum

Tia

SAR 321

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A large hotel with a prominent sign reading "CROWNE PLAZA".

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden paneling, and a central chandelier.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

14. Crowne Plaza Springfield by IHG

5.5 km from Illinois State Museum

LeAnn

SAR 379

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas, surrounded by large windows and a tiled floor.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with a flat roof and a prominent entrance.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone pathway, and a view of the street through large windows.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

15. Holiday Inn Express Springfield by IHG

5.6 km from Illinois State Museum

Racquel

SAR 394

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A modern dining area with a large table, wooden chairs, and a menu board on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A multi-story building with a landscaped front yard, including a patio area with outdoor furniture and various plants.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL.

5.6 km from Illinois State Museum

Peter

SAR 397

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a magazine rack, and a glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a microwave.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a welcoming 'welcome' sign.

A commercial washer and dryer unit with digital displays and control panels.

17. Motel 6 Springfield, IL

9.5 km from Illinois State Museum

Mikaela

SAR 214

SAR 244 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and a bookshelf.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a menu board.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A swimming pool with chairs and tables around it, a door, and a window with a view of trees.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Springfield

7 km from Illinois State Museum

Michael

SAR 540

SAR 616 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and two lamps.

A reception area with a desk, computer, chairs, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and a few chairs around the pool area.

19. Best Western Clearlake Plaza

4.8 km from Illinois State Museum

Autumn

SAR 330

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a central column featuring a decorative mirror and plants, a seating area with a cushioned bench, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a bed. There are two lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a mirror.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-55

5.2 km from Illinois State Museum

Paula

SAR 374

SAR 427 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois State Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 849 reviews	View
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	6.6 1,004 reviews	View
Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View	6.8 220 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View

Top Illinois State Museum Hotel Reviews

Carpenter Street Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast wasn’t the greatest but when are they ever."

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Friendly front desk staff. Adequate breakfast. The room was adequately clean and comfortable. Rooms do not have a fridge or microwave but one is available in lobby. Could benefit from a little update in halls (Paint/carpet) but the rooms were fine and the stay was quiet and decent.Walkable distance to most Lincoln sites. Overall, happy with the stay. Parking was easy."

Comfort Suites near Route 66

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and quiet. Would stay there again."

Spacious Carriage House | Private Entrance | Historic & Stylish

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic property. Tons of character and charm! Would definitely stay again."

Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfriend

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and great service by the host!"

Timeless Elegance | Walk to Capitol & Attractions | Historic Luxury

10/10 Excellent

"The house is conveniently close to all the sites in the historic area of Springfield. Very charming, comfy beds too."

Luxury Historic Escape | Whole House Sleeps 18 | Walkable Location

10/10 Excellent

"The mansion is beautiful. The antiques throughout were great. Every time any of us walked through we saw something unique. The mansion was very walkable to restaurants and shopping. The communication with our host was great."

Entire apartment close to downtown - 2 Queen beds

8/10 Good

"GREAT PLACE, HAD TRUOBLE WITH THE CORRECT CODE BUT TURNED OUT WELL .. I WOULD STAY AGAIN FOR SURE.. THANK YOU"

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A large neoclassical building with a prominent dome and columns.

Illinois State Capitol

9.0/10 (498 reviews)

Illinois State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Springfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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A building with a prominent arched entrance, large windows, and a brick facade.

Dana-Thomas House

9.4/10 (65 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Springfield with a stop at Dana-Thomas House. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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A large, two-story house with green shutters and a brick chimney.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

9.4/10 (719 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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A large neoclassical building with a red dome and columns.

Old State Capitol

9.0/10 (295 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Springfield with a stop at Old State Capitol. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

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Vachel Lindsay Home

6.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Springfield when you stop by Vachel Lindsay Home. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

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Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.

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Elijah Iles House

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Elijah Iles House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.

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Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

8.4/10 (48 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Springfield. Discover the area's lively bars and its fascinating museums.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois State Museum?

Illinois State Museum is located in a historic area of Springfield known for its top museums and lively festivals. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 39 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Illinois State Museum?

Adjacent to Illinois State Museum, State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices close by include President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton and Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Illinois State Museum?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Illinois State Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois State Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Illinois State Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illinois State Museum?

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What can I see and do near Illinois State Museum?

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Vachel Lindsay Home, and Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum feature captivating exhibits. Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Pasfield House, and Dana-Thomas House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Washington Park Botanical Gardens and Adams Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Our top choices for Illinois State Museum hotels

1. Inn at 835 Boutique Hotel

2. President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - DoubleTree by Hilton

3. State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

4. Americas Best Value Inn Springfield - Mansion View

5. Drury Inn & Suites Springfield IL

6. Sleep Inn Springfield West

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Springfield-Southwest

8. Ramada by Wyndham Springfield North

9. Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center

10. Comfort Suites near Route 66

11. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield

12. Home2 Suites By Hilton Springfield

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield IL

14. Crowne Plaza Springfield by IHG

15. Holiday Inn Express Springfield by IHG

16. Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL.

17. Motel 6 Springfield, IL

18. Courtyard by Marriott Springfield

19. Best Western Clearlake Plaza

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Springfield I-55

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Top Illinois State Museum Hotel Reviews

Carpenter Street Hotel

State House Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Comfort Suites near Route 66

Spacious Carriage House | Private Entrance | Historic & Stylish

Lovely 2-Bedroom Unit in Springfriend

Timeless Elegance | Walk to Capitol & Attractions | Historic Luxury

Luxury Historic Escape | Whole House Sleeps 18 | Walkable Location

Entire apartment close to downtown - 2 Queen beds

Other attractions near Illinois State Museum

Illinois State Capitol

Dana-Thomas House

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Old State Capitol

Vachel Lindsay Home

Daughters of the Union Veterans Headquarters and Museum

Elijah Iles House

Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site

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