The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Urbana

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Urbana

Visiting Urbana, Illinois for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Urbana, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Urbana based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Urbana for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Urbana before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Urbana for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Urbana for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Eastland Suites Extended Stay Hotel & Conference Center Urbana

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Urbana
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 1907 N. Cunningham, Eastland Suites Extended Stay Hotel & Conference Center Urbana has great rooms from $102 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign University Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $164 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Comfort Suites Urbana Champaign University Area which has nice rooms starting at $164. Offering a fitness center, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2001 North Lincoln Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sylvia's Irish Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Urbana
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Sylvia's Irish Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $158. We loved that is has breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, mini-golf, and air-conditioning, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 312 West Green Street - Urbana. You'll also find a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, wedding services, and outdoor dining areas which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Champaign Urbana

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $110, Hampton Inn Champaign Urbana, at 1200 W University Ave provides room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, and free parking. It's located just 1 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign-U of I Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $151 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign-U of I Area has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $151 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1003 Killarney St.. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Champaign, Bloomington, Terre Haute, and Normal.

How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Urbana?

Urbana Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$137

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Urbana, Illinois. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Urbana, Illinois based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $137. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Urbana.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $158
  • 2-star hotels: $132


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