Downtown Aurora Travel Guide
Aurora
Visit Downtown Aurora
Popular places to visit
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Housed in a historic civic building, this small but mighty museum offers a loving look at the history of firefighting from the 19th century to the present.
Aurora University
Enjoy the student vibe at Aurora University during your visit to Aurora. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Splash Country Waterpark
Bring your family to Splash Country Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Aurora. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the festivals in this family-friendly area.
Paramount Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Paramount Theater during your stay in Aurora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Hollywood Casino Aurora
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Hollywood Casino Aurora during your time in Aurora? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Waubonsee Community College
Enjoy the student vibe at Waubonsee Community College as part of your travels around Aurora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Aurora
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
The Holiday Inn Express was a great find and great stay. Loved the condition of the rooms, the property seemed recently updated, and the breakfast was excellent. Would happily stay here again!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
Fresh
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
Room was clean. They were remodeling the hotel but rooms are currently older rooms.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Lombard Oak Brook
This is my new go to for Chicago Lombard area
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville
I had a clean and pleasant room to stay in while recuperating from a medical procedure. The desk clerk was pleasant and provided a very nice little welcome bag with a water bottle, cookies and small bag of chips. Nice, unexpected little touch. The hotel interior was clean and well maintained. The ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
Cleanliness of room and the staff were awesome!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora
West Aurora
If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Splash Country Waterpark and Orchard Valley Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
