Downtown Aurora Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Hollywood Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Hollywood Casino during your time in Aurora? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Hollywood Casino
Aurora Regional Fire Museum showing heritage elements, interior views and signage

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 Regional Fire Museum
Wells College Tower and Flag in winter

Aurora University

Enjoy the student vibe at Aurora University during your visit to Aurora. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Aurora University
Water slide

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.

Splash Country Waterpark

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.

Paramount Theater

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.

Hollywood Casino Aurora

Activities

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class

AU$143
per adult
Private Chicago-style deep dish pizza or pasta making class
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL

AU$112
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Art Workshop in Naperville, IL
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Our pick of the best Downtown Aurora Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG

2.5 out of 5
111 North Broadway Avenue Aurora IL
The price is AU$188 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$188
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aurora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Overall good experience but hot water wasn't working properly in the shower

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora - Naperville by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville

4 out of 5
3003 Corporate West Dr Naperville IL
The price is AU$127 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$127
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naperville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,239 reviews)
The staff were amazing. I greatly appreciated them checking in throughout my stay to make sure everything was going okay.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisle Naperville
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites

The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites

3.5 out of 5
16 W 621 S. Frontage Rd Willowbrook IL
The price is AU$186 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$186
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Willowbrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard

2.5 out of 5
222 E 22nd Street Lombard IL
The price is AU$113 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$113
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lombard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,566 reviews)
Staff was very rude.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Chicago Lombard
Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG

3.5 out of 5
120 Water Street Naperville IL
The price is AU$223 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$223
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naperville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
the hotel was great but air quality wasn't great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk by IHG
Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook

Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook

3 out of 5
2340 South Fountain Square Drive Lombard IL
The price is AU$157 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$157
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lombard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Clean room, a step above !

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Chicago/Lombard/Oak Brook
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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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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Aurora

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West Aurora

If you're spending some time in West Aurora, Blackberry Farm and Splash Country Waterpark are top sights worth seeing.

West Aurora

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