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Low season | January | Cheapest month to stay with an average 62% drop in price. |
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High season | June | Most expensive month to stay with an average 172% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | €213 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | €126 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Chicago
Top tips for finding perfect Chicago hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Chicago, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Chicago in January and March.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Chicago if you stay on a Thursday. The opposite is true for, Tuesday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Chicago accommodation.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was €80, while the most expensive was €410.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Chicago for 4 days.
- To be near Chicago’s best upscale shopping, stay near Magnificent Mile, a strip of Michigan Avenue that runs through the commercial heart of the city.
- From mid-range hotels like the Warwick Allerton - Chicago to the upscale Sofitel Chicago, guests can find a range of hotel options in the Magnificent Mile area.
- The Loop is Chicago’s business district. Home to both The Art Institute of Chicago as well as Grant Park, it boasts a variety of hotels for all budgets.
- One of The Loop’s best business hotels is The Silversmith Hotel, which features four meeting rooms and a conference space. Kimpton the Gray is another exceptional option in this region.
- For places to stay by Chicago Midway Airport, Skylark Motel is a decent option for those travelling on a budget. For mid-range accommodation, Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport and Hyatt Place Chicago Midway Airport are both good choices.
- Chicago’s metro system, known as the L, connects Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the city centre via the Blue Line, reaching the city in just under an hour. Those seeking a convenient transfer to the airport should look for hotels along this line.
- For a picturesque stay on Michigan Avenue consider Congress Plaza Hotel or Chicago’s Essex Inn. Both hotels offer views of Lake Michigan and Grant Park.
- Families may enjoy staying at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, just a short walk from the amusement park rides and restaurants of Navy Pier, the Children’s Museum, and Ohio Street Beach.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Chicago
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Chicago. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
Those looking for a hotel in Chicago on KAYAK tend to search in Lincoln Park, Near North Side and in close proximity to Wrigley Field.
Wrigley Field being one of the most popular landmarks in Chicago, many travellers enjoy staying close by. Chicago Getaway Hostel and Hotel Versey Days Inn by Wyndham Chicago are recommended hotels on KAYAK within walking distance.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Chicago for as cheap as €6 in the last 3 days. The average price is €221.
More affordable accommodation can be found in the southern part of the Loop, known as Painter’s Row, as well as in the northern parts of the city like Old Town and Gold Coast. Across the river, Chicago Parthenon Hostel is a good option for budget travellers as is Chicago Getaway Hostel near Lincoln Park.
Yes, many hotels on Chicago’s North Side accept dogs and other pets, including Waldorf Astoria Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, and the nearby Dana Hotel and Spa. Guests staying at Hotel Lincoln can take their dogs for a walk in Lincoln Park, a vast city park on the edge of Lake Michigan.
The Peninsula Chicago is renowned for its Sunday brunch, but also offers an excellent daily breakfast. For a very good breakfast buffet, included with the price of your room, book a stay at Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown. Made-to-order omelettes, french toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and a variety of fresh fruits round out the package.
Yes, however, hotels in Chicago that offer free parking are located in the outskirts of the city. About 4 mi outside the city centre, The Hotel at Midtown in the Bucktown neighbourhood is a good option. Those flying out of Chicago Midway Airport will enjoy the convenience of Carlton Inn Midway or Chicago Lake Shore Hotel.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Chicago districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Chicago city centre
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Landmarks in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile
- Orbitz Headquarters
- Union Station
- Grant Park
- River North
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Water Tower
- Gold Coast
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Merchandising Mart
- Theatre District
- House of Blues Chicago
- Chicago Theater
- Rush and Division Streets
- Willis Tower
- Oriental Theatre
- Ohio Street Beach
- 360 CHICAGO
- Columbia College Chicago
- Civic Opera House