Central Chicago

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Central Chicago
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Chicago featuring landscape views, a city and central business district
Chicago showing theatre scenes, a city and night scenes
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio featuring interior views and a house

Where to stay in Central Chicago

Magnificent Mile - River North

Magnificent Mile

Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.

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River North

Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.

River North
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Theatre District

While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).

Theatre District
Navy Pier featuring wild flowers and general coastal views as well as a couple

Streeterville

Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.

Streeterville
Gold Coast which includes street scenes as well as a couple

Gold Coast

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Gold Coast. A stop by Michigan Avenue or Lake Michigan might round out your trip.

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Rush and Division

If you're spending time in Rush and Division, check out sights like Dave & Buster's or Oak Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chicago Station (Red Line) or Clark-Division Station.

Rush and Division
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (8,968 reviews)
"Everything was good except the bathtub it was licking water and Im pretty sure there was mold but also the water in the bathtub was getting stuck not draining!! But the room was clean and cold and the service was good! You can hear the neighbors like it was in your room lol but we only use the room ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Congress Plaza Hotel
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL
The price is €197 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€197
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,821 reviews)
"We were really happy with our experience at the Palmer House. The room was really nice and the hotel was in walking distance to Millennium Park, Grant Park, shopping, etc. We were dining and a manager came up just to say hi and find out if we were happy (we were). He started talking about how Palmer ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

3 out of 5
10 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
The price is €137 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€137
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,631 reviews)
"I liked that It was centrally located. I didn't like the fact that the room was cleaned on alternate days, and that there was no facility to make tea, only coffee maker was there. An electrical kettle to make tea and tea bags are essentials too for tea drinkers."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
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Sentral Michigan Avenue

Sentral Michigan Avenue

4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
"Finding a park is hard and the process of getting a room is very tedious but still very beautiful I’ve been twice"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

4 out of 5
One Superior Place, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"This was a lovely residential building. Our unit had excellent city views and was clean and well stocked. The building staff was polite and helpful. The Kasa communications were clear and helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago
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Popular places to visit

Magnificent Mile - River North showing street scenes, signage and night scenes

Michigan Avenue

4.5/5(14 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Michigan Avenue
Navy Pier

Navy Pier

4/5(125 reviews)

A ferris wheel, shopping, restaurants and more can be found in this waterfront entertainment district.

Navy Pier
McCormick Place

McCormick Place

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.

McCormick Place
Millennium Park featuring street scenes, autumn leaves and modern architecture

Millennium Park

4.5/5(147 reviews)

A landmark gathering place for locals and visitors who come to admire the unique art, architecture and landscape.

Millennium Park
Soldier Field which includes a city, modern architecture and a skyscraper

Soldier Field

4/5(44 reviews)

Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.

Soldier Field
Grant Park

Grant Park

4.5/5(96 reviews)

Chicago’s front yard is a pretty landscaped park, which is home to public art displays, museums, themed gardens and international music festivals.

Grant Park

Things to do

River tour boat in Chicago

Architecture River Tour

€36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Architecture River Tour
See Chicago's magnificent skyline at night!

Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise

€39
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

€35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks

Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks

€36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Architecture Boat Tour with Drinks
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

€21
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

€91
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
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