Guide Note
As Chicago is not exactly a budget destination, Frommer's recommends checking hotel websites for possible deals and discounts on lodging. The city's lowest nightly rates are generally around $150, not including the 14.9% hotel tax.1
Fast Facts
- Country: United States
- State: Illinois
- Counties: Cook, DuPage
- Population: 2,833,3212 (2006)
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Area codes: +773, +312, +708
- Time zone: CST
- Average climate: 20-30°F (winter), 70-80°F (summer)3
Disclaimer
Prices on this page are subject to change.
Affordable Stay
Fodor's calls the Days Inn Lincoln Park North "one of the more luxurious in the sometimes so-so chain."4
- Location: Lincoln Park
- Rates: $98 - $1715
- Amenities: WiFi, continental breakfast, free newspaper, cable TV w/pay movies
- Hotel services: Laundry facilities, laundry service
- Phone: 888-576-3297, 773-525-7010
- E-mail: info@daysinnchicago.net
- Check-in: 3 p.m.
- Check-out: 12 p.m.
- Valet parking: $226
- Garage parking: $166
Hostel Stay
The Hostelling International Chicago is popular among budget travelers and won the "Best Large Hostel Worldwide" award from Hostelworld.com in both 2006 and 2007. Lonely Planet claims it is a "bright and cheery place" with a "clean, dorm-like feel." 7 8
- Location: Millennium Park
- Rates: $28 - $349
- Amenities: Linens, towels, pillows, lockers10
- Hostel services: WiFi, free breakfast, dining area, self-service kitchen, guided tours10
- Phone: 312-360-0300
- E-mail: reserve@hichicago.org
- Check-in: 3 p.m.
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
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If planning a trip, please see Chicago Vacation, Chicago Hotels and Chicago Restaurants.
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