Did you know that you can find cheap hotels downtown Chicago? I love visiting the thriving metropolis of Chicago as many times as I can, but I’ll admit sometimes my budget isn’t quite where I’d like it to be, However, I don’t let that stop me. I’ve found ways to visit Chicago on a budget and still have a great time.
I typically start with cheap hotels downtown Chicago, because you have to know where you’re going to stay and how you’re going to travel to Chicago before you can do much else. Once these are in place I can plan for what attractions in downtown Chicago I want to see.
Or I suppose you could do the reverse. The only times I plan around an event is when I’m going for an attraction then I plan everything else around it, like the Cubs, Sox, Bears, a Concert, festivals and more. It’s all in your preference or for the event that you’re traveling to see, now when I say cheap hotels downtown Chicago, I don’t mean in quality, I mean in price.
I have no desire to dampen my enthusiasm for the city by staying in dirty albeit cheap hotels in Chicago; or anywhere for that matter, no that really won’t do in my book! I really want to see it. So Let’s take a peek at some excellent quality low budget cheap hotels downtown Chicago, grab your mouse I think there are a few of these that will really make your wallet happy.
Hostelling-International
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Perhaps you’ve heard of Hostels in Europe, these are low budget places you can stay for a night or so. Well as I was putting my list together of where I could stay cheap hotels downtown Chicago. I found one right in the middle of downtown. Check it out, you’re looking at around $30.00 a night! Keep in mind that you’ll be sharing a room with new friends at this price. The do offer other rates if you’re looking for a private room. Just ask about these when you call. www.hichicago.org/
Hampton Inn downtown
Also right in the middle of the city, this is a great spot for architecture as this one was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. A peach among cheap hotels downtown Chicago, the rates are around $109-$199, plus if you’re bringing the kids and their under 18 they can stay free in parents room, also if you’re a AAA member there are even more discounts. www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=C HIHSHX
Ohio St Hotel
Right next to great restaurants, like Rock N Roll Mc Donald’s, Ed Debevic’s in the heart of cheap hotels downtown Chicago, this little gem doesn’t even charge for parking, and if you’ve chosen to drive to Chicago or have a rental car this can save anywhere from 20-35 or so a day! Clean and a phenomenal staff and breakfast for around $5 bucks, and rates range from $89-$119 or so. www.ohiohousemotel.com/
Hilton Downtown Chicago
Right off the Magnificent Mile, where you can find amazing shopping, theaters, restaurants and more, this is a great location with great prices, and centrally located around McCormick Place and the Loop. Rates Range from $99-$309
Red Roof Inn
This amazing spot combines luxury and affordability in downtown, it challenges your view of a typical Red Roof Inn with this one being a high rise of about 15 stories, and central to everything in Chicago. Rates range from $89-$140.
Swisstoel downtown
Of cheap hotels downtown Chicago, this one prides itself on its award-winning hospitality, and service. This mixed with an elegantly, luxurious look and feel, combining Europe and America, you really have to see for yourself. Rates Some week nights under $100, standard rate is $109-$409.
Double Tree
This beautiful Doubletree is centrally located between the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier, so you have amazing advantages location wise of the cheap hotels downtown Chicago. You can have your cake and eat it too so to speak. If you want to see a great show, go shopping or see the amazing attractions on Navy Pier, or take a short trip down to the museum area it’s all within reach of this fantastic hotel. Rates range from $109-$270.
South Loop: White Sox
Travelodge South Loop
a great spot to be close to all the museums. Discover more about these at the attractions in the downtown Chicago page. This Travelodge has easy access to the Loop where you can find great theaters shopping, and more. You’re right next to Grant Park and minutes from the lake, or a White Sox Game. This fantastic hotel also has two restaurants right on site! Rates $103-$165, kids, up to 17 can stay in room for free.
North Side: Wrigley
City Suites
A great spot on the North Side, just a bit out of Downtown, if you want elegance, great amenities, Chicago Art Deco feeling, fantastic architecture, and it’s just a short distance from Wrigley field then this is definitely a spot to check out, rates range $139-249.
Majestic Hotel Wrigley
A great place to stay, among cheap hotels downtown Chicago, and yet it’s a boutique hotel which means extra TLC and accommodations for you. Plus if you came in to see a Cubs game you’re close to Wrigley, they have a connection to the Cubs so if you’re staying here ask about discounts. Rates range from $99-$179 www.cityinns.com/majestic/
See there are cheap hotels in downtown Chicago these are some excellent ones. They have all that you need and still leave money in the wallet for food, entertainment and more making your exciting Chicago vacation ever so memorable.