Central Chicago

Travel Guide

Central Chicago
Chicago showing rides
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.

Magnificent Mile
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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 which includes 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 Newberry Library 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
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
4 out of 5
600 N State St, Chicago, IL
The price is €154 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
€154
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,887 reviews)
"Overall good hotel. Breakfast was good, the buffet food was okay but the made to order line was worth waiting in. Wait for the elevators was a bit long but hotel was busy on a weekend. Bed was not the most comfortable but pillows were great. One bedroom suite was spacious. Located in a busy downtown ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Swissotel - Chicago
Swissotel - Chicago
4.5 out of 5
323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
The price is €211 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
€211
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,053 reviews)
"Great atmosphere & views! Did not like extra $25 charge I could not use or additional resort fee."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Swissotel - Chicago
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
3.5 out of 5
198 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
The price is €145 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€145
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,131 reviews)
"Great location to almost everything"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2025

Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
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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! (699 reviews)
"Great family place to stay."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Sonder South Wabash
Sonder South Wabash
3.5 out of 5
1419 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, concierge services, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Grant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (442 reviews)
"Parking nearby was disappointing. Free parking was nearly impossible to find, we were afraid of getting ticketed or towed the entire time. The sheet on the pull out also had a blood stain"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Sonder South Wabash
Sonder Onterie
Sonder Onterie
3.5 out of 5
446 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Chicago. Enjoy concierge services, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"The stove, washer/drier, plates, silverwear, beds, everything was obviously cleaned throughly. Was very impressed with how spotless everything was"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

Sonder Onterie
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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
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
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
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
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

Things to do

River tour boat in Chicago

Architecture River Tour

€45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Architecture River Tour
Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket

Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket

€41
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket
Color Factory Chicago Ticket

Color Factory Chicago Ticket

€32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Color Factory Chicago Ticket
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Regular & Express Ticket

Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

€20
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center

Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center

€51
per adult
Chicago Bulls Basketball Game at United Center
Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

€27
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Chicago: Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour
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