What's it like in Old Town Chicago?

Old Town Chicago is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its bar scene and popular zoo. Make sure that you visit Second City and Armitage Avenue as part of your Old Town Chicago travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Old Town Chicago?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Lincoln is the highest ranked property in Old Town Chicago. This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Michigan, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is The Sono Chicago .

How many hotels are there in the Old Town Chicago area?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options in Old Town Chicago to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Chicago area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Old Town Chicago, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Old Town Chicago.

What are the top things to see and do in Old Town Chicago?

Sights like Second City and Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago can be part of your cultural tour of Old Town Chicago. You could also plan a visit to Armitage Avenue or Midwest Buddhist Temple while you're in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier and Wrigley Field. When you're sightseeing in Chicago, Art Institute of Chicago and United Center are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Old Town Chicago and the greater Chicago area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Sedgwick Station and Clark-Division Station.

The Best Hotels in Old Town Chicago, Chicago - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Old Town Chicago hotels

1. Hotel Lincoln

Old Town Chicago

Richard

₹17,572 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

2. The Sono Chicago

Old Town Chicago

Susan

₹20,468 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

3. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

19.8 km from Old Town Chicago

Ifedayo

₹16,049 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

4. Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport

22.7 km from Old Town Chicago

Eugenia

₹14,625 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

5. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

Streeterville, 3.7 km from Old Town Chicago

Deborah

₹27,643 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

The Loop, 4.3 km from Old Town Chicago

Ming

₹15,386 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

7. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Gold Coast, 1.1 km from Old Town Chicago

Zhiwen

₹17,794 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

8. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 4.8 km from Old Town Chicago

Justin

₹19,058 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 2.4 km from Old Town Chicago

Corey

₹20,936 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

10. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 4.2 km from Old Town Chicago

Felipa

₹15,400 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

11. Omni Chicago Hotel

Streeterville, 2.2 km from Old Town Chicago

Bruce

₹17,580 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

12. Swissotel - Chicago

3.2 km from Old Town Chicago

Sergio

₹21,958 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

13. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Magnificent Mile, 2.6 km from Old Town Chicago

Sabrina

₹25,553 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

14. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 4.5 km from Old Town Chicago

Jose saul

₹28,881 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 3.3 km from Old Town Chicago

Jane

₹19,111 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

16. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

The Loop, 4.9 km from Old Town Chicago

Alexandra

₹13,570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

17. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

Streeterville, 2 km from Old Town Chicago

Randy

₹19,126 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 2.6 km from Old Town Chicago

Felisha

₹19,505 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

19. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

Theatre District, 3.5 km from Old Town Chicago

Gabino

₹18,418 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

The Loop, 4.8 km from Old Town Chicago

Carrie

₹22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

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Where to stay in Old Town Chicago

Find the best Old Town Chicago areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Chicago

The heart of the Midwest’s glittering metropolis has many offerings, from shopping and dining to parks, museums and exciting contemporary public art.

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Magnificent Mile

A dazzling array of boutiques, luxury shops, famous department stores and pleasant cafés, where shopaholics can lose themselves for hours.

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The Loop

Bordered roughly by the surrounding elevated train circuit, this Chicago neighborhood has restaurants, galleries, parks and a giant silver bean.

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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.

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Lincoln Park

Both a neighborhood and a park, this northern Chicago area has gorgeous scenery, residential streets lined with stately homes and extensive shopping and dining.

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Top Old Town Chicago Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"The only negative I had with the hotel was that their food choices were limited, and there were not a lot of healthy options. I would have really appreciated more veg choices with the meals, and more salad options."

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

6/10 Okay

"This is a new hotel (2024) but you can already see wear and tear. It’s maybe slightly better than a holiday inn. The blanket is a little weird in that’s it’s a fleece between two sheets. It’s clear the fleece isn’t washed between stays as you can see hair. I agree with other reviews that not having card verification on both sides of the elevator is a huge miss. It’s only on the right side so people crowd the right panel. You can’t fault the staff - super nice and polite."

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

2/10 Terrible

"First I was thinking that the hotel is a good place. The location was very good close to tourist attractions. The room I had reserved was on top floor which I was expecting a view but the room had a small window facing some other building rooms.the room had issues at the beginning which was the toilet was wobbly and I saw a bug on the ceiling plus some spider web. The main issue was at the last night of the stay the AC of the hotel was not working and after several calls someone came and said it’s fixed and after they left the issue was not fixed and after calling the front desk 10 times I had to go down at midnight to see no one was there. The next day after having a bad night sweating I went to talk to the manager she was so unreasonable telling me that the issue was due to weather and they will be able to give us a very little compensation which didn’t make sense to me as I couldn’t sleep the whole night. Anyway do a better search and ont pay $300 for a night with this problems"

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Our top choices for Old Town Chicago hotels

1. Hotel Lincoln

2. The Sono Chicago

3. Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

4. Hyatt Place Chicago/O'Hare Airport

5. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

7. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

8. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop

9. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

10. Congress Plaza Hotel

11. Omni Chicago Hotel

12. Swissotel - Chicago

13. InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

14. Hilton Chicago

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

16. Best Western Grant Park Hotel

17. Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago - Magnificent Mile

19. Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown

20. Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop

Where to stay in Old Town Chicago

Downtown Chicago

Magnificent Mile

The Loop

River North

Lincoln Park

Top Old Town Chicago Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

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