Where to stay and what to do in Chicago

stu_iow

Hello there,

I am going Chicago for a few days in May and have been looking on the net for somewhere to stay but can only really find v.expensive hotels. Does anyone know of a decent B&B or hostel that is in the City Centre or close to the major attractions.

Also, as I'm only there for a couple of days what are the best things to see.

Thanks. Stu.

richcaw18

Not sure what your budget is but you could try the red roof inn on ontario street. Usually around $100 a night

In terms of what to see - i'd go up the John Hancock Tower. If you are interested in the architecture/history of the city there are a number of walking/boat tours - checkout http://www.architecture.org/cac.html for information. For something free there is also a lot of public art around the city - millenium park is a good place to start for a walking tour

There is also a Gangsters tour round the city - think it was called untouchable tours from memory.

For a good breakfast you could try lou mitchells on Jackson Blvd.

herman2811

There are a few Chicago hotels on https://www.venere.com - check out: http://en.venere.com/hotels_chicago/

Don't know if any of these are suitable for you, but I've found this site to be really good, with useful maps and reviews, and reasonable prices. And for 4% off, use code: BK5HX8W

Hope that helps

UnitedFlyer

I've just come back from there last week.

Regarding hotels, as mentioned, Red Roof Inn is in a perfect location.
Other hotels to try are Best Western Inn Of Chicago.

The other option is to stay along the Gold Coast, a few miles north of Chicago.

What to do:
Well, Chicago is a big big city!
If your there for a few days, I'd recommend going up Sears Tower on the day and John Hancock Tower on the night - views are awesome!

Navy Pier is also a very funky place to visit.
There is also the Aquarium, Science Museum, Planetarium and lots of shops in Chicago.

There are trips to a big Outlet mall that run as well.
Try https://www.viator.com for trips.

Another good tip is seeing Chicago on a segway.
https://www.citysegwaytours.com/chicago/

If clubbing, I'd suggest Excalibur on Ontario St.
Awesome, it has 3 floors. Games/pool etc downstairs, club in the middle and dance floors upstairs.