Chicago Homestays

My cousin and I were really happy with this hostel. We were lucky to get an 8 person dorm to ourselves, with en suite bathroom. The complimentary buffet breakfast was decent and the coffee good. Most staff were very friendly and helpful. The one drawback was a big one for us: out of 3 laundry rooms, none of the machines were working! There are dry cleaners in the area but no laundromat so we had no choice but to wear the same clothes for the next 3 days. There's no excuse for allowing all the machines to break down before calling for repairs. The hostel is huge, 7 stories, and offers all kinds of activities, a cafe next door, a fabulous library across the street, and even programs for the community. I saw an infant massage class going on in a meeting room.

With a stay at Kasa South Loop Chicago, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. This aparthotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from State Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Soldier Field.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.

The room is clean and comfortable, suitable for backpackers. Not bad, thumbs up!

I was pleasantly surprised when arriving at the hostel. It's in a beautiful street. Lincoln Park is such a lovely area, I wish I had more time to explore it. Tree-lined streets, great shopping and food options on Clark Street and close proximity to Lincoln Park and the beach. Also close to the subway to head into downtown Chicago. It's the nicest hostel I have stayed in. Spotlessly clean, large reception area and sitting room. Huge kitchen and fridges and free laundry which I took advantage of. If you're looking for a social hostel to meet people it didn't give me that sort of vibe, which was fine for me because I was out most of the day. There didn't seem to be any events on and everyone in the common area just seemed to be on their phone and keeping themselves to themselves, which again was totally fine for me. I stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom. The room was a great size with air-con, a table and chair and a bunk bed (single on top, double on bottom). The mattress was ok. The bunk beds were not great, a bit wobbly ( I wouldn't like to have had to climb to the top bunk), but it was fine and I had good sleep each night. The room was fresh and clean. I stayed 6 nights and it wasn't cleaned whilst I was there. With it being a hostel I'm not sure how this works? I emptied my own trash, asked for new towels and bedding which was fine but I would have liked it to be cleaned during my stay, not a big deal though considering the price, the fact its a hostel and generally how lovely it was. The shared bathrooms were spotlessly clean. There were four showers in the one closest to me. The staff were mostly friendly. One staff member was a bit rude when I queried the wifi, turned his back away and clearly did not want to engage (maybe he was having a bad day?) I just felt a bit awkward and like I was troubling him.. And the wifi was the only real negative. I struggled to get connected in my room throughout my stay and had to purchase data add ons which was an extra expense. Overall though, I would return. Brilliant set up and a gorgeous area.

Except for the cumbersome self-check-in procedure, everything else is okay

With a stay at The Publishing House B&B in Chicago (Downtown Chicago), you'll be a 2-minute drive from United Center. This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Millennium Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an attached winery, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This bed & breakfast also features a hair salon, wedding services, and a television in a common area.At The Publishing House B&B, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out.Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

With a stay at House 5863 - Chicago Bed and Breakfast in Chicago (Edgewater), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. This bed & breakfast is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Wrigley Field and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Michigan Avenue.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Art Deco bed & breakfast also features a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of House 5863 - Chicago Bed and Breakfast. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Chicago? This bed & breakfast has 2500 square feet (232 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This hostel is a gem. I came up for a long (four-day) weekend, went to see Penn & Teller at the Chicago Theater Friday night, ran the 2023 Chicago Marathon on Sunday morning. All of the guests were friendly and I met some new friends. The staff were likewise friendly, courteous, and helpful. The hostel was clean, particularly the bathrooms. There are plenty of lockers for storing your gear; kitchen has all the amenities. The hostel is two blocks from the L and it's a 20-minute ride to downtown on the Red Line. Convenience stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars are within one to three blocks. The neighborhood appeared to be safe and the streets are well-lighted. Great place to stay!

With a stay at Mccormick Place Guest House in Chicago (Bronzeville), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of McCormick Place and Soldier Field. This guesthouse is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Millennium Park and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Grant Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

We loved our stay at Wicker Park Inn! For anyone visiting Chicago, THIS is precisely the area you should stay in if you want to experience the best of what the city has to offer. You're steps away from Milwaukee Ave. and a short walk to Division where there's more amazing restaurants, cafes, and bars than you'll know what to do with. The room was very nice with impressive furnishings, tons of space. Only small complaints are we wish the shower had better pressure and in the summer heat we wished we could've grabbed more water than what was in our room when we first arrived. We can't wait to come back to Chicago and stay again, though!