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Where to stay in Chicago for first-time tourists

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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in Chicago

The Midwest's major center for business conventions, Chicago boasts many affordable places to stay, with most hotels located around the airport and the city's central business district. To discover the city from a comfortable base within walking distance of most tourist attractions, aim for one of the big chain hotels in the downtown area. If you're traveling on a limited budget and wish to get a deeper sense of Chicago's many diverse neighborhoods, consider staying away from the pricey city center and explore suburbs on a commuter train line for easy city access.
Magnificent Mile
Budget : 1 hotels from $68
Mid-range : 17 hotels from $63
Luxury : 46 hotels from $22
Chicago Loop
Budget : 1 hotels from $67
Mid-range : 14 hotels from $58
Luxury : 33 hotels from $75
West Loop
Budget : 2 hotels from $20
Mid-range : 2 hotels from $99
Luxury : 5 hotels from $66
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Hotels with best location in Chicago

Location score is based on the places you will visit combined with the best areas to stay

Luxury

Proximity  9.9
4-star
The Penthouse at Grand Plaza
Magnificent Mile
9.3
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
theWit Chicago, A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Chicago Loop
8.2
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Chicago Loop
8.8
Guest rating
Proximity  9.8
4-star
Acme Hotel Company Chicago
Magnificent Mile
8.2
Guest rating

Mid-range

Proximity  9.8
3-star
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
Magnificent Mile
7.3
Guest rating
Proximity  9.7
3-star
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
Magnificent Mile
8.1
Guest rating
Proximity  9.6
3-star
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
Chicago Loop
8.4
Guest rating
Proximity  9.6
3-star
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Downtown/River North
Magnificent Mile
7.7
Guest rating

Budget

Proximity  8.9
2-star
Ohio House Motel
Magnificent Mile
8.5
Guest rating
Proximity  7.4
2-star
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Chicago Loop
6.0
Guest rating
Proximity  5.7
2-star
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
West Loop
7.3
Guest rating
Proximity  4.4
2-star
Hotel Chicago West Loop
West Loop
7.7
Guest rating

Apartments

Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym WD nr Millennium Park CHI-131
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym nr Millennium Park CHI-171
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym Roof nr Riverwalk the L CHI-310
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym Roof nr Riverwalk the L CHI-311

Others

Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym WD nr Millennium Park CHI-131
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym nr Millennium Park CHI-171
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym Roof nr Riverwalk the L CHI-310
Proximity  9.7
Loop 1BR w Gym Roof nr Riverwalk the L CHI-311

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Chicago

4.4
Observation Decks · Art Museums · Parks
A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants. Renowned for its distinct architecture that provides countless sightseeing opportunities, the city attracts tourists with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and genuine friendliness, charming visitors with a sense of hospitality rarely found in other urban centers its size. The hub of the Midwest, Chicago features a picturesque skyline set against the waters of Lake Michigan, resembling more an inland sea than a freshwater lake. You have plenty to choose from for a diverse itinerary, including visits to the city's lakefront, huge parks, public squares, and world-class museums of art and science. 
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