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Popular Budget hotels in Chicago

Discover well-known properties in Chicago that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 362 hotels in Chicago and price data was last updated on April 29, 2025. The average price for a hotel in Chicago is $267/night.
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111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to Millennium Park A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago offers 429 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
3214 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Michigan Avenue A restaurant, a fitness center, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. River Hotel offers 121 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
4709 reviews
Location
0.8 mi from city centre
243 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL, United States
You've come to the right place to discover downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile. The Aloft Chicago Mag Mile hotel, on the Magnificent Mile, in downtown Chicago, offers a central location near Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Navy Pier, the Riverfront, and more. Your Windy City escape awaits at our modern hotel. Built on the former site of the city's MCA, Aloft Chicago Mag Mile embraces a bold new philosophy. At this LEED Certified hotel, we encourage you to color outside the lines and march to your own beat—and our contemporary amenities and prime downtown Chicago location facilitate discovery. Energize for the day ahead in artfully designed hotel rooms and suites featuring minimalist decor, oversized TVs, free Wi-Fi and premium bath products. And when you're ready to explore, the Magnificent Mile beckons outside our doors.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1500 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
15 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL, United States
With its chill vibe, ACME Hotel Chicago unites an artful eye for whimsical style and a penchant for high-tech toys for both work and play, making it the city's most approachable lifestyle hotel. Conde Nast 2021 Award Winner. Voted #10 for top hotels in the Chicago area. ACME is Located just off Michigan Avenue in the vibrant River North neighborhood of Chicago. Located just steps from the Magnificent Mile. ACME is all about self-expression and its tagline, DO YOUR THING is a celebration of guests' individuality. The vibrant lobby bar, The Berkshire Room, is an imaginative cocktail destination for locals, and the second floor Bodega offers a chill alternative with custom bottled drinks. Guests can even book the Bunny Slope, Chicago's talked-about hot tub bar to hit the nightlife scene. ACME Hotel features 130 imaginatively decorated rooms and suites equipped with Amazon Alexas to answer to every guest whim, high fidelity Bowers and Wilkens Zepplin players, and ultra-fast, free Wi-Fi throughout. To arrange your stay at this one-of-a-kind Chicago hotel, please see our rates and availability for the ACME Hotel.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
1750 reviews
Location
1.2 mi from city centre
233 East Ontario, Chicago, IL, United States
Luxury Chicago hotel in Downtown Chicago with 2 restaurants 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space. Ivy Boutique Hotel offers 63 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
1770 reviews
Location
1.3 mi from city centre
111 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a short walk to State Street A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a business center. Housekeeping is available on request. Central Loop Hotel offers 109 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Chicago hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
3672 reviews
Location
0.3 mi from city centre

Travel insights for budget hotels in Chicago

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next budget hotel in Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to book budget hotels in Chicago?

The cheapest month to book budget hotels in Chicago is February ($146). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chicago is May ($372).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a budget hotel in Chicago?

The cheapest day to stay in Chicago is Sunday ($166). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $360.

How much is a budget hotel in Chicago tonight?

Users have found prices for budget hotels in Chicago tonight starting as low as $168, rising to an average cost of $459, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $168 for a 4-star budget hotel in Chicago for tonight.

How much is a Chicago budget hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for budget hotels in Chicago this weekend for as little as $123/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $149/night. For a 4-star budget hotel in Chicago, the cheapest rate recently found was $175/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Chicago?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 58 days before your trip to Chicago. The lowest price found when booking 58 days ahead was $61 per night.

Top-rated Budget hotels in Chicago

Browse through properties in Chicago that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 362 properties in Chicago and data was last updated on April 29, 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Chicago. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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3447 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States
4.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$148
Avg. per night
216 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, United States
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$143
Avg. per night
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
0.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$143
Avg. per night

Cheapest Budget hotels in Chicago

Discover affordable stays in Chicago that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Chicago can be found for as low as $46 per night. There is currently one property in Chicago that can be booked for this price. Wrigley Hostel - Chicago is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 29, 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Chicago at the moment. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
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3514 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
5.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$46
Avg. per night
24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
0.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
616 West Arlington Place, Chicago, IL, United States
3.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
1320 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
9.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$62
Avg. per night
162 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL, United States
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$106
Avg. per night
701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$108
Avg. per night
600 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL, United States
1.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$113
Avg. per night
8101 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL, United States
12.9 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$118
Avg. per night

Other accommodations in Chicago

Discover the ideal theme hotel, vacation rental or hostel for your stay in Chicago. There are 3,551 properties in Chicago and price data was last updated on April 29, 2025.
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24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, United States
0.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$50
Avg. per night
616 West Arlington Place, Chicago, IL, United States
3.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$53
Avg. per night
3514 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
5.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$46
Avg. per night
701 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
1.3 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$108
Avg. per night
1301 North State Parkway, Chicago, IL, United States
2.1 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$60
Avg. per night
720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
0.3 mi from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$214
Avg. per night

Explore Chicago

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Budget hotels FAQs

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Chicago to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on April 29, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to stay at a Budget hotels in Chicago?

    Generally, it costs $113/night to stay at a Budget hotels in Chicago. Travelers have found deals as low as $26/night for this accommodation in Chicago. Pill Hill Mansion is the cheapest Budget hotels in the city based on our data.

  • How do prices at Budget hotels compare to other hotels in Chicago?

    Budget hotels in Chicago will likely cost you less money than booking other hotels in the city. HotelsCombined users find that the typical nightly rate for a Budget hotels in Chicago is around $113. If you’re looking to stay at a hotel in Chicago, you should expect to pay $190/night.

  • Are there good Budget hotels near Auditorium Theatre?

    For Budget hotels near Auditorium Theatre, you will find 11 hotels within 2 miles of Auditorium Theatre that are 3 Star or above. On average, you can expect to pay $134 per night when staying at Budget hotels near Auditorium Theatre. The cheaper options in the area are Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, River Hotel, and Sonder The Opal.

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