Budget Hotels in Downtown / River North, Chicago — Real Prices
$108/night
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0.0 mi
To Downtown
Yes
Walkable
Excellent
Nightlife
Paid
Parking
Downtown Chicago and River North form the walkable core of the city, home to the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and world-class dining. It's the most convenient area for visitors but also the priciest — Chicago's 17.4% hotel tax hits hardest here. Budget hotels are scarce downtown, but you're steps from everything.
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🛡️ Safety: Generally safe. River North is well-patrolled. Avoid Lower Wacker Drive area at night.
HI Chicago Hostel
0.8 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Loop district, near Millennium Park and transit
well-maintained hostel with regular cleaning
cheapest clean option downtown, continental breakfast included
amazing staff, free activities and walking tours
shared dorms with 4-10 beds, private rooms available
Watch out: shared bathrooms in some rooms, noise from other guests
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Inn of Chicago
0.1 mi from Magnificent Mile
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FOUND Hotel Chicago River North
0.4 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Freehand Chicago
0.2 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile
0.2 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Hotel Felix
0.3 mi from Magnificent Mile
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
0.8 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Congress Plaza Hotel
1.0 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
0.2 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Best Western River North Hotel
0.3 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop
0.7 mi from Magnificent Mile
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
0.1 mi from Magnificent Mile
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