Southwest Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chicago, IL showing interior views, heritage elements and an airport
Chicago, IL showing interior views, heritage elements and an airport
Chicago, IL featuring an airport, interior views and heritage elements
Chicago, IL featuring an airport
Chicago, IL featuring heritage elements and interior views

Where to stay in Southwest Side

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Back of the Yards

While there might not be top attractions in Back of the Yards, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center.

Back of the Yards
Chicago, IL showing interior views, heritage elements and an airport

Garfield Ridge

Be sure to check out the restaurants and churches while you're strolling through Garfield Ridge, and hop on the metro at Midway Station to see more of the surrounding area.

Garfield Ridge
Chicago Skyline viewed from South Pond in Lincoln Park

Englewood

While you're strolling through Englewood, you may want to check out the beaches and restaurants. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Halsted Station or 63rd Station.

Englewood
Northbrook village landscape, is an affluent suburb of Chicago, located at the northern edge of Cook County, Illinois, United States.

McKinley Park

Be sure to check out the monuments and shopping while you're strolling through McKinley Park, and hop on the metro at 35th-Archer Station to see more of the surrounding area.

McKinley Park
Fall landscape at Starved Rock.

Brighton Park

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Brighton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Bridgeport Art Center and Rate Field, a few notable attractions nearby.

Brighton Park
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New City

Beaches and mountain views are just a few things travellers like about New City. A stop by Union Stock Yard Gate is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

New City
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
The price is Rp2.890.460 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
Rp2.890.460
Rp3.393.112 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (9,878 reviews)
Great time I had sex 8 times in 24 hrs best Chicago experience ever

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

4 out of 5
150 East Ontario Street Chicago IL
The price is Rp1.994.154 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.994.154
Rp2.814.503 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,322 reviews)
Friendly staff, tasteful room

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
The price is Rp1.723.128 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.723.128
Rp2.022.780 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,650 reviews)
Staff was very warm and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious. The pool was very nice but needs to be shocked every week or after alot of swimmers have been in the pool! Absolutely loved valet, that was definitely a plus. And most of everything you wanna do in Chicago is right next to the hotel!!

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Michigan Avenue

Sentral Michigan Avenue

4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE Chicago IL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,072 reviews)
Beautiful property loved the modern style apartment however the bed was way to small for myself and husband it seemed like a full size more than a queen size and the couch wasn’t so soft

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Level Chicago – Old Town

Level Chicago – Old Town

4 out of 5
1140 North Wells Street Chicago IL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
Staff and room were perfect

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Level Chicago – Old Town
Kasa South Loop Chicago

Kasa South Loop Chicago

4 out of 5
900 S Clark Street Chicago IL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Millennium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
Great place, great views and location

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Kasa South Loop Chicago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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