River North Travel Guide
Chicago
Visit River North
Stay near popular River North attractions
Things to do
Chicago CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Top hotels in River North
Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - The Mart by IHG
"We stayed here for two nights and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The hotel's location was excellent, making it very convenient to explore the surrounding area and access nearby attractions. One of the first things we noticed was how clean and well-maintained the property was. The ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Freehand Chicago
"Nice hotel for the price. It was in the city - walkable to all city attractions. If you don’t mind staying in a room about the size of a cruise ship interior room then you will enjoy your stay. We enjoyed our stay because we spent most of the time out exploring the city."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
"The good: Staff was great Location Comfortable bed The bad: Extra daily charge that you are told about as you check in. I'm sure it's in the fine print but I saw nothing special that extra cost (6 nights it added up) got the guests and I think that's a real insult when we already paying a lot of ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
"Very helpful and professional staff. Property was clean and taken care of. Felt safe on location."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
"I love Trump hotels the absolute BEST"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
"The only bad thing was the Wi-Fi single was out in the room most of the night so couldn’t watch tv."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Where to stay in River North
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
Streeterville
Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Streeterville. Travellers also love the fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
