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Exposed-brick walls, hardwood floors and bunks with plump bedding are common to all
25 rooms. It's close to the El (elevated/subway system) and in the thick of Wicker Park's
nightlife.
Wrigley Hostel
HOSTEL$
( 773-598-4471;
www.wrigleyhostel.com
; 3512 N Sheffield Ave; dm incl breakfast $30;
; Red Line to Addison)
Opened in 2013, the hostel sits in a brick three-flat building
within homerun distance of Wrigley Field and its rowdy bar scene. The homey blue-and-
green rooms have an average of four beds (not necessarily bunks). Some bathrooms have
vintage claw-foot tubs.
Willows Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
( 773-528-8400;
www.willowshotelchicago.com
; 555 W Surf St; r incl breakfast $149-265;
; 22)
Small and stylish, the Willows wins an architectural gold star. The chic little
lobby provides a swell refuge of overstuffed chairs by the fireplace, while the 55 rooms,
done up in shades of peach, cream and soft green, evoke a 19th-century French coun-
tryside feel. It's a block north of the commercial hub where Broadway, Clark and Diver-
sey Sts intersect.
Wicker Park Inn
B&B$$$
( 773-486-2743;
www.wickerparkinn.com
; 1329 N Wicker Park Ave; r incl breakfast $149-199;
; Blue Line to Damen)
This brick row house is steps away from rockin' restaurants
and nightlife. The sunny rooms aren't huge, but have hardwood floors, pastel colors and
small desk spaces. Across the street, two apartments with kitchens provide a self-con-
tained experience. The inn is about a half-mile southeast of the El stop.
Longman & Eagle
INN$$$
( 773-276-7110;
www.longmanandeagle.com
;
2657 N Kedzie Ave; r $85-200; ; Blue Line
to Logan Square)
Check in at the Michelin-starred gastropub downstairs, then head to your
wood-floored, vintage-stylish accommodation on the floor above. The six rooms aren't
particularly soundproofed, but after using your whiskey tokens in the bar you probably
won't care. From the El stop, walk a block north on Kedzie Ave.
Days Inn Lincoln Park North
HOTEL$$$
( 773-525-7010;
www.daysinnchicago.net
; 644 W Diversey Pkwy; r incl breakfast $125-185;
; 22)
This well-maintained chain hotel in Lincoln Park is a favorite of both fam-
ilies and touring indie bands, providing good service and perks including free health-club
access. It's an easy amble to the lakefront's parks and beaches, and a 15-minute bus ride
