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Our top choices for River North cheap hotels

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a green vine-covered ceiling.

1. Hyatt Place Chicago/River North

Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
3.5 star property
River North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,918 reviews)
"Great location, clean hotel and overall a great place to stay."
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥22,058
￥26,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hyatt Place Chicago/River North
A multi-level atrium with a central spiral staircase, multiple seating areas, and a pool.

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
4.0 star property
River North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (5,989 reviews)
"Great location! Walkable to several nice spots and easy to get to parking."
United States
Stacy
The price is ￥17,390
￥23,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
A modern restaurant interior with a green wall, hanging lights, and a long dining area.

3. Hotel 505 River North

Hotel 505 River North
4.5 star property
River North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,005 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Miya
The price is ￥17,536
￥25,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel 505 River North
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, plants, and hanging lights.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North

Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North
3.0 star property
River North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,245 reviews)
"Breakfast was great and location was great for the shopping we were doing."
United States
Bette
The price is ￥17,276
￥20,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North
A modern rooftop lounge with white seating, a glass ceiling, and city views.

5. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
4.5 star property
River North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,595 reviews)
"Had a great stay , view was beautiful and bed was super comfortable."
United States
Tamiya
The price is ￥17,521
￥24,372 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
A marble-floored lobby with double doors and elevators, each marked with a 'CQ' sign.

6. River Hotel

River Hotel
4.0 star property
The Loop, 0.8 km from River North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5,588 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location."
United States
Shelby
The price is ￥18,750
￥22,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
River Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city skyline, and a river.

7. LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5 star property
The Loop, 0.9 km from River North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,901 reviews)
"The room was very clean, staff was very friendly and helpful!"
United States
Lorena
The price is ￥22,617
￥31,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
A modern interior with a geometric light wall, a staircase, and hanging crystal chandeliers.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
3.0 star property
River North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,585 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Tracy
The price is ￥17,349
￥20,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown
A hotel with a modern glass facade, signage for SpringHill Suites, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North

Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North
3.5 star property
River North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,223 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Keith
The price is ￥20,562
￥24,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Springhill Suites by Marriott Chicago Downtown/ River North
A room with two chairs and a small table, a large window with a city view at night.

10. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
4.0 star property
River North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,983 reviews)
"Nice rooms and great location"
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥22,689
￥26,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
3.0 star property
River North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,228 reviews)
"Solid stay at the Fairfield Inn. Staff was professional and helpful, the room was clean, and the location is central and convenient."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥18,119
￥21,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
Streeterville, 0.9 km from River North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,080 reviews)
"Great location Staff was terrific"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥18,056
￥21,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile
Bar (on property)

13. ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton

ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
River North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,955 reviews)
"Hotel is great for the price."
United States
alex
The price is ￥15,937
￥18,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
A grand staircase with marble steps and black balusters, leading to a lobby area with a chandelier and large windows.

14. Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG
2.5 star property
River North
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,378 reviews)
"Overall great stay."
United States
Ingrid
The price is ￥17,368
￥20,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile by IHG
A snack bar with various packaged snacks and beverages.

15. Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District

Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
4.0 star property
Theatre District, 1 km from River North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,719 reviews)
"Amazing location everything is close by"
United States
Vansh
The price is ￥17,521
￥20,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, multiple seating areas, and city views.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
3.0 star property
River North
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,535 reviews)
"We truly enjoyed our stay , the staff was friendly and welcoming"
United States
Malessa
The price is ￥13,305
￥18,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile
A modern building with a black facade and multiple windows. There is a sign for Hilton Garden Inn and a flagpole with flags.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
3.0 star property
The Loop, 0.9 km from River North
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,252 reviews)
"Great location for all the main central sights, relaxing bar, comfort bed & friendly staff"
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥19,251
￥22,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown Riverwalk
A grand staircase in a hotel lobby with marble walls, a patterned carpet, and seating areas with blue and brown upholstered chairs.

18. Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago

Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
4.0 star property
The Loop, 0.9 km from River North
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,454 reviews)
"Great place and central location to stay!"
United States
Kailey
The price is ￥18,750
￥22,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Club Quarters Hotel Wacker at Michigan, Chicago
The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

19. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0 star property
Streeterville, 0.9 km from River North
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (5,636 reviews)
"All the stay was perfect, location is near to all the best places"
Mexico
JESUS VERA
The price is ￥24,677
￥33,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
A modern urban building with a distinctive curved facade, a prominent '10pin' sign, and a 'Tertius' restaurant on the ground floor.

20. Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection by Marriott
4.0 star property
River North
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was great and comfortable will stay again"
United States
Safrona
The price is ￥20,325
￥28,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection by Marriott
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Top River North Hotel Reviews

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

8/10 Good
"Pretty cool hotel"
Devin 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Frequently asked questions

What is River North like for travelers on a budget?
River North has a variety of cheap accommodations and places to visit, making it a budget-friendly vacation choice. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Merchandise Mart, Bally's Casino Chicago, and House of Blues Chicago.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in River North?
Based on reviews, Eurostars Magnificent Mile is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and laundry facilities. Other options to stay on the cheap include Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile and Ohio House Motel.
How many inexpensive hotels should I expect to find in River North?
Expedia has 7 hotels in River North that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
What is there to see and do in River North?
River North attracts visitors with its major shopping area and top museums, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, such as Navy Pier and Soldier Field, and then make time for other wallet-friendly activities. Head to Shops at North Bridge and State Street for some bargain shopping, or hunt for deals at Michigan Avenue.
How can I get to River North and get around on a budget?
Scoping out the transportation options in River North can help keep you on budget. The closest airport is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 9 mi (14.6 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) away: Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Nearby metro stations include Merchandise Mart Station, Chicago Station (Brown Line), and Grand Station (Red Line).