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A modern hotel room with large windows, a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a coffee table.

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a marquee and outdoor seating area.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple shelves of bottles, and a large TV screen. There are several bar stools and a round table with a vase of flowers.

1. Sophy Hyde Park

Hyde Park, 1.3 km from University of Chicago

Mary Kay

￥36,434

￥47,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and a flower-lined walkway.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A restaurant with a bar area, seating, and a television screen displaying a sports event.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

2. Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Hyde Park, 1.5 km from University of Chicago

Kelley

￥28,649

￥34,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A balcony with a table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a glass of wine.

A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, large windows with blinds, and a vase with flowers on the table.

A hotel lobby with a revolving door, a reception desk, and a waiting area with seating.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, large windows, and balconies.

3. Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

River North, 12 km from University of Chicago

Brooke

A spacious lobby with a central sofa, multiple seating areas, and a decorative ceiling.

A grand ballroom with ornate ceiling decorations, multiple chandeliers, and a central table with a white tablecloth.

A spacious bar area with a central bar, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a well-lit ceiling with recessed lighting.

Outdoor seating with yellow umbrellas labeled "Twisted Tea," wicker chairs, and tables.

4. Congress Plaza Hotel

The Loop, 9.7 km from University of Chicago

Ashya

￥16,906

￥20,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A marble-floored lobby with double doors and elevators, each marked with a 'CQ' sign.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with a white mattress, a wooden dresser, and a large window with curtains.

A man in a suit sitting by a window with a vase of red flowers.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a vase.

5. River Hotel

The Loop, 11.1 km from University of Chicago

Rebecca

￥24,082

￥28,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, sofas, and a large mirror.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, round tables, and comfortable chairs, featuring a wooden ceiling and elegant decor.

A balcony with a table set for a meal, featuring a charcuterie board and two glasses of wine, overlooking a cityscape.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large arched windows, and a grand staircase.

6. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

13.2 km from University of Chicago

Christian

￥19,085

￥22,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

The Riu Plaza Chicago Hotel facade with a grand entrance, large windows, and a modern architectural design.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a decorative wall with a unique design.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, and a glass partition.

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Streeterville, 11.7 km from University of Chicago

Scott E

￥24,787

￥33,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

8. Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

2.1 km from University of Chicago

Nicole

￥23,461

￥27,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A person relaxing on a sofa with a window view of a building, a table with a glass of wine, and a vase with flowers.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden flooring, and a central chandelier. Tables are set with wine glasses and red cushions.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and four bar stools.

A room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

9. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

Theatre District, 11 km from University of Chicago

Amanda

￥27,154

￥32,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a curved white sofa, two side tables with lamps, a black coffee table, and a large chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a carpeted floor, and framed pictures on the walls.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a desk lamp, and a painting on the wall.

10. Hilton Chicago

The Loop, 9.5 km from University of Chicago

Anna

￥26,773

￥36,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of a cityscape.

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass elevator, a seating area, and a dining space.

A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a river, and a boat.

A bar with a circular liquor display, seating with stools, and a city view through large windows.

11. Hyatt Regency Chicago

The Loop, 11.1 km from University of Chicago

Addison

￥40,203

￥53,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple flags, and a prominent entrance.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, dining tables, and a central seating area.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a large abstract painting, and a seating area with modern furniture.

12. The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

Theatre District, 10.9 km from University of Chicago

Paulette

￥20,513

￥29,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A room with two chairs and a small table, a large window with a city view at night.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round ottoman, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a large mirror on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window, seating area, and a reception desk.

13. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

River North, 11.9 km from University of Chicago

Kelby

￥25,325

￥30,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and a waterfront.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, round tables, and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering city views.

A high-rise hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'HYATT' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a bar area.

14. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

Near South Side, 7.1 km from University of Chicago

Najma

￥39,412

￥51,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, and a mirror above the bed.

A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, surrounded by a metal fence and a grassy area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wardrobe, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

15. University of Chicago Condo - 2 Baths, Private Parking & Private Entry

1.7 km from University of Chicago

David

A restaurant interior with brick walls, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a visible kitchen area.

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a bar counter, and three bar stools.

A room with a diamond-patterned bookshelf filled with books, a wooden floor, and a lamp.

A high-rise building with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent glass facade and a series of vertical lines.

16. Arlo Chicago

Theatre District, 10.8 km from University of Chicago

Daniel

￥28,348

￥38,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor rooftop lounge with seating, a fire feature, and a view of the city skyline at night.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, and a coffee bar.

A rooftop venue with white chairs and a sofa, draped with white fabric and floral arrangements, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, wooden coffee tables, and ambient lighting.

17. The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

Streeterville, 12 km from University of Chicago

Anne

￥20,366

￥24,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a cityscape view at dusk.

A high-rise hotel room with large windows offering a city view, round tables set for dining, and elegant decor with flowers and candles.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and wall-mounted lighting.

A breakfast table with croissants, a bowl of berries, a glass of orange juice, and a smoothie, set against a cityscape view through a window.

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

The Loop, 11.1 km from University of Chicago

Ebony

￥26,749

￥36,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a sign reading "111" and "III West Adams Street" indicating a pub and restaurant.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a suitcase.

A restaurant interior with brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and a bar area.

A bar with a brick archway, wooden bar counter, and stools.

19. Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

Theatre District, 10.3 km from University of Chicago

David

￥22,044

￥26,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, wooden walls, and seating areas.

A modern building with large glass windows and a covered walkway.

A grand ballroom with ornate chandeliers, round tables with floral centerpieces, and elegant chairs.

A person overlooking a cityscape from a high vantage point.

20. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Theatre District, 10.4 km from University of Chicago

Christy

￥30,132

￥40,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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Sophy Hyde Park Hyde Park, 1.3 km from University of Chicago View	Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center Hyde Park, 1.5 km from University of Chicago View	Congress Plaza Hotel The Loop, 9.7 km from University of Chicago View	River Hotel The Loop, 11.1 km from University of Chicago View	The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast 13.2 km from University of Chicago View
9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	8.0 Very good 10,179 reviews	8.8 Excellent 5,542 reviews	8.0 Very good 2,550 reviews
￥36,434 ￥47,417 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17	￥28,649 ￥34,061 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17	￥16,906 ￥20,101 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11	￥24,082 ￥28,632 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2	￥19,085 ￥22,689 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12

Top University of Chicago Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and the staff were great."

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our favorite downtown hotel!!"

Comfy 4 bedroom Apartment in the center of CHICAGO! 15 mins from Downtown!

8/10 Good

"Dylan’s place worked perfectly for what we needed. Easy and free parking on the street. Comfy beds. Not a ton to do in the area without driving but the area seems to be “up and coming”. The place is a little bare bones but worked fine for us. If you are a traveling family or have kids, maybe this isn’t the place for you but if you need a spot away from the hustle and bustle of the city and just need a place to crash with a decent bed this works fine. The price was great and we did find some good coffee and breakfast spots about 10-15 mins away. Overall a decent place to stay."

Villa Dubois Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The room and interior are nice. There weren’t other people when I was staying. Getting in was easy. The place was clean."

Mccormick Place Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Was a very nice clean n quiet stay…Would definitely recommend n stay again if plan on visiting Chicago nxt time!"

Bronzeville Manor walking distance to hospitals

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious for up to 2 people. Comfortable furnishings. Very quiet street tucked away in a nice neighborhood!Communications with the host were excellent! We had a couple of minor glitches upon checking probably due to a recent area power outage, but Cornell responded quickly and was very attentive to making everything right."

LakeHouse with rooftop and views of lake.

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and a very helpful host!"

Luxe Loft vibe –4BR/3BA Apt– King Suite-11 minutes from downtown-Families-Groups

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Only thing was the lagging of internet connection. Chris did a great job with communicating if there was a problem."

Cozy 3BR Near Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park & UChicago

10/10 Excellent

"Three guests stayed at this residence. Loved each had individual room. Very clean and well stocked. Came specifically for Obama Presidential Center which was conveniently near residence. Also hit Millineum park & magnificent mile. Was lucky to come during Annual Jazz festival. Good selection of food within walking or Uber. Aldi near by for quick items. Parking on street with space in front of residence the entire time we stayed. Would definitely recommend!"

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A large Gothic-style cathedral with twin towers and a well-maintained garden in front.

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a visit to Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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A brick building with a red sign, green trees, and a clear sky.

Robie House

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Witness the simple beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs in a Chicago house that epitomizes a popular American style of architecture.

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Bond Chapel

Find out about the history of Chicago when you spend time at Bond Chapel. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area.

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Renaissance Society

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Renaissance Society during your travels in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Oriental Institute Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Oriental Institute Museum during your travels in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Nuclear Energy Sculpture

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a trip to Nuclear Energy Sculpture. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Midway Plaisance

10.0/10 (1 review)

Midway Plaisance is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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Rubenstein Forum

Learn about the events happening at Rubenstein Forum during your trip to Chicago. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Chicago?

University of Chicago is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 105 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Chicago?

Sophy Hyde Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from University of Chicago. Another good choice is Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near University of Chicago?

Expedia has 105 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Chicago.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Chicago, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to University of Chicago.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Chicago?

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What can I see and do near University of Chicago?

Study the collections at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, or Stony Island Arts Bank. Barack Obama Residence, Wabash Ave YMCA, and Ida B Wells House are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Arie Crown Theater, Radius - Chicago, and Court Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to University of Chicago?

If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Chicago 55th-56th-57th Street Station, Chicago 59th Street Station, or Chicago 51st-53rd Street Station (Hyde Park). There might not be many public transportation choices near University of Chicago so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for University of Chicago hotels

1. Sophy Hyde Park

2. Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

3. Kasa Magnificent Mile Chicago

4. Congress Plaza Hotel

5. River Hotel

6. The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

7. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

8. Chicago Lake Shore Hotel

9. L7 Chicago by LOTTE

10. Hilton Chicago

11. Hyatt Regency Chicago

12. The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop

13. Eurostars Magnificent Mile

14. Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago

15. University of Chicago Condo - 2 Baths, Private Parking & Private Entry

16. Arlo Chicago

17. The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile

18. The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

19. Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop, Chicago

20. Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Compare top hotels near University of Chicago

Sophy Hyde Park

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Congress Plaza Hotel

River Hotel

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

Top University of Chicago Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center

Congress Plaza Hotel

Comfy 4 bedroom Apartment in the center of CHICAGO! 15 mins from Downtown!

Villa Dubois Guest House

Mccormick Place Guest House

Bronzeville Manor walking distance to hospitals

LakeHouse with rooftop and views of lake.

Luxe Loft vibe –4BR/3BA Apt– King Suite-11 minutes from downtown-Families-Groups

Cozy 3BR Near Obama Presidential Center, Hyde Park & UChicago

Other attractions near University of Chicago

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel

Robie House

Bond Chapel

Renaissance Society

Oriental Institute Museum

Nuclear Energy Sculpture

Midway Plaisance

Rubenstein Forum

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