South Loop Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Loop featuring a city and a high-rise building
South Loop
South Loop
South Loop
South Loop showing night scenes and street scenes
South Loop is the place to go for jazz and blues, museums and some of the hottest new pubs and restaurants in town.

Just south of The Loop is where you’ll find the aptly-named South Loop. It’s conveniently located, being framed by Lake Michigan, Chinatown, the Chicago River and several top museums. South Loop was once an unsavoury spot, complete with rowdy bars and burlesque theatres, but the area has been transforming, and is now a fun place to visit. South Loop has a more laid-back and gritty flavour, compared to its neighbours. This does not amount to boring, though!


Popular places to visit

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Our pick of the best South Loop Hotel Deals

Congress Plaza Hotel
Congress Plaza Hotel
3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$219 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
"Loved our stay! Cool historic hotel in an excellent location. Breakfast buffet was $29.95 and had wonderful variety of choices."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Congress Plaza Hotel
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Best Western Grant Park Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1100 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$164 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,508 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2025

Best Western Grant Park Hotel
Hilton Chicago
Hilton Chicago
4 out of 5
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$400 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$400
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,807 reviews)
"Great place , but be ready to pay, everything in the hotel is expensive. Beautiful place and very well staffed."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Hilton Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$172 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (2,114 reviews)
Excellent Customer Service! Good hotel
"Customer service was EXCELLENT! Such nice, friendly and helpful staff!! Everyone, from cleaning service, to security guard to front desk. The room was what I would expect for a hotel in downtown Chicago at the fair price I paid. Older building, do their best to keep it up. Nothing fancy (like the ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Sentral Michigan Avenue
Sentral Michigan Avenue
4 out of 5
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$294 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$294
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)
"Wonderful stay, beautiful views, spacious and clean!"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Sentral Michigan Avenue
Sonder South Wabash
Sonder South Wabash
3.5 out of 5
1419 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL
The price is AU$206 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Chicago. Enjoy a fitness center, concierge services, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Grant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (450 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Sonder South Wabash
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.

Other neighbourhoods around South Loop

South Loop which includes street scenes and night scenes

Near South Side

Travellers choose Near South Side for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Soldier Field.

Near South Side
Chicago which includes rides

Theatre District

While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).

Theatre District
The Loop - Downtown featuring a river or creek

The Loop

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

Michigan Avenue and Art Institute of Chicago 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.

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Near West Side

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Live music, theatres and shopping highlight some notable features of Near West Side. Make a stop by United Center or Credit Union 1 Arena while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Racine Station or Polk Station (Pink Line) to get around town.

Near West Side
Downtown Chicago featuring a city

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.

Downtown Chicago
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West Loop

Consider a visit to Milwaukee Avenue and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.

West Loop

South Loop Travel Guide

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