Hidden gems - Accommodations in Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated May, 2024)

Hidden gems: Accommodations in Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. This list contains 36 places from Accommodation category.

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The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park

Hotel

5.00 (67 reviews)

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy

Extended stay hotel

👍👍 I loved the view of the Little Italy park and fountain across the street. The bed was very comfortable. The bed linens and pillows felt like down and very luxurious. The walk in shower was spacious and the sundries affixed to the wall had pumps and were very nice. The kitchen had every amenity you c...

5.00 (46 reviews)

Bodi Shak

Gym

👍👍 BodiShak is so much more than a gym- it’s a true community. There’s an immediate sense of belonging and inclusivity that welcomes you in. It is so beyond evident just how much love and energy Toni has poured into this little sanctuary. Every one of the Shak instructors are enthusiast, motivating, an...

5.00 (39 reviews)

The Road Less Traveled

Summer camp

5.00 (35 reviews)

Digital Adventures Lincoln Park

Education center

5.00 (22 reviews)

Hamlin House B&B

Bed & breakfast

Color-themed rooms, a living room & a garden in a warm B&B on a university campus.

5.00 (18 reviews)

Northside Famlynest

Hotel

👍👍 Enjoy your stay very much. It is in a very good location close to restaurants, and a park to walk. The house is very clean with a cute and innovative design. The beds and pillows are very comfortable, so much so that it makes you happy to rest. It is newly remodeled and feels like a very familiar pl...

5.00 (14 reviews)

Happy Homes

Serviced accommodation

👍👍 Five Stars all the way! The host is a wonderful and truly special person who will make sure your stay is great. The location is safe and ideal as it's walkable to all types of stores along with easy access to buses and the CTA red line. You can be downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes. The residence...

4.90 (144 reviews)

Phenomenal Fitness

Gym

👍👍 Phenomenal Fitness provides a well equipped, welcoming environment for working out. The trainers are knowledgeable and committed to provide great instruction. I've been very pleased with Galen, who makes sure to adapt my program for some issues I have with my shoulder and hip to prevent injury. I...

4.90 (125 reviews)

Inkling

Gift shop

Hip local art gallery with gifts, apothecary items & cards, hosting craft meet-ups & trunk shows.

4.90 (83 reviews)

Vbody Power Fitness

Personal trainer

👍👍 Excellent overall workout combining cardio and lifting. Combination of routine and variety within that routine for each workout. Ability to challenge oneself within the structure of the workout.

4.90 (56 reviews)

Hybrid Strength Athletics

Gym

👍👍 Best gym I’ve ever belonged to. Even in peak hours, there’s always a place to squat, bench, and deadlift, and there’s a good selection of machines, a little bit of cardio to warm up with, and it’s always clean and tidy. There are also all the small accessories you need, and they invest in quality eq...

4.90 (55 reviews)

Urban Grind

Gym

👍👍 Urban Grind is definitely like no other gym in Chicago I have worked out at, but also truly enjoy working for! It’s been about one year and the positive vibe has not changed. It’s a blessing to feel welcomed, challenged and celebrated in any one location. Come experience for yourself. We’ll meet yo...

4.90 (33 reviews)

Lincoln Park Guest House

Bed & breakfast

Laid-back suite with luxe linens & a marble bathroom in an 1891 residence with free WiFi & parking.

4.90 (10 reviews)

The Sono Chicago

Bed & breakfast

Refined rooms, some with balconies, in a posh B&B featuring a rooftop deck offering city views.

4.80 (131 reviews)

Basecamp Fitness Chicago (West Loop)

Gym

😠 Did a one month $30 trial, they rolled it over into a 3 month contract without telling me or asking me ( I definitely wouldn’t have agreed because I was moving in a month). I found out when I tried to cancel after the first month of membership. Wrote them a email telling them they charged my card w...

4.80 (73 reviews)

Canterbury Court Apartments

Apartment building

👍👍 I have lived in a 1-bedroom at Canterbury Court for 2.5 years, and it has been a lovely home. In a neighborhood filled with luxury high-rises, Canterbury Court is a historic, no-frills building with a great deal of character. The front desk staff takes the buildling security seriously, and the commo...

4.80 (63 reviews)

My Gym South Loop

Fitness center

4.80 (33 reviews)

Benedictine Bed and Breakfast

Bed & breakfast

Monastery B&B featuring eclectic apartments with full kitchens & living areas, plus full breakfast.

4.80 (19 reviews)

The Little Gym of Chicago

Gymnastics center

👍👍 We’ve been going to Little Gym for over a year and absolutely love it. Our son is now 2 and we started him in classes just after he started walking. I love that it’s a mixture of structured and unstructured play, which is the perfect fit for our kiddo. It’s been amazing to see what skills he has...

4.70 (121 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Accommodations in Chicago, United States