South Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Side
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry which includes interior views
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry featuring interior views
Robie House
Robie House

Where to stay in South Side

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Hyde Park

3/5(1 area review)

Hyde Park is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Robie House.

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Chinatown

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chinatown, you might enjoy attractions like South Wentworth Street and Chinatown Gateway. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Cermak-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

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Bridgeport

Well liked for its restaurants and churches, Bridgeport is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Bridgeport Art Center and Zhou B Art Center, and jump on the metro at Halsted Station (Orange Line) to get around the city.

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Bronzeville

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Bronzeville. If sightseeing is on the list, Lake Michigan is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station or Indiana Station to see more of the area.

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Douglas

If you're spending time in Douglas, you might enjoy attractions like Lake Michigan and McCormick Tribune Center. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Station to see more of the city.

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Armour Square

If you're spending time in Armour Square, you might enjoy attractions like Rate Field and Andrew Foster Historic Marker. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Sox-35th Station to see more of the city.

Armour Square
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown

3.5 out of 5
2357 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL
The price is £155 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£155
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"We were seeing a show at soldier field, we took the free bus from Reggie's right down the street and saved the $60 parking and dealing with the traffic. The staff are very knowledgeable about the area as well."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Chinatown
Motel 6 - Chicago, IL

Motel 6 - Chicago, IL

2 out of 5
10022 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
The price is £58 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
£58
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chicago. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Abbott Park and Martin Luther King Drive are located ...
6.4/10 (94 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Motel 6 - Chicago, IL
Jaslin Hotel

Jaslin Hotel

3 out of 5
261 West Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL
The price is £116 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£116
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,140 reviews)
"Really liked the hotel, location is on the edge of Chinatown. The only negative is misleading info on parking, The pay lot is reasonable, but 2 blocks away, not the most convenient."

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2025

Jaslin Hotel
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Cozy Studio in Hyde Park-Walk to Lake & University

Cozy Studio in Hyde Park-Walk to Lake & University

Chicago, IL
Stay at this apartment in Chicago. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Grant Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"This place was nice and clean and close to what I needed to do. I appreciated that it was affordable."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Cozy Studio in Hyde Park-Walk to Lake & University
A Home Away From Home!

A Home Away From Home!

Chicago, IL
Stay at this holiday home in Chicago. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"This location offered a great place for us and our adult children to spend time together. It was clean and just as it appears in the photos. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. We had a great time in Chicago!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

A Home Away From Home!
Sleek & Functional 2-Bedroom Apt

Sleek & Functional 2-Bedroom Apt

Chicago, IL
Stay at this apartment in Chicago. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Soldier Field and Grant Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"I really enjoyed my stay at this property! Everything was exactly as described and the property was exceptionally clean and centrally located. The check-in process was smooth and the hosts were very communicative from booking to check-out."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Sleek & Functional 2-Bedroom Apt
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Popular places to visit

Robie House

University of Chicago

4/5(15 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Chicago, a top university in Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

University of Chicago
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry

4.5/5(23 reviews)

This large, interactive museum contains a coal mine and World War II submarine among its many attractions.

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Explore the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Chicago. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Illinois Institute of Technology
Jackson Park

Jackson Park

Jackson Park is just one of the places to see in Chicago, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Jackson Park
Robie House

Robie House

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

Robie House
McCormick Tribune Center

McCormick Tribune Center

You can find out about the history of Chicago with a visit to McCormick Tribune Center. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.

McCormick Tribune Center

Things to do

Chicago C3® : Save on admission to your choice of 3 top attractactions

Chicago C3® by CityPASS®

£78
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Chicago C3® by CityPASS®
Field Museum of Natural History Ticket with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Field Museum of Natural History Ticket with Self-Guided Audio Tour

£47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Field Museum of Natural History Ticket with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bike Tour

Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour

£44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chicago's Ultimate City Bike Tour
River tour boat in Chicago

Architecture River Tour

£36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Architecture River Tour
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour

£33
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
See Chicago's magnificent skyline at night!

Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise

£33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
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