Near South Side
Chicago
Visit Near South Side
Popular places to visit
Soldier Field
Events center, NFL stadium and historic landmark all in one, this waterfront field is one of Chicago’s most popular destinations.
McCormick Place
Attend an event at the United States’ largest convention center, which features hyper-modern facilities and huge exhibition spaces connected by promenades and sky bridges.
Shedd Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Shedd Aquarium during your visit to Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Field Museum of Natural History
A great destination for all the family, home to over 2 million artefacts on archaeology, history and science, from dinosaur bones to Egyptian mummies.
Northerly Island Natural Area
Bird life, paved paths and a built-in music venue give one of Chicago’s newest green spaces much to offer to nature lovers, exercisers and music fans.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
Opportunities for fun, learning and wonder abound at this historic and state-of-the-art museum on the pretty shore of Lake Michigan.
Things to do
Wendella's 90-min Chicago River Architecture Tour
City Cruises Chicago: Lake Michigan Premier Dinner Cruise
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago Architectural River Cruise
Top hotels in Near South Side
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago
"I really enjoyed the location of this hotel. We were In walking distance of all activities we wanted to o or even close enough to bus stop and the L train. Very helpful staff and everything was clean. 10/10 would stay again."
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026
Congress Plaza Hotel
"First, this is a historic hotel, and visitors should be aware that the rooms reflect the historic vibe. If you want modern, you need to stay down the street at the Hilton. The rooms were very cute and clean, and the tiling in the bathroom was beautiful. The hotel has a prime location with easy walking ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026
The Chicago Hotel Collection - Magnificent Mile
"Enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
"The door to the restroom kept getting jammed and wouldn’t close properly. Our room also had no WiFi… the staff couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working."
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
"Food was top notch"
Reviewed on 7 Jun, 2026
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
"The restaurant was not open other than mediocre breakfast buffet. They only clean the rooms every 3rd day. The lobby bar was slow to open in the afternoon."
Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Near South Side
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.
Magnificent Mile
Are you interested in fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops? A visit to Magnificent Mile might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Michigan Avenue and Chicago Water Tower.
The Loop
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.
River North
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in River North. Top attractions like Merchandise Mart and Bally's Casino Chicago are major draws. Catch the metro at Merchandise Mart Station or Chicago Station (Brown Line) to see more of the city.
Lincoln Park
Known for its ample dining options and fantastic lake views, there's plenty to explore in Lincoln Park. You can visit top attractions like Lake Michigan and Lincoln Hall, and jump on the metro at Fullerton Station or Armitage Station to see more of the city.
