In the heart of Chicago, near United Center and University of Illinois Chicago, you'll find a cozy retreat at The Avenue Inn. With smoke-free premises and in-room WiFi, this guesthouse is perfect for those looking to unwind after exploring the city.
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Garfield Park Conservatory - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The 606 - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 41 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 51 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 65 min drive
Rockford, IL (RFD-Greater Rockford) - 104 min drive
Chicago Healy Station - 4 min drive
Chicago Kedzie Station - 13 min walk
Chicago Western Avenue Station (Milwaukee District-West) - 25 min walk
Kedzie Station (Green Line) - 18 min walk
Conservatory-Central Park Drive Station - 21 min walk
California Station (Green Line) - 27 min walk
Restaurants
Darrell's BBQ House - 2 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 4 min walk
Taco el jalisciense - 10 min walk
Whale Fish & Chicken - 8 min walk
La Boulangerie & Co California - 15 min walk
About this property
Chicago Avenue Inn
Chicago Avenue Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of United Center and Chicago Riverwalk. Also, Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Services
Virtual front desk
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 61
Well-lit path to entrance
5 steps to reach property
Smooth flooring in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Food and drink
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Ice maker
Paper towels
More
Housekeeping on request
Shared accommodations
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on length of stay)
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48.28 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.
Property Registration Number R22000077480
Also known as
Chicago Avenue Inn Chicago
Chicago Avenue Inn Guesthouse
Chicago Avenue Inn Guesthouse Chicago
Frequently asked questions
Does Chicago Avenue Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Chicago Avenue Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Chicago Avenue Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chicago Avenue Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 25.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Chicago Avenue Inn?
No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (7-min drive) and Rivers Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Chicago Avenue Inn like?
Chicago Avenue Inn is in Humboldt Park, a short 8-minute walk from Humboldt Park.
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Reviews
Chicago Avenue Inn Reviews
7.0
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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6/10 Good
2 July 2025
The property is well maintained, clean and easy access.
Fletcher
Fletcher, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
This was a clean, quick and easy place to stay. Highly suggest staying here.
Lucas
Lucas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
The host is so friendly and the location is convenient.
Alpha
Alpha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Very clean and nice place! Staff was also very nice and answered my questions when needed! Would definitely stay here again!
Olivia
Olivia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
Great bang for your buck.
Small, comfortable room. Nothing special, but nothing negative to say about it either. Customer service is excellent.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2025
The property was clean, organized and plenty of space. Enjoyed my quietness and enjoyed the kitchen area.
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Great. Hosts were great. Service was great.
Brandon
Brandon, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 February 2025
I had a great two-night stay at this property in Chicago. The bus stop right in front made it easy to get to Navy Pier, and the location was very accessible. Communication with the property management was smooth, and they were responsive to any inquiries. The place was clean, quiet, and just right for my stay.
Subhadip
Subhadip, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 January 2025
Awesome
We had a amazing stay in this property. The rooms were clean. There is a bus station right infront of the property so its quite easy to travel anywhere from there. Overall I'd highly recommend it.
Charchit
Charchit, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Really surprised at how beautiful brand new and clean the place was. Gorgeous shared area very large. Felt very safe with using a code to get in the building and in the room. Kitchen was huge with everything I need.
Really affordable and you are staying in an authentic neighbourhood.
bonnie
bonnie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 October 2024
Property was actually nice. Beds were comfortable. Key was initially difficult to find but we found it eventually. Convenient bus line into downtown right outside. Area is okay. Definitely dont stay out too late at night. There was street parking in front of the property.
Sebastian
Sebastian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
27 September 2024
Neighbourhood isn't safe at all. Cleanliness and service overall is pretty good. But you pretty much can't use public transport because of the neighbourhood. Especially at nights.
Murat
Murat, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
22 October 2024
This is not an Inn, it’s an apartment. There is no guest services, room was clean, bathroom was shared and nasty. People staying here do not keep the place locked so anyone off the street can come in. People were up yelling and screaming at all hours of the night, never staying here again.
Crystal
Crystal, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 November 2024
I will visit again
I stayed before and I am a local guide on Google Maps, the collection of pictures I’ve posted have over 4 million views.
I like to highlight businesses that are great especially small businesses. In this case i was so impressed that I went to review them on google maps and they weren’t listed. I added them by their name and some time later I was notified that they had received 500,000 views.
This stay went well. I was not pleased the way the gaining access went. Two numbers were texting me and calling all at once it made it stressful
Otis
Otis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Loved the youthful “guesthouse” nature of the facility, some young guests in another room on our floor, and the young entrepreneurs who’ve started-up this guesthouse and another one. We’re apparently among the early visitors. We were on the second floor (a walk-up) (we’re a couple in our 70s, still reasonably mobile; stairway to 2nd floor could be challenge for some). The 2nd floor can accommodate up to 7, say, for a group, or a smaller number of individuals or couples. Three 2nd floor bedrooms, small, (each with its own digital lock); but spacious common TV, dining area, and modern kitchen, and modern bathroom — all simply but tastefully appointed. The immediate neighborhood is not fancy but seemed safe. A $15 Uber/Lyft ride to downtown, slightly more from/to O’Hare. For us, making a short overnight stay en route to connecting with Chicago friends and rental car travel to a neighboring state, this was an excellent value, and an enjoyable guesthouse experience!
Richard Edwin
Richard Edwin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
25 November 2024
Weekend Date.
We were in Chicago to watch the parade. The place was easy to find. When we went through the gate entered our code then we had 2 doors to choose from, we weren't exactly sure, but we guessed correctly. The kitchen and bathroom and living room area, looked clean. When we entered the bedroom it looked decent. My boyfriend happened to drop his phone on the side of the bed by the wall , when we moved it we found a used condom. (That was gross) the inside of the drawers on the bed were also discusting, one of them had what seemed to be dead skin, and had lots of dirt and hair. The shower was so slippery also, there was no mat or anything to stop you from slipping or falling. Bedrooms can also use hooks to hang coats, also there is one thermostat that regulates the whole house, maybe fans int he bedrooms would help as it was super hot in our bedroom.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 September 2024
First the good part. It's very clean inside and newly remodeled. They come every day and clean up. There is a grocery store nearby and restaurants nearby. The buses are nearby.
The bad part is the neighborhood. When I pulled up there was a person yelling at himself pulling his clothes off. Another person around the corner taking their clothes off. People all night screechy their tires and celebrating on the corner. While I was waiting to get into the building and I had my bike by me somebody rode up by my bike and I put it inside the gate and they said I kill people, punk ass beotch. Lots of actions! And for all the remodeling they did inside they didn't do anything to the backyard. It would be nice to put a fence up and be able to sit back there and smoke and not have to smoke on the front porch and have people accost you. They can make a nice little getaway back in the backyard but they have not done anything. And nobody takes care of the lot next door. That's where all the actions going on.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2025
plenty of street parking
Laurel
Laurel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2025
It was a great experience
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2025
Clean.
Gaia
Gaia, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 December 2025
It was very nice and well maintained, room was super hot without window open but that’s not a big deal, definitely need to me more open about the fact that’s it’s a shared space kind of hostel thing cuz I was unaware till arrival and I’ve seen many others also not get enough warning other then “shared fridge and microwave” on the page but overall good for price
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
The place was beautiful and the property managers where amazing!
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
16 August 2025
It's a good place if you was traveling with a group. That way your group would get the entire floor.