Booking a hotel in Chicago can be a bit of a hassle. These LGBTQ-friendly hotels can make your stay easier.
3434 N Broadway | Northalsted
(773) 244-3434
This Best Western is an affordable and comfortable choice for staying in the heart of the Northalsted neighborhood.
933 W Belmont | Lakeview
(773) 404-3400
Located near the Northalsted neighborhood you will never be lacking in excitement while staying at the City Suites Hotel.
1816 N Clark | Lincoln Park
(312) 254-4700
This funky vintage-style hotel is set in the Old Town Triangle off Lincoln Park.
644 W Diversey Pkwy | Lakeview
(773) 525-7010
This budget-friendly hotel offers travelers a relaxed and straightforward stay near Chicago’s LGBTQ+ neighborhood.
1551 W North Ave | Wicker Park
(773) 384-8280
Nestled in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Chicago’s banner attractions—from the Loop to the lake—are a quick drive or El ride away.
66 W Illinois | River North
(312) 755-1600
This informal, 16-story hotel is a 4-minute walk from Grand (Red Line) subway station and 1 mile from the iconic Willis Tower.
151 E Wacker Dr | North Loop
(312) 565-1234
An energetic urban retreat near Navy Pier, Hyatt Regency Chicago is the largest hotel in downtown Chicago on the river.
505 N Michigan | Chicago
(312) 944-4100
A legend since 1929, the prestigious InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile remains a treasured architectural landmark.
528 W Brompton | Lakeview
(773) 404-3499
Located near the Northalsted neighborhood, the Majestic offers a comfortable alternative to mainstream hotels.
17 E Monroe | North Loop
(312) 726-7500
A block away from Millennium Park and smack dab in the middle of the theater district, there is never a shortage of fun activities and sights to see.
800 N Michigan Ave | Mag Mile
(312) 335-1234
This upscale hotel is a mile from Millennium Park and 2 miles from The Art Institute of Chicago.
20 E Chestnut | Gold Coast
(312) 324-4000
This stunning hotel is steps away from Michigan Avenue, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute, and dozens of trendy boutiques.
203 N Wabash | Loop
(312) 940-4400
Located in the famous Chicago Loop, you will never be far from the action at this LGBTQ-friendly and supportive destination.
644 N Lake Shore Dr | Streeterville
(312) 943-9200
Hip and stylish, the W-Lakeshore offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan with access to everything the city has to offer.
555 W Surf | Lakeview
(773) 528-8400
Enjoy French country charm, the friendly staff, and plush, comfortable bedding all while being steps away from exciting Chicago experiences.
Chicago's LGBTQ Neighborhoods
The first officially recognized gay village in the United States, Boystown is the commonly used nickname for the eclectic East Lakeview neighborhood known as Northalsted that is home to Chicago’s visible and active lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
The neighborhood caters to a lively nightlife with more than 30 different gay and lesbian bars, nightclubs and restaurants. The neighborhood is also home to the Center on Halsted, the Midwest’s largest LGBTQ community center.
Northalsted hosts a number of annual events — Chicago Pride Fest, the Chicago Pride Parade and Northalsted Market Days — drawing over one million people to the North Side neighborhood each summer.
Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, known for its Swedish roots, historic architecture, and bustling urban main street, has one of the city’s LGBTQ communities, second only to the Northalsted neighborhood.
Andersonville’s commercial district and main shopping street, Clark St., features primarily independent, locally-owned boutiques and specialty stores. In addition, the area features a number of gay and lesbian bars, nightclubs and some of Chicago’s best restaurants.
Andersonville hosts Midsommarfest, one of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals, in early June. The annual event kicks off the summer neighborhood street festival season.
The Uptown neighborhood, and Edgewater to its north, are both LGBTQ-friendly neighborhoods.
A number of LGBTQ bars including Big Chicks and The Baton Show Lounge and health centers including Howard Brown Health, which provide health services to the LGBTQ community and its allies, help residents feel at home in Uptown.
You can also catch a show at the Pride Arts Center, which presents queer theatre, movies, and comedy that resonates with all audiences.
And if you’re looking for a gay-friendly beach in Chicago, it would have to be Kathy Osterman Beach – locals call it Hollywood Beach – in Edgewater.
This welcoming lakefront enclave of Rogers Park on the city’s far north side is home to a fascinating slice of LGBTQ history.
The Gerber/Hart Library and Archives is the largest circulating collection of LGBTQ books and historical items in the Midwest. Their rotating exhibits cover everything from local drag icons to queer sports groups.
Also in Rogers Park, the Leather Archives & Museum, an adults-only museum celebrating the history of leather and fetishism across sexual orientations.
Rogers Park is also home to the Glenwood Avenue Arts District and a number of LGBTQ bars and restaurants.