Best Bed And Breakfasts In Chicago

Everyone wants to get away from time to time. Whether you're visiting the city or just want a 'staycation' away from home, a bed and breakfast can be the perfect cross between getting away and home comforts. Here are a few of our favorites. For last year's list, click here.

Villa D'Citta
2230 N. Halsted Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(800) 228-6070

www.villadcitta.comIf you're looking for a romantic getaway or even just some secluded time alone, Villa D'Citta will have you feeling like you're away in Tuscany without leaving Lincoln Park. The Italian-style architecture and cozy fireplaces (for the winter) and sun decks (for the summer) make for a retreat you won't want to end. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. They are quick to answer requests and able to make good recommendations about restaurants and entertainment in the area. The kitchen is open to everyone and breakfast is available every morning.

Bridgeport Bed and Breakfast
3322 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 927-1122
www.hansenmansion.net

If you want to stay more out of the way of the touristy areas but close enough to get to downtown if you really wanted to, try the Bridgeport Bed and Breakfast. Gated parking is available in the lot and complimentary breakfast is available every morning before 10 a.m. Shuttle service to train lines and McCormick Place is also offered. The staff is friendly and will tell you about the history of the area and the house (originally build in 1914). The location is great for fans who want to attend a Sox game.

Villa Toscana Guest House
3447 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 404-2643
www.thevillatoscana.com

If you're looking to be more in the middle of the action, try the Villa Toscana Guest House, right in the heart of Lakeview. A Victorian-style house close to the lake, all guests have access to the private backyard to visit or have breakfast. An assortment of breakfast items is provided for guests every morning. Some rooms have a shared bathroom, check the descriptions online, but all bathrooms are clean and tidy. Located right off of Halsted Street, this is the place to be if you enjoy exploring nightlife and then walking right back to bed.

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Monastery of the Holy Cross
3111 S. Aberdeen St.
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 927-7424
www.chicagomonk.org

Looking for some peace and quiet close to the city sites? Try the Monastery of the Holy Cross. Be welcomed by the monks to cozy rooms right inside their monastery in Bridgeport. Depending on the room you stay in, breakfast is either self served and available in the stocked fridge whenever you like it, or served fresh by the monks themselves every morning. Public transportation is nearby with quick access to museums and shopping.

The Lincoln Park Guest House
2319 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 751-2202
www.lincolnparkguesthouse.com

For a getaway that feels like you're staying with friends, try the Lincoln Park Guest House. Enjoy a private en suite bath and management on premises in the event that you need anything. Water and juice is stocked free in the in-room mini fridge and coffee and tea is available to all guests. Located only half a mile from the Lincoln Park Zoo, as well as in easy distance of Steppenwolf and Victory Gardens Theatres, shopping and restaurants, the Lincoln Park Guest House is a boutique B&B in the heart of the city.

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