What's Near East Side like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Near East Side, especially its restaurants and riverfront access. Travellers like this scenic neighbourhood for its fantastic lake views. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Chicago Theatre are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the best places to stay in Near East Side?

We have 13 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Near East Side:

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool and indoor pool

• • Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 24-hour health club • Central location

Swissotel - Chicago

Riverfront hotel with 2 bars and restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness centre • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

How to get to Near East Side

Near East Side is located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the heart of Chicago.

Flying to:

• • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), 16 mi (25.8 km) from Near East Side
• • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.), 9.3 mi (15 km) from Near East Side
• • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Near East Side

Things to see and do in and around Near East Side

What to see in Near East Side

• • Chicago Riverwalk
• • Lakefront Trail

Things to do near Near East Side:

• • Chicago Theatre (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
• • House of Blues Chicago (0.6 mi/1 km away)
• • Navy Pier (0.8 mi/1.2 km away)
• • Water Tower Place (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
• • John G. Shedd Aquarium (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)

When is the best time to visit Chicago?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 22°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
• • Rainiest months: May, June, July, August (average 103 mm of rainfall)