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Chicago’s North Side hotels with parking, Christmas week, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Wednesday to Monday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 4 of the 8 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. The North Side here means Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Wrigleyville, with hotels near the park, neighborhood restaurants and Wrigley Field.

Lakeview and Wrigleyville: wrigley Field, Northalsted and bars galore: a fun base, far from downtown. Lincoln Park and Old Town: leafy, residential and close to the zoo: the calm alternative to downtown.

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Chicago’s North Side hotels with parking, Christmas week, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Every hotel here offers parking, by Google’s listing. Check the hotel page for valet or self-parking, charges and whether parking is included. The North Side here means Old Town, Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Wrigleyville, with hotels near the park, neighborhood restaurants and Wrigley Field.

Compound search: hotels with parking, located in Chicago’s North Side (Old Town and Lincoln Park north to Lakeview and Wrigleyville); check-in 2026-12-23, check-out 2026-12-28, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Lakeview & Wrigleyville; Lincoln Park & Old Town. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-23 to 2026-12-28; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (4 of 8 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Lakeview & Wrigleyville: Wrigley Field, Northalsted and bars galore: a fun base, far from downtown. Typical $305 a night. Subway: Red Line at Addison and Belmont, Brown Line at Belmont, Southport and Wellington.
  • Lincoln Park & Old Town: Leafy, residential and close to the zoo: the calm alternative to downtown. Typical $327 a night. Subway: Red Line at North/Clybourn and Fullerton, Brown and Purple at Sedgwick, Armitage and Fullerton.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel Versey — 3-star, independent

2. The Willows Hotel — 3-star, independent

3. The Majestic Hotel — 3-star, independent

4. City Suites Hotel — 3-star, independent

5. Hotel Lincoln — 4-star, Joie De Vivre

6. Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel — 3-star, Best Western Plus

More hotels in the area (2)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas week, Dec 23 to 28, 2026
  1. Hotel Versey, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
    #1 of 6 · Lakeview & Wrigleyville

    Hotel Versey

    3-star · Independent

    $141a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A stylish neighborhood base near local restaurants and shops. You accept 2026 renovation noise, elevator disruption and worn bathrooms.

    $62/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $427 vs $551 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $704 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Willows Hotel, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
    #2 of 6 · Lakeview & Wrigleyville

    The Willows Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $148a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Friendly neighborhood service near Lakeview restaurants and the lakefront. You accept compact, dated rooms; no breakfast or accessible guest rooms.

    $36/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $386 vs $459 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $742 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The Majestic Hotel, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
    #3 of 6 · Lakeview & Wrigleyville

    The Majestic Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $155a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Friendly service and useful suite options in residential Lakeview East. You accept no accessible guest rooms; snug standards and tired common areas. 15 minutes' walk to Wrigley Field.

    $20/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $476 vs $517 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $777 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. City Suites Hotel, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
    #4 of 6 · Lakeview & Wrigleyville

    City Suites Hotel

    3-star · Independent

    $174a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Immediate Belmont station access for Northalsted evenings and transit-led exploring. You accept small rooms, thin walls and train noise. 15 minutes' walk to Wrigley Field.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $871 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hotel Lincoln, Lincoln Park & Old Town
    #5 of 6 · Lincoln Park & Old Town

    Hotel Lincoln

    4-star · Joie De Vivre

    $176a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Praised staff and rooftop views for park, zoo and lakefront weekends. You accept small, dated standard rooms and loud air conditioning. Ten minutes' walk to Lincoln Park Zoo.

    $32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $339 vs $403 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $882 all in for 5 nights, of which $100 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel, Lakeview & Wrigleyville
    #6 of 6 · Lakeview & Wrigleyville

    Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel

    3-star · Best Western Plus

    $204a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A tidy Lakeview base with breakfast, in-room conveniences and a walk to Wrigley. You accept compact standard rooms and basic continental breakfast. 15 minutes' walk to Wrigley Field.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,020 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

4 of 8 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Hotel Versey · Lakeview · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (23%)

    Axel $427 vs $551 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  2. 2. Hotel Lincoln · Lincoln Park · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $339 vs $403 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  3. 3. The Willows Hotel · Lakeview · 3-star$36/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $386 vs $459 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  4. 4. The Majestic Hotel · Lakeview · 3-star$20/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $476 vs $517 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

2 more
  1. 1. The Neighborhood Hotel - Lincoln Park · Lincoln Park · 2-star$309Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  2. 2. Hotel Zachary Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Lakeview · 4-star$325Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
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