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John G. Shedd Aquarium Travel Info

Closest neighborhoods	Central Chicago, Magnificent Mile and The Loop
Number of nearby hotels	3,626
Known landmarks	Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Riverwalk and Chicago Theatre
5-star hotels	The Langham, Chicago, The Peninsula Chicago and Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
4-star hotels	Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown and Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop
3-star hotels	Moxy Chicago Downtown, a Marriott Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown West Loop and Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District
Location	Chicago, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shedd Aquarium?

Shedd Aquarium is located in a vibrant area of Chicago known for its stunning architecture and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 256 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shedd Aquarium?

Congress Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Shedd Aquarium. Other good choices within a short distance include Best Western Grant Park Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Shedd Aquarium?

Expedia has 256 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shedd Aquarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shedd Aquarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Shedd Aquarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shedd Aquarium?

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What can I see and do near Shedd Aquarium?

Study the collections at Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum of Natural History, or Fine Arts Building. While you're exploring, swing by Buckingham Fountain, Dearborn St Station, and Chicago Board of Trade Building to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Auditorium Building and Theatre, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Symphony Center.

How can I get to Shedd Aquarium?

With so many transportation options, seeing the area around Shedd Aquarium is a breeze. Walk to nearby metro stations like State Station, Clark-Lake Station, and Lake Station. If you're hopping a train into town, Millennium Station, Chicago Van Buren Street Station, and Chicago Union Station are the closest train stations to Downtown Chicago.