Chicago (Illinois) Hotels with 18+ Check-In

When looking to book a hotel in Chicago as an 18-year-old, your options are limited. But that doesn’t mean you’re completely out of luck!

In this guide, we’ll take a look at the hotels we’ve found that allow those under 21 to check in. You can also find links to our guides on things to do in Chicago for under 21s. We’ve included a section looking at alternatives to hotels for 18-year-olds before finishing off with some FAQs.

Important: Hotels may change their policy before we have a chance to update our website. Be sure to double-check the minimum age to check in before booking. You will likely be required to provide I.D. and a credit card when checking in.

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Things to Do in Chicago for Under 21s

When looking for activities to keep you busy on your stay in Chicago, you’ll find that – like with hotels – a lot of places have an age limit of 21+. Below, you can find our guides to help you find things to do for under 21s:

Rooftop Restaurants in Chicago That Allow Under 21s

Chicago is home to some fantastic views, from the iconic skyline to Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. There are plenty of rooftop bars and restaurants that provide excellent views of these landmarks. Unfortunately, most require you to be over 21 …

Karaoke Bars in Chicago That Allow Under 21s

Attending a karaoke bar with friends is always going to be a good time. Unfortunately, they usually serve alcohol which means they tend to be strict about those under 21 entering the premises. Luckily, we’ve found a couple of karaoke …

Live Music Venues in Chicago That Allow Under 21s

Attending a live music show under the age of 21 in Chicago can be tricky. Due to the fact that the bar at most venues serves alcohol, there is often an age restriction. Luckily, we’ve found a few venues that …

Drag Shows in Chicago That Allow Under 21s

If you’re under the age of 21 and wish to attend a drag show in Chicago, you’re not completely out of luck. Most drag shows are 21+, but we’ve found Lips Chicago welcomes guests aged 16+ for most of their …

Jazz Clubs in Chicago That Allow Under 21s

Jazz music has a rich history in Chicago, which played a pivotal role in its development during the early 20th century. The city was home to some of the most prominent jazz musicians of their time, including Louis Armstrong and …

Alternatives to Hotels for 18 Year Olds

If you don’t want to stay at any of these hotels, you do have a couple of other options.

Airbnb

You can usually stay at an Airbnb as an 18 year old. Hosts can change their age requirement policy so make sure to check before booking but this is uncommon and most allow 18 year olds.

Youth Hostels

Youth hostels are another great alternative for 18 year olds as their target audience is young people. They are also very cheap but you will have to sacrifice some comfort and privacy.