Lincoln Square is a family-friendly neighborhood of Chicago, located in the northern part of the city. This charming neighborhood is full of local shops, cafes, restaurants which hugely defines the concept of ‘Shop Local’. The locality had received its formal name in the year 1925. The charming neighborhood also has an interesting history of European settlers. The Swiss, English and German descendants had settled in this neighborhood and most of them were farmers. There are a number of iconic businesses, like the Budlong Brothers’ pickle factory, established in the 1800s here. Thus the area is also known as Pickletown after this famous business. A stay here promises a charming atmosphere, with a chance to explore its ethnic restaurants. Popular street fests like the Apple Fest and the Square Roots Music Festival are also celebrated here. Check out the list of best Airbnbs near Lincoln Square, Chicago for your next visit to the ‘Windy City’.
1. Upscale condo in the heart of Lincoln Square (from USD 129)
This artistically designed condo is located in the heart of Lincoln Square. The interior features a grey-white theme combining it with catchy colors. The condo is located on the second floor of a two-apartment building. There are two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, perfect for two couples. There is a spacious living room, with a dining area on one side. The fully stocked kitchen is also available if you want to prepare a meal. The metro station is located a couple of blocks away, which easily connects to the downtown area.
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the beds and furniture are comfortablethe bedrooms are lovely - great beds- ample closet space lamps and lovely fansthe furnishings were very nice and the place was overall very comfortablethoughtful touches like conveniently located usb charging ports so that all electronics could be easily topped upi loved having my morning coffee and breakfast in the sun roomCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablesuper clean and comfyvery clean efficient spaceit’s stylish clean comfy and very spaciousdan’s place was amazing super clean and comfyHost:
the owners were also very accessible and responsivethe host was responsive and very accommodatingthe hosts thought of every detail to make our stay enjoyabledan is a friendly host who made sure we were comfortabledan was a very good hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great- close to the western brownline stop cute shops and restaurantsdan's place is super cute and in a perfect locationlove this condo be cause it is close to why i come to chicagowhat a gem in a perfect locationthe location is perfect as well around the corner from lincoln square and near a train station
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2. A contemporary boutique with an open layout (from USD 76)
This contemporary boutique stay is based in the heart of Lincoln Square. The grey theme in its elegant furnishings and décor combine perfectly with the whitewashed walls. The slight rustic touch here and there completes the entire feel. The entire apartment features an open-plan living area, with a cozy dining area and full kitchen. The living area has a vintage chair and artwork by local artists, thus honoring the work of Mies Van Der Rohe, the master of architecture.
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eric’s place had all of the amenities for a comfortable and easy stayit look exactly like th photos and so comfortable even if it was in a basementamenities were great- from sleep machines in the bedrooms to a full kitchen and laundrythe entire apartment was spotless and updated nicely with all the furniture and decorthere were also mirrors in both rooms in which added a nice touchCleanliness:
very clean and accommodatingeverything was clean and modernthe apartment was very cleanclean open and cozy spacethe bathroom is nice and cleanHost:
the host was responsive and kindhost was very friendly accommodating and communicativethe host replied promptly and was courteoushe's a great hosthis communications were prompt and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location super close to grocery storegreat location easy to parkgreat neighborhood felt very safe and close to everythingthe neighborhood is safe and really close to the beautiful lincoln squaregreat flat in a great location
3. A vintage apartment in a quiet neighborhood (from USD 70)
On a picturesque tree-lined street of Lincoln Square, this vintage apartment is on the second floor of a building. The neighborhood is charming and quiet, perfect for enjoying a peaceful holiday. There are two separate bedrooms, with assorted beds for four guests. The living area with a large sectional sofa is surrounded by excellent windows with the view of the neighborhood. The charming fireplace and bookshelves add a perfect touch to its rustic décor.
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we purchased a small fan for our sonwade’s place is very quiet and the air conditioning is excellent if neededone powerful window ac unit in the dining room cooled off the entire apt including both bedroomscons:only the “master” bedroom has a ceiling fanthe extensive library kitchen bathroom and laundry accessories are some of my favorite amenitiesCleanliness:
it was spotlessly cleanthe place was big clean and spaciousclean kitchen appliances and bathroom work wellapartment was very clean comfortable and cozyit was clean thoughtfully decorated and spaciousHost:
friendly and responsive hostshosts were friendly and quick to respondwade is a great hostwade is a great host responding our messages quicklyreally nice place and great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
convenient location and cute neighborhoodthe location was nicenice location for familythe location is quiet while close to points of interest by carin a great location
4. Comfortable house with a back patio (from USD 124)
This cozy house is located close to the CTA brown line L station. The apartment has a bedroom with a queen bed for two. The living area has another sofa bed and a futon for an extra three people. So, a group of five can stay here comfortably. The living area is spacious, with a dining arrangement. The full kitchen is located on the property, with a microwave, slow cooker, electric skillet, coffeemaker, electric teapot. The back patio is charming with another dining area and grill. The apartment has its own entrance for ensuring complete privacy.
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beans and bagels has amazing cold brew coffee and breakfast sandwiches around the cornerthe bed is amazingly comfortable and my daughter loved the book nook and sleeping on the futonthis was a fantastic place to stay kathleen was extremely helpful and the flat was very comfortablewe had a great experience during our stay in kathleen apartmentvery nice spot to stay in chicago: steps from the train clean cozy well equipped with a lovely patioCleanliness:
clean and cozyvery clean and well appointedsuper clean and also cozykathleen has a clean and comfy placesuper friendly easy clean convenientHost:
she is friendly and kindshe is also very helpful with directions and tipskathleen was a wonderful hostkathleen was a great hostkathleen was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location very close to the stationthe location is greatthe location is greatand the overall location was greatneighborhood is wonderful and great location
5. Bright family-friendly apartment (from USD 130)
The apartment is located on a tree-lined street of Lincoln Square, surrounded by lots of greenery. The charming house has huge windows, and French doors, which leads to the balcony. The house has two bedrooms, with queen-sized beds. The queen-sized beds and the sofa bed in the living area can accommodate a group of five. The living area has dining facilities and is just beside the kitchen. There is a small patio with seating arrangement to enjoy the outdoors.
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great spacious apartment with all the amenities including front patiosleeping arrangements were great -- two queen beds a cot and a fold-out couch in the living roomthe beds were super comfortable toothe beds were very comfortablethe beds were very comfortable the kitchen stocked with all the little things one might needCleanliness:
so clean and cozyeverything was clean and organizedthis place was very clean and comfortablethe space is well decorated and very cleantub was bathtime-clean highly recommendHost:
they are wonderful hostsmarla and james are great hostsmarla and james were helpful and quick to respondthe owners thought of everything and were incredibly responsivethe hosts were wonderful and the space was very convenientRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place with a great location and safe/secure feelreally enjoyed the cute decor and the location is right in the fun lincoln square neighborhoodgreat apartment in a great locationgreat and convenient locationthe neighborhood is great easy to park and close to public transportation restaurants and shops
6. Renovated designer apartment (from USD 129)
The charming apartment features a designer outlook, with chic whitewashed walls, perfectly combined with hardwood floors. The living area has a dining area and is connected to a well-equipped kitchen with marble worktops. The bright and cozy bedroom has a double bed for two. The entire apartment has big windows, they bring in lots of natural sunlight. There are blinds on the windows in case you want to sleep late in the mornings. These windows offer an excellent view of the courtyard and the surrounding area.
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the bed is a full so for couples that cuddle in their sleep it’s greatfantastic location authentic chi building quiet and comfortablebeautiful apartment in beautiful and fun streetCleanliness:
amy’s place was very clean and comfortableeverything was very clean/spotless up to date beautifully decoratedthe place is wonderful clean and newgreat place clean roomy and very comfortableamy's place was sparkling clean tastefully appointed and super comfortableHost:
amy was an excellent hostamy is a great host very accommodating and responsiveamy was a courteous and generous hostalso amy was very responsive to my questions and replied quicklycommunication with host is spot on check in/out is efficientRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and convenient to everything in walking distancegreat location on lincoln squarethe location was greatamazing location great comfortable spacegreat place in a great locationMonthly discount: 25% off
7. A split-level apartment near a train station
This split-level apartment is located in Lincoln Square, close to a train station. The huge apartment is suitable for accommodating a large group. It has three bedrooms and living areas with assorted beds, which can accommodate a group of 10. There are two living areas, the spacious one has a sectional couch, a dining area and the kitchen on one side. The entire apartment has impressive wooden furniture, combining perfectly with its minimal décor. Another living area is located downstairs, with a couch, a futon, and a television. There is also a desk setup if you want to work.
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check-in was easy we appreciated the detailed description including photos on how to access the apartmentdefinitely spacious with room for at least 8 reasonably maybe more depending on sleeping configurationsthere was plenty of room to sleep eat relax workCleanliness:
friendly clean and accessible neighborhoodother than that it was a great stay in a nice clean placethe house was clean the kitchen and bathrooms were large and nice and the bed was so comfortableHost:
noah was a great hostthe host was very responsive and helpful with the processamazingly communicative hosts very cool neighborhood that is easy to get around inRead more reviewsLocation:
location was great right near a train stationgreat location near the trainexcellent location and house for a familythe location is great with easy access to the brown line just a block awaygreat team great location and great stay
8. Historic flat in the heart of Lincoln Square
This large spacious flat features a grey-white theme and mid-century contemporary décor. There is a large seating area with a fireplace, a television, and multiple seating arrangements. The large kitchen has a dining area for six people. The two bedrooms have queen-sized beds, set to accommodate a group of seven. There is a spacious sunroom with large windows with the surrounding view of the area.
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everything was great comfy beds all the amenities provided and a short uber to the rivieravery spacious and comfortable apartment far exceeded my expactionswe traveled with 3 adults and 4 children and there was enough comfortable space for all of usbed was a fabulous thick foam mattress--so comfythe apartment is a comfortable quiet space in a busy busy cityCleanliness:
very clean and spaciousextremely spacious and clean apartmentvery comfortable clean and cozytanya's place was clean and spaciousthe space was clean and neatHost:
great host very understanding quick with responsestanya was a great hosttanya was an amazing hosttanya is an excellent hostvery nice and a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
charming space close to lincoln squareexcellent location - nice quiet neighborhood and a short walk to lincoln square and the train stationgreat space and great locationthe location is in a nice quiet and safe feeling neighborhoodthe location is great - an easy walk to lincoln square shops and restaurants
9. The two-bedroom apartment in Lincoln Square
The cosy two-bedroom apartment is just five minutes’ away from the heart of Lincoln Square. The spacious living area also contains a small dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is all set with modern amenities and perfect for preparing breakfast and coffee. The are two bedrooms, with double beds and bunk beds for a group of four. There is also a front porch, with an excellent view.
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good facilities including great air conditioningplenty of sleeping room with 3 full size beds good deal for the pricethere were plenty of sleeping spots however the bunk beds didn’t feel the most stablethree double beds were super comfy and the towels were big and thickit was comfortable and had what we needed for our weekend stayCleanliness:
very nice and clean placegreat space beautiful neighborhood spotless apartmentthe space was cozy & clean with comfortable bedscute clean and quaint little spacevery clean place great communication with gladys would stay here againHost:
gladys was an amazing host and her communication was on point her place was in a great locationgladys was super helpful and responsive - place is greateasy check in & check out (we met gladys shortly after arriving and she is so kind )glady's was very responsive and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
good shops close bygreat location in a sweet sweet neighborhooda nice apartment in a great locationgreat location easy check-in very accommodatinggreat place to stay in nice neighborhood and great location
10. The four-bedroom coach house
In the heart of Lincoln Square, this coach house is spacious enough for a large group. The house has lots of huge windows allowing natural sunlight to filter in. The rental is spread over two levels, with plenty of spaces around. There are four bedrooms with assorted queen-sized beds and a king-sized bed, suitable for a group of 10. There is a large living room, with a spacious sitting area. There is an additional sofa bed for an extra guest. The kitchen is attached to the dining area with seating for eight people.
Experience old heritage within new Chicago
In Lincoln Square, one can witness an old world charm romancing with modern Chicago city. The German influence is spread all through the neighbourhood. It gives you a chance to explore the historic past combining it the modern-day city that Chicago is today. Lincoln Square can be a perfect base for your visit here. Book one of these Airbnb vacation rentals for staying in a quiet neighbourhood, not far away from the attractions of Chicago.
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