Ray's Bucktown B&B

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Lincoln Park Zoo

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Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Hallway
Interior entrance
BBQ/picnic Area
Ray's Bucktown B&B is close to Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field. Guests enjoy personalized breakfasts and a rooftop garden. The property offers a library for quiet reading, free WiFi, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is HK$1,309
HK$1,478 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 4219 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

East Room (Lower Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 2798 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room with a View (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1991 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Fan
  • 1032 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
Free extra futon mattress
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Egret Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Woodpecker (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Fan
11 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chickadee room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Fan
11 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cardinal Room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Flamingo Room (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Fan
11 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
2144 N. Leavitt St, Chicago, IL, 60647

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Wrigley Field - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Millennium Park - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Navy Pier - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Western Station (O Hare Branch) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 18 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allez Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charleston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Red June Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ray's Bucktown B&B

Bed & breakfast near Lincoln Park Zoo
Located close to Wrigley Field, Ray's Bucktown B&B provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property, secured bike storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Ray's Bucktown B&B include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and art supplies
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • 11 bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services, premium channels and DVRs
  • Communal kitchens, heating and fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 11 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVR
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ray's Bucktown B&B Chicago
Ray's Bucktown Bed Breakfast
Ray's Bucktown B&B Bed & breakfast
Ray's Bucktown B&B Bed & breakfast Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is Ray's Bucktown B&B pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Ray's Bucktown B&B?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ray's Bucktown B&B on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$1,309.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ray's Bucktown B&B?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ray's Bucktown B&B?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ray's Bucktown B&B?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Ray's Bucktown B&B located?

Located in Bucktown, this bed & breakfast is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wrigley Field and Millennium Park. Art Institute of Chicago and Navy Pier are also within 6 mi (10 km). Western Station (O Hare Branch) is 11 minutes by foot and Damen Station is 18 minutes.

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Ray's Bucktown B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 381 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ray's is such a fun, quirky place to stay - tons of creativity has gone into making it a unique stay. The breakfast is fabulous, on-site parking is convenient, and there is excellent attention to safety and security. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute B&B. Staff is super friendly and helpful! Breakfast was always delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stumbled upon this excellent B &B. The neighborhood was lovely with all the spring blooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic and charming. We look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved staying at rays b&b!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neighborhood gem

Amazing property! Cooked to order breakfast, staff off the charts hospitable and friendly. The whole feel of the space is inviting and calm. My room was a cozy little respite from the city, though in a walkable neighborhood. It was home away from home. Definitely want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, breakfast was spectacular and the place was like a museum
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay when visiting Chicago. Peaceful area with a lot to explore and not too far from downtown. Clean, spacious room with amenities to enjoy while staying and also yummy breakfast as part of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Charming property in a safe neighborhood! Excellent customer service, enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fantastic experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic space, all the amenities, and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Loreto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a nice neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and friendly stay

What a fun and magical place! The staff were warm and welcoming with plenty of recommendations on where to go and what to do. Made to order breakfast daily from a delicious menu. If you are in Chicago, this is where you need to stay! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky place, staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were great - try the avocado toast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun and friendly stay

What a fun and magical place! The staff were warm and welcoming with plenty of recommendations on where to go and what to do. Made to order breakfast daily from a delicious menu. If you are in Chicago, this is where you need to stay! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in the Bucktown area! Food was wonderful!! Very friendly people, especially Cat!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What isn’t to love about Ray’s?! The staff were friendly and welcoming, the breakfasts were delicious, and the room was cozy and comfortable. Not to mention, close to transportation and the area is safe and walkable. I’ve found my go-to place to stay whenever I visit Chicago in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Incredible place. Awesome breakfast. Comfy, spacious, quirky and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Trust me, book this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great find. Great value. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great as always

We love Rays and you should too. So chill and quirky it’s comforting and relaxing like a get away should be. Book it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was just what we were hoping for. Pleasant and kind staff at every step of the visit. We felt welcomed and comfortable. The room was inviting. The area is easily walkable to restaurants. We will be staying on our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just fantastic. Oozes with character, staff is super nice and helpful, and the breakfast is fantastic. Easy street parking and its a quick drive/Lyft to the Salt Shed. Truly a wonderful place to stay and will likely stay again if we're ever in town for a show in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many incredible things to say... hope to return soon