Where should I stay for a Cubs game at Wrigley Field?
The closest option is Wrigleyville itself, the neighborhood surrounding the ballpark. Double Play at Wrigley is a 3-unit apartment building directly across the street from Wrigley Field, at the corner of Wilton Avenue and Addison Street: you walk out the front door and reach the gates in about one minute, no car, rideshare, or transit needed.
Are there vacation rentals within walking distance of Wrigley Field?
Yes. Double Play at Wrigley offers three private 2-bedroom apartments in one building across the street from the ballpark: The Ivy (garden level, 921 sqft), The Addison (first floor, 915 sqft), and The Marquee (top floor, 960 sqft). Each sleeps up to 5 and books individually or together.
Where can a big group stay near Wrigley Field?
Booking all three Double Play apartments gives a group up to 15 guests three private floors in the same building across the street from Wrigley Field. Each unit has its own entrance, kitchen, and bathroom, which works well for bachelor and bachelorette parties, family reunions, and groups of Cubs fans. House rules still apply: no parties or events.
Can I stay near Wrigley Field with my dog?
Yes. All three Double Play apartments welcome one pet per apartment with prior approval (dogs need breed approval) and a one-time $99 pet fee. Message the hosts with pet details before booking.
Can I visit Chicago for a Cubs game without a car?
Easily. The Addison Red Line station is directly across the street from the Double Play building: downtown Chicago is 15 to 20 minutes by train, and both airports connect by CTA. A Divvy bike-share station sits at the front door and the lakefront trail is a 15-minute walk. If you do drive, one free residential street-parking pass per night is included.
Where should I stay for a concert at Wrigley Field?
The same building works for concerts: Double Play at Wrigley is across the street from the ballpark, so you can hear the soundcheck from the sidewalk and walk home after the encore. Summer shows at Wrigley sell the neighborhood out early, so book as soon as dates are announced.
What are the closest places to stay to Wrigley Field?
The closest lodging to Wrigley Field is in the blocks immediately around the ballpark. Hotel Zachary sits next to the park at Gallagher Way, and Double Play at Wrigley is the apartment building directly across the street at Wilton and Addison. The apartments give you full kitchens, separate bedrooms, in-unit space for 5 per floor, and included street parking, which hotels in the area do not.
Are there Airbnbs near Wrigley Field?
Yes. The three Double Play apartments are listed on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, and they are the same units you can book directly at doubleplaywrigley.com. Booking direct skips platform service fees, which typically saves $200 or more on a game weekend.
What hotels are in Wrigleyville?
Hotel Zachary is the main hotel in Wrigleyville, directly next to the ballpark. For groups, families, or anyone who wants a kitchen, laundry access, and more space per dollar, apartment stays like Double Play at Wrigley across the street are the alternative: each unit is a full 2-bedroom apartment rather than a single room.
What neighborhood is Wrigley Field in?
Wrigley Field is in Wrigleyville, the section of the Lakeview neighborhood on Chicago's North Side that surrounds the ballpark. It has a Walk Score of 98: bars, restaurants, coffee, groceries, the Red Line, and the lakefront trail are all within a 15-minute walk.
Is Wrigleyville safe for visitors?
Wrigleyville is one of Chicago's busiest visitor neighborhoods: well lit, heavily walked, and lively on game nights, with a steady neighborhood feel on non-game days. Like anywhere in a big city, normal awareness applies, especially late at night around bar close. Our building has smart locks and 24/7 security monitoring.
Is Wrigleyville too loud to sleep in?
Game nights and weekend evenings are lively outside, but the Double Play bedrooms were built for exactly this: double-pane windows and acoustic insulation keep them quiet, quiet hours apply in the building after 10 PM, and earplugs are provided for the lightest sleepers. The bedrooms sit on the quieter interior side of the building.
Where should a family with kids stay for a Cubs game?
A 2-bedroom apartment beats a hotel room with kids: separate bedrooms, a full kitchen for breakfast before the game, and a one-minute walk means no tired-kid transit at night. Gallagher Way, the family plaza next to the ballpark with lawn games and events, is around the corner from the Double Play building.
How much does it cost to stay near Wrigley Field?
Rates around Wrigley vary a lot by date: Cubs homestands, weekends, and concert nights price higher than weekdays and the off-season. The Double Play booking widget at doubleplaywrigley.com shows live pricing for all three apartments, stays of 7 or more nights get 10% off, and booking direct avoids platform service fees entirely.
When should I book a place for a Cubs game weekend?
As early as you can. Summer weekend homestands and Wrigley concert dates sell the neighborhood out weeks or months ahead, and prices climb as availability shrinks. If your dates are flexible, weekday games and April or September series are noticeably cheaper.