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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
Flamingo Room (First Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Business center
BBQ/picnic area
DaVinci Room (Second Floor) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room with a View (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Room with a View (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egret Room (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Egret Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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East Room (Lower Level) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

East Room (Lower Level)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Skylight Room (Upstairs) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Highlights

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

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Eagles Nest (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Chickadee room (First Floor)

Chickadee room (First Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Chickadee room (First Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Woodpecker (Second Floor)

Woodpecker (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Woodpecker (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Flamingo Room (First Floor)

Flamingo Room (First Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Flamingo Room (First Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cardinal Room (First Floor)

Cardinal Room (First Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Cardinal Room (First Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

DaVinci Room (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 392 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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2144 N. Leavitt St, Chicago, IL, 60647

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Millennium Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Navy Pier - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Redhot Ranch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 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
  • Bicycle parking, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Ray's Bucktown B&B have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like 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
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services, premium channels, and DVRs
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and fans

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 center

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

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 elevators
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

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Ray`s Bucktown Hotel Chicago
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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 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 begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out 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. 324 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 356 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

Breakfast was great, the staff was kind, and it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

I loved everything about it!!! The staff, for sure!!! The building and all the fun stuff inside! Breakfast! The neighborhood! I could live there!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Ray’s Bucktown BnB. The staff were fantastic and incredibly helpful and nice. The cook to order breakfast was excellent with generous proportions. We will certainly return in future visits to Chicago. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great place to stay for solo or couples. Breakfast service is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great stay. Clean and parking was easy. Breakfast was great and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

This used to be Ray's photo studio, because he was a professional photographer. That probably wouldn't matter to most people, but I am also a professional photographer and I really enjoyed talking with Ray about birds and his travels. I really appreciated the indoor parking, and the breakfasts were very large. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining everything that we had access to in the building. It would be a great stop for kids because of all the games available. Loved it, and will stay there again the next time we visit Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A very unique, fun, and accommodating place to stay. They made check-in super easy. The building was fun to explore. The breakfast was excellent! Even though they were out of parking in their garage, there was plenty of free street parking available in the area. Definitely would recommend to anyone staying in Chicago.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great B&B! Very clean, tons of amenities, great location/neighborhood. Easy to find and parking is free! Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location, great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

I chose Rays s it was conveniently located near my client. A B&B would never be my choice for a business trip but I feel lucky I found this place. Great accommodations. Felt like a mini vacation. I’m returning when I can.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The best. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

This B&B is a gem. Loved it. It’s like staying in someone’s huge, comfortable home with a fabulous hostess. Plenty of parking, creative decor, and the huge made to order breakfast is fabulous. They have snacks, homemade baked goods and all kinds of drinks in the kitchen. They serve breakfast until 11 for late risers. Laundry, sauna, steam room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great breakfast! Nice room w/ ensuite bathroom. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

I absolutely loved staying at rays b&b!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Charming B&B, good breakfast, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

This is a great property to stay at while in Chicago. Many bars and restaurants nearby as well as easy to get to public transportation. Staff and breakfast are incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Had a fantastic experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Great place, great staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

Absolutely 100% recommend this place! So cute, eclectic, clean, and staff was so gracious. Plus breakfast was so delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024