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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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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

Room options

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DaVinci Room (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

DaVinci Room (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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East Room (Lower Level) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

East Room (Lower Level)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room with a View (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Room with a View (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Cuckoo Room (Second Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Skylight Room (Upstairs) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Skylight Room (Upstairs)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Egret Room (Second Floor)

Egret Room (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Egret Room (Second Floor)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

Eagles Nest (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Eagles Nest (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Woodpecker (Second Floor)

Woodpecker (Second Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Woodpecker (Second Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Chickadee room (First Floor)

Chickadee room (First Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Chickadee room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Cardinal Room (First Floor)

Cardinal Room (First Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Cardinal Room (First Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Flamingo Room (First Floor)

Flamingo Room (First Floor) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Flamingo Room (First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Concord Music Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The 606 - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Humboldt Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Allez Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Charleston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gallery Cabaret - ‬6 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
  • Secured bicycle storage, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, a water dispenser, 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
  • 11 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

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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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 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 Bed & Breakfast
Ray's Bucktown
Ray`s Bucktown Hotel Chicago
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Ray's Bucktown B&B Chicago
Ray's Bucktown Bed Breakfast
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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 is parking?

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?

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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Reviews

Ray's Bucktown B&B Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely one of the best stays I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived very late and staff went out of their way to make things smooth and welcome us. The place is perfect. I cannot wait to come stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Excellent

Best B and B we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful property but don’t ex
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at Ray's. They made the entire process from start to finish simple and easy. They went above and beyond for us in many ways and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a treat to stay at Ray’s. Funky kitschy decor from bygone years. By far THE BEST breakfast menu!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, the staff was kind, and it was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can order breakfast from menu. Staff are kind. The room Is clean. Multiple restaurants and pub nearby. The street has no sweeping schedule. So it is easy to find parking spot. I do have garage reserved but my ford F150 would not fit. So I parked on the street had no issue at all. I love this place. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

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

Mary

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

Brazeals in Bucktown

Wonderful new discovery for us. We were in Chicago to visit our son who lives in Wicker Park and discovered this fabulously funky B&B in Bucktown. It will DEFINITELY be our go to place to stay for future visits. Staff so friendly, everything about our stay was great, visiting with fellow guests over breakfast (pancakes or French Toast, which to choose, too hard, have both!) - just altogether wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Perfect Getaway

My best friend and I had a little weekend getaway this past weekend for a concert and Rays was the perfect place to book! Rays was so well kept and the ladies that run it did an excellent job with welcoming us and making us feel at home. The room we stayed in was spacious for 2 people with an amazing access to the private patio area and it was beautiful and quiet. I would highly recommend Rays to anyone in or out of Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Very welcoming

The building is super interesting with all the art work. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for solo or couples. Breakfast service is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Ray's Bucktown B&B will exceed your expectations!

This was superb. Very safe and secure. Much attention to the details which make a stay enjoyable. Fabulous made to order breakfast. I highly recommend Ray's!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Metro into city did not use my car at all for 4 nights Wrigley field walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a rad spot...great staff, A M A Z I N G breakfast (can I say Nutella and banana stuffed French toast?!), nice sauna on premise, clean rooms, so much to look at, and I parked in the garage! Will be back...daughters had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Michael

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

Awesome stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming B&B, good breakfast, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super nice and the entire area had a cozy feel. Will definitely be coming back for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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