Hotels near Wrigley Field

Opened in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and the home of the Chicago Cubs, instantly recognisable by its hand-turned scoreboard and ivy-covered outfield walls. Catching a Cubs game here, with the crowd singing during the seventh-inning stretch, is one of the most atmospheric sporting experiences in the country.

Even outside the season, guided tours take you into the dugouts, the press box and the historic clubhouse. The surrounding neighbourhood of Wrigleyville is packed with sports bars and the open-air Gallagher Way plaza, which hosts events and screenings year-round.

Pro Tip: Day games have the best atmosphere and the famous sunshine, so buy tickets well ahead for weekend fixtures against big rivals. No game on? Book a 90-minute stadium tour, and take the Red Line to Addison to avoid sky-high parking prices.