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Logan Square SRO Hotel in an 1896 building by Charles Thisslew, in Logan Square

Logan Square SRO

Bare-bones, budget lodging in vibrant, artsy Logan
Square — a transit-connected base for the truly thrifty.

1896Charles Thisslew 2001–2003 N. California Avenue, Logan Square

Logan Square SRO Hotel. building, 1896, 2001–2003 N. California Avenue. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.

The Logan Square SRO building
The historic corner building in Logan Square. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.
The common lounge
The shared common lounge. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.
A common area
A common area with exposed brick. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.
A guest room
A renovated guest room. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.
A room with kitchenette
A room with a kitchenette. Photo courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel.

Why this building matters

The building at 2001–2003 N. California dates to 1896, designed by architect Charles Thisslew — a genuine piece of 19th-century Logan Square. The single-room-occupancy hotel it now houses revives an old and increasingly rare Chicago lodging type: modest private rooms at a price ordinary travelers can afford. After a multi-year rehabilitation, two locals reopened it in 2024 as a clean, design-minded SRO, a way to experience one of the city’s most creative neighborhoods from within its historic fabric.

What guests are saying

What guests love

  • Remarkable value in a neighborhood full of celebrated restaurants, bars, and music.
  • Stylish, simple private rooms — a fresh, modern take on the classic SRO, inside an 1896 building.
  • Steps from Milwaukee Avenue, The 606 trail, and the California Blue Line.

What to keep in mind

  • Compact SRO rooms; some bathrooms are down the hall
  • A simple, design-minded SRO rather than a full-service hotel

Best for Budget-minded and independent travelers who want to live like a local in Logan Square and don’t need a full-service hotel.

Summary of guest reviews. Sources: Logan Square SRO, Commission on Chicago Landmarks, Preservation Chicago. Photography courtesy of Logan Square SRO Hotel, used with permission. Details may change over time.