However, there are many nice restaurants and popular clubs in this area. Yes, it is safe and comfortable. Hyde Park is the community surrounding the University of Chicago. Because of the university, there are intellectual bookstores, cafes, and reasonably priced housing. The Museum of Science and Industry is also nearby.
Public transportation is easily accessible here.
Pilsen is a family neighborhood with lots of color, great Mexican shops and restaurants, and inexpensive housing. A few art galleries can be found near the intersection of 18th and Halsted streets. Some advice from current Tutorium students on looking for an apartment in Chicago Ask to native people, or ask your relatives if you have here. Please, make sure and see around what kind of people is living round you and if you don't feel comfortable with some race and its behaviors, do not make any business. You can find Apartment or roommates on Newspaper and on Campus.