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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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HI Chicago - Hostel is the perfect haven for art lovers, located near Grant Park and Millennium Park. Enjoy continental breakfast, explore the library or play a game on the billiards/pool table; with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, your stay will be seamless. The on-site restaurant Cafecito serves up delicious meals throughout the day and multilingual staff are always happy to help.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full Size Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

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  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roosevelt University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 13 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 3 min walk
  • Jackson Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

  • When you stay at HI Chicago Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Cafecito, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Ping pong
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1886
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Cafecito – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Also known as

Hostelling International Chicago Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel Chicago
Hostelling International Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago
Hostel HI Chicago
HI Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does HI Chicago Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Chicago Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at HI Chicago Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at HI Chicago Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire.

Are there restaurants at or near HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Cafecito.

What's the area around HI Chicago Hostel like?

HI Chicago Hostel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 9 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free breakfast was a huge bonus and a great addition to the stay. (60 reviews)
  • The property offers good and reliable internet service. (5 reviews)
  • The pool and ping pong tables in the common area were a fun and enjoyable experience for guests. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay a few days Good location comfortable bed good shower and free coffee in the morning
Regina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a great hostel. The bedrooms are clean, shower and toilet area is always clean and stocked, and the game area has a lot to offer. The staff are really helpful and polite.
Mindy, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Okay clean and staff was helpful
Halfdan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing stay the staff was very helpful. The place was clean. Everyone was really friendly and it’s so accessible to many landmarks and Taurus sites. There’s a whole bunch of food around and the only noise is the train.
Ashley, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This was my 1st experience staying at a hostel. The bed was comfortable. The 10 person room was very spacious. The other ladies staying in the room were friendly. The showers needed to be cleaned more frequently.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A good place to stay for the money if you don't mind giving up a little privacy. Clean and comfortable. I had some questions for the staff, and they were very helpful. On a previous stay there was a continental breakfast, and there was none this time. Otherwise, an excellent stay!
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful for solo traveling, great security. Very walkable and so close to all the Chicago attractions and public transportation.
Chad, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, clean beds, and a nice, huge game/lounge room!
Desiree, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hostel’s location was perfect and I loved all of the activities - great for solo travelers, you’ll make plenty of friends!
Yuliana, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, clean bathroom, friendly staff.
Tabatha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful hostel! We stayed in one of the private "bunk bed" rooms which shares a common sitting area & table with a few other rooms as well as a large double sink vanity & lockable shower/ toilet area. There are other restrooms and showers down the hall if the common one is occupied. The whole place felt very secure with several layers of locked areas requiring our key card. The floor with the ping pong/ pool tables/ lounge/ TV/ huge kitchen was very appreciated! Free coffee was delicious. Free walking tour at the zoo & conservatory was a blast.
Angie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was nice not bad for the price, and it’s really cleaner than the other places you can find affordable. Also staff are nice and kitchen is awesome you can cook as if your home . Big area to sit down and do what you need to do and other floors have a room to sit and chill .
Henry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and well kept. Nice for the price and good staff . Also close to the train can hop on any line expect red don’t go to 95 but the other side fine close to nice museums and more
Henry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great space, very clean, lots of useful amenities particularly for those traveling on a budget. Highly recommend.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

clean room, nice staff, good for an overnight stay
Karletta, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time I've stayed at this hostel and I would return again. The property is very close to the main attractions in the Loop area and is by far the most affordable accommodation in the area. I'm also very enamored with the layout of the building and how open and comfortable the common areas are. I especially love the view of the metro from the kitchen/eating area. The big windows in the rooms let in a lot of natural light during the day.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and most of the property was clean. The common bathroom/shower room needed a good cleaning and the in-room shower had almost no pressure. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Great location.
Sara, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best hostel I stayed. The stuff is very helpful and friendly. The room is clean and organized, bed is comfortable. I loved the second floor where you can find the common areas. It’s very spacious, comfortable and fun. The location is also great very close to the station and tourist points.
Camilla, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is the greatest there, every time I ago I have a great experience
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and spacious. The staff was welcoming and helpful
Christian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location It’s clean Good price
Parmida, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and the activities were very amazing.
Gumaro, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly
Angel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location , clean rooms , comfortable
Hammad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
Eric, 2-night trip