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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The price is $73
includes taxes & fees
$62 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

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Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 14 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cafecito, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Michigan Avenue and Art Institute of Chicago are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • 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.
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rentals/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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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 there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
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 to 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 onsite 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite 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 like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.
Are there restaurants at or near HI Chicago Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, good experience check out the free tours
In my total stay, I did most of their tours that was offered. I missed the Friday night party but did make it for the Monday night trivia and came in third place. Of course there was only like five people at that one :-) The handicap accessible 4 bedroom I liked a lot better than the mixed gender 4bedroom. definitely recommend getting to breakfast as early as possible because the protein for the breakfast was rather inconsistent on the quantity. So depending on the day, it may be in short supply. But it was a free breakfast. Nothing is required so I definitely did appreciate it. Either way there will be toast and muffins and cereal and milk and stuff.
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overall, good place but do not trust Food security
This particular night staying out of my trip I did not appreciate at all. But I have stayed there multiple nights and the rest of them were fine. There was just an incident that occurred that I warned them about and then after the fact, I mentioned to them and they were completely and utterly indifferent about the issue So I do recommend people stay there because I did like the property, but you still need to be warned. They didn’t have availability in the room that I was looking for for the whole week so I had bounced between 2 room types a couple times and in the smaller rooms you have a communal area with a living room that goes off to the bathroom and then on the other side, a kitchenette Which includes a refrigerator. And then you can access your bedroom. So I had some food that was in the fridge as well as a mobility scooter that needed to be plugged in because some genius unplugged it overnight. So because they had to move me to a different room since they didn’t have availability I told them I needed to get into the common area of the new room to plug in the scooter and put my food in the fridge. They refused to let me do it they made me put my food in the downstairs communal fridge for everybody to access. I told them I did not want to do that because I’ve had experience before with people stealing. They themselves labeled it. I warned them. I did not like this situation and then my food get stolen. I reported it and they couldn’t care less. Kept claiming policy
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great for solo travelers!
Good location despite the price, cleaner than I expected. I checked my luggage in until departure. It was $4. There was no mention of this on the website. I would like to have more chairs in the 10-person room. If there is no table or chair to pack your belongings, it will be difficult for the person in the top bunk to pack up.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Travis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fun place to stay
Great hostel in downtown Chicago. Close to the lake, museums and park. Walkable with easy public transportation. Stayed in the 8 ladies room. The room roomy with 4 bunkbeds, lockers (lock not provided), shower, toilet and dual sink all separated. Could use a deep clean. Kitchen available for cooking with plenty of room for refrigeration. Good hot basic breakfast every morning. Coffee and tea wasn't always available. Occasional group dinner provided with social activities. Walking tours with local volunteers was very informative. Many international visitors.
Marty, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Why Getaway when you can go International
Great as always! Why go to Chicago Getaway when the service here is excellent and the facilities are excellent.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

i didn't stay there - they said i didn't have a reservation and said i cancelled it - even though i showed them my reservation confirmation on phone - and i could NOT get a hold of anyone at hotels.com - so i lost my money and had to stay somewhere else
stephanie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay at HI Hostel in Chicago
Comfortable stay, plenty of bathrooms and shower room to use when common is not available. I like free breakfast on the second floor.
Ferdinand, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

No hot water for early morning shower on one of my four night stay. No grace period for check out (if you don’t check out by 11 AM then you have to pay one extra day’s rent; did not allow check out at 12 noon). Only one working elevator that is too slow.
4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Trans inclusionary. The room was clean. Lockers are provided but byo lock. I was in a room with 8 beds, 4 of which were filled. Roommates were courteous. Unhoused encampment next to the hostel.
Elizabeth, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Herman, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place for travel
It is an excellent, safe, and great location. I will return on my next visit to Chicago
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful. I love all the events they put on for the guests. The room was a great size and clean. The bathroom and showers were always clean.
Mindy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Marques, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hostal and breakfast
My stay lasted 3 nights and I was allowed to check in early which was amazing since I had arrived at 8am. The bedrooms are spacious despite having eight people total in one room. Hot water was amazing and this hostal provides soap. The water does run out of the shower area so be careful when coming out. The beds were soft and clean and so were the pillows. I would just ask for the heat to be turned up in the room because even with the blanket, I felt chilly. Breakfast was good! I liked the option of fruit, eggs, bread, muffins and toppings :).
Tiana, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First experience at a hostel
Fantastic experience at my first hostel. It had everything we needed and I will definitely be back.
Leslie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Justine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Oxunjon, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gail, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Roselyn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Overall, a very good hostel, nice common area and good kitchen."
Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM