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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
View from room
Building design
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, steps from State Street
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library are on-site.
HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at HI Chicago Hostel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Millennium Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from State Street and 9 minutes on foot from Millennium Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Chicago Hostel.

This Chicago hostel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Cafecito – This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Chicago Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Halkano

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pooja

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, prime location, well kept rooms, very affordable. If you're traveling light, it's a fantastic option. I stayed four nights for the same price that I would've payed for a single night at any hotel in this area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roselyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would book again
Clean, and very nice. The bathrooms were super clean and everything was up to date and it was just a very good experience overall. It was quiet even for being next to the train. I was surprised how quiet it was. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another Good Visit
It's always a good quality visit here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming. It felt like an inclusive environment. It was so nice to meet people from around the world. I loved the walkable aspect to staying here. 15-30 minutes walk to a lot of things and right next to CTA and bus stations. It was very clean. Soap, towels were provided. My room was cozy and I liked the setup of 4 private rooms that share a kitchenette, bathroom and sitting area. The breakfast was nice, bagels, juice, toast, cereal. There were homeless people staying on the side of the building & it made me feel sad but they weren't mean or bothersome. Personally, I felt safe walking around at night. The hostel is very secure. I recommend this place for budget-friendly travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room was comfy enough for a night and it was really nice that the king bed rooms we were in, the bathroom was located in the same area and not detached or down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PRASERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jake

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I was at a hostel for three days and got a top bunk. Super uncomfortable. Will spend the extra money on a private room from now on
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. I could use kitchen, public area. Also, breakfast was so good. But there were some homeless around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for the marathon
Lovely stay with really great staff and facilities inc free tours and trips which I wasn't expecting (unfortunately I had booked and paid for things before heading out so couldn't do them ☹️). Shared bathroom did get a bit ick between cleans but that's on the other guests and not the hostel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, great free tours, good breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Moline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good environment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
This was first time staying here or even something like and it was right for the price guess its like being at summer camp sharing a room. Only issues was the floor i stayed on only one shower was working so would go to another floor to use the shower. Also elevators where slow. May stay here another time. Plus so convenient to be right in the city for the price. Breakfast was simple but did its job.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ran a half marathon and was unable to stay another night due to work. Staff let me check out in time but take a shower after the race since I got back after 11a. The only thing that made it hard was that my GPS didn't work that well downtown. Though most things were pretty close by car or within reasonably walking distance. Also, at least 3 parking areas really close to the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024