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HI Chicago - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Art Institute of Chicago
your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
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Free daily continental breakfast
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park19 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)35 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Full Size Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for King Size Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Chicago

HI Chicago - Hostel is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk
  • Sears Tower - 14 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fontano's Subs - 4 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 2 min walk
  • The Lounge At Congress Hotel - 3 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy - 4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago - Hostel

Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park and Willis Tower are located near HI Chicago - Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in reception and ping pong
  • 2 meeting rooms, a computer station and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

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

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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
HI Chicago - Hostel Chicago
HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Chicago - Hostel?

As of 31 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago - Hostel on 18 Jun 2024 start from NZ$196.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Chicago - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Chicago - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Michigan Avenue and Willis Tower are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

HI Chicago - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1007 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michelle

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perf
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying there. I love it! On the second floor you have a game room and it’s so much fun. It’s a walkable distance to grant park. The only thing is the breakfast I wish there was more options. I will definitely keep on staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charisma

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

10/10 Excellent

Citlalli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erpin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the room is clean, and the staff are nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable place to stay for 2 nights in downtown Chicago! The room is spacious but because it is close to the train track and major street, so it is very noisy all night long. Bring ear plugs!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prime location, clean and functional for price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024