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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 April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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HI Chicago - Hostel

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Exterior
Children's area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Overview of HI Chicago - Hostel

8.6

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an on-site restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Full Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

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

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • 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. Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Park and Millennium Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 3 min drive

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 - 2 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy - 4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago - Hostel

Hostel near Grant Park
Near Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park, HI Chicago - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. The on-site café, Cafecito, features brunch. 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, 2 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services 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–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

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago - Hostel on 31 Mar 2024 start from NZ$119.81, 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 Lake Michigan 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. 552 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula, pembroke pines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed is really comfortable and everything is clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HI Chicago is the BEST! Common areas, including breakfast definitely encourage conversations with people of all ages from all over the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairo, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was very unique was MARIO the front desk guy . He went beyond his service to help me find a screw nut to put together a walker so we can make it to the airport . This young man might need a raise soon. Good guest service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of my items was stolen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the privacy of the personal room but the ability to go out and talk to people in the public places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good variety for breakfast. Community is great if you prefer the community.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tavis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Musaib Sikander

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hosteling concept in a world of unsustainable hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

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