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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Where art meets comfort: discover nearby museums, enjoy great food at Cafecito or unwind with a good book from our library.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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King Size Bed

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Full Size Bed

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, HI Chicago Hostel 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 State Street and Michigan Avenue. Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 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. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

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    State Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago featuring interior views and heritage elements
    Art Institute of Chicago
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
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    Millennium Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

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

  • Epic Burger
    2 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy
    4 min walk
  • Maharaj Indian Grill
    2 min walk
  • Fontano's Pizza and Subs
    4 min walk
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
    3 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel near Millennium Park
Grant Park and Chicago Riverwalk are located near HI Chicago Hostel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and a vending machine
  • 2 meeting rooms, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

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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

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.

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
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 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
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 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 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 7 Apr 2026 start from NZ$163, 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, Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karletta

clean room, nice staff, good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Parmida

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location It’s clean Good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gumaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the activities were very amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cle Will an rooms! Nice staff! Outstanding location. What's not to like? Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget place to stay, not perfect but you get what you get for the price you pay. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hostel. I found friends to hang out with because of their free activities and tours. Very safe and good environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a clean environment
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff people in the room being courteous. Staff is understanding. The place is in a convenient location next to everywhere I wanted to go to
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service went above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location , clean rooms , comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saketh Gajapathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srilakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and close to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was exceptionally amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

krish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed was clean. The amenities provided were above and beyond for even regular hotels, much less hostels. Staff were engaging, helpful, and super friendly. HI just gained a new loyal customer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Santosh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was overall a very good stay with all the required hostel facilities & security.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, good facilities, clean, comfy bed. what more does one need for a short trip to Chicago?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 minute walk to the Art Inst
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room and other guests disnt cause trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Variety of offerings. Great experience all around for me!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff knows me upon arrival. Very welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025