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10 Jul - 12 Jul
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17 Jul - 19 Jul
In one month
31 Jul - 2 Aug
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28 Aug - 30 Aug

Our top choices for Evanston hostels

Lobby sitting area

HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,308 reviews)
"Great one day stay!"
United States
Andrew
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July
HI Chicago Hostel
Interior detail

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Chicago Parthenon Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (481 reviews)
"I liked the private room that I got, it was very clean and overall quiet!"
United States
Lindsey
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Restaurant

Wrigley Hostel

Wrigley Hostel
1.5 star property
Lakeview
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (485 reviews)
"Helpful staff and a nice place to sleep and hang out"
United States
brett
The price is NZ$374
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Wrigley Hostel
Front of property

STAY

STAY
2.0 star property
West Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (236 reviews)
"It was amazing ❤️"
United States
Juwan
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
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Top Evanston Hotel Reviews

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were bigger than expected! Very nice hotel and helpful staff. We arrived early than check in time was able to check in early for a fee. They had staff everywhere whom were very helpful with directions or if need any type of transportation. This was my second time staying here. Great location for all the things in the city!"
Bethany 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Congress Plaza Hotel

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Evanston Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,510
Accommodation
6 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$171
Highest Price
NZ$374

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Evanston?
You may like the room rates at this top lodging option in the area, which gets good reviews from our customers: Congress Plaza Hotel - 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from the heart of Evanston. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Evanston?
Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of -1°C. Average annual precipitation for Evanston is 1244 mm.
What is there to see and do in Evanston?
Generally, Evanston is known for its university setting, live music and restaurants. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Michigan Avenue and United Center. Get out into nature with places such as Clark Street Beach, Dawes Park and Lee Street Beach. Cultural attractions include Evanston History Center, Halim Time & Glass Museum and Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art.
What's the best way to get to and around Evanston while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Evanston on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Take advantage of metro transport at Davis Metro Station, Dempster Station and Foster Station. To see more of the area, catch a train at Evanston Davis Street Station, Evanston Main Street Station or Evanston Central Street Station.

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