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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 onsite.
HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.
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 accommodations
  • Steps from State Street and 9 minutes by 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 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 public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
  • Cribs (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.

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. 616 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1012 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel in downtown Chicago. Easy transport links, very friendly staff, and adequate breakfast. Perfect for budget travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every time I go to Chicago I always try to get in this hostel since is convenient due to the proximity to everything and the staff is always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, confortable, close to everything: the perfect stay for the adventurous and easy-going.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024