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HI Chicago - Hostel

1.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children’s area
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • State Street
    1 min walk
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    1 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    8 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    36 min drive

Room options

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

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Full Size Bed

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

King Size Bed

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
HI Chicago - Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.
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
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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
  • Concierge services
  • 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
  • Safe

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
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. 598 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location, the free breakfast, and the option to get involved in guest activities that they put together.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convince
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showers were a little dirty but it didn’t takeaway from the experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant
Really nice place & nice people. Very clean fun & relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Issahs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reliable and comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's my first hostel and it was a blast. Right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travelers Connect
This was quite a unique enjoyable experience that created opportunities for travelers to connect with each other as well as participate in a variety of activities and outings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JAMES

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon N

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon N

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
so close to everything - just walk everywhere & the free breakfast was great! friendly and helpful staff bathrooms are a bit tired
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet, cheap option
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristy Zayler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most reliable and easy stay you will have
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamady

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

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANTIE PARRILLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, Quick, and convenient plus affordable!
It was surprisingly cool. It was a super quick trip, just needed an overnight stay. The only thing, don’t forget to buy a lock. I was in a dorm of 8. Everyone was quiet, student age, no one bothered my belongs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paget

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient for purpose of stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024