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HI Chicago - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Art Institute of Chicago

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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
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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Map
60605, IL, Chicago, 24 E Ida B Wells Drive
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Full Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

HI Chicago - Hostel is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 14 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. 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 - 3 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy - 4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago - Hostel

Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park and Willis Tower are located near HI Chicago - Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. 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, ATM/banking services, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and table tennis
  • 2 meeting rooms, a computer station, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 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
  • Vending machine

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms 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 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
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 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 fire extinguisher, 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
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 May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago - Hostel on May 27, 2024 start from ¥15,241, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 Willis Tower 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. 554 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to numerous train and bus options and lots of attractions and dining as well. This was my first stay at a hostel and it was an overall highly positive experience. I opted for a women's en suite, which was 6 beds and a private bathroom. The bathroom had separate doors for the shower and toilet, making the facilities accessible. The en suite was the best of both worlds - sharing a space and meeting new people, but not as large as one of the bigger sleeping areas. The communal areas for dining, leisure, and activities were spacious. Hostel guests were a wide range of ages and backgrounds. I met lots of interesting people but also had enough space to have time to myself when I needed it. Had I known about all of the activities available at the hostel, I would have better planned my trip around some of them. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast and coffee was very basic but a helpful way to start the day. I met the most people at breakfast. I loved that the facilities had water bottle refill stations, hand sanitizer stations, and both recycling and waste receptacles everywhere. There were also a variety of vending machines in multiple locations. I had an interesting and unique experience and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JeNell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at more hostels and shared spaces and this is prob my favorite so far. It was verrrry clean, spacious and friendly. Would totally come back glad I went with it. I got the full bed single room and it was perfect, private and clean, it was a bit cold so more blankets are needed but overall great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how accommodating they were.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Accomodating staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! very centric and close to all the most important areas to visit in Chicago. Staff super helpful and The Breakfast succeded my expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chyungly

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Gregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024