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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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HI Chicago - Hostel

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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

Overview of HI Chicago - Hostel

8.6

Excellent

Highlight
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Chicago.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

60605, IL, Chicago, 24 E Ida B Wells Drive
  • Popular LocationState Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationChicago Union Station18 min walk
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Room options

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

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

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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. Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Park and Millennium Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails, 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
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk
  • Soldier Field - 3 min drive

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 - 2 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy - 4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago - Hostel

Hostel near Grant Park
Near Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park, HI Chicago - Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The onsite café, Cafecito, features brunch. 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, 2 meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • A billiards/pool table, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, 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–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

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products 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
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 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

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 Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago - Hostel on Mar 31, 2024 start from ¥9,256, 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 Lake Michigan 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. 552 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula, pembroke pines

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed is really comfortable and everything is clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HI Chicago is the BEST! Common areas, including breakfast definitely encourage conversations with people of all ages from all over the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jairo, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was very unique was MARIO the front desk guy . He went beyond his service to help me find a screw nut to put together a walker so we can make it to the airport . This young man might need a raise soon. Good guest service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of my items was stolen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the privacy of the personal room but the ability to go out and talk to people in the public places.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good variety for breakfast. Community is great if you prefer the community.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tavis

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Musaib Sikander

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hosteling concept in a world of unsustainable hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024