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Our top choices for River Forest hostels

Lobby sitting area

1. HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,416 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location, friendly staff!"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥15,665
￥18,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
HI Chicago Hostel
Interior detail

2. Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Chicago Parthenon Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (514 reviews)
"Clean and well-run."
Canada
Curtis
The price is ￥21,994
￥25,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Front of property

3. STAY

STAY
2.0 star property
West Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (254 reviews)
"Good people Stairs are a bit difficult Convenient location Decent neighborhood Heavy Chicago traffic Cheers"
United States
Donald
The price is ￥8,582
￥19,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
STAY
Restaurant

4. Wrigley Hostel

Wrigley Hostel
1.5 star property
Lakeview
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (495 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and great location."
United States
TIMOTHY
The price is ￥22,928
￥26,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Wrigley Hostel
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Top River Forest Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The Intercontinental is a fabulous hotel in a fabulous location in a fabulous city. Thank you Intercontinental and Thank you Chicago"
Jonathan 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile by IHG

Find out more about River Forest

River Forest Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,670
Accommodation
6 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥18,391
Highest Price
￥26,914

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in River Forest?
You might like the room rates at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which has positive reviews from our travelers: Congress Plaza Hotel - 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from the heart of River Forest. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in River Forest?
The weather is important when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in River Forest are January, November, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 5 inches of snowfall.
What is there to see and do in River Forest?
In general, River Forest is known for its forests, architecture, and rivers. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, and Navy Pier. Get out into nature with places like Trailside Museum of Natural History, Millennium Park, and Grant Park. Cultural attractions include Ernest Hemingway Museum and House, Copernicus Center, and Rosemont Theatre.
What's the best way to get to and around River Forest while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in River Forest on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), located 8.4 mi (13.6 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. If you're eager to check out more of the surrounding area, make your way to River Forest Station to hop on a train.