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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian hostel with private beach and free breakfast

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Dining
Exterior
Theatre show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Chicago

At Chicago Getaway Hostel you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Lake Michigan and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Wrigley Field. Highlights at this Georgian hostel include a nearby private beach and free continental breakfast. .This hostel has a business centre, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Lincoln Park hostel include Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wrigley Field - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 4 min drive
  • Fullerton Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bourgeois Pig Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Galway Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tin Lizzie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Georgian hostel with private beach and free breakfast
A private beach is featured. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Chicago Getaway Hostel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Chicago hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 9.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 34 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 62 mi (100 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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 62 mi (100 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Chicago Getaway Hostel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Chicago Getaway Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Yep, Chicago Getaway Hostel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 34 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Yep, Chicago Getaway Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from North Avenue Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Chicago Getaway Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests enjoy the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

No, Chicago Getaway Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1102 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel with shared bathrooms. Quiet and well run. VERY difficult to find the parking behind the hostel. It is an almost hidden alley directly behind the building and the map provided left us driving in circles for a half an hour or more. Suggest label all alleys and roads on map so can make sense of it and emphasize that the alley is VERY hard to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Location is great. Perfect for my weekend stay. Close to restaurants,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top-notch! The total space was remarkably clean & well-kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure! Here’s a short review you can use: ⸻ My stay at Chicago Getaway Hostel was amazing! The rooms and bathrooms were super clean, which made the whole experience even better. The location is top tier, just steps away from the trains and bus stops, making it easy to get around the city. Plus, being surrounded by a college campus gave the area a fun, vibrant vibe. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a great stay. We came for a concert so it was perfect. Staff was friendly, bed was ok for the night, rooms and bathrooms were very clean too. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, and location were great! My top bunk was pretty squeaky and not super comfortable, but the good cup of coffee in the morning with the traveler-vibe at breakfast was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krishna Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe locality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect for a no frills, affordable and safe option in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for a last-minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here about 20 times! I always plan on coming back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a hostile! Enjoyable experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the metro bus/train; quiet neighborhood with lots of nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe, nice and clean hostel. Kind staff, friendly people at property in general. Breakfast option. Quick check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great place. So convenient, safe, and felt like home for a few days
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Historic old building. Parking is a challenge. Staff was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Camila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility itself was clean and overall well-maintained, and my stay was generally okay. However, I would not stay in a hostel again due to a deeply uncomfortable and upsetting experience. Late one night, I was showering in the women’s bathroom and, upon stepping out of the shower cubicle, I was shocked to find a man inside the space. This was not a case of a trans guest using the facilities, which I would have understood — it was a man in the women’s bathroom, and the situation left me feeling exposed and vulnerable. When I reported the incident to the front desk, I felt dismissed and unfairly labeled as being judgmental or transphobic, which was not the case. My concern was about safety and the enforcement of gender-designated spaces, not anyone’s identity. This experience was traumatizing and has made me reluctant to stay in any hostel again. I hope the management takes guest safety and concerns more seriously in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025