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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
Dining
Terrace/patio
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
  • Place, Lincoln Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, DePaul University-Lincoln Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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 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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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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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.

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lincoln Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Park West - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 4 min drive
  • Fullerton Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KALA Modern Greek - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Shallot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Galway Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Bar - ‬3 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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.

Reviews

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1025 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Thin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Serena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ac unit was not working well in our room and it was an extremely hot weekend :/
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the patio area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing 2nd stay (loved the first stay)

I had stayed here before and had a great time, but I was disheartened that this stay was not as good as my previous stay in 2021 nor when I stayed at Freehand's sister property in LA. While the interior design had a lot of seating, the music in the lobby was "2010 Abacrombie and Fitch" loud and distracting from conversations from the people next to you. In the hotel, I had the bunk room compared to the single room like last time. Storing food is difficult unlike at the LA Freehand which is a more true hostel with a community kitchen than Chicago so it is eating out every night. There is no kitchen in Chicago. In the room, the roommates were good, but the A/C didn't work which I hope Freehand Chicago addressed after I left. Chicago was very warm and muggy during my week in the city and the room matched the warmth. If you looking for a private room here for a night, this is a fine place. But if you are looking to hostel, consider your food budget and research the other businesses carefully. I would say this as a hotel, but not a hostel style stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mose

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hyojeong

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll miss you all!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Wish it wasn't closing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Chicago ! Good parking ! Clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and made everything easy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaul, Las Vegas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had bugs in the room was horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was overall great place to stay at. Location is perfect, staff friendly. Too bad was only informed there wasn’t any hot water to shower until checking in. Was too late then to find another place to stay so cold showers for 3 days. ( was offered refund if not staying upon checking in) choose to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan cruz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos encanto el lugar, la zona y todo el personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol Italia, Flushing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I enjoyed hostel. It was very convenient. Many restaurants walking distance, including conservatory and the zoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was as expected, like college dorms.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Place but sad it’s closing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ananda Rangan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025