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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street

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Lobby sitting area
Shared kitchen
View from room
Building design
Game room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared kitchen

Full Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Shared kitchen

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Chicago

HI Chicago Hostel puts you in the heart of Chicago, steps from State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Millennium Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The café, Cafecito, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hostel include Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Chicago Hostel.

This Chicago hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 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

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
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
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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Chicago Hostel.
  • 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 Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HI Chicago Hostel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at HI Chicago Hostel?

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 30 June 2025 start from AU$176.51, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to HI Chicago Hostel?

The closest beach to HI Chicago Hostel is Ohio Street Beach (2.3 km).

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at HI Chicago Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at HI Chicago Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Junrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good places to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yanhong

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann-Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Place was clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel in a great location, the highlights are free breakfast and group activities- I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for solo travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location is convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Misti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option if you “just need a room”.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinusha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest place to stay, clean and calm. Closer for most of attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of the L Trains on the loop. A one block walk to a bus that went right by the convention center
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junrong

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kaelyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laarni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was easy. Great for the price amd i really like the breakfast and the recreation room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina Safwat Sobhi

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

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor Customer Service

The sleeping areas were clean. Exactly what you should expect for the price. Some public spaces were not clean and some male staff members did not care much about their personal hygiene. At some point during my stay the air system in my room started to blast cold air---in February, 30 degrees outside. I brought the issue up to the front desk and their answer was: "we can give you another blanket."
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Takeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was cool. Leaving was on a negative. The youts tried to force me out as if I were bothering them as I waited on my greyhound departure time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025