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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Interior detail
City view from property
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a suitcase, and a pair of shoes on the floor.

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Size Bed

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full Size Bed

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Chicago

HI Chicago Hostel puts you in the heart of Chicago, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Grant Park and 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

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 16 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 3 Aug 2026 start from AU$164, 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 Oak Street Beach (3.1 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 891 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1335 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIN MYONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and friendly accommodation, and it was very convenient to use.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for solo traveling, great security. Very walkable and so close to all the Chicago attractions and public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly a great experience as a solo traveller. The beds were comfy and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and right in the middle of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean beds, and a nice, huge game/lounge room!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel’s location was perfect and I loved all of the activities - great for solo travelers, you’ll make plenty of friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good relative to the price and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ZOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay by any standard, but the community aspect was particularly refreshing. It was nice to see authentic and intentional settings for new interactions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean bathroom, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is made to keep you safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice not bad for the price, and it’s really cleaner than the other places you can find affordable. Also staff are nice and kitchen is awesome you can cook as if your home . Big area to sit down and do what you need to do and other floors have a room to sit and chill .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Got to meet some really cool people from all over the world. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well kept. Nice for the price and good staff . Also close to the train can hop on any line expect red don’t go to 95 but the other side fine close to nice museums and more
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karletta

clean room, nice staff, good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, very clean, lots of useful amenities particularly for those traveling on a budget. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My gometown for 3 days. Price: Great Location: Awesome Activities: More cultural, sightseeing. Transportation super close. I'll be back. Family hostel: LOVED IT.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place. Kind staff and a lot of friends. I registered for the Chicago walk on Saturday and it was fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to everything, no problems with cleanliness or anything. It did feel a bit no frills but the price was very reasonable so no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable. Scanning the key card to get into the hostel, use the elevators, and access the room made me feel safe. Location was great. Stayed with my son and the free pool tables were awesome. I took the free walking tour. Bill the guide was fun and informative. Would definitely stay again. Best U.S. hostel I have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026