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HI Chicago - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Art Institute of Chicago

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Exterior
Children's area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is $107
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19

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Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Popular LocationArt Institute of Chicago8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrant Park19 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)35 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.5/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

HI Chicago - Hostel is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 14 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fontano's Subs - 4 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 2 min walk
  • The Lounge At Congress Hotel - 3 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy - 4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago - Hostel

Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park and Willis Tower are located near HI Chicago - Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and 2 meeting rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 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

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
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
HI Chicago - Hostel Chicago
HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 3 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago - Hostel on 18 Jun 2024 start from US$107.1, excluding 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.

How much is parking at HI Chicago - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Chicago - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Art Institute of Chicago, and Millennium Park. Michigan Avenue and Willis Tower are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

HI Chicago - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1010 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1010 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tioloman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perf
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying there. I love it! On the second floor you have a game room and it’s so much fun. It’s a walkable distance to grant park. The only thing is the breakfast I wish there was more options. I will definitely keep on staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Citlalli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erpin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect and the room is clean, and the staff are nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable place to stay for 2 nights in downtown Chicago! The room is spacious but because it is close to the train track and major street, so it is very noisy all night long. Bring ear plugs!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
1.5