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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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HI Chicago - Hostel is the perfect haven for art lovers, located near Grant Park and Millennium Park. Enjoy continental breakfast, explore the library or play a game on the billiards/pool table; with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, your stay will be seamless. The on-site restaurant Cafecito serves up delicious meals throughout the day and multilingual staff are always happy to help.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$89 nightly
The total price is $104
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees

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  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 Twin Bed
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  • 1 Twin Bed
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Willis Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 13 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 3 min walk
  • Jackson Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

  • When you stay at HI Chicago Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cafecito, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1886
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Cafecito - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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.

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

Does HI Chicago Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Chicago Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI Chicago Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at HI Chicago Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.

Are there restaurants at or near HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafecito.

What's the area around HI Chicago Hostel like?

HI Chicago Hostel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 9 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with options including fruit, eggs, bread, muffins, and toppings, and was a great bonus for guests. (32 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful for solo traveling, great security. Very walkable and so close to all the Chicago attractions and public transportation.
Chad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service, clean beds, and a nice, huge game/lounge room!
Desiree, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Henry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Henry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time I've stayed at this hostel and I would return again. The property is very close to the main attractions in the Loop area and is by far the most affordable accommodation in the area. I'm also very enamored with the layout of the building and how open and comfortable the common areas are. I especially love the view of the metro from the kitchen/eating area. The big windows in the rooms let in a lot of natural light during the day.
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean room, nice staff, good for an overnight stay
Karletta, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is the greatest there, every time I ago I have a great experience
Eric, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location It’s clean Good price
Parmida, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and the activities were very amazing.
Gumaro, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly
Angel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and clean
Hye Jin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Central location , clean rooms , comfortable
Hammad, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean maintenance, located in Downtown, very easy checkout process.
Karthikeyan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cle Will an rooms! Nice staff! Outstanding location. What's not to like? Will stay again!
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I love everything about this hostel. I found friends to hang out with because of their free activities and tours. Very safe and good environment.
Lawrence Dale, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good budget place to stay, not perfect but you get what you get for the price you pay. Conveniently located.
Julian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, Friendly Staff
Saketh Gajapathi, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

it was a clean environment
Carlos, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, staff people in the room being courteous. Staff is understanding. The place is in a convenient location next to everywhere I wanted to go to
Latonya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptionally amazing.
Angel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good amenities and close to transportation
Srilakshmi, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I was overall a very good stay with all the required hostel facilities & security.
Santosh Kumar, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean room, staff, amenities
Redentor, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The customer service went above and beyond
James, 1-night trip