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HI Chicago Hostel
🌍 United States, Chicago, 24 Ida B Wells Drive
● Center: 3 km
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Bed in Dorm
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Bed in Dorm (male dorm)
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Bed in Dorm (male dorm) with view
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1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (male dorm) with view
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view
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1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Shared bathroom
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1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view
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Standard room
Kitchen, air conditioning and shower
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Standard room with view
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Standard Triple room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
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Standard Single room
Shared bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard room
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
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2 Bedrooms Standard room
Private bathroom
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Standard Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Triple Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Deluxe room
Air conditioning
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Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Double room
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Premium room
Private bathroom
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Premium Double room
Private bathroom
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Suite
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Suite with view
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Double Suite
Shared bathroom
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1 Bedroom Suite
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Suite
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Single Suite
Private bathroom
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Standard Suite
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Double Suite with view
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Deluxe Suite
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Double Suite
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Premium Double Suite
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Description
Hotel renovated in 2000. In this hostel 500 rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 11:00.
official partner of
ZenHotels.com
Services and facilities
General
- ATM
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Express check-out
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Locker
- Linens
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Vending machine
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Arabic
- Chinese
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Recreation
- Library
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Ping-Pong
Parking
- No parking
Pool and beach
- Beach/pool towels
Business
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
Kids
- Playroom
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
Health and Safety Measures
- Contactless check-in and/or check-out
Street view
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Reviews
02.04.2024
So far this is the best hostel I’ve stayed!
Super convenient rooms with enough space for everyone.
Separate toilet/shower/washbasin - so no wasting time.
Free breakfast with the perfect view of railway.
The whole building is cool and very well located.
Super convenient rooms with enough space for everyone.
Separate toilet/shower/washbasin - so no wasting time.
Free breakfast with the perfect view of railway.
The whole building is cool and very well located.
17.02.2024
Good location, and a Cuban sandwich place next door. Front desk service is alright, lot of new employees. Their library was closed and they didn’t know why. Also they do keep the rooms around 55 degrees Fahrenheit so be prepared for that. Good hot showers though. No meat for breakfast which is a downside for sure. Just oatmeal or other bread items like bagels or muffins. Comfortable beds and blankets.
18.01.2024
This is the best hostel I've ever stayed at. I stayed in a 6-8 bed mens dorm. There were 4 bunk beds in the room I stayed in and a very generous amount of shared space for you to store your personal belongings. There were also tall lockers for you to store your larger personal belongings. What makes this hostel a "luxury" is that each room has its own shower and toilet (two separate rooms), plus sinks! It is very convenient and you don't even have to leave your room to shower. If you want to, the floor also has community showers, which are often not busy because people tend to shower in their own room.
The hostel provides breakfast, and the seating arrangements make it easy to meet new friends. The hostel also organizes great events.
The hostel is located in a convenient location - walk 5-8 min to the subway station, and many major tourist attractions are within 20-30 minutes of walking distance. The only caution I would mention is that some homeless people reside outside the same block as the hostel, but they are no cause for concern.
This hostel is great value for exploring Chicago. I would stay here again.
The hostel provides breakfast, and the seating arrangements make it easy to meet new friends. The hostel also organizes great events.
The hostel is located in a convenient location - walk 5-8 min to the subway station, and many major tourist attractions are within 20-30 minutes of walking distance. The only caution I would mention is that some homeless people reside outside the same block as the hostel, but they are no cause for concern.
This hostel is great value for exploring Chicago. I would stay here again.
18.01.2024
Highly recommend this hostel!! I've stayed here twice and had an amazing experience both times. Amazing location, a few minutes walk to Lake Michigan and many great food options. I was traveling solo and felt very safe both at the hostel and walking around the area. All of the facilities were very clean and comfortable. Free breakfast as well! I really appreciated how they have free events each day. Highly recommend the Chicago city tour! The people at the front desk were super helpful as well. One of the best hostels I've stayed in. Will definitely be back!!!
11.01.2024
Stayed in a bunk bed private room with my friend and the room was alright. It was small and the blankets were thin but it was definitely good enough for me. The suite bathroom, shared by the other 5(?) private rooms, were a bit grimy and the lights flickered but the ones in the hallway were better. Also the bathroom door slammed pretty loud and we could hear it all night.
However, the common area on the 2nd floor was nice, usually pretty quiet so a good place to work if needed. There were events held in the evenings so you can meet people. The free breakfast was pretty basic, but at least it was free. The industrial kitchen and free coffee on the 2nd floor was also a plus.
Front desk people were also always nice. And the location is great.
However, the common area on the 2nd floor was nice, usually pretty quiet so a good place to work if needed. There were events held in the evenings so you can meet people. The free breakfast was pretty basic, but at least it was free. The industrial kitchen and free coffee on the 2nd floor was also a plus.
Front desk people were also always nice. And the location is great.
11.03.2023
The location was perfect for us, so close to public transport and a short walk to the Riverside.
Staff were incredibly friendly and answered any questions we had.
The room was okay, standard hostel vibe with shared bathroom. Our room lacked a mirror which became a major nuisance, as sharing a bathroom with several other rooms proved hard to get in to do basic stuff like make up/hair etc. I think just having that in a room would make a world of difference.
The kitchen was also the best I've experienced in a hostel. Huge, with lots of kitchen ware, ovens, stoves etc. Even if it got busy in there, you'd still have access to what you need!
Staff were incredibly friendly and answered any questions we had.
The room was okay, standard hostel vibe with shared bathroom. Our room lacked a mirror which became a major nuisance, as sharing a bathroom with several other rooms proved hard to get in to do basic stuff like make up/hair etc. I think just having that in a room would make a world of difference.
The kitchen was also the best I've experienced in a hostel. Huge, with lots of kitchen ware, ovens, stoves etc. Even if it got busy in there, you'd still have access to what you need!
28.01.2023
God bless this hostel. There is something affordable for everyone here, and no one can ever go to bed hungry. Unlimited granola bars and fruit cups and soy butter for vegetarians, free coffee, free breakfast, often times something being distributed in the kitchen in the afternoon...
Even someone who has a few dollars to their name won't go hungry here.
They seem to be sensitive and caring to hire people with disabilities and I REALLY appreciated that. And what a good job this person actually did. Outstanding.
Please support these people with business.
The best lodging I have ever been to due to sheer compassion and consideration for all walks of life.
I wish I could stay more than 2 weeks a year and pay the price of a regular hotel sometimes just to support this business and what they do.
Humanity still exists someplace. Refreshing.
Even someone who has a few dollars to their name won't go hungry here.
They seem to be sensitive and caring to hire people with disabilities and I REALLY appreciated that. And what a good job this person actually did. Outstanding.
Please support these people with business.
The best lodging I have ever been to due to sheer compassion and consideration for all walks of life.
I wish I could stay more than 2 weeks a year and pay the price of a regular hotel sometimes just to support this business and what they do.
Humanity still exists someplace. Refreshing.
01.01.2023
Volunteers are great and there are amazing tours and events around the week. I loved the tour guides who volunteer for the travelers!
But, the room bathroom was never cleaned. I would expect the bathroom to be cleaned everyday because it is shared by the people. The common floor restroom wasn’t clean either, and there were parties in the restroom?? And the floors had a musty smell too. Also, the vibe was kinda weird.
It’s a good place to stay for a few days for cheap.
But, the room bathroom was never cleaned. I would expect the bathroom to be cleaned everyday because it is shared by the people. The common floor restroom wasn’t clean either, and there were parties in the restroom?? And the floors had a musty smell too. Also, the vibe was kinda weird.
It’s a good place to stay for a few days for cheap.
08.10.2022
Good experience overall. Decent price for the location and spacious rooms/dormitories. The breakfast is very decent. I also really enjoyed the Saturday morning free tour!
It is a bit noisy due to the AC and train but manageable with earplugs.
It is a bit noisy due to the AC and train but manageable with earplugs.
20.07.2022
The employees were very kind and attentive, it has a good location near attractions, train station and bus stops. We loved being able to meet people from other countries and it was a very quiet and comfortable place to rest. The two stars I’m taking from them is because they should pay more attention to the cleanliness of the bathrooms since they are shared between several people, we stayed 5 nights and they did not clean our bathroom until we notified reception.
26.03.2018
Great stay for the price. I knew I just wanted a basic bed to sleep in and shower to clean up in the morning.
The only down side so far is I left my phone charger behind in my room, which was clearly marked with a mailing label with my name and address. I called HI Chicago 3 times to ask if it had been turned in. I understood the it might not have turned up the day I left. But, after calling tonight (3 days later) to ask if it had been turned in and the person answering blankly told me it hadn't been turned in after three days. After asking how that's possible and his response was "I don't know" makes me wonder if he's a representation of how things are handled when things go wrong. I know it's a stupid phone charger, but it didn't seem like the staff were that concerned, even after I told them I had a mailing label with my name on it. Staff don't seem to have common sense to show genuine concern. So, you get what you pay for, including lack of common sense in my mind.
The only down side so far is I left my phone charger behind in my room, which was clearly marked with a mailing label with my name and address. I called HI Chicago 3 times to ask if it had been turned in. I understood the it might not have turned up the day I left. But, after calling tonight (3 days later) to ask if it had been turned in and the person answering blankly told me it hadn't been turned in after three days. After asking how that's possible and his response was "I don't know" makes me wonder if he's a representation of how things are handled when things go wrong. I know it's a stupid phone charger, but it didn't seem like the staff were that concerned, even after I told them I had a mailing label with my name on it. Staff don't seem to have common sense to show genuine concern. So, you get what you pay for, including lack of common sense in my mind.
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Frequently asked questions about HI Chicago Hostel
How much does it cost to stay at HI Chicago Hostel?
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Which room categories are available in the HI Chicago Hostel?
You can book Room, Bed in Dorm, Bed in Dorm (male dorm), Bed in Dorm (male dorm) with view, 1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (male dorm) with view, Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view, 1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (female dorm), 1 Bedroom Bed in Dorm (female dorm) with view, Standard room, Standard room with view, Standard Triple room, Standard Double room, Standard Single room, 1 Bedroom Standard room, 2 Bedrooms Standard room, Standard Family room, Standard Triple Family room, Standard Single Family room, 1 Bedroom Standard Double room, Standard Double Family room, Deluxe room, Deluxe Single room, Deluxe Double room, Premium room, Premium Double room, Suite, Suite with view, Double Suite, 1 Bedroom Suite, 2 Bedrooms Suite, Single Suite, Standard Suite, Deluxe Double Suite with view, Deluxe Suite, Deluxe Double Suite, Premium Double Suite in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Chicago Hostel?
Check-in at HI Chicago Hostel is possible from 16:00, check-out is until 11:00.
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