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HI Chicago - Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from State Street

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children's area
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
The price is AED 228
AED 267 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Full Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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

  • ‪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 near Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park and Millennium Park 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, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, table tennis, and multilingual staff
  • 2 meeting rooms, ATM/banking services, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • 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–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 2

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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
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

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
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 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 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, Millennium Park, and Art Institute of Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

HI Chicago - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Di, Saginaw

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samhith

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and decent for its price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water boiler broke. While it was being fixed, some notice would have been helpful. In fairness, it was fixed within one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdurahmon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good

8/10 Good

lizzie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

6/10 Okay

Aulegra

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathrooms were not clean to be shared. Fridge was stocked with spoiled food although there was a sign that it will be cleaned out daily. You get what you pay for. Convenient area. Cool if you don’t mind all of that and the hostel set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halkano

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pooja

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, prime location, well kept rooms, very affordable. If you're traveling light, it's a fantastic option. I stayed four nights for the same price that I would've payed for a single night at any hotel in this area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming. It felt like an inclusive environment. It was so nice to meet people from around the world. I loved the walkable aspect to staying here. 15-30 minutes walk to a lot of things and right next to CTA and bus stations. It was very clean. Soap, towels were provided. My room was cozy and I liked the setup of 4 private rooms that share a kitchenette, bathroom and sitting area. The breakfast was nice, bagels, juice, toast, cereal. There were homeless people staying on the side of the building & it made me feel sad but they weren't mean or bothersome. Personally, I felt safe walking around at night. The hostel is very secure. I recommend this place for budget-friendly travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Room was comfy enough for a night and it was really nice that the king bed rooms we were in, the bathroom was located in the same area and not detached or down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PRASERT

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. I could use kitchen, public area. Also, breakfast was so good. But there were some homeless around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, great free tours, good breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ran a half marathon and was unable to stay another night due to work. Staff let me check out in time but take a shower after the race since I got back after 11a. The only thing that made it hard was that my GPS didn't work that well downtown. Though most things were pretty close by car or within reasonably walking distance. Also, at least 3 parking areas really close to the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel in downtown Chicago. Easy transport links, very friendly staff, and adequate breakfast. Perfect for budget travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Littleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every time I go to Chicago I always try to get in this hostel since is convenient due to the proximity to everything and the staff is always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, confortable, close to everything: the perfect stay for the adventurous and easy-going.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024