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Experience the excitement of Chicago from the center of all the action at this beautiful historic hostel, offering comfortable and contemporary accommodations in the heart of the city center. Located in the south Loop area and moments away from beautiful Lake Michigan, HI - Chicago Hostel provides easy access to some of the area's top attractions. Museums, renowned restaurants, shopping districts and a vibrant nightlife are all within walking distance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Chicago, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Victoria
    Brazil Brazil
    Perfect location, excellent staff, activities and facilities
  • Estefani
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    I absolutely loved it! Is amazing for the price, super clean the staff was super nice and the rooms have plenty of space.
  • Nilesh
    India India
    Game rooms, great breakfast, spacious rooms, kitchens, everything.. this is the largest backpacker I've seen so far.

Area info

Amenities of HI Chicago Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Cantonese

House rules

HI Chicago Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express HI Chicago Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property for more details. All visitors living outside the 606- zip codes are welcome to stay at the hostel.

Please note that any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Chicago Hostel

  • Check-in at HI Chicago Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • HI Chicago Hostel is 2,450 feet from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • HI Chicago Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Walking tours

  • Guests staying at HI Chicago Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at HI Chicago Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.