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Reviews of Chicago Getaway Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

616 West Arlington Place, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States of America

#76 of 181 hotels in Chicago

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Review Score

Based on 2360 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    As expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little bit noisy during night

    Hostel is simple but clean, rooms are clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It mentioned that parking is available among the paid amenities. Instead, we either had to fight traffic to find a spot in a charge-free area, which was hell, or we had to pay 32 usd per night which is outrageous. Layout was not as agreed. The excuse was that our layout has been booked by someone who paid thru them, not Booking.com. Also, we were told from description and photos that lower bunk beds are larger, but it's not the case in one of the rooms booked.. Breakfast can use a better variety. At least add eggs...

    Convenient location, close to Lincoln Park Zoo, and to the metro station

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay. Always my go to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t free!! 😂😂😂

    Location Parking available

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent rapport qualite prix
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Personnel tres agreable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great historic building
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No temperature control and the blankets are very light.

    Excellent location. Very safe. We splurged on the private bathroom this time and it was nice. Very large shower. The room was large with 2 closets and lots of plugs. Common areas are very nice and plenty of space to relax, play pool, watch TV or visit. Basic breakfast but sufficient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms weren’t the cleanest, but that is usually to be expected from a shared space.

    Good area in a quiet neighbourhood, friendly staff and reasonably priced.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Worth the price but don’t expect to be comfortable and rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom had 2 sinks, but one of them was clogged and it was gross. Besides that our biggest problem was with the beds, they make SO MUCH noise. If you’re traveling alone and sleep in the same bunkbed as a person you don’t known it’s going to be really uncomfortable. I was traveling with my friends and still we couldn’t had a good night of sleep because of that.

    The employees were really nice. We had a lot of bags so it was good that they have elevators. The breakfast was included. Private bathroom in my room. The room was big.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating radiator was very noisy.

    Oat milk for breakfast was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were extremely loud, making it impossible to move in the bed without waking up everyone in the room.

    Very clean and nicely decorated. Polite and engaging staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect stay for travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 4 nights

    If I was being picky I could suggest that it would be nice if the breakfast finished a little later than 9:30 am for the late risers. In addition, I was in a 10-bed dorm with metal bunk beds and as a result, the bed could be noisy at points when moving about and getting into it. One thing I didn't like is that the women's restroom on the first floor as the showers only have material curtains and nowhere to get changed or put your dry stuff. However, if you go to the second floor the shower cubicles have separate locked areas for changing.

    I enjoyed my stay at this hostel, it exceeded my expectations. Firstly, the free breakfast was simple but just what you would need with toast, juice, coffee etc. The kitchen was super clean and big and had everything you could need. On top of the kitchen, the hostel had a music room and TV room which were nice to chill in, do some work and meet new people. All the staff were super lovely and kept the place ticking beautifully, it was so lovely that at breakfast they would handle the washing up so travellers could go out and about. The bedrooms were really nice as well, I was in a 10-bed dorm but it had a max of 6 people in at one point and they were clean and spacious, the bed was comfy. The lockers were very big too, and could fit my cabin bag and rucksack in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking not included needs to be paid upon arrival on property. Almost impossible to find parking spaces on the street. Other than that, all perfect! Will return for sure.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    7.0
    I rest in a good place
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heater is a little old

    Tha location is in a good place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Okay hostel in a quiet neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleaning staff were INCREDIBLY loud starting around 9am. Lots of shouting, singing, etc. They also pounded on my door twice before check out time, once at around 9:30 and again at 10:30. Breakfast was just okay -- toast, eggo waffles, cereal.

    Great location (near the zoo, restaurants, music venues, bus routes etc). Loved the half bathroom in my room. Comfy bed. Front desk staff were helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Good space, good WiFi but poor breakfasts 🙄
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff who managed the area where 'breakfast' was served were rude, one nearly got into a fight with a guest 🙄 Breakfast was poor too, I just made do with cereal every day..

    Very cool hotel, lots of common space to relax in and a big kitchen. WiFi was good 👍

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place for reasonable money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No proteins for the breakfast at all ( no eggs, no meat, etc)

    Easy check-in, nice staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The kitchen and dining area is really great. Super clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Vending machines was $2. Would love a $1 bag of chips and .75 cent can soda. Other than that worth the money.

    Clean, ice machine, safe, location is near Wrigley field.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Cozy hostel for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit of walk from the subway station to the hostel but the neighborhood seemed very safe.

    I stayed two nights in January and there were not many guests, so it was nice and quiet. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and good water pressure in the shower. Breakfast was sufficient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great price , friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Continental breakfast was very light, just carbs or yogurt.

    Good overall

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    7.0
    Great location in a chill part of Chicago
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed wasn't great, it was too squishy. I think the shared bathrooms are a bigger concern; there are no places to put things like soap or shampoo except the ground, and there isn't much privacy with just one door with a hook hanging outside the shower

    The location in Lincoln Park is very nice, the neighborhood felt very safe and cozy at night. There were lots of little items you could buy during the stay such as food or souvenirs. They really kept the place clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    Nice for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everyone very nice

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More breakfast options

    Lovely neighbour

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were to hot, air conditioning units not working

    Great location, convenient breakfast, comfortable rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

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