310 South Halsted Street, West Loop, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
Based on 589 hostel reviews
7.2Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.2
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 November 2023
Sun
United StatesToo old building
Location was good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Maurice
United StatesRooms
Location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Thi
TaiwanThere is no wifi in my room, only in the public space. There is also no hairdryer available.
The location, the restroom, and the public space are good. The staff is excellent.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Gregory
FranceThe creaking of the beds.
The bathroom.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Grant
United StatesThe room is very small for over $200. the beds were uncomfortable, the bathrooms down the hall, the vending machine refused to give us water and instead gave us soda no matter which buttons were pushed. I know Chicago is expensive but this is way overpriced for what you get. They'll keep your bags for you if you need but will charge you for that too.
Location only.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Jonas
Germanywell it’s a hostel so u can sleep there, that’s basically it
really central and easy to reach everything and bathrooms etc were clean there was a cute community room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Charlotte
United KingdomUnfortunately we was on top floor so lots of stairs and it was hot. A fan would have helped however it’s summertime in Chicago but this didn’t effect our stay
The property suited our needs and room was good size
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Christian
United StatesI do wish there was a way for the upper floors to have a better air conditioning system but understand that the building is old. I packed a smaller suitcase because of reading the reviews about the amount stairs. Those reviews are correct, it’s a lot.
Greektown, staff was nice and efficient, everything was clean. Location is very close to public parking and the loop. 9 Muses and Artopolis are both excellent nearby food choices.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Mariajose
United StatesThe share room but it was okay
The bathrooms most killed
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Gloria
BelgiumThe only thing I didn't like were the stairs and the carpets in the hallway, but that's a personal issue as I have allergies.
Great location! Close to L-train and bus stop that goes straight to the city centre. Next to that it's a 10 minute walk to Union Station. Complimentary there was coffee and tea all day long, which I really appreciated, for sure in the morning. The staff was also really nice and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Gineuls
BrazilIt's an old building, but nothing inside besides the staircase looks like it. It was comfortable, within walking distance from various lunch/dinning options and the pharmacy. Nice staff and free coffee.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Chidi
United StatesThe room shared by 8 females was really stuffy and no ventilation. There is a functional ceiling fan but the windows were shut and I would have loved a bit of fresh air in to the room.
It is very close to the Chicago bus station and you can easily walk to the Blue line train station from this hostel. Free breakfast items like coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The kitchenette is neat and you can always get food items from whole foods store that is just 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the hostel. It is located in a good neighbourhood and you can take a walk in the evening.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Nk’isu
United StatesExtremely hot
Great location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 June 2023
Daniela
United StatesThe restroom
Cheap and good location
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Chad
United StatesAir conditioning in room, we didn't have control of our personal room temperature
Nice place good staff!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Kathy
United StatesRefurbishing of 2nd floor looks wonderful; but the door to the women's shower/toilet room is poorly hung & thick paint & cannot be closed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Victoria
United StatesI wish there had been an elevator. It was stuffy in my room. An overhead fan would have helped.
There was alot of stair climbing. I wish there had been an elevator. I really liked the secure feeling and privacy. The staff was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Sven
SpainA bit expensive for being a hostel.
Friendly staff, great location, close to the blue line (o'hare airport connection).
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Kathy
United StatesDoor very hard to open. Many layers of paint at top & hard to close far enough to latch & hard to open, especially from the inside. No hot water for the shower at 9 pm.
Room clean, bed comfortable. Nice day room, functional group kitchen.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Daragh
IrelandGreat location; 10 minute walk to Willis Tower and a 2 min walk to UIC-Halsted (Blue ‘L’ line) Walgreens and Target are very near as well as a couple of breakfast diners Staff were lovely and super helpful
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Morrison
United StatesBecause it’s a hostel, it’s pretty barebones in the rooms. Not necessarily bad, just good for people to be aware of it.
The location was good and it was easy to check in.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Searle
United Kingdomthe bedroom door was not good and kept sticking making it difficult to open
excellent location, comfortable bed and the common was a place to chat to fellow travellers
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 10 May 2023
Laura
Italythere was a lot of dust on the stairs
Located near the city center, the rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are really clean.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Randall
United StatesThey are renovating the rest rooms and shower rooms so there is some construction on the 2nd floor now.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Nancy
United StatesNo elevator and no breakfast compared to other nicer cheaper hostels in the area. Plus, it was cold and when mentioned it to staff he said he would put temp up to 70..Heck that's still cold when it's 39 outside especially for tourists not use to that cold temp..Temperatures should be at comfortable level for guests ..
Location to bus
Stayed in April 2023
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