24 Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60605, United States of America
#94 of 180 hotels in Chicago
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4412 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 26, 2024
Laia
SpainActivities that they organise to socialise, location, breakfast amazing included in the price
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Aidan
United KingdomAir con was loud
Everyone was very nice, great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Julia
FranceNothing
Really clean nice common room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Kalliopi
FranceThe first days, the common area in which our rooms was, was extremely hot, I have no idea why but it was fixed after we asked them to. The ladder for the twin beds is extremely uncomfortable in my opinion 🙁
The bathroom was mostly clean and it was shared only between 4 rooms. The beds were pretty comfortable, the location is great, the staff is friendly, the hostel hosts a lot of free activities which is absolutely awesome, the common area is also great and you can use it even after check-out if you've got a flight later in the day, the breakfast was pretty decent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Ryan
United States of AmericaBathroom arrangement was less than optimal. Breakfast was quite basic and bland.
Bunk bed was nice; great price
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Duangkamon
ThailandThere should be a padlock for rent or borrow. Buying the new padlock is not eco-friendly. $4 fee for bag storage after checkout should be got rid of.
Location is great; close to everything downtown. Room is clean. Breakfast is not fancy but it's value for your money.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Odegha
United KingdomI like everything aside some of the kitchen staffs who are always frowning their faces.
The location, tight security,neatness, breakfast, friendly staffs and Serenity
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Johann
Dominican RepublicGreat location in the Loop near Metra and other public transpo. Free breakfast gave you a starting foundation with juice, coffee, toast, and fruit. Locker has ample space for storage and there was a light by my bunk.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Maryam
United States of AmericaI had to change my dates for just a little bit in the last minute due to the flight delay so I asked my friend to tell to staff at the counter and request to not to charge me for the night I couldn't get there. the personnel accepted but charged her card for the full price. This happened while I already had reserved the place for another night and had just asked them to "switch" the dates for me so I wouldn't had to for the night I wasn't there. I contacted costumer service through Booking and they said I should follow-up with the hustle, however, the hustle staff directed me to the Booking too...
breakfast the simplest and ok. coffee and hot water are available for 24/7 which is very good. the dorm mattress are 5 out of 10 for me and honestly it was clean. location also is very great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Camille
United States of AmericaIt was cold in the rooms with very thin blankets, had to throw extra layers on me so I wouldn't be cold at night. Very heavy and Loud Doors that would slam in the bedrooms.
Nice privacy in the bed with the curtains. Spacious showers. Plenty of breakfast option !
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Vernon
United States of AmericaIf you drive parking will equate a regular room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Agena
Peruin the street there was some homeless people that make the place not too much safe
I like the most ,that is near to a lot of bus station
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Melissa
MexicoI would have liked that they didn't charged extra to keep bags
Everything was clean, and the amenities where in good conditions
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Gerrit
NetherlandsThe location is fantastic, you could hardly be closer to the city center.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Grace
New ZealandThere was no option to just have a single room, but otherwise everything was great.
Location was a huge plus and daily breakfast included was fantastic. Our rooms were clean and staff were very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Timothy
United States of AmericaOne of the showers and a wc were out of order. For a whole floor they ought to be more stalls.
The rooms were as expected, with good heating and air conditioning. The bed was clean and comfortable. They provided a good complementary continental breakfast. Every night had events in the lounge, and we had a buffet of Chicago Hotdogs while playing pool and table tennis. The staff was helpful with directions around Chicago, and the hostel was a great venue for meeting people and making friends!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Elalami
EgyptThe price is too expensive
Very good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Elizabeth
United States of AmericaSuch a close walk to the Arts institute. You have the ability to socialize with other guests or be left on your own. I love this hostel. The staff couldn’t be more kind and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Dhruv
IndiaNice hostel and awesome location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Cintia
BrazilNeighboorhood complicated
Nice. But some itens finished fast. Few fruit options.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Chun
Hong KongLacks cooking kits in my 4-men room
Excellent location of traffic with so much subways and buses
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Livia
BrazilThe ladies bathroom was to exposed since it was in the corredor, the doors should be activated only with the cards
It was very good located and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Hsinyi
TaiwanI have to wait restroom if your apartment live more people.
Nice bed and large room space.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Krivonosovas
United States of AmericaCharge me extra amount for 1 night because I extended my stay in same room, But was on booking was wrong in 10 bed room And I stay in 315 room 8th beds And I stay allot in your hostels. Thanks you And one more thing I asked some many times about Air condition But all night was 🥶 cold.
I love everything ❤️ But one off desktop worker charge me more for bucking 1 day 24hr.
Stayed in April 2024
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