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About this property

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 9.4 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!


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1 twin bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Viviana
    United States United States
    I loved all the amenities and it’s a great location to sight see the iconic parts of Chicago. I love how you could also store your belongings as well
  • Beulah
    United States United States
    No longer offering breakfast, but a good cafe is right next door🚪 building 🏢 security feature is well implemented. location is convenient to transportation, shopping, entertainment.
  • Alexis
    United States United States
    Its proximity to Millennium Park and other important sites in the city.
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    The room was really clean. The location is also really good, it’s a 10-15 minute walk to the Millennium park. Everybody was really friendly and it was easy to connect to other people.
  • Cristian
    United States United States
    I haven’t stay in a hostel in years. I was rather concerned about having a negative experience but the place was a happy surprise. Facilities are great . The other people staying in my room were quiet and respectful. I had a good night sleep every...
  • Aaron
    United States United States
    Clean restrooms and showers. Rooms were nice and spacious. Staff were friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the second floor as well, it was nice they had an info booth for exploring the city with some one to assist you. They also had a full kitchen if...
  • Miguel
    United States United States
    I really liked how close it was to the loop and downtown, 1 minute walk to Lolla. The facilities were very clean and they were very welcoming. I loved the lobby and lounge they had, it had a kitchen and a pool table and even a ping pong table with...
  • Chandler
    United States United States
    First time in a hostel, the price compared to a regular hotel is a no brainer, and I got to meet some new people along the way!
  • Hazel
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Great location, a few block away to Millenium Park and attractions, and steps away from the bus/metro station. You'd better not be a light sleeper as you hear the train till late.
  • John
    United States United States
    The hostel was located just off Michigan Avenue, and 2 blocks further from Lake Shore Drive and the lake front, itself. The location, off the south end of Michigan Ave was less than 1 mi walk to most of what you want to see along the Magnificent...

Area info

Amenities of HI Chicago Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

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
  • 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
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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.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

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.

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