24 Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL 60605, United States of America
#93 of 181 hotels in Chicago
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4364 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 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
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Aberdeenlane
United States of AmericaThis time our room was really cold. We were able to get extra blankets, but still ended up sleeping in our coats. I hadn’t had this issue there before so it may have been that particular room. I mentioned it at the desk as we got an extra blanket, but not sure it was taken seriously. I may not have been strong enough when telling them how cold it really felt , but still feel it should have been addressed somehow other than just with an extra blanket.
I love the location and generally is a great place to stay compared to other hostels I have been to. I like that the shared bathrooms are closer to the sleeping areas and how they set up the rooms there.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Anmol
United States of AmericaI had to change rooms. The upper bunk is not comfortable as the ceiling light flashes in your face. There is no way to stop that. I had to change rooms, which hapoened only on the second day of my stay.
The location and breakfast was good, rooms were fine too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Lucía
MexicoThe coffee machine wasn’t working
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Lucy
AustraliaGreat events on every day
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Annaelle
IsraelThe hotel staff at the lobby were a bit unpleasant. There is a fee for baggage storage of 4$ per item.
The location. The facilities. The breakfast. Overall experience was ok.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Josie
GermanySadly, breakfast got empty quickly, so if you go near the end of the breakfast period, there may only be some stuff left. The location can feel a bit unsafe at night, but that is the area, not the hostel. There were two shower and toilet stalls each and one shower was broken. I never had to wait, though.
The location was excellent, right in the loop. Breakfast was also good, there was porridge, bagels, bananas, apples, muffins and some stuff to put on toast and bagels. The room was good, the bunk beds had two pillows, there were towels and curtains.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Maximiliano
ArgentinaThe room seemed very spacious and tidy, each bed comes with a curtain for some privacy, different types of sockets, USB ports, and individual lights. Additionally, lockers can be found to store your valuables, for which you must bring your own padlock. The common areas are very well decorated and the kitchen is fully equipped. Breakfast was also more abundant than expected.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Natalia
CanadaThe coffee of the breakfast was to bitter. Even though it is a personal taste, the coffee was far from the regular taste... still, nothing to avoid you to stay at this hostel.
It is awesome! the room is spacious. Also, no complaint about the cleanness. The breakfast is fair for what you pay for.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Amr
United States of AmericaBeds small
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Tobit
United States of AmericaOne side of the hotel is close to train tracks. Fun to see the trains, but they run all night and are loud. Used earplugs at night and did not sleep well.
Location and cost were good. First time at Hostel, and it was fun to be with fellow travelers. Easy access to coffee was a plus. Did feel secure and safe.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Suzanne
United States of AmericaOur room was *freezing*. I don't think there was any heat to it. The highs during our stay were mostly 30s-40s, and I suspect what little heat we had was just from heat elsewhere in the building. They offered us another room, but we didn't want to risk getting one without natural light, which was unappealing. (Someone else said their room was hot - go figure). The one bathroom for the four rooms in our group was small but sufficed for the few people there. I don't think our pod had any multi-bunk rooms. The shower was like a tomb though - very small and poorly lit. Also - I had looked forward to being able to use our group kitchen, but it was still disabled, with no dishes. Only the main second floor kitchen was functional.
Excellent location for what we needed (Auditorium Theater and blue line from O'Hare, also close to bus to the zoo and walkable to some other things). Breakfast was limited but okay. Felt safe/secure. Nice common areas. Provided plenty of pillows as well as extra blankets as needed. Clean room. We had an exterior room with windows (vs the center floor rooms).
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Krivonosovas
United States of AmericaTo cold in Room need reduce air conditioner. Thanks U.
Everything great 👍 good just in night time need Air condition.need is to cold I asking before about that because in room only 2 people mostly. Thanks I enjoy Everything else 😌 🙂 ☺️.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Leon
NetherlandsOutlets didn't have a holder for the phone. Not that many showers available.
Great beds with a privacy curtain and bedside outlet. Nice common room and organized activities during the whole week. Convenient location near the L and in the Loop. Walking distance from the Cloud Gate (aka the Bean)
Stayed in March 2024
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