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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, steps from State Street

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Millennium Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Subs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago
Grant Park and Millennium Park are located near HI Chicago Hostel, which provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, a vending machine and ATM/banking services
  • A TV in reception, a lift and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Chicago Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel Chicago
Hostelling International Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago
Hostel HI Chicago
HI Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Chicago Hostel?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 1 Apr 2025 start from AU$128.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Chicago Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Chicago Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1206 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Junrong

Very good places to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Place was clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Great hostel in a great location, the highlights are free breakfast and group activities- I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location is convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Nice for solo travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Misti

Great option if you “just need a room”.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinusha

Greatest place to stay, clean and calm. Closer for most of attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LC

I loved everything about this property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Absolutely one of the very best hostels I have ever visited.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpha

Great property, adorable price, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mina Safwat Sobhi

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Within walking distance of the L Trains on the loop. A one block walk to a bus that went right by the convention center
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

A-CHIRAYA

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliane Sophia

A very nice hostel for such little money!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

This spot is so nice! It’s huge there’s so much to do and to see. It’s a really really great option. If I’m ever back in Chicago I already know imma be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Right by multiple bus stops which makes it very convenient. Very friendly staff and Free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Had room 710-3. Room was spacious, clean and had quaint, unnecessary iron and ironing board. There was an uncomfortable problem with the HVAC where the room temperature was 81 deg F at night and a loud, constant fan noise. No way to stop HVAC or adjust. Got a poor night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehsan

Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyongche

Free breakfast and clean facility
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannine

Great environment to meet people and stay entertained with their activities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anuja

Great ambience and safe. Would recommend for solo travellers. Participate in the events and you would meet new friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Very nice property, great free tours, good breakfasts.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikey

Great stay for two nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024