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HI Chicago Hostel

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A spacious lobby with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows. - HI Chicago Hostel (Chicago)
A modern bar area with large windows, metal chairs, and hanging light fixtures. - HI Chicago Hostel (Chicago)
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a leather sofa, and hanging light fixtures. - HI Chicago Hostel (Chicago)
A cozy lounge with leather seating, a large window with curtains, and a wall decorated with musical instruments and a neon sign. - HI Chicago Hostel (Chicago)
A restaurant interior with wooden floors, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the city. - HI Chicago Hostel (Chicago)
A short walk from Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, HI Chicago Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a suitcase, and a pair of shoes on the floor.

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, HI Chicago Hostel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a park with fallen leaves.
    Grant Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A grand staircase in a historic building with classical architecture, including columns and ornate railings.
    Art Institute of Chicago
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A large metallic sphere sculpture in a public square surrounded by tall buildings.
    Millennium Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city street at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and decorated trees.
    Michigan Avenue
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min walk
  • Epic Burger
    2 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy
    4 min walk
  • Fontano's Pizza and Subs
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago Hostel located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 984 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1436 reviews

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8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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Great stay, stay here often cause it’s such a good deal for a pretty nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and perfect for a one night stay in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and clean bathroom; excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, free towels, awesome free walking tour that left from the lobby. This place is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at HI Chicago and both times were great! The hostel is very clean, feels very safe, the activities/amenities are great and the location is perfect! I would definitely recommend and would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very solid, stayed in the 8 bedroom, solo traveler, great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazingly clean and extremely spacious. The staff was outstanding: friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They went out of the way to make sure I was safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean. The room, shower and bed were all cleaned. The location was close to get to near by park and stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. No frills, clean and perfect for an inexpensive way to rest your head after a Brewers win at Wrigley.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, huge kitchen and great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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Basically a hotel with shared rooms/amentities. Private king room was great. Zero complaints. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much cleaner than most hotels I stay in honestly. The bed was sooooo comfy. I didn't tap into the opportunities and events they have, but I loved everything about my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t what we expected, but the staff was kind and considerate
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great. A/C in the room was perfect since I sleep hot. Facility was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diego Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hostel,it was a super cool experience and the workers are really nice, they helped me a lot! If I come to Chicago I’m gonna stay there agian! I don’t know why they have 2 stars, they deserve 5! The location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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It was well maintained! The beds weee comfy and the room was well lit with a great view of the Chicago skyline! The location was perfect! Lots of places to walk ton I Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful front desk. Nice lounge and kitchen facilities. Quiet. Room at comfortably cool nighttime temp.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rehab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite convenient location and pretty well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and so were the bathrooms. It’s a hostel not a hotel so the vibe is more college dorm than private. But, it’s affordable, clean and safe. There are common spaces and a kitchen available to you. People were friendly and there were many activities to join if you wanted. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed here one night before Lolla and were pleasantly surprised by how friendly the staff were, the cleanliness of the establishment, and the amenities!!! Met so many cool people, saw amazing sights around the area, and had a great night’s sleep. If you’re young and planning to stay in chicago, I would highly recommend booking your stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026