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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Where art meets comfort: discover nearby museums, enjoy great food at Cafecito or unwind with a good book from our library.

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HI Chicago - Hostel is the perfect haven for art lovers, located near Grant Park and Millennium Park. Enjoy continental breakfast, explore the library or play a game on the billiards/pool table; with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, your stay will be seamless. The on-site restaurant Cafecito serves up delicious meals throughout the day and multilingual staff are always happy to help.

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Popular amenities

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

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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 State Street and Michigan Avenue. Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 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

  • State Street
    State Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    Art Institute of Chicago
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
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    Millennium Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Scene of Chicago street bridge with traffic among modern buildings of Downtown Chicago at Michigan avenue in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Business and Modern Transportation concept
    Michigan Avenue
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chicago
    Willis Tower
    11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Epic Burger
    2 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy
    4 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min walk
  • Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park
    3 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 10-minute walk of State Street, Millennium Park, and Art Institute of Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 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

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 860 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1283 reviews

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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, nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 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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8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and comfortably room, great staff with many amenities on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and kind staff who went above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's my 2nd time staying here and it's close to all the places I needed to get to. Its Safe and Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kritika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness Affordable Location in city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amenities given and staff was so helpful with everything. Top bunk kinda sucked in the women’s dorm because it’s shaky but it is what it is lol.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hr entry and the bed in its on area. FANTASTIC STAY. ILL BOOK AGAIN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jianyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really great experience, especially for the kitchen and recreation room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JIN MYONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and friendly accommodation, and it was very convenient to use.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly a great experience as a solo traveller. The beds were comfy and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel’s location was perfect and I loved all of the activities - great for solo travelers, you’ll make plenty of friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, clean bathroom, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Got to meet some really cool people from all over the world. Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel were amazing ! Professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. My special request (I am 72 years old so I requested a lower bunk) was on file and provided. One of the other ladies in my room called about a ceiling tile that had fallen out and was lying on the floor. Maintenance was there within 30 minutes! It was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi Chicago has comfortable beds, nice en-suite shower and toilet. Lots of extra toilets on 2nd floor but had to find them myself. Laundry also had difficulty, one floor could use coins, other floor couldn’t (change machine there though). Check in was a little rough, not much info given, But young male at reception very helpful, brought ID card up to room. Great location though for museums and lake activities!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My gometown for 3 days. Price: Great Location: Awesome Activities: More cultural, sightseeing. Transportation super close. I'll be back. Family hostel: LOVED IT.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, very clean, lots of useful amenities particularly for those traveling on a budget. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable. Scanning the key card to get into the hostel, use the elevators, and access the room made me feel safe. Location was great. Stayed with my son and the free pool tables were awesome. I took the free walking tour. Bill the guide was fun and informative. Would definitely stay again. Best U.S. hostel I have stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to everything, no problems with cleanliness or anything. It did feel a bit no frills but the price was very reasonable so no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karletta

clean room, nice staff, good for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and most of the property was clean. The common bathroom/shower room needed a good cleaning and the in-room shower had almost no pressure. The kitchen was nicely equipped. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026