Located close to Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk, Stay 424 Hostel provides an art gallery on site, designer stores on site, and laundry facilities. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
Bike rentals, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Coworking spaces and meeting rooms
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and computer monitors.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Showers and hair dryers
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Stovetops, housekeeping, and computer monitors
Languages
Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Designer stores
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
24-hour business center
Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)
Coworking space
Meeting room
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Paper towels
Stovetop
More
Air conditioning
Computer monitor
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Fan
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laundry detergent
Printer
Shared accommodations
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Property Registration Number 2896361
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Property is also known as
Stay 424
Studio 424
1415 Ashland Ave
Stay 424 Hostel Hotel
Stay 424 Hostel Chicago
Stay 424 Hostel Hotel Chicago
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay 424 Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Stay 424 Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Stay 424 Hostel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stay 424 Hostel located?
Located in West Town, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of United Center, Michigan Avenue, and Chicago Riverwalk. Millennium Park and Wrigley Field are also within 6 mi (10 km). Division Station is 5 minutes by foot and Damen Station is 13 minutes.
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Stay 424 Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 138 reviews
10 - Excellent
75
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 138 reviews
8 - Good
26
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 138 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 138 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 138 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great place
Lucas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Staying at a hostel was new for me. It's a different experience. Everyone on the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The others staying there friendly as well.
Kathy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10
Pretty good
Alex
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
The accommodation is clean and convenient to travel.
Apichart
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
2/10
Nice location
Lucie-Ta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Nice place
Kgomotso
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10
Staff didn’t help at all
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
The place is very clean has all the amenities people staying there were also very respectful of quiet hours was overall a great first experience in a hostel
wendy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
It's very clean and nice location.
Apichart
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Mattress was a bit too firm. No tv inside of room as pictured. Building was safe and secured.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Great area, we felt safe in the hostel and walking back at night. The free street parking was nice as well. Staff and other residents staying were very friendly.
We couldn’t get the bathroom shower head to turn on. Also, we stayed in a private room in the summer and although they provided a mini A/C unit, it didn’t help the heat at all during the day. You could feel the A/C in the kitchen and hallway but unfortunately our room was just facing the sun. Luckily the owner was super kind and brought us a fan. Our room did cool down at night.
Overall we needed a quick, affordable stay and this was a good option in the city.
Mallory
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
The rooms are clean
Ive Maxime
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
This place was really cool. The other people staying didn’t cause any trouble. It was on street parking but was able to find a place on the street behind the property. There’s rooftop access where you can go out and smoke. The vibes were just on point for our first time visiting Chicago.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Very nice on a budget Hostel. Would definitely recommend! 👌
Andy
10/10
I would stay again!
Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Its a good location, easy to get to. They give you a code to check in , so check in and and check out is simple
Gary
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Staff was friendly and accesible at any time I needed something. The living space and comunal are was clean.
Roman
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10
This place is pretty cursed and poorly maintained but the room was nice and I slept well. The staff were super friendly and helpful as well. It seems like based on other reviews and my experience it’s a roulette on what will be broken that day. For me the shower on my floor had no water. I was instructed to use the one downstairs but it also barely had a drip, so I waited until the next morning. Might have been a one off issue that day. If not, not sure how the place can handle dozens of guests. That being said, the place was completely booked except my private room but it was completely empty except two other guests on my floor…very weird. Probably wouldn’t stay there again but worked in a pinch.
Nikole
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
It was a really nice eclectic spot. It was full of people from all over the world, and I was greatfull for the conversation. The spot is centrally located and close to everything. Thanks for the wonderful stay and see you next time I'm in Chicago.
Baron
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
6/10
It was so much noise, very hard to sleep! The last night I ended up checking out early to get some peace and quiet to catch my early flight.
Wenzel
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Clean bathroom and bed areas as well as updated kitchen and bathroom
BRANDON
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
The accommodations and service was wonderful. The staff was amazingly friendly the facilities were very clean and the working space was great! While in Chicago I will surely stay here again.
James
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
2/10
I was thinking it was a hotel room. I was surprised it was a sleeping place with bunk beds ect. I didn't know code to get in. Which room . Just a waste of my money. Wont go there again.