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Cream City Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Michigan

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Living area
Bathroom shower
Cream City Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
4 bathrooms
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
4 bathrooms
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Riverwest, a neighborhood in Milwaukee, Cream City Hostel is near a metro station. Harley-Davidson Museum and The Rave-Eagles Club are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Wisconsin State Fair Park and Milwaukee County Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
500 E. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212

What's nearby

  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Marquette University - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 10 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tracks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seven Swans Crêperie | MKE Riverwest - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bremen Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mad Planet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Steff's Lounge - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cream City Hostel

Hostel near Lake Michigan
Cream City Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Bike rentals, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Cream City Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • 4 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, a personal chef, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 28 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cream City Hostel Milwaukee
Cream City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cream City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

Is Cream City Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cream City Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Cream City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of USD 10.00.

What time is check-out at Cream City Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Cream City Hostel located?

Located in Riverwest, this hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Martin Luther King Drive and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Michigan. Lakefront Brewery and Brady Street are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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