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Chicago Getaway Hostel, hotel in Chicago

This Chicago hostel is located in Lincoln Park and is a few blocks from the Fullerton subway station. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout this hostel.

Location and price!
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
4,849 reviews
HI Chicago Hostel, hotel in Chicago

Experience the excitement of Chicago from the center of all the action at this beautiful historic hostel, offering comfortable and contemporary accommodations in the heart of the city center.

Everything
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
9,777 reviews
Stay 424 Hostel, hotel in Chicago

Stay 424 Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Chicago.

It was close to a concert venue.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
104 reviews
Wrigley Hostel - Chicago, hotel in Chicago

Wrigley Hostel is just steps away from Wrigley Field and only a 10-minute walk to the nearest public beach.

responsive admin even through text
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
747 reviews
Pill Hill Mansion, hotel in Chicago

Located in Chicago and with Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago reachable within 4.6 miles, Pill Hill Mansion has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

Everything was great. The owner, Clarence, was extremely helpful and nice.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
200 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Avg. price/night: $72.79
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 9,777 reviews
    Clean comfortable beds and room. Great location, walking distance from regional trains and metro. Always worth the visit. A better breakfast than I’ve had on previous visits. Safe. This hostel looks and feels safe.
    Murray
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.79
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 9,777 reviews
    The entire facility was very clean and safe. Great location within walking distance to a lot of sites and great transportation options nearby. I liked the privacy of the curtains for each bunk bed.
    Roxanne
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.79
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 9,777 reviews
    The location of this youth hostel is very good. The environment is clean, tidy, and safe. There are many public facilities in the lounge for residents, and there are various breakfast options.
    Zi-Quan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $160.82
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 747 reviews
    Gorgeous Patio! Don't expect any breathtaking views, but expect a great patio to eat your lunch/breakfast and hang out with other guests! Hostel has quiet hours and is not generally a party hub. Guests were all very respectful. The hostel has a very strong college dormitory vibe to it. Making it easy to meet new people and make friends. Great for a solo traveler. The average age of guests was pretty well under 30, but there were some travelers over 30 as well. Free Breakfast on weekends!
    Tyler
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $72.79
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 9,777 reviews
    The staff was very nice and I could check in earlier because my bed was already ready. Everything is clean and spaceous. It' located in a safe area and the Hostel makes sure that only guests can enter. It's very cheap and you get a lot for the price! The WLan is working perfectely. They have a huge kitchen. There's a restaurant right next to the Hostel. The Hostel is located perfectly! There's a underground trainstation just around the corner. Very well done.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $73.96
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 4,849 reviews
    Beautiful situated and close to trams and the lake. Friendly staff and vibrant feel. But also bit worn down. Beds are to soft and uncomfy. It was more a budget family place than a hostel with a lot of small children. Not a bad thing but not really what we were expecting. Breakfast was humble but can get you on your way. No real healthy options. But there is a community kitchen and fridge to store some cheese or other things for breakkie Chicago is expensive and this place was on the cheaper side so you cant expect golden halls
    Joris
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 701 reviews
    Great location, safe and close to the subway, coffee shops, grocery stores and more within walking distance. Room was decent, spacious, doble bed was enormous, bunk bed was decent, and even though bathrooms were old they were very clean and never too crowded. Bonus: towels are incredible here.
    Constanza
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $160.82
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 747 reviews
    Great location, friendly people, very safe environment inside and outside of the hostel.
    P
    Péter
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 708 reviews
    Great location, super easy to move around, and safe to do so. The staff was super nice and helpful, same for the cleaning crew. Everything was well kept in the hostel. The room was comfortable, even though It was shared, the bathroom was quite spacious. The bed had curtains to have more privacy and a small cabinet for storage, that can close with a padlock (bring yours).
    Mariecabrera
    Solo traveler

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