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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. Located in the south Loop area and moments away from beautiful Lake Michigan, HI Chicago Hostel provides easy access to some of the area's top attractions. Museums, renowned restaurants, shopping districts and a vibrant nightlife are all within walking distance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Chicago, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Availability

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1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the HI Chicago Hostel's <b>central location</b> and praised the <b>cleanliness</b> of the rooms. The staff were noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some finding it basic. <b>Room comfort</b> was also mixed, with some guests mentioning noise issues.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Chicago

Area info

Amenities of HI Chicago Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Walking tours
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Cantonese

House rules
HI Chicago Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property for more details. All visitors living outside the 606- zip codes are welcome to stay at the hostel.

Please note that any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: Hostel can only honor online bookings of 9 guests maximum. If you have 10 or more guests in your booking, please contact the hostel as different policies apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Chicago Hostel

  • HI Chicago Hostel is 2,450 feet from the center of Chicago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at HI Chicago Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • HI Chicago Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Walking tours
  • Check-in at HI Chicago Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at HI Chicago Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental