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HI Chicago Hostel

Property class: 1.5
Hostel near Grant Park in Chicago

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A spacious lobby with seating areas, a staircase, and large windows.
A restaurant interior with wooden floors, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the city.
A cozy lounge with leather seating, a large window with curtains, and a wall decorated with musical instruments and a neon sign.
A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, a leather sofa, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern bar area with large windows, metal chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Millennium Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a suitcase, and a pair of shoes on the floor.

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of buildings and a crane.

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a wooden bench, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a chair.

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window, and a chair.

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hostel, you'll find Grant Park and Millennium Park. Michigan Avenue and Art Institute of Chicago are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Roosevelt University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 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

  • ‪Jimmy's Gyros & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Berghoff Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel near Grant Park in Chicago
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Chicago Hostel.

This Chicago hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Chicago Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hostelling International Chicago Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel Chicago
Hostelling International Chicago Hostel
Hostelling International Chicago
Hostel HI Chicago
HI Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

How close is HI Chicago Hostel to the airport?

HI Chicago Hostel is 11.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Chicago Hostel?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on Sep 1, 2026 start from $116, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does HI Chicago Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at HI Chicago Hostel.

How close is HI Chicago Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.9 mi (7-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.4 mi (7-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HI Chicago Hostel offer free breakfast?

HI Chicago Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at HI Chicago Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does HI Chicago Hostel have a pool?

HI Chicago Hostel does not have a pool.

Does HI Chicago Hostel have a restaurant?

HI Chicago Hostel is home to Cafecito, which features brunch.

Does HI Chicago Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is HI Chicago Hostel to downtown Chicago?

HI Chicago Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Chicago.

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 962 out of 1417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1417 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good place to stay a few days Good location comfortable bed good shower and free coffee in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing recommending things to do and places to eat in the area. The property itself is right on the red line and you can get to the best places including Wrigley and White Sox stadiums.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Perpetue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay perfect for a night in chi!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kritika

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Rooms and restrooms very clean. Amenities are great as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and safe. Great location. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel I've stayed in; well stocked commercial kitchen, entire 2nd floor is common area, 2 pool tables, ping pong, 2 huge eating areas, rooms are huge with a huge sitting anter-room, located close to everything and public transportation, so walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place for the price and with it being centred in the heart of the loop it had beautiful views of the red line trains all while having great amenities for a low rate. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here, my home away from home when in Chi! Kitchen is great and near all stops metra amtrack cta !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for solo traveling, great security. Very walkable and so close to all the Chicago attractions and public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price I can’t really complain about anything. Ur was a pleasant stay. Would buy again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel and right in the middle of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean beds, and a nice, huge game/lounge room!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good relative to the price and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

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

10/10 Excellent

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay by any standard, but the community aspect was particularly refreshing. It was nice to see authentic and intentional settings for new interactions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is made to keep you safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria Zenaida

Liked: Amenities
The linens in the bedroom should be washed well including blankets and towels
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jovin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen has access to cooking, refrigerator and freezer to store food and drinks. Multiple dining tables and chairs to eat. Recreational space for billiards, game nights, pingpong, lounge to hang out with people.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice not bad for the price, and it’s really cleaner than the other places you can find affordable. Also staff are nice and kitchen is awesome you can cook as if your home . Big area to sit down and do what you need to do and other floors have a room to sit and chill .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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