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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Theatre show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Georgian hostel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast
This hostel features self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Chicago Getaway Hostel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincoln Park. Enjoy features like a business center, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • 15 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Wrigley Field
A private beach is featured. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Chicago Getaway Hostel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Chicago hostel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 9.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 34 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 62 mi (100 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, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Chicago Getaway Hostel.

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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1052 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Montiya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a good price. Room was clean, friendly staff. Parking can be a bit hard to find around the property but there is a parking garage a couple blocks away that doesn’t seem to get too full. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonniesue W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I guess we will only stay here anymore!

Honestly, this is the best deal in town. Awesome area with plenty of food and nightlife and shopping within easy walking distance. A few blocks from the red/brown/purple lines. Value cannot be beat. It’s a great atmosphere! We got a premium room so we had our own bath/shower. To know, they provided towels but thankfully I had a couple washcloths in my bag. There’s no tv in the room, which I liked. No frills but definitely enough. *I cannot, so far, speak to the dormitory spaces, but the price is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Chicago Getaway Hostel for a wonderful stay. I stayed here for approximately 11 days over two bookings and each time the staff were fantastic. I stayed in a one bedroom half bathroom which was great for a single older female traveller. The showers were sufficient and at most times available without waiting. The breakfast was included and was adequate for a hostel, cereal, toast, juice, coffee or tea and on some days muffins, yogurt or fresh fruit. There is a full kitchen and large dining area. I can't comment on parking but the public transport wasn't too far if you are able to walk a few blocks. The best part is the location, north side of the river surrounded by eateries and bars. I found it was quiet and safe. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to save on accommodation costs in Chicago. Hostels are not for everyone however this one was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great. Lots of food options with about a 10 minute walk or less. Staff was friendly and the option to leave luggage before check in or after check out was convenient. Beds could be more comfortable and the water pressure wasn’t great, but for the price it has just about everything you would need including complimentary breakfast (muffins, cereal, toast, waffles, juice & coffee).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Shobhna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

GUAIRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is amazing. The hostel is fun. The only thing I dislike is there is no AC in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous and affordable place to stay near downtown Chicago. The suite (with several beds and a private bath) worked well for our group. Easy pay-for-parking on-site, walkable to local restaurants and Lincoln Park, great common room: Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

Convenient location, friendly staff, and excellent service! I would love to stay here next time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great price

Staying over one night to visit my son at college. This was the perfect little room for my needs. Checked into a double w/half bath. The priperty was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. While the bed would be too small if I was sharing it, it was just right for a single adult. The location and price can't be beat. This will now be my go-to place to stay when traveling through Chicago solo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jaeden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Neighborhood, Price & Room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Franzen C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus alcides

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely clean.Staff is professional,kind,helpful,caring.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice folks that go the extra mile. Breakfast could improve, but that is my only quibble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025