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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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Interior
City view from property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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King Size Bed

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Full Size Bed

Full Size Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
HI Chicago Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Millennium Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from State Street and 9 minutes by foot from Millennium Park
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.

Cafecito - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1082 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, loved the food next door. The check in staff at night was amazing- so helpful and kind. Can’t say that for the day time staff. Clean and cute as hell. Love how safe it was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Intharason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is ar
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for going to lollapalooza.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you're on a budget you'll need to compromise. This is one of the cheapest places to stay in the city, and therefore you don't get 5 star quality. But it was great for my needs for a short stay, anything longer than a few days and you'll miss having a private bathroom and proper cleaning. It's a little tired but perfectly safe and if you're only sleeping here you'll be right in the middle of things without too much stress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place to stay. Everything is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jesselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for any solo travelers! Very clean, convenient location, and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa Asım

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Location, staff, cleanness etc. Only problem is the room was cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

poornachandu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ad friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Stat

All good from bathroom to quietness. Could have used a less fluffy pillow. The constant trains seemed like ocean waves. It did not keep me up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Downey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily the best hostel I have ever stayed at! No other has ever come this standard! Provide from towels, shampoos n body washes to a little bit of everything you can possibly need. If I am on another solo adventure in Chicago , this is the place ima stay at
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025