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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Where art meets comfort: discover nearby museums, enjoy great food at Cafecito or unwind with a good book from our library.

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HI Chicago - Hostel is the perfect haven for art lovers, located near Grant Park and Millennium Park. Enjoy continental breakfast, explore the library or play a game on the billiards/pool table; with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, your stay will be seamless. The on-site restaurant Cafecito serves up delicious meals throughout the day and multilingual staff are always happy to help.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ฿3,263
฿3,830 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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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
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

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

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, HI Chicago Hostel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • A grand staircase in a historic building with classical architecture, including columns and ornate railings.
    Art Institute of Chicago
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and the Cloud Gate sculpture.
    Millennium Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A busy urban street with a train crossing, tall buildings, and a tram.
    Michigan Avenue
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Auditorium Building and Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roosevelt University
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station
    3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station
    4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Epic Burger
    2 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min walk
  • Brando's Speakeasy
    4 min walk
  • Fontano's Pizza and Subs
    4 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

  • Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago
  • Grant Park and Millennium Park are located near HI Chicago Hostel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Express check-out, smoke-free property and luggage storage
    • ATM/banking services, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
    • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 11 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 3 Aug 2026 start from ฿3,263, excluding 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.

How much is parking at HI Chicago Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at HI Chicago Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 887 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1332 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to extend my stay the lady at the front desk was amazing went above and beyond for me. Location is close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tingwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibe clean room good location. One of the best hostel I’ve ever stayed. Will come again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Room was clean. The lobby and lounge rooms were nice. The free coffee in the morning was a plus. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean and comfortably room, great staff with many amenities on property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tekikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and kind staff who went above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I landed in at midnight and they had one bed left I was able to sleep which was great because I was very jet lagged. You can't beat the price for a last minute reservation in the loop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fionina

Liked: Amenities
There was a fire evacuation and it was loud. But very nice building and social environments. Games and library on second floor, excellent location in Chicago! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kritika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness Affordable Location in city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's my 2nd time staying here and it's close to all the places I needed to get to. Its Safe and Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the amenities given and staff was so helpful with everything. Top bunk kinda sucked in the women’s dorm because it’s shaky but it is what it is lol.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in early and was offered the option to wait for a bottom bunk. That was nice. There was always staff around, everything was clean, and the location is great in the Loop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hr entry and the bed in its on area. FANTASTIC STAY. ILL BOOK AGAIN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jianyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really great experience, especially for the kitchen and recreation room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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

10/10 Excellent

Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room! Helpful staff. I didn’t use the laundry but the other amenities make it worth it. Super cool second floor! Gives you opportunity to meet other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

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

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
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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

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