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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers unwind in Chicago Getaway Hostel's peaceful garden after challenging friends to pool matches or testing their skills on classic arcade games

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Located in the heart of Chicago, this hostel offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with entertainment for everyone. Guests can play games in the arcade, browse books in the library, or relax on the garden patio. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and excellent value.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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10-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Lincoln Park, a neighbourhood in Chicago, Chicago Getaway Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, while Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Wrigley Field, and consider making time for Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hostel's convenience for public transportation: Fullerton Station is 10 minutes on foot. Visit our Chicago travel guide
Map
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614

What's nearby

  • Lincoln Park
    Lincoln Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lincoln Park Conservatory
    Lincoln Park Conservatory
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lincoln Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station
    4 min drive
  • Fullerton Station
    10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Philz Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Colectivo Coffee Roasters
    5 min walk
  • Velvet Taco
    5 min walk
  • Bourgeois Pig Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Tin Lizzie
    4 min walk

About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Hostel near Lake Michigan
Located close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Getaway Hostel provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Outdoor furniture, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Books, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self 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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Getaway Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 34 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Chicago Getaway Hostel located?

Located in Lincoln Park, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo. Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fullerton Station is 10 minutes by foot and Diversy Station is 16 minutes.

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

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location Friendly staff Well maintained property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was great! I’d recommend this location and stay in this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really easy check-in and room was just like living back in the dorms (which I enjoyed)!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property location. I felt incredibly safe. Great staff too. Walking distance from the train and the parks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying here. The staff is friendly and the room was exactly as described. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and made everything easy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mare

Really nice people in reception and the place was nice also ver close to the city and a safe zone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Location is great. Perfect for my weekend stay. Close to restaurants,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a great stay. We came for a concert so it was perfect. Staff was friendly, bed was ok for the night, rooms and bathrooms were very clean too. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great place. So convenient, safe, and felt like home for a few days
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Chicago ! Good parking ! Clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times and will continue to in the future a quiet beautiful neighborhood that makes you feel like a local. The hostel is always clean and staff is great as well as the whole ambiance and other visitors.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the metro bus/train; quiet neighborhood with lots of nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Krishna Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe locality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, súper friendly satff, I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Exactly what we expected staying in a private room at a hostel. Nice walkable area with lots of food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katelan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is super beautiful! The community, staff, and vibes were nice. Lots of kids and elderly so I felt safe :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, and location were great! My top bunk was pretty squeaky and not super comfortable, but the good cup of coffee in the morning with the traveler-vibe at breakfast was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience meeting diverse people in lovely neighborhood with lots of clubs, restaurants shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top-notch! The total space was remarkably clean & well-kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was a great proce and location. The free breakfast was good and the staff had great recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024