Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
4.2 out of 5

"Very nice stay! Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 15 Mar 2023

Enter dates to see availability

Hotel Description

Hostel near Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago

City center stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago hostel, you'll find Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. Also, Michigan Avenue is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).

Free breakfast

This hostel features a restaurant, a coffee shop, and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A library, express check-out, and a computer station are also on offer.

Full Size Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $85* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

HI Chicago - Hostel ratings based on 14 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for HI Chicago - Hostel

Everyone (9) Family (2)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 30 Jun. 2023

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

14 Jul. 2023 by Assistant General Manager

Thank you! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to see you back for another visit soon! Safe travels!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Apr. 2023

Was this review helpful to you?
2 out of 5
It sucked

Posted by on 10 Apr. 2023

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
Very nice stay! Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at.

Posted by on 15 Mar. 2023

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
It's next to a train that runs often so that is a set back but other than that , it is fine. . .

Posted by on 23 Dec. 2022

Was this review helpful to you?
2 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Sep. 2022

Was this review helpful to you?
4 out of 5
It was VERY comforting to know only people staying at the hostel could access the floors. The L train loop is within a 4/5 min walking distance making anything a train ride away!

Posted by , from San Antonio on 20 Sep. 2022

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
Very economical. Everything we needed.

Posted by on 13 Dec. 2021

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
Everything was awesome. Best experience yet. The facility definitely compliments a bust to the Windy City.

Posted by on 23 Jan. 2020

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jan. 2020 by Manager

Thanks for your review and support

5 out of 5
Lots of comfortable common space with free wifi, suite also had nice amount of shared gathering space with plus of private bedrooms. Great price for extraordinary location right downtown.

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2019

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

21 Nov. 2019 by Manager

Thanks for your review

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, tour/ticket assistance, 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • 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
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Chicago Van Buren Street Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Harrison Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

HI Chicago - Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Television
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

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

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Chicago
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

You should know

  • 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.
url importing http://www.travelocity.ca/Chicago-Hotels-HI-Chicago---Hostel.h3964916-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
There was an error importing /Chicago-Hotels-HI-Chicago---Hostel.h3964916-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&, error: javax.servlet.jsp.JspTagException: 301 http://www.travelocity.ca/Chicago-Hotels-HI-Chicago---Hostel.h3964916-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.