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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian hostel near Lake Michigan

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Front of property
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Theatre show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Place, Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrigley Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

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

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

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

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

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

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About the area

Chicago

Lincoln Park stay.Your stay at this Lincoln Park hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Lincoln Park and Lincoln Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wrigley Field - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Verve Wine & Provisions - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gaslight Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Galway Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KALA Modern Greek - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Georgian hostel near Lake Michigan
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.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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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.

Property payment types

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

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
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. 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, 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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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Reviews

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1090 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was fine. Bathroom was dirty when I arrived. My room key kept getting deactivated strangely. Beds were not very sturdy or comfortable. I wouldn’t stay here again but glad I tried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makes me sad that I will leave a positive review for a location that won't be open in another month, per their website. But honestly, the only things that were lacking to us was the elevator is tiny and takes a lifetime to use. And then bed sheet had a stain on it, we just slept on top of the blanket. Not a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Didn't stay - no parking

I don't know. I checked in, but never went to the room. It was so hard to find parking to check in I wasn't going to do it again after my event that evening so I just drove home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clyne

Liked: Cleanliness

First stay, bad experience!

Had it not been for their Supervisor who gave me a half refund then I would have rated this a 1 star for the front desk man Brian who messed up my booked room for 4 days then moved my name to another room without confirming with me first that he had moved me ( the old key still worked on my original room but he already registered another person there while I’m still occupying that room.. Kinda like double booking if compared to an airline booking. He had an attitude in the beginning, too while I was asking him questions but talk about how I hauled all of my belongings from the first floor to the third floor without proper notification! I felt like I was a ping pong ball and of course I was livid! Thank you for their Saturday Supervisor ( forgot your name, sorry) because he straightened it out without making me feel like it was my fault ( for which that front desk lady did on Wednesday afternoon, she made me wait in the front while I finally ended taking that room with the rickety bed on the third floor they assigned to me without prior notice! ) WILL NEVER BOOK THEIR AGAIN ( I know they are closing in July)!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Top bunk felt like I was going to die, very slippery
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haylie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, and staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location. Accessible by bus and Red Line. On a quiet, beautiful street. Close to lots of restaurants too. Room was small but good for the price. Really quiet- didn't notice noise from other guests at all. The included breakfast was nice to have as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DIANA

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

Getaway Hostel

Great for quick trip, convenient and affordable. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dope
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sad to hear this hostel will be closing soon but all good things come to an end. From checkin to checkout, it was a great experience. From the free breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Myrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is right! Very nice facility and perfect for my one night stay. AAAAA+++++
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025