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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NT$2,995
NT$3,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Chicago, a neighborhood in Chicago, HI Chicago Hostel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. State Street and Michigan Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a segway rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Grant Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thai Spoon - ‬3 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, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and table tennis
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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)

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

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 2025/10/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on 2025/11/3 start from NT$2,995, 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?

Check-out 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.

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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1022 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

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

10/10 Excellent

Tongxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience staying here!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and front desk people were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Red

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the time we were staying we felt this was the perfect place for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First experience staying at a hostel and I really enjoyed it. Just what I expected and more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Harikrishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable clean stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sparsely furnished making it easier to keep clean and not feel crowded even in rooms with multiple occupants. Very secure location. Close to most train lines and many museums and tour spots.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staffs and all clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, great location, and front desk staff is really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

poornachandu

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

Marisa

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

Gabriel Sarahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well located, close to all types of transportation and really close to main downtown so it’s pretty much walkable and has nice areas to spend time at with nice views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarvis

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

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be in
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area, right next to Cafecito which was a nice place to grab a bite to eat. Stayed here for Lollapalooza and thought it was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Queen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Jesselyn

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

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