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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Dining
Theatre show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Place, Lincoln Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, DePaul University-Lincoln Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

This hostel features self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre. Continental breakfast is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Chicago Getaway Hostel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lincoln Park. Enjoy features like a business centre, concierge services and laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the proximity to public transport
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 3-minute drive from Wrigley Field
A private beach is featured. You'll find a business centre 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

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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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Asna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location Friendly staff Well maintained property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the patio area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to stay when you are visiting Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Elfandrani Yuanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is really charming and convenient for a long stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Haylie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, and staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Wish it wasn't closing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guinevere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRADFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, inviting, open, well-situated, safe, clean, value-priced!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

DIANA

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
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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
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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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8/10 Good

Sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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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

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for a last-minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and functional with many amenities a hostel can provide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025