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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605
  • Art Institute of Chicago
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Millennium Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grant Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library are on-site.
HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
HI Chicago Hostel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Millennium Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Steps from State Street and 9 minutes on foot from Millennium Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at HI Chicago Hostel.

This Chicago hostel is smoke free.

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at HI Chicago Hostel.
  • 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

Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Flier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
miss the complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cean , spacious , friendly staff and my room of 8 ladies was very quiet ( as well as the rest of this poshtel. Great location for venues at Millenium Park , lots of restaurants and bars in the neighbourhood
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DONNA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS, Osasco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like a lot. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
24 hours open check-in, private lockers, clean bathroom, great common area, lots of activities to partake in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jaesung, Albany

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at HI Chicago! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful—especially when I realized I had forgotten a few things, they really went out of their way to assist me. The hostel itself is clean, welcoming, and well-organized. I also loved the activities they offered, which made it super easy to meet other travelers and explore the city in a fun, relaxed way. From the walking tours to the group events, everything was thoughtfully planned. Highly recommend this place for solo travelers or anyone looking for a vibrant and supportive hostel experience in Chicago! Let me know if you want to personalize it with your name, a specific staff member’s name, or details about an activity you enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, check in was quick and easy. Really enjoyed the property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
I upgraded from a 2 star to a 3 star as the staff were super friendly this go around. I won't give it higher as I wrote plenty of time in advance as asked for a bottom buck as I'm 63 and was told that 'it's first come first serve". I would pay for a private room, so I don't have to worry about that issue, but a private room costs just as much and, in some cases, more than staying in a hotel like the Congress Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yutong

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Izak

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elise

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

A bit to be desired for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Friendly staff, safe space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddiana

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamyria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I won’t be too harsh on this property, it could just be for my last minute booking to stay somewhere close to the venue. It was affordable especially being so last minute, the room and bathrooms were clean. Some staff members were nice a few others not so much. I’m a light sleeper so late at night you could hear every time someone closed their door especially if they let it slam behind them. Overall I give it a 3.5 out of 5 especially if you’re in a travel crunch and only need to sleep overnight before driving another 8-10 hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025