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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Interior detail
City view from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
(30 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

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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King Size Bed | 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 4-Bed Dorm

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

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Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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 Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

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 Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Interior detail
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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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1119 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jackson

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

For the price it is
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The security was top notch. I have never stayed in a place that had so many security measures. I felt completely safe in the building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room and other guests disnt cause trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janssen Mae, Eagle River

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Abdul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ciaaaaaaaamik
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

tessa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Santosh Kumar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was overall a very good stay with all the required hostel facilities & security.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Md Romyull

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow! What an incredible place. Central location, clean, friendly, convenient to everything in downtown Chicago and all the train lines. Would definitely stay again, 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Queen, La Jara

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

10/10 Excellent

Mazin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 minute walk to the Art Inst
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa, Miramar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tabia

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

10/10 Excellent

Eriqa

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

Great hostel with amazing location

HI Hostel was awesome. I stayed here twice, the first time I got the best room I've ever had in a hostel with privacy curtains and not too crowded, as well as a common area only for the two dorm rooms adjacent, besides the main common area on another floor. The only downside was the insanely small cupboards for your things, you cannot lock your bag away anywhere. The second time I ended up in a room without privacy curtains either, which was a let down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hostel—clean, friendly, well run. It IS a hostel, so even with a private room expect noise from other guests in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025