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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 ₩93,376
₩109,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

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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 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 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

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
In-room safe
  • 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)

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 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(22 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

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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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

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 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)

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

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit State Street and Michigan Avenue. Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry are not to be missed. Enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing, 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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬2 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, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 2 meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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

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 Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on Sep 24, 2025 start from ₩93,376, 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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HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wael

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

10/10 Excellent

Charmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome location. front desk was around all hours and the building felt safe. amenities were clean and there are lockers in shared rooms, just need to use your own locks. loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishnendu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hostel in chicago.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pillows were like rocks locations. Amazing staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi Chicago is my to go hostel when I am at Chicago loop. The location is perfect, it is clean and affordable. I stayed in 4 beds women room without the bathroom and had a good night sleep. Cafecito is also convenient next to the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was above and beyond
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good places to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, easy check in/out, and nice area close to public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best hostel I've ever stayed at! Stayed here for Lolla and it was a quick 5min walk, just one block over. Easy access to anywhere in the loop, great transportation, felt very safe as a solo female traveler. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time staying here and definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for the price. Fairly typical for a hostel. Very noisy due to being adjacent to the L train. Ear plugs essential.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot to take a quick rest and shower. They stored bags for a few even after check out to wander the city. Def would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

makayla

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

10/10 Excellent

KUNJAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really welcoming place. All the amenities are there, works perfectly. People are warm. Feels like home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The HI Chicago Hostel is a convenient place in the Chicago Loop, easy to arrive using the CTA Subway (one our trip from the airport!); it serves its purpose with clean rooms for 8 with their own shower, a wide and clean cooking area and confortable social spaces where you can meet a diverse array of guests from all around the world. Highly reccomended if your stay will be 1-2 weeks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025