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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian Chicago hostel in Lincoln Park with a nearby private beach

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Dining
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Popular LocationLincoln Park Zoo14 min walk
  • Popular LocationWrigley Field3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Avenue3 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)33 min drive

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ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

The staff was very nice and it was an affordable place.
Esther
Jul 26, 2024
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About the neighborhood

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Chicago Getaway Hostel is located in Lincoln Park, a neighborhood in Chicago, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, while Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Traveling with kids? Make time for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, or check out an event or a game at Wrigley Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing, and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hostel's convenience to public transportation: Fullerton Station is 10 minutes by foot.
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What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 11 min walk
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 14 min walk
  • Wrigley Field - 3 min drive
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min drive
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 3 min drive
  • Fullerton Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bourgeois Pig Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Del Seoul - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Family-friendly hostel near Lake Michigan
Located close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Getaway Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. A library, laundry facilities, and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • A computer station, luggage storage, and books
  • Concierge services, a billiards/pool table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 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 center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 7.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Getaway Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chicago Getaway Hostel on Aug 6, 2024 start from $94.05, 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 Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Self parking is available for USD 32 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Chicago Getaway Hostel located?

This family-friendly Chicago hostel is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, and Lincoln Park Zoo. Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue are also within 3 mi (5 km). Fullerton Station is 10 minutes by foot and Diversy Station is 16 minutes.

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and it was an affordable place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the shared bathrooms were out of order and there were bugs in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy, Corsicana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t able to eat breakfast due to no clean dishes and the towels were the size of a hand towel but overall a good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super helpful and responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William Jr

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only cheapest stay option in the city. Free breakfast to save money on food there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything. Please say hello to staff who work at the front desk. They are very helpful too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time on a hostel, I was a little nervous but it was a blast. Great area within walking distance of fun shops and nice to have the room to ourselves. Front desk staff is fun and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and nice. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Huyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness
For the price - not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dilinaer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Lincoln Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Valparaiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nessa

Business traveler
It’s a great place if you need a place last minute. But the parking situation was horrible. Called multiple times no help but took 32 dollars from me claiming they would help me and never did.spent a while driving around the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.. rooms were clean.. location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to downtown, economical, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an excellent place! My son and I stayed for one night only but was a fantastic stay. Staff extremely friendly and so helpful, great feel about the place! Would definitely recommend 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Line

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and affordable…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great atmosphere. Great neighborhood. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lila

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0