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HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 star property
Where art meets comfort: discover nearby museums, enjoy great food at Cafecito or unwind with a good book from our library.

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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

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

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
(25 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 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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

Highlights

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

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King Size Bed | 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 4-Bed Dorm

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
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
(24 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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Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 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 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

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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 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 Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(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 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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About the neighborhood

Map
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

  • State Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Willis Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thai Spoon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel near Millennium Park
Grant Park and Chicago Riverwalk 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, a TV in the lobby, and 2 meeting rooms
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, table tennis, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
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

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 Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Chicago Hostel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $62.0, 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?

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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Reviews

HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1091 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Srilakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good amenities and close to transportation
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

krish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed was clean. The amenities provided were above and beyond for even regular hotels, much less hostels. Staff were engaging, helpful, and super friendly. HI just gained a new loyal customer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Redentor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, good facilities, clean, comfy bed. what more does one need for a short trip to Chicago?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service. Great location
Stayed 1 night 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

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for any solo travelers! Very clean, convenient location, and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights 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

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staffs and all clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Services perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kundan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sparsely furnished making it easier to keep clean and not feel crowded even in rooms with multiple occupants. Very secure location. Close to most train lines and many museums and tour spots.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, loved the food next door. The check in staff at night was amazing- so helpful and kind. Can’t say that for the day time staff. Clean and cute as hell. Love how safe it was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Queen

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at desk was helpful. Cuban restaurant next door (Cafecito) was terrific. Very nice common room on second floor with amenities and street views. Hostel is right on the "El" so be prepared for some train noise. Walking distance to Auditorium Theater and Art Institute.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveler, this was the perfect spot for me! Check in was super easy and I loved that the staff let me know they could hold my bags for me until my room was ready. It gave me the freedom to explore without being weighed down. The room itself was kept really clean. The shower facilities were very spacious too. I wish I would have taken more advantage of the spacious kitchen but that was truly the biggest perk for me. I loved having a spot to sit at with a cup of coffee while either planning my busy day or winding down for the night. Would absolutely recommend HI Chicago to any solo travelers and I’ll 100% be staying here again the next time I’m in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close it was to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen & Jovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at HI Chicago was excellent. We enjoyed the “elevated” hostel stay in our own room, but a shared living space. It was in the perfect location, everything is within walking distance. The only downside is finding parking, but we were lucky enough to find a spot relatively close. The train ran right by our room, it was like our own white noise to lull us to sleep. We’d recommend this place, we felt safe, comfortable, and it was a unique experience. We would recommend to others & come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, affordable & also had breakfast every morning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

6/10 Okay

Grace

Friendly staff, safe space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Place was clean and well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025