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Our top choices for Evanston hostels

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1. HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Chicago
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,367 reviews)
"Great location, clean, huge kitchen and great staff!"
United States
Brenda
$113 nightly
The price is $133
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
HI Chicago Hostel
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2. Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Chicago Parthenon Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Chicago
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (502 reviews)
"if you don’t mind shared bathroom then this is a good place to stay, clean rooms and clean property"
United States
Cameron
$132 nightly
The price is $155
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
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3. STAY

STAY
2.0 star property
West Town
7.6 out of 10, Good, (244 reviews)
"It was amazing ❤️"
United States
Juwan
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
STAY
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4. Wrigley Hostel

Wrigley Hostel
1.5 star property
Lakeview
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (491 reviews)
"Clean, quiet and great location."
United States
TIMOTHY
$166 nightly
The price is $195
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Wrigley Hostel
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Top Evanston Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice room. Could walk to lots of places."
Kimberly 1-night trip
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Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Evanston?
You may like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets good reviews from our travelers: Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago - 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from the heart of Evanston. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Harrison Station and Chicago Van Buren Street Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Evanston?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. Average annual precipitation for Evanston is 49 inches.
What is there to see and do in Evanston?
In general, Evanston is known for its college atmosphere, live music, and restaurants. Major attractions include Wrigley Field, Michigan Avenue, and United Center. Get out into nature with places like Dawes Park, Clark Street Beach, and Dog Beach. Cultural attractions include Halim Time & Glass Museum, Evanston History Center, and Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art.
What's the best way to get to and around Evanston while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Evanston on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), situated 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transit at Davis Metro Station, Dempster Station, and Foster Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Evanston Davis Street Station, Evanston Main Street Station, or Evanston Central Street Station.

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