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HI Chicago Hostel

Chicago Loop, Chicago

Experience the excitement of Chicago from the centre of all the action at this beautiful historic hostel, offering comfortable and contemporary accommodation in the heart of the city centre.

A
ANTHONIA CHIGOZIE
From
Nigeria
The location is perfect, it was very easy for me to have access to all cta lines in about 5 minutes. With the help of the staff i was able to join the blue line train to O'hare airport on my way home at a highly reduced transport rate. The rooms are big, neat and quiet. The breakfast is memorable to the point that i didn't spend money at all on breakfast and lunch. The 24-hour kitchen helped me a great deal in preparing my local food which i travelled with for my dinner. The power and free wifi were reliable and helped me in my work while in the hostel. The breakfast hall was very good positioned as it allows one to view the trains on the purple, pink, yellow lines, etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
Price from
US$98
1 night, 2 adults

Revelation Home

Chicago

Revelation Home is situated in Chicago, within 18 km of Guaranteed Rate Field and 23 km of Field Museum Of Natural History.

q
qiansen
From
Malaysia
I like the cleanliness. Quietness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$63.47
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Chicago

Wicker Park, Chicago

STAY in Chicago offers adults-only rooms.. offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and free WiFi.

S
Szymon
From
Poland
- Very good localization, close to the subway station, restaurants, and supermarkets. - The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. - There was a very good contact with the hostel staff (they were helpful and fixed my problems in less than 1 minute). - The bathroom (located outside the room) was clean and equipped with soap and shampoo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$26.40
1 night, 2 adults

Wrigley Hostel - Chicago

Lakeview, Chicago

Wrigley Hostel is just steps away from Wrigley Field and only a 10-minute walk to the nearest public beach.

Y
YEVHENII
From
United States
very friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness and value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

West Loop, Chicago

Situated amongst the popular dining and entertainment of the West Loop "Greektown" neighborhood, this downtown Chicago hostel offers complimentary daily coffee and tea (24 hours) and free WiFi.

S
Sharon
From
United States
I don't think they had a breakfast and we left for an event at 6:30 am so it was never on our agenda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$125
1 night, 2 adults

Pill Hill Mansion

Chicago

Set in Chicago and with Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago reachable within 7.9 km, Pill Hill Mansion offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

B
Bozorkulov
From
Uzbekistan
I had an amazing 9-day stay at this property! The location is perfect—close to everything yet in a peaceful, safe neighborhood. The area has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, with great people around. The property itself is exceptional—well-maintained, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
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HI Chicago Hostel

Chicago Loop, Chicago

Experience the excitement of Chicago from the centre of all the action at this beautiful historic hostel, offering comfortable and contemporary accommodation in the heart of the city centre.

A
ANTHONIA CHIGOZIE
From
Nigeria
The location is perfect, it was very easy for me to have access to all cta lines in about 5 minutes. With the help of the staff i was able to join the blue line train to O'hare airport on my way home at a highly reduced transport rate. The rooms are big, neat and quiet. The breakfast is memorable to the point that i didn't spend money at all on breakfast and lunch. The 24-hour kitchen helped me a great deal in preparing my local food which i travelled with for my dinner. The power and free wifi were reliable and helped me in my work while in the hostel. The breakfast hall was very good positioned as it allows one to view the trains on the purple, pink, yellow lines, etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
Price from
US$98
1 night, 2 adults

Revelation Home

Chicago

Revelation Home is situated in Chicago, within 18 km of Guaranteed Rate Field and 23 km of Field Museum Of Natural History.

q
qiansen
From
Malaysia
I like the cleanliness. Quietness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$63.47
1 night, 2 adults

Stay Chicago

Wicker Park, Chicago

STAY in Chicago offers adults-only rooms.. offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and free WiFi.

S
Szymon
From
Poland
- Very good localization, close to the subway station, restaurants, and supermarkets. - The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. - There was a very good contact with the hostel staff (they were helpful and fixed my problems in less than 1 minute). - The bathroom (located outside the room) was clean and equipped with soap and shampoo.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$26.40
1 night, 2 adults

Wrigley Hostel - Chicago

Lakeview, Chicago

Wrigley Hostel is just steps away from Wrigley Field and only a 10-minute walk to the nearest public beach.

Y
YEVHENII
From
United States
very friendly and helpful staff, cleanliness and value for money
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Price from
US$141
1 night, 2 adults

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

West Loop, Chicago

Situated amongst the popular dining and entertainment of the West Loop "Greektown" neighborhood, this downtown Chicago hostel offers complimentary daily coffee and tea (24 hours) and free WiFi.

S
Sharon
From
United States
I don't think they had a breakfast and we left for an event at 6:30 am so it was never on our agenda.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$125
1 night, 2 adults

Pill Hill Mansion

Chicago

Set in Chicago and with Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago reachable within 7.9 km, Pill Hill Mansion offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

B
Bozorkulov
From
Uzbekistan
I had an amazing 9-day stay at this property! The location is perfect—close to everything yet in a peaceful, safe neighborhood. The area has a welcoming, friendly atmosphere, with great people around. The property itself is exceptional—well-maintained, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chicago

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chicago

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$72.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
Clean comfortable beds and room. Great location, walking distance from regional trains and metro. Always worth the visit. A better breakfast than I’ve had on previous visits. Safe. This hostel looks and feels safe.
Guest review by
Murray
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$72.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
The entire facility was very clean and safe. Great location within walking distance to a lot of sites and great transportation options nearby. I liked the privacy of the curtains for each bunk bed.
Guest review by
Roxanne
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$72.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
The location of this youth hostel is very good. The environment is clean, tidy, and safe. There are many public facilities in the lounge for residents, and there are various breakfast options.
Guest review by
Zi-Quan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$117.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews
Gorgeous Patio! Don't expect any breathtaking views, but expect a great patio to eat your lunch/breakfast and hang out with other guests! Hostel has quiet hours and is not generally a party hub. Guests were all very respectful. The hostel has a very strong college dormitory vibe to it. Making it easy to meet new people and make friends. Great for a solo traveler. The average age of guests was pretty well under 30, but there were some travelers over 30 as well. Free Breakfast on weekends!
Guest review by
Tyler
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$72.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9,904 reviews
The staff was very nice and I could check in earlier because my bed was already ready. Everything is clean and spaceous. It' located in a safe area and the Hostel makes sure that only guests can enter. It's very cheap and you get a lot for the price! The WLan is working perfectely. They have a huge kitchen. There's a restaurant right next to the Hostel. The Hostel is located perfectly! There's a underground trainstation just around the corner. Very well done.
Guest review by
Laura
Solo traveller