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HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel
HI Chicago Hostel – Chicago, IL
HI Chicago Hostel – Chicago, IL
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About HI Chicago Hostel

The establishment features a total of 300 guest rooms. Visitors may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas at Hostelling International Chicago. Hostelling International Chicago offers 24-hour reception for guests' convenience. Some services may be subject to additional charges.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1308 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was well located and provided necessary amenities

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Despite sending an email giving plenty of information that the train I was on was not going to get to Chicago until the next day due to flash floods they decided to charge me the full price. Dissapointing!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing location close to metro all the great sites I literally could walk to wintrust to see a Chicago sky game. And took the blue line cta to o hare airport. It’s by the train so recommend bringing an eye mask, ear buds and flip flops for the shower. The staff was super helpful in check in!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    good value for money. large kitchen available for cooking, free coffee, fridge storage and lounge with seating zones and tv. next to elevated train but noise not a factor. rooms large, beds comfy, lockers in rooms with locks for sale at front desk, location excellent. coffee shop next door that can be reached w/out going outside. great space. the hostel life you expect.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I arrived in Chicago around 8 in the morning. I went straight to the hostel, as they were able to take my bags to store them before check in as I explored the city. If I needed something from my bags they didnt hesitate to let me access them before checking in. The lady at the front gave me a temp key for their guest lounge if i wanted to hangout before check in. The lounge is amazing. Dining room is beautiful. Commercial group kitchen is great. Really homing to see other guest all making their foods in the morning. As of location, I'd say its perfect for city exploration, pretty central right in downtown. The staff were very nice and helpful, and they host group activities and tours etc. to sign up for free as a guest which are actually really cool. At night after dark the lounge is a cool hangout. Really feels like a loving place. I had no bad experiences. So many different ethnicities of people stay here and its really a cool thing. I love meeting new people and the people that I met here from all over the world were nice. It was my first stay in a hostel and I would definitely do it again. Im already planning to come back. Everything this hostel has to offer for this price, you can't beat it. 10/10 would recommend

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    always wonderful facilities and prices

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was a great experience and Hi Chicago Hostel was located in a really good location near by Millenium Park as well as Art Institute of Chicago and the metro stations. I really enjoyed my stay.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very impressed. Great standards. Will do so again & again at Hi USA hostels

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location of the Hi Chicago Hostel was great!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect location

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Out of their control, but the L train was literally outside our window. For the price we paid it was OK.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The outside of the hostel is full of homeless, making a dirty and unsafe environment

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I didn’t like that you had to share bathrooms and there was no tv. No kitchen or microwaves. The beds were comfortable and it is located near everything we wanted to do.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    My room also did not have a remote control until I mentioned it to them

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Awesome place. Bring or buy a pair of ear plugs

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Overall good stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property was clean and secure. They do conduct different events everyday to engage travelers and increase connections

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Quite convenient location and pretty well maintained.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good. Just be prepared for snoring people.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our room was very clean. The kitchen was a plus for making breakfast.

Frequently asked questions about HI Chicago Hostel

Does HI Chicago Hostel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, HI Chicago Hostel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does HI Chicago Hostel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at HI Chicago Hostel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does HI Chicago Hostel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. HI Chicago Hostel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does HI Chicago Hostel have a fitness center?
HI Chicago Hostel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is HI Chicago Hostel located, and how walkable is the area?
HI Chicago Hostel is located at 24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near HI Chicago Hostel
  • Chicago Merchandise Mart 1.0 mi
  • Mccormick Place 1.7 mi
  • Midway Airport 8.9 mi

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