HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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Mon, Feb 23
February 2026
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March 2026
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.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
$69 nightly
$81 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite | Living area | Table tennis

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
King Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
King Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full Size Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Full Size Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shared kitchen facilities
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 km
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Willis Tower - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 13 min walk
  • Millennium Station - 14 min walk
  • Harrison Station - 3 min walk
  • Harold Washington Library Station - 3 min walk
  • Jackson Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brando's Speakeasy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fontano's Pizza and Subs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

When you stay at HI Chicago Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cafecito, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 68 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1886
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Cafecito - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
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.

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

Does HI Chicago Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Chicago Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI Chicago Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at HI Chicago Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.

Are there restaurants at or near HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafecito.

What's the area around HI Chicago Hostel like?

HI Chicago Hostel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 9 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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HI Chicago Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with options including fruit, eggs, bread, muffins, and toppings, and was a great bonus for guests. (32 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationBreakfastBathroomBedShowerTrainsValueCities

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay
Drake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, quiet environment. Disappointed that the continental breakfast was discontinued.
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean maintenance, located in Downtown, very easy checkout process.
Karthikeyan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and clean
Hye Jin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly
Angel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
James, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I didn't get a chance to check them out but the second floor and the events qr looked like nice perks.
Anja, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay
Sanjay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for lolla!
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central location , clean rooms , comfortable
Hammad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really good experience staying here!!!
Tongxi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great.
Gabriel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kitchen had all the facilities, was super clean and so were the rooms.
Nidhi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay with reasonable price
Eman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good amenities and close to transportation
Srilakshmi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, Friendly Staff
Saketh Gajapathi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptionally amazing.
Angel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

It wasn’t bad, I know it’s a hostel but maybe check with people when they check in which bunk the prefer.
JESS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room, staff, amenities
Redentor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall very I had a very good experience, it was a short stay for a night before catching Amtrak Train from Chicago Union Station. It’s very close to the station. They also allowed late check-out on request. Would recommend it.
Arindam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, good facilities, clean, comfy bed. what more does one need for a short trip to Chicago?
Dean, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

I was overall a very good stay with all the required hostel facilities & security.
Santosh Kumar, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room are specious and clean.
haiwei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Gauri Vikram, 2-night trip