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Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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King Size Bed
Room with view
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Full Size Bed
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free breakfast, walk to Art Institute of Chicago

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at HI Chicago - Hostel places you in the heart of Chicago, within a 10-minute walk of Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Michigan Avenue and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Willis Tower.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.

Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Cafecito, for lunch, dinner, or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. This hostel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. 2 meeting rooms are available. This Chicago hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff.

HI Chicago - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Lockers available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1886
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Table tennis
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Free continental breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 68
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Chinese (Cantonese)

Room Amenities

HI Chicago - Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • 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
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Chicago
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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