Grant Park and Millennium Park are located near HI Chicago Hostel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, Cafecito, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Languages
Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
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
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
7 floors
Built in 1886
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Heating
LED lighting
Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is 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
Is HI Chicago Hostel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at HI Chicago Hostel?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at HI Chicago Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.
What time is check-out at HI Chicago Hostel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is HI Chicago Hostel located?
Located in Downtown Chicago, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of State Street, Millennium Park, and Art Institute of Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are also within 15 minutes. Harrison Station and Harold Washington Library Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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HI Chicago Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
223
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
65
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
33
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
44
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great place to stay in Chicago
Jane
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
24 hours open check-in, private lockers, clean bathroom, great common area, lots of activities to partake in
Saurav
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Friendly, easy check in/out, and nice area close to public transportation.
Rachael
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
6/10
Friendly staff, safe space
Grace
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Convenient, affordable & also had breakfast every morning
Heather
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
This is my 3rd time staying here and definitely will be back.
Linh
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
This is my favorite hostel
Mariana
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
It was perfect
Justina
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Excellent service from all staff and wonderful atmosphere in the hostel. Pleasantly surprised by the complimentary breakfast for all!
Rami
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10
The staff is super friendly and i had a nice time at Chicago.
Sarely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
The hostel is really clean, well-kept and it's very nice here
Antonina
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great experience!
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very good places to stay
Junrong
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
4/10
Pillows were hard to rock in kitchen area provided was a joke. Location was amazing, but that was it.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Great
Eddiana
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
I liked how close it was to a lot of restaurants.
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Kind staffing and clean rooms ! Definitely recommend coming again in the future !
Sebastian
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
I like a lot. Recommend.
CARLOS
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great experience!
Jose
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
2/10
Rude staff, unclean property and looks very shady
AKASH
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Was a nice night the rules were fair
Me'Cole
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
4/10
A bit to be desired for the price
Anne
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
I absolutely loved the staff and experience it was amazing 💖🤘
Christine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
It was quiet and clean! Enjoyed the stay:)
Aldynai
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
The location is amazing, shared rooms are big and very comfortable. The staff is great.