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HI Chicago

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Co-Ed Private Room Double Bed | Living area | TV
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Overview of HI Chicago

HI Chicago

1.5 star property

8.4/10 Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

Guests rated this location 9.3/10 - Exceptional

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGrant Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationMillennium Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWillis Tower14 min walk
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)32 min drive

Room options

About this area

Chicago

HI Chicago is located in Downtown Chicago, a neighbourhood in Chicago, and is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Art Institute of Chicago and Field Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Navy Pier and Michigan Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Soldier Field. Enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Guests love the hostel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Grant Park - 3 min walk
  • Art Institute of Chicago - 8 min walk
  • Buckingham Fountain - 8 min walk
  • Millennium Park - 10 min walk
  • Willis Tower - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Harold Washington Library Station - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - 3 min walk
  • Thai Spoon - 2 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 4 min walk
  • Wingstop - 2 min walk
  • Epic Burger - 1 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago

Eco-friendly hostel near Millennium Park
Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park are located near HI Chicago, which provides free continental breakfast, a cafe and a library. The on-site café, Cafecito, features brunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, 2 meeting rooms and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a billiards/pool table
  • A computer station, tour/ticket information and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers

Awards and affiliations

Green/Sustainable Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: The Environment, the community, the cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
The property is disinfected using an electrostatic spray
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global) and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Cafecito

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests who do not present a Hostelling International membership card will be charged USD 3 at check-in, payable to the hostel.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Club card: USD 4 per person, per night.
  • Child's club card: USD 0 per night, (up to 17 years old).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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.
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

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 Chicago
HI Chicago Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Chicago pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 28 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 29 Mar 2023 start from ₹6,507.23, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Chicago?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at HI Chicago?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at HI Chicago?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Chicago located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this eco-friendly hostel is within a 5-minute walk of State Street and Grant Park. Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are also within 10 minutes. Harold Washington Library Station and Harrison Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at HI Chicago and receive a full refund?

Yes, HI Chicago offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to HI Chicago cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

HI Chicago Reviews

HI Chicago Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 998 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 52%
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 998 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 31%
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 998 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 9%
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 998 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 4%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 998 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 4%

8.5/10

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Staff & service

8.1/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice clean quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place fits its place in the market very well. The common area is very well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Facility is nice and we’ll set up. Biggest issue is that it is freezing. Doesn’t feel like heating is working much in the rooms and they only provide thin quilts as blankets. Ended up getting sick on the first night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HI Chicago is wonderful and convenient place to stay. This is the second time I've stayed and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping got really cold without a blanket
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Ojeda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good. Just one thing that they have to improve is the options for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatrine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated Ms Gina professional courtesy. Abd her help with all my needs, and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilson, Poitiers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and efficient. Wonderful!