Hostel with a restaurant, steps from State Street A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a library are onsite. HI Chicago Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities
Air Conditioner
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry
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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Cashless transactions are available 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 noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed 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 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 special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates) 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 this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Reviews
Elizabeth
Dec 1, 2025 04:53:07 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: This is my 3rd time staying in a hostel, and, sadly, the worst I've had so far. Some of the staff seemed like they had better things to do than to be there, and the attitude showed throughout the visit. My partner and I had a private room that shared a bathroom with 3 other private rooms, and housekeeping missed a day of cleaning the bathroom. Our mattress was stiff and uncomfortable with scratchy sheets. The common hostel kitchen was often unkempt (including one day when the water stopped working) with used dishes piling up, "cleaned" dishes of varying cleanliness, and, despite them asking us to label our food with check-in/check-out dates, there was food in the fridge WEEKS past labeled check-out dates. It would have been nice if the hostel had a dedicated common kitchen deep-cleaning day (as other hostels often do), but it's fairly clear that they don't and that kitchen sanitation isn't a priority. It was also really sad to see housekeeping staff taking the free food left behind by guests - seemed to me that they aren't paid well enough to afford their own food. I appreciate HI's overall mission, but I do think that a greater understanding of our world can include them taking better care of their guests too.
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Reviews
Elizabeth
Dec 1, 2025 04:53:07 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: This is my 3rd time staying in a hostel, and, sadly, the worst I've had so far. Some of the staff seemed like they had better things to do than to be there, and the attitude showed throughout the visit. My partner and I had a private room that shared a bathroom with 3 other private rooms, and housekeeping missed a day of cleaning the bathroom. Our mattress was stiff and uncomfortable with scratchy sheets. The common hostel kitchen was often unkempt (including one day when the water stopped working) with used dishes piling up, "cleaned" dishes of varying cleanliness, and, despite them asking us to label our food with check-in/check-out dates, there was food in the fridge WEEKS past labeled check-out dates. It would have been nice if the hostel had a dedicated common kitchen deep-cleaning day (as other hostels often do), but it's fairly clear that they don't and that kitchen sanitation isn't a priority. It was also really sad to see housekeeping staff taking the free food left behind by guests - seemed to me that they aren't paid well enough to afford their own food. I appreciate HI's overall mission, but I do think that a greater understanding of our world can include them taking better care of their guests too.
Ericka
Nov 25, 2025 10:20:44 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: The bed was super duper comfy, we had the private room with a king bed. keep in mind, the bathrooms are separate it wasn't clear when booking. The staff was really nice, and it looks like they offer group activities. The restaurant connected to hostel was really good too.
Eric
Nov 18, 2025 08:47:17 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Clean room, friendly staff
Eric
Nov 14, 2025 02:30:13 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Great for the price, they didn't have any bottom bunks left which kind of sucked cause I'm a heavier guy, and there was hairs all over the restroom area.
Keith
Nov 11, 2025 10:59:25 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: I’ve stayed at this facility many times for the last 10 years. I always return. You can’t beat the prices the service in the condition of the facility.
Angel
Nov 10, 2025 09:42:40 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Staff knows me upon arrival. Very welcoming.
Angel
Nov 10, 2025 09:41:41 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The staff was exceptionally amazing.
Nidhi
Nov 9, 2025 06:45:48 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Kitchen had all the facilities, was super clean and so were the rooms.
Saketh Gajapathi
Nov 2, 2025 04:39:02 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Clean room, Friendly Staff
Hammad
Oct 28, 2025 10:19:18 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Central location , clean rooms , comfortable