HI-Chicago Hostel
HI - Chicago
24 East Congress Parkway
60605 Chicago
USA
Tel.
1 312 360 0300
Fax.
1 312 360 0313
Customer Rating
| 91% | ||
| 91% | ||
| 90% | ||
| 91% | ||
| 94% | ||
| 97% | ||
| 88% | ||
The hostel is located in heart of downtown Chicago and easy to get to from airports, bus, train and car. One of the world's best hostels in an amazing and beautiful city! Our neighbourhood is a vibrant college student area near the lake and next to the commercial center of Chicago. HI-Chicago is safe, clean, comfortable, and our friendly staff will help you to explore the city and neighbourhoods. You will be within walking distance of Lake Michigan, Millennium Park, Sears Tower, the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium. Activities at the Chicago hostel include free walking tours and free excursions throughout the city with local volunteers. HI-Chicago is great for groups and individuals. Capacity for 500 guests. Facilities include a big self-service kitchen, library, internet access, laundry and two cafes.
CANCELLATION: The hostel requires a 24 hour notice to cancel a reservation. Otherwise, a fee of 1 night stay will be charged to the credit card.
CANCELLATION: The hostel requires a 24 hour notice to cancel a reservation. Otherwise, a fee of 1 night stay will be charged to the credit card.
Hostel bed capacity
| Total beds: | 500 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 24 hrs |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Greyhound Bus Terminal: Bus # 7, $2.25. Walk north on Jefferson, three blocks to Jackson. Board the bus on the south side of Jackson, heading east. Take the bus to the terminal at Congress Plaza. Walk two blocks west on Congress Parkway to Wabash. |
| Metro: | Brown, Purple, Orange line trains: Library (State/Van Buren).Walk 1 blk S on State and 1 blk E on Congress. Red line train: Jackson/State. Walk 1.5 blks S on State to Congress, 1 blk E. Green line train: Adams/Wabash. Walk 3 blks S on Wabash to Congress. Blue line train: LaSalle. Walk 3 blks E on Congress. |
| Parking: | 10m Adjacent to Hostel - additional fee |
| Location: | Downtown in South Loop area 24 E. Congress Pkwy, corner of Congress and Wabash. 1 block east of State Street, and the Harold Washington Chicago Public Library on Congress. 1 block west of Michigan Avenue on Congress Pkwy. |
| Rail: | Amtrak/Union Station. Bus #126, $2.25. Board bus on south side of Union Station on Jackson at Canal Street. Bus follows Jackson to Michigan. Get off at Congress and Michigan. Walk one block west to hostel on corner of Congress Pkwy and Wabash. |
| Airport: | O'Hare Int'l (ORD): 18 miles from hostel, CTA Blue line train $2.25, exit LaSalle. Walk 3 blocks East on Congress Pkwy. Midway (MDW): 11 miles from hostel, CTA Orange line train $2.25, exit Library. Follow State St south one block, left at Congress Pkwy, one block east to Wabash. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Chicago |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Breakfast in price |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
Customer Reviews HI - Chicago
| 16 May 2013 Penny, USA | 97% | |
| very nice hostel...I have two suggestions
1. a card reader on the shower room door
2. a noise/light barrier between the lockers and the beds in the dorms that also wouldn't make any noises (a heavy curtain?)
thanks, Penny Sue Scheff | ||
| 13 May 2013 Scott, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Love the breakfast, and the knowledgeable staff and volunteers
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| 11 May 2013 Scott, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Brilliant, helpfull staff and volunteers, well placed lots to do | ||
| 10 May 2013 Soyoung, USA | 100% | |
| Everytthing was perfect. | ||
| 10 May 2013 Sonia, USA | 100% | |
| The place is awesome. Clean, comfortable and organized. The location is simply wonderful. You have access to pretty much the whole downtown by walk.I definitely would stay again there. Check out the board at the second floor! Good suggestions of what-to-see if you don't have one. | ||
| 09 May 2013 Hao, China | 60% | |
| I was rudely waken up twice at midnight by a staff (short hair, brown skin, with glasses) telling me it was not my bed. It turned out that it was due to the system mistake. I needed to catch up an early morning train on the next day. This disappointed me a lot and I hope to get reasonable explanation from the hostel. | ||
| 09 May 2013 Steve, USA | 100% | |
| Exceeded expectations. | ||
| 08 May 2013 Anne, USA | 100% | |
| See you again next month! | ||
| 05 May 2013 Jarrin, USA | 100% | |
| I'd stay here again. I'd also recommend this hostel to friends who travel. | ||
| 03 May 2013 Anderson, Brazil | 100% | |
| Excelent. Definitely would come Back! | ||
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