Find Deals on
Hostels in Chicago

You choose what matters — star rating, location, amenities.

We pick the perfect hotel, packed with all your must-haves.

Your hotel is revealed right after booking!

Cheap Hostels in Chicago

Chicago Getaway Hostel
Chicago Getaway Hostel
2 out of 5
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL
The price is $78 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$78
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Stay at this hostel in Chicago. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Chicago Getaway Hostel
HI Chicago Hostel
HI Chicago Hostel
1.5 out of 5
24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL
The price is $63 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$63
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Stay at this hostel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
HI Chicago Hostel
Wrigley Hostel
Wrigley Hostel
1.5 out of 5
3514 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL
The price is $142 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$142
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Stay at this hostel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
Wrigley Hostel
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
2 out of 5
310 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL
Stay at this hostel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (345 reviews)
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Trending Hotels in Chicago

River Hotel

River Hotel

4 out of 5
75 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
The price is $103 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$103
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,723 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. The hotel is a no frills hotel but the location is hard to beat right on the river. Our room had a fantastic view and was clean. We stayed two nights and both days housekeeping came around and refreshed towels and cleaned up. Overall we would come back to the River Hotel."

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025

River Hotel
Eurostars Magnificent Mile

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
660 North State Street, Chicago, IL
The price is $110 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$110
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,796 reviews)
"Staycation was very nice. Spa is the absolute best! Service and Ambiance was perfect."

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
The price is $126 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$126
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (8,410 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again. The queen roomis so spacious. There is a mini refrigerator, a safe, two bottles of complimentary bottles of water-nice. There is plenty of drawers to put your clothes in- thoughtful. The congress plaza hotel also included a coffee pot with coffee and tea-conveient. ..."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Congress Plaza Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other Cheap Accommodation in Chicago

Hostels in Chicago

If you’ve got your motor runnin’, ready to head out on the highway, looking for adventure … you might be thinking that cheap hostels in Chicago may come your way for your last-minute getaway. But if bunk-bedding it isn’t on your list of must-haves for your upcoming trip, there’s another accommodation option that can get you way more with even wilder savings.

A host of accommodations

An affordable Chicago hostel may be a great way to hang with fellow travelers and to hold onto some change for the road, but why not get a smidgen of privacy (and your own bathroom) and book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel instead? Even if you’re looking to grab a place at the last minute, you can get semi-truck-sized savings. In fact, you can enjoy modest savings versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star hotel room at a 2-star price is no biggie.

Pack away the idea that you can only afford hostels in Chicago on your last-minute getaway, and book that unlisted Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. It’ll be an easy rider on your vacay budget.

Deals so good, you won’t even miss the “s”

You get so much more when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel, even over the best hostels in Chicago. Beyond privacy, you can filter hotel deals by what matters most to you for your stay:

  • Price: Score a high-end hotel for Chicago hostel prices when you filter by price and explore your perfect Hotwire Hot Rate deal.

  • Amenities: Whether you’re looking for great Wi-Fi to post your adventures on the ‘gram or want to cool your heels in a pristine pool, you can verify that all of your gotta-haves are met.

  • Reviews: Make sure you’re the royalty of the road and check the Hotwire Hot Rate hotel reviews to find private primo places for less.

There’s no need to take the road less traveled and stay in cheap hostels in Chicago when picking your last-minute getaway stays. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal lets you adventure on a dime, while getting everything you want. And you probably won’t miss that shared bathroom.

Alternative Accommodations FAQs – Hostels

What are the best hostels in Chicago?

Whether you’re looking for an affordable Chicago hostel to save cash or to get social on your getaway, there’s a better option in town. Booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal can save you big money while allowing you to have some space and privacy you can’t get at a hostel. You’ll still get a dose of adventure and fun on your trip to Chicago, you just don’t have to skimp out on your accommodations. Or worry about a stranger using your shampoo. 


How much does it cost to stay at a hostel in Chicago?

If you’ve got money on your mind, you may be thinking of searching for cheap hostels in Chicago, just to keep your budget for other trip necessities like burgers. Or brews. Whatever’s on the menu. But no need to stress about cash when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal instead, even if it’s last minute. You’ll keep your wallet (and belly) full, and get a wildly good hotel room, too. 


What are the best cheap hostels in Chicago?

Even the best hostels in Chicago can’t hold a candle to the privacy of staying in a hotel, and what you’ll spend on cheap hostels isn’t far off from the dough you’ll save when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal. Not to mention, you’ll get way more bang for your buck. Like 4-star hotels at a 2-star price kind of bang. And with deals that good on Chicago hotels, you’ll still have money for all of your trip fun, without the lullaby of other people’s snores as you rest up for your next adventure. 


Why should I stay in a hostel?

Travelers usually stay in hostels for a couple of reasons: saving money and hanging out. But here’s some great news—you don’t have to stay in a cheap Chicago hostel to reap those benefits. Instead, you can save some stacks and sleep in your own room when you book a spot with Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deals. You’ll get a lot more than you bargained for, plus you get a room with your own space, shower, and TV. And as far as those hangs, you’ll still have plenty of time and money to get adventurous and as social as you want on your last-minute getaway. 


What is a hostel?

Hostels are affordable shared lodgings that typically include a bed in a communal room and dorm-style bathrooms. Some even have curfews. But hostels in Chicago aren’t your only option when it comes to extra-budget-friendly travel. When you’re looking to take a last-minute getaway to Chicago, book your stay with a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal and you’ll save a ton. You won’t know the name of your hotel until after you’ve booked, but you will know the neighborhood, the reviews, and the amenities you can count on. Then, sit back, relax, and count all the cash you’ve saved.