Find Deals on
Hostels in Chicago

Check Last Minute Chicago Hotel Deals

Tonight Nov 23 - Nov 24Next weekend Nov 29 - Dec 1

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, and you save up to 60%!

Cheap Hostels in Chicago

Chicago Getaway Hostel
Chicago Getaway Hostel
2 out of 5
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL
The price is $72 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$72
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this family-friendly hostel in Chicago. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 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 $73 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$73
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (1,001 reviews)
HI Chicago - Hostel
Wrigley Hostel
Wrigley Hostel
1.5 out of 5
3514 N. Sheffield, Chicago, IL
The price is $189 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$189
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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! (422 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 $123 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$123
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (3,547 reviews)
"I loved the view from my room! I loved that it is right in the middle of Downtown!!! I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

River Hotel
The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago

4.5 out of 5
909 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
The price is $194 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$194
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is in a fancy part of town, across from the Hancock bldg. There are tons of great restaurants. The shops are… also fancy, translated - mostly for window shopping. It would be awesome if they had 2 people serving coffee in the morning because the line is long."

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago
Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
The price is $115 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$115
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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! (8,119 reviews)
"It is an old building so We were very pleased with how clean the rooms were. Tub drained slowly but did not affect our shower schedules. Radiator was a little confusing but it didn’t bother is because the weather was beautiful. Will stay again"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

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 save an average of 60% 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. In fact, you can save an average of 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier. 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.