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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Theater show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Business services

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • North Avenue Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Suite

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Hostel in Lincoln Park
This hostel features self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This Chicago hostel has its very own private beach. This hostel offers access to a business center. This Georgian hostel also offers a library, a terrace, and a vending machine. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Chicago Getaway Hostel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 9.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 34 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 62 mi (100 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are looking for a convenient place to stay near downtown and not break the bank I highly recommend staying here! It’s 2 blocks from a bus line that can take you downtown and a quarter mile walk to the subway line. Rooms were clean. Free breakfast which can save you a few bucks as well. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great staff! Great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angharad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chicago Getaway Hostel was a great choice for a quiet and affordable stay in the Windy City. Situated in the picturesque Lincoln Park area, but close to plenty of public transport options to take you downtown, there is a lot to like about this budget-friendly accommodation. The room was very clean, the bed surprisingly comfortable, the continental breakfast generous, and the amenities (including kitchen and laundry access) more than satisfactory for the price. If you arrive late or don't feel like heading out for dinner, there is a small shop on site where you can buy pre-prepared food and treats. There are a few peculiarities to deal with (e.g. in the women's showers on the second floor, you could choose between adequate lighting/ventilation or privacy, but you couldn't have both) but in general this is a great option for visitors who are happy with something "cheap and cheerful" but who still appreciate a bit of comfort along the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for tourist. Nice location. Breakfast is a plus. Private room was fine but the blankets looked old and not recently washed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yi-Chu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyyanna

Liked: Staff & service
heat barely works,Bring a extra blanket there thin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zodwa, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful when explaining the key points of the hostile. This was my first time buying a hotel/hostile room for myself and it was very easy and fair for the price. We got an ENORMOUS vegan deep dish pizza before we came and luckily there’s a communal kitchen with massive commercial kitchen appliances and fridges. We also had a mini fridge in our room but it would not have been able to fit that massive pizza. If I were to complain about one thing it would be the blankets because they are thin but if you asked for an extra one they would probably give you one. Overall it was really enjoyable to stay here and we were genuinely excited to come back to the hostile after our day of activity’s.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
A very nice hostel in a great location. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking for cheap accommodations in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM, Dardenne Prairie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exactly as advertised. Close and convent to Wrigley Field trip. Only negative was their parking lot was full and we had to park at the hospital down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

PriyaNandhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice people around, decent stay. Place was clean which is appreciated. Communal showers can be tricky, no in-suite showers for the dorm rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahmya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great overall stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emely

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hongmo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel. Clean, old building, nothing too fancy, but clean, pleasant and a good price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a private room & bathroom, which was clean but basic. The breakfast wasn’t great, but what you’d expect for the price. The location was awesome, and the staff super friendly. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janellee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel exceeded my expectations. The rooms were impeccably clean, and so were the bathrooms. Breakfast is included, which is always a bonus. And my check-in and check-out experience was easy and quick. I definitely recommend this hostel as a more affordable option, especially compared to other hotels in the area. The zoo is also a 14 minute walk from there! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was good. They recommended places to visit in Chicago. Clean room. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024