Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Chicago Getaway Hostel

Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Suite | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Suite

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

10-Bed Dormitory

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

Premium Suite

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

Similar properties

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 32 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

  • No 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
For more details, 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 7.00 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 32 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

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Chicago Getaway
Chicago Getaway Hostel
Chicago Hostel
Chicago Hostel Getaway
Getaway Chicago
Getaway Chicago Hostel
Getaway Hostel
Getaway Hostel Chicago
Hostel Chicago Getaway
Hostel Getaway
Chicago Getaway Hotel Chicago
Chicago Getaway Hostel Chicago
Chicago Getaway Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chicago Getaway Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem in beautiful area of Lincoln Park. Decent free breakfast (eggs, cereal, waffles, some fruit, yogurt). Friendly and helpful staff. We had a two-bunk private room with shared bath. Bathrooms super clean. Bedroom efficient. Comfy but squeaky beds. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in a beautiful and convenient area of Chicago. We had a private room on the third floor with private sink and toilet. The shower was down the hall and clean and with adequate privacy and availability. Towels provided. Breakfast had sufficient variety and choices, but for picky or hearty eaters may not satisfy. Room was clean with individual a/c. Bed comfy. Staff friendly and helpful. TV in common area. Limited parking onsite at $32 per night. Street parking tight and I mean tight! 6 block walk to elevated train and we enjoyed the historic tree lined streets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value.. excellent location in Lincoln Park.. terrific staff.. great coffee at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is cute and clean! I loved!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darmidy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, kitchen amazing, showers and washrooms were very clean. Would definitely stay there again, and the area is a bonus, so many bars, restaurants, cafes, and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Svetlana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a private room for three people with a shower, and it was located in the basement. In addition to a double bed, the room had two more bunk beds, which made it super uncomfortable. The lighting consisted only of cold white light, and combined with the dirty gray walls, the overall atmosphere was terrible. The picture and the actual room did not match at all; the renovation in the room is very old and shabby. The refrigerator was terrible, and there was no drinking water provided either. For breakfast, there was only bread, cereal, and very cold boiled eggs. The renovation in the common dining area is also very outdated. For the price of this room, I expected something better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are small, cheap and clean, the staff is friendly, this place is nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ambrose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place in Chicago.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect and affordable stay. Love the international feel an the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've never stayed at a hostel before, so this was a bit different for us. The room was pretty small, we had a private room. The property and area was nice and it was pretty close in proximity to what we were doing. Parking can be an issue as you have to park on the street and find a place to park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was close to a lot of places to eat as well as a nearby station - my friend and I were here for Lollapalooza this year and it was a blast. Laundry is free here too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to the train station and a safe area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

katelyn

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to remember that this is an hostel, not a hotel. Therefore, the amenities are minimal, but fairly priced for a major city like Chicago. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy stay
It was great, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024