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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Theater show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪22 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

4-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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. Continental breakfast is free. 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. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. 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.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. 712 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1102 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

Oscar

Location is great. Perfect for my weekend stay. Close to restaurants,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top-notch! The total space was remarkably clean & well-kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure! Here’s a short review you can use: ⸻ My stay at Chicago Getaway Hostel was amazing! The rooms and bathrooms were super clean, which made the whole experience even better. The location is top tier, just steps away from the trains and bus stops, making it easy to get around the city. Plus, being surrounded by a college campus gave the area a fun, vibrant vibe. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a great stay. We came for a concert so it was perfect. Staff was friendly, bed was ok for the night, rooms and bathrooms were very clean too. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, and location were great! My top bunk was pretty squeaky and not super comfortable, but the good cup of coffee in the morning with the traveler-vibe at breakfast was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krishna Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe locality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect for a no frills, affordable and safe option in Chicago
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for a last-minute stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here about 20 times! I always plan on coming back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a hostile! Enjoyable experience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara, Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the metro bus/train; quiet neighborhood with lots of nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe, nice and clean hostel. Kind staff, friendly people at property in general. Breakfast option. Quick check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great place. So convenient, safe, and felt like home for a few days
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Historic old building. Parking is a challenge. Staff was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Camila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility itself was clean and overall well-maintained, and my stay was generally okay. However, I would not stay in a hostel again due to a deeply uncomfortable and upsetting experience. Late one night, I was showering in the women’s bathroom and, upon stepping out of the shower cubicle, I was shocked to find a man inside the space. This was not a case of a trans guest using the facilities, which I would have understood — it was a man in the women’s bathroom, and the situation left me feeling exposed and vulnerable. When I reported the incident to the front desk, I felt dismissed and unfairly labeled as being judgmental or transphobic, which was not the case. My concern was about safety and the enforcement of gender-designated spaces, not anyone’s identity. This experience was traumatizing and has made me reluctant to stay in any hostel again. I hope the management takes guest safety and concerns more seriously in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in a really nice neighborhood. But a downside is the parking. I personally found it difficult to find the back parking after I had pain for my spot. With the roads packed with cars it is rather stressful to find parking, in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elfandrani Yuanita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is really charming and convenient for a long stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025