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Full Size Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. 2 meeting rooms are available. This Chicago hostel also offers a library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff.

HI Chicago - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Lockers available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1886
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Table tennis
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Free continental breakfast
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 68
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Room Amenities

HI Chicago - Hostel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

  • Air conditioning
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bedrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

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

Cafecito - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

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

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 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, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Mobile payments

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless check-out is available

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Staffed front desk

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Debit cards

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel Names

  • Hostelling International Chicago Chicago Hostel
  • Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel Chicago
  • Hostelling International Chicago Hostel
  • Hostelling International Chicago
  • Hostel HI Chicago
  • HI Chicago
  • HI Chicago Hostel
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Chicago
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • HI Chicago - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

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