HI Chicago Hostel

Hostel with restaurant, near Millennium Park

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

HI Chicago - Hostel is the perfect haven for art lovers, located near Grant Park and Millennium Park. Enjoy continental breakfast, explore the library or play a game on the billiards/pool table; with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, your stay will be seamless. The on-site restaurant Cafecito serves up delicious meals throughout the day and multilingual staff are always happy to help.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Connecting rooms available
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Restaurant
Coffee shop/cafe
2 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Library
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff

Feel at home (5)

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Free toiletries
Hair dryer

$98 nightly

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Bed in Women's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 8-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Private One-Bedroom Suite Ensuite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

213 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Size Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Bed in Men's 4-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 4-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Full Size Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Bed in All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Iron/ironing board

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed In Women's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed In Men's 6-Bed Dorm Ensuite

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$85 nightly

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605

What's nearby

Art Institute of Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Millennium Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Michigan Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Chicago Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Grant Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 25 min drive
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 4 min walk
Chicago Museum Campus-11th Street Station - 13 min walk
Millennium Station - 14 min walk
Harrison Station - 3 min walk
Harold Washington Library Station - 3 min walk
Jackson Station (Red Line) - 4 min walk

Restaurants

‪Epic Burger - ‬2 min walk
‪Maharaj Indian Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Gazebo Restaurant at Grant Park - ‬3 min walk
‪The Lounge At Congress Hotel - ‬2 min walk
‪Thai Spoon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of State Street and Millennium Park. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Cafecito, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Harrison Station is 3 minutes and Harold Washington Library Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 68 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

Pool table
Table tennis
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

2 meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1886
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Television in common areas
Lockers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Connecting/adjoining rooms available
LED light bulbs
Recycling

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Policies

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.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

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

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

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.

Also known as

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 Chicago

HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

HI Chicago Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Does HI Chicago Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, HI Chicago Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at HI Chicago Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at HI Chicago Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Chicago Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at HI Chicago Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Bally's Casino Chicago (2-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at HI Chicago Hostel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.

Are there restaurants at or near HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafecito.

What's the area around HI Chicago Hostel like?

HI Chicago Hostel is in Downtown Chicago, a short 3-minute walk from Harrison Station and 9 minutes' walk from Millennium Park. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.