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Located in The Loop, this eco-friendly hostel is steps away from Roosevelt University and State Street. Grant Park and Columbia College Chicago are also within 5 minutes. Harold Washington Library Station and Harrison Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 4,106 reviews
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- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
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Good
7.7
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
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8.5
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.8
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.3
Pros: It was very clean, great downtown location, employees were very nice and provided lots of info on the area like where to eat and what to do. The place was fairly quiet, provided breakfast, and had sitting areas with nice leather arm chairs.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I was surprised at how well the hostel was maintained. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Cons: The blanket was to small.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very accommodating and nice place. Excellent value!
Cons: Nothing!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Safe, welcoming environment. GREAT location close to a variety of attractions, amenities and public transportation.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was AMAZING!!!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is best hostel ı ever stayyed:)))
Located in Lakeview, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wrigley Field and Vic Theatre. Briar Street Theatre and DePaul University-Lincoln Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Addison Station (Red Line) is only a 2-minute walk and Belmont Station (Red Line) is 9 minutes.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 587 reviews
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Good
7.7
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
10.0
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10.0
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The facility is extremely welcoming. The staff are very helpful and nice. Much is provided at a low cost. I went to Chicago on a whim and ended up staying for three nights at Wrigley Hostel. I absolutely enjoyed my stay and would gladly stay there again.
Cons: The only down side, if one can call it such, is the location. The hostel resides in a very nice neighborhood. I was not concerned about safety. However, this nice neighborhood is about fifteen minutes from the city center. You will end up riding the subway a lot.
Excellent
8.0
Cons: Everyone was friendly and respectable
Good
6.0
Pros: Everything was ok
Cons: Nothing
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfy beds. Nice staff. Nice location.
Cons: Nothing displeased me.
Located in Lincoln Park, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Hall and DePaul University-Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park Zoo and Park West are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fullerton Station is 10 minutes by foot and Diversy Station is 16 minutes.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 2,706 reviews
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- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
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Good
7.4
Excellent
8.5
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.0
Good
6.5
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The hostel is pretty much excellent. I'd never stayed in a hostel before, so I didn't know what to expect, outside of there being multiple strangers to a room (unless a group of people booked a room together, obviously), but this was really great. They have incredibly comfortable chairs in the lobby, and a small reading room off the lobby. A nice cafeteria/games room with pool and foosball tables. There's an open kitchen with food storage for guests, several vending machines, continental breakfast, etc. They've got group activities in the evenings, plus bulletin boards where people can post their own things. There are bikes for rent, as well as free musical instruments for guests to use (acoustic guitars and a piano). WiFi is free, and they have computer terminals with free printing in the lobby. There's an open patio with seating on a couple levels. There's also a conference/TV room with a couch, a couple conference tables, and a DVR. The staff are friendly (at least the ones I met were), and you can buy supplies and discount passes to attractions (as well as full-price CTA passes) at the front desk, and there's an interactive screen in the lobby where you can check on what's going on around town. It's also about a mile walk from a CTA station for both buses and the L, so getting all over the city is pretty convenient from there. The station is for blue line trains, so if you come into the city by O'Hare or the train station (which is where interstate bus lines also drop you off), it's very convenient to get to. My biggest worry going in was security, but the lobby is locked from 9 PM until sometime in the morning, with only your key card getting you in. Also the rooms have key card-only access, and there are storage lockers for your stuff (locks are available for purchase if you forget to bring your own), so your stuff is safe. It's also in a nice neighborhood, close to DePaul University, so you can feel safe walking around the neighborhood. As far as a full-on Hotel would go, I'd rate it about 3.5 stars, but for a hostel, it blew me away. Definite 5 stars. If you're looking for a cheap place to stay (like $35 a night), and can handle being in a room with up to 10 strangers, this is a great choice.
Cons: The dormitory-style accommodations in the room itself definitely aren't for everyone. They didn't work for me, personally, but that's my own deal.
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: I didn't have a chance to make it in far enough to have an experience. I can't give this place positive rate
Cons: I was told upon arrival that I couldn't get a room because they didn't offer board to people who stayed in the city. WHAT!?? Not anywhere on the site did it mention this little monkey wrench. I paid for the room only,to be told I couldn't have it. I think this is utterly ridiculous. I wasted my gas, money and time traveling here only,to be told no. On top of this it was 5 in the morning and I'm stuck looking for a room. They refunded my money but I had to wait 5 days for it to be deposited back into my account. This was such an inconvenience. If you live in the city and are looking for a quick getaway. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO GO.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Meeting people from all over the world. Availability of free internet w/ free printing, in addition to free Wi-Fi throughout bldg. Free breakfast. For the most part, helpful, knowledgeable staff. Discounted transit & museum passes available for purchase @ front desk. Planned communal evening activities. With interior hallways and electronic locks on guest rooms, I felt quite safe there.
Cons: When I first arrived, desk person told me that my prepaid reservation had been cancelled?!? They had a similar room like one reserved, but not in my stated, preferred location in bldg, but I would have to pay in full at that moment if I wished to stay! That really threw me, but they somehow 'suddenly found reservation'? The first night, I was awakened about 5:30 am by loud music played 'til 7:30 am within a room or two away from mine. A food purchase I made disappeared from the communal fridge! I think coin-operated laundry prices in bldg were outrageous, but did not know where nor wish to leave to find a laundromat.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Amazing friendly staff. Excellent location. Great value for your dollar.
Cons: The whole place looks and feels dated. Can use a good thorough cleaning.
Excellent
8.6
Pros: My stay was the first time I experienced a hostel and I loved it! The staff was really friendly and the whole place was well-kept. I felt right at home during my stay!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Thoroughly enjoyed my stay, staff were great and was well worth the price paid. The location was outstanding, Lincoln Park is definitely an excellent place to stay even though it is not centrally located it is a quick subway or bus ride to where you need to go.
Good
7.4
Pros: Location was great and staff is wonderful
Cons: Noise, not room in the room
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice staff, really helpful Close to public transportation
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Clean and close to where my daughter lives. Lots of shopping and restaurants close by and an easy walk to Lake Michigan.
Cons: It was noisy on Friday night but better on Saturday night. The people were quieter. I only was able to get lukewarm water for a shower. Take your own bar of soap and a washcloth. There are none there.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This is one of the best hostels I've stayed in on many levels.... location, helpful staff (including the wonderful Sandy, head of housekeeping who greeted me early mornings with a smile, coffee and good company.) Very clean and sense of safety. The computers available in the lobby were a blessing. After my poor roommate got over his embarrassment at being paired with a woman who could be his grandmother (!), we got on very well. Thanks to all.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Convenient
Cons: The floor was dirty and sticky
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Convenient location
Cons: Breakfast
Good
7.4
Pros: I got what I wanted, which was a cheap couple of nights with the basics: a warm bed, a warm shower, a warm meal, and proximity to transportation. The other customers in the 16-bed dorm were fine; everyone basically kept to themselves.
Cons: Everything was sufficient but not quite standard. The guys dorm did smell a bit like a locker room. The meal had options but all were minimal. The worst part for me was the parking. One night, I travelled by subway, and that worked great (5-10 minute walk). The other night, I had a rental car with me, and that was the biggest pain of my stay (1-1.5 hrs searching for a parking place). This stress was partly due to my inexperience with big cities, but I wish I had had an earlier warning about it. I felt aimless, driving until a space (without a tow-zone sign) opened up. These really aren't complaints though; I'm just trying to describe well. I expect a twentysomething-dollar stay to be just enough.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Need to improve on breakfast quality
Cons: Nothing
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This hostel was a gem. Clean, welcoming, super convenient; relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Made what could have been a hectic weekend a total breeze. Loved the neighborhood and fantastic location, with easy access to public transit.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Great staff, clean public bathrooms, useful half bathroom in the dorm room.
Cons: Beds are a bit uncomfortable and very squeaky
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Cheap prices
Cons: Check in is late
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Love the place and location. This is a very laid back kind of place where you have access to a full kitchen if you want to cook for yourself but is also a block away from an extensive array of restaurants, coffee places and night life. They had Sunday comedy night wich we loved.
Cons: They offer breakfast which is part of the reason I decided to come back a second time but they have down graded the breakfast to bad coffee and waffles which is disappointing.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Location is excellent. Close to a beautiful church and tons of bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. Price is super. Can’t beat $14/night.
Cons: Cleaner amenities.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location is good near to public transportation Cleanliness is acceptable compared to the price Breakfast provided
Cons: Communication between the online booking and the actual staff was not clear. Sounds go through the walls
Excellent
8.5
Pros: It has a great staff who plan tons of events that cater to a varity of interests. The hostel is located in the middle of everything. It was perfect for some one like me who prefers to travel sans auto. Short walk to metro and a number of amazing nightspots. Oh and the kitchen was amazing.
Cons: It is a hostel with all the little nuances that comes with it. If you are use to hostel travel then this is nothing new to you if not do a little research and find out what your in for before you stay. It will make all the difference in your trip.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Awesome staff, very clean, great value for the money and wonderful location.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I went there by myself. I enjoyed staying this hostel with my roommates. Rooms are clean, and staffs are friendly. There are many utilities. Location is also good. I could go to the famous sightseeing places by bus and metro. I think this hostel is good for visiters from foreign countries, and people who want to stay more than 1 week.
Cons: Sometimes, I could not connect wi-fi in my room.
Excellent
9.1
Cons: Excellent location. Amazing staff. Incredible value for the money.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: The free breakfast is awesome!
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: That the hostel was close to boystown for pride weekend
Cons: The cleanliness of the whole hostel feels very run down and the bathrooms had spiders all over the place including tape all over some of the bathrooms. The breakfast was very poor only offering fruit and wheat bread. The air conditioning was also working sometimes but then didn’t work some other times. Worst hostel stay I’ve had so far traveling the country.
Located in Wicker Park, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Union Park, United Center and Concord Music Hall. Chicago Riverwalk and John Hancock Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Division Station is only a 3-minute walk and Damen Station is 13 minutes.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.5
Located in Near West Side, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of 311 S Wacker Dr, University of Illinois Chicago and Willis Tower. UIC Pavilion and Skydeck Ledge are also within 15 minutes. UIC-Halsted Station is 5 minutes by foot and Clinton Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes.
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 871 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Good
6.8
Good
6.0
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything....
Top tips for finding the perfect Chicago hostel
- Wrigley Hostel is located on North Sheffield Avenue and situated opposite the iconic Wrigley Field Stadium, home of the Chicago Cubs MLB team. The trendy Wrigleyville scene and weekly pub crawls make this hostel in Chicago a smart choice for singles or groups intent on exploring the famous city nightlife. Accommodations range from private rooms to multi-bed dorms, including one for females only. The property comes with free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, laundry service, and bicycle rentals, among other features. Please note that there is a 48h advance notice needed for cancellations.
- Not far from the University of Illinois Chicago campus, you will find Chicago Parthenon Hostel on Halsted Street in the Greektown district, which is on the city’s West Side. Other nearby attractions include the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago. This property offers both private and dormitory-style rooms, with free linens and community baths on each floor. Additionally, guests at this hostel in Chicago can enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, 24h security, air conditioning, and meeting rooms if needed.
- Holiday Jones on West Division Street is located in the Wicker Park neighborhood, which is popular for its restaurants, art galleries, and nightclubs, making this hostel an attractive choice for couples and singles alike. This hostel in Chicago offers standard, double, and deluxe rooms with free towels and linens included. Listed amenities include a café, restaurant, common room, and shared kitchen. Free Wi-Fi, guest computers, and bicycle rental options are also available. Some nearby places of interest are Willis Tower, Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Chicago Riverwalk.
- Chicago Getaway Hostel can accommodate up to 450 guests in 119 rooms, which makes it an ideal choice for large groups. Situated on West Arlington Place in Lincoln Park, this property is also close to the Lincoln Park Zoo as well as DePaul University, and it’s within easy reach of the John Hancock Observatory and The Field Museum. Free breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi are offered along with other amenities like 24h front desk help, elevators, heating and air conditioning, and parking for a reasonable fee.
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