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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 8.7 Excellent
Based on 4,213 reviews
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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
9.4
Pros: I was surprised at how well the hostel was maintained. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
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
10.0
Pros: This is best hostel ı ever stayyed:)))
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Very accommodating and nice place. Excellent value!
Good
6.0
Pros: the staff were very cooperative and freindely. economical hotel in an excellent location
Good
7.7
Pros: Every member of staff, from front desk to housekeeping, were outstandingly friendly and helpful
Excellent
8.0
Pros: They give me lots of informations about traveling.It really helps me a lot!!!
Good
6.3
Pros: Nice set up, cafe on ground floor. Community kitchen with fridgerators. You can cook whatever you like and bring back leftovers..
Good
7.3
Pros: I liked very much the fact that the room and the bathroom were very clean and the fact that was a safe place and of course the fact that I could lock my BAGGAGE....cause when you share the room with different strangers you never know what you can "loose"....:D
Excellent
8.0
Pros: I saved a ton of money.
Good
6.4
Pros: Very convenient location. Friendly staff and guests.
Good
6.0
Pros: friendly staff
Good
7.2
Pros: This place is really good, the staff was amazing and the environment was lots of fun -- without being noise at all! The Location can not be any better. An A+!
Good
7.6
Pros: well organized, clean rooms.
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"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 8.2 Excellent
Based on 662 reviews
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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.
Good
6.0
Pros: Everything was ok
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Comfy beds.
Nice staff.
Nice location.
Excellent
8.0
"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
"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 7.8 Good
Based on 2,941 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Nice staff, really helpful
Close to public transportation
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Amazing friendly staff. Excellent location. Great value for your dollar.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Need to improve on breakfast quality
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.
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location is good near to public transportation
Cleanliness is acceptable compared to the price
Breakfast provided
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Awesome staff, very clean, great value for the money and wonderful location.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Convenient location
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Great staff, clean public bathrooms, useful half bathroom in the dorm room.
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.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: That the hostel was close to boystown for pride weekend
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.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: This hostel was one of the nicest I've visited. The mattress was great, the staff was great, the price was reasonable, the location was central, and the facility was large, well-maintained and comfortable. I would stay there again! Great spot.
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Good
6.0
Pros: Great stay, excellent staff, good things to do, and all in an lovely neighborhood just a bus ride from the loop.
Good
6.7
Pros: The chicago getaway hostel was a fun, hip place to stay in the heart of the city. Really close to everything and friendly people and staff. I would definetly stay again.
Good
6.3
Pros: I stayed in a private room, it was ok for the price. basic but ok breakfast, excellent staff, very helpful, free internet.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: This is the best hostel I have stayed in the staff are excellent the rooms are a bit Spartan but clean and well maintained, they organize a trip to a blues club once a week,and have a communal meal on one night of the week plus the continental breakfast is more than ample, it is also in a brilliant location right in the heart of Lincoln park.
Good
6.0
Pros: Basic, but very nice breakfast. I especially liked to see 3 kinds of fruit most days. Nice outside space. Was very good to have free wifi in the room.
Good
7.2
Pros: Location, staff and facilities
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Good
6.0
Pros: Location, close to Lincoln Park and easy access into the city.
Good
6.0
Pros: The environment of the hostel is wonderful. It is at a very lovely street, full of old houses and huge trees. Bus stop and subway are very close to the hostel. There are plenty of restaurants and bars around. If I go to Chicago I will definetly stay at the Arlington House.
Good
7.6
Pros: The price is great! Can walk to the Fullerton Red Line station. Wireless internet worked well in the lobby areas.
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With a stay at Urban Holiday Lofts in Chicago (Wicker Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of United Center and DePaul University-Lincoln Park. This spa hostel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 individually decorated guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
Amenities
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/café. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I loved it so much I was going to extend my stay but it was all booked up for a weekend music festival.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great price. Hip, clean space with nice lounge and amenities. Guy at the desk was really helpful!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean room very friendly staff (this was my first time at a hostel) and tim answered all my questions before i even asked so they better give him a raise
"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 843 reviews
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Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Okay
5.0
Pros: The breakfast was ok.
Okay
4.0
Pros: convenient location
Good
7.0
Pros: The room is very clean and comfortable...although the bathroom was the shared facility, the cleanness was beyond my expectation...the hotel is located in the Greektown, pubic transit is accessible within walking distance...the hotel staffs were nice, friendly and helpful...all in all it was very good value for money...
Okay
5.7
Pros: Very nice free breakfast
Good
7.3
Pros: the location, friendly staff and breakfast!!
Okay
4.8
Pros: Location near downtown and cta, room and bathroom cleaness.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Close to bus and train
Okay
4.4
Pros: The sheets were clean and nice.
Okay
5.6
Pros: This hotel's ocation is it's best advanatage.
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Okay
4.0
Pros: This is ok if you aren't too fussy and can go with the flow. It's a bed for the night and is warm but that's about it. The big plus is the common area - free internet and big plasma screen TV.
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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Landmarks in Chicago
- Magnificent Mile
- Orbitz Headquarters
- Union Station
- Grant Park
- River North
- Millennium Park
- Chicago Water Tower
- Gold Coast
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Merchandising Mart
- Theatre District
- House of Blues Chicago
- Chicago Theater
- Rush and Division Streets
- Willis Tower
- Oriental Theatre
- Ohio Street Beach
- 360 CHICAGO
- Columbia College Chicago
- Civic Opera House