H.I. Chicago Hostel, Chicago, USA

Thank you to our guests!

HI-Chicago received the 2006 & 2007 Best Large Hostel in the world from Hostelworld.com because of your support and ratings in 2006 & 2007. The staff at HI-Chicago work hard to make your hostel experience the best, and we will do everything that we can to make your stay in Chicago fun and memorable.

What are the guidebooks saying?

Lonely Planet, Chicago City Guide: "Opened in 2000, this bright and cheery place offers Chicago's best hostelling option, with a super-convenient location in the Loop."

The Rough Guide to Chicago:Authors Pick. "Well run and meticulously clean, this modern 500-bed hostel on the Loop's southern edge has dorms sleeping six to ten."

HI-Chicago Details

Check into HI-Chicago and get the most for your money!!!

Check out the photos of the hostel on the right side, just click on the thumbnails.

Located in the center of the city, HI-Chicago is a 500-bed hostel offering guests safe, clean, quality accommodations near major attractions and public transportation.

The hostel is within walking distance of the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, the Art Institute, most major museums, and Michigan Avenue. Staff and volunteers lead hostellers in city tours and outings to blues and jazz clubs, major festivals, and other popular local activities.

Hostelling International is a non-profit membership based organization, promoting peace through hostelling since 1909. Non-members pay a $3 non-membership fee per night upon check-in.

• 24 hour access, 365 days a year, NO CURFEW

• 24 hour luggage storage and 24 hour security

• Great knowledgeable staff and volunteers to assist you

• FREE maps of Chicago, and discounts to museums and attractions

• FREE guided tours of the city

• Recommendations on restaurants, clubs and events

• FREE linens, towels, pillows and blankets provided for all guests

• International standards for comfort, cleanliness and security

• Lockers in your room, please bring a lock with you

• Computers with internet access in the lobby, also wi-fi in lobby, $6 per hour

• Big self-service kitchen and self-service laundry

• Fully wheelchair accessible

• NO age restrictions, all ages welcome, under 18 must be accompanied by adult

Tax not included in the rate: tax is 15.4% each night, if non member need to pay $ 3.00 more for each night

Come to Chicago and enjoy your stay at the Best Large Hostel in the world!