Hi Chicago Hostel

24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 US near Exit 51h-i on I-94 (~1.0mi)
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1.5 Star Property Near Grant Park
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Verified Reviews of Hi Chicago Hostel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Great low budget accommodations"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Been stopping here for years. Friendly. Very modest accommodations. Comfortable and clean. Big change.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 21 to Wed Apr 22 2026 at a $34.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at HI Chicago Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from State Street and 8 minutes by foot from Art Institute of Chicago. This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Millennium Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Michigan Avenue.

Stop by the hostel's restaurant, Cafecito, for lunch, dinner, or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

State Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Columbia College Chicago - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Chicago Symphony Orchestra - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dearborn Station - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
CIBC Theatre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Millennium Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Lakefront Trail - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Michigan Avenue - 1 km / 0.6 mi
311 S Wacker Dr - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Skydeck Ledge - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Maggie Daley Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 42.3 km / 26.3 mi

The preferred airport for HI Chicago Hostel is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hostel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vending machine
  • Table tennis
  • Lockers available
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1886
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 68
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking

Airport & Shuttle Information

O'Hare Airport is about 1 hour from downtown Chicago and HI-Chicago. BLUE line; O'Hare Airport to JACKSON stop.For the subway, follow the signs to Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), subway to Chicago. The subway station is underground. Walk to the hostel from JACKSON stop: exit underground on Dearborn, follow Dearborn 2 blocks south to Congress Parkway. Turn left (east) onto Congress Parkway and walk 2 blocks, the hostel is on the corner of Congress and Wabash.

Local Shuttle Info: Airport Express: $27-35

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available