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About the Hotel

24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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Steps from Millennium Park
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Rooms and Gatherings

HI Chicago provides accommodations for groups and individuals. Many Girl Scout troops utilize the hostel to meet new people. Groups of 10+ are required to book via the Group Sales and Services team. Meeting spaces are available. Features include: heating, air conditioning, sitting area, dining table, sink, dryer, shared kitchen, flat-screen TV, curtains, and carpeted floors.

Fuel and Culture

A complimentary continental breakfast is available. Guests can use the fully stocked guest kitchen. The Cultural Kitchen program features cultural learning activities. HI volunteers and staff prepare a traditional Thanksgiving Feast for guests. The hostel encourages food to bring people together.

Leisure at HI Chicago

Guests can hang out in the lounge space, complete with a pool table. HI Chicago offers program options to enhance your visit. Knowledgeable staff can help guests maximize their stay. The hostel aims to create a green environment, encouraging guests to reduce, reuse, and recycle. An educational youth outreach program is available, teaching about new neighborhoods and cultures.

Loop Location

Located in Chicago's Loop neighborhood, HI Chicago is near eclectic eateries, shops, theaters, and parks. Landmarks nearby include: Millennium Park (1.5 km), The Field Museum (5 km), Buckingham Fountain (2 km), 360 Chicago Observation Deck (2.5 km), Cloud Gate (1.5 km), Shedd Aquarium (3 km), Willis Tower (1 km), Old Colony Building (0.5 km), and The Rookery Building (1 km). It has access to both airports, the bus terminal, and the train station.

Services and Exploration

HI Chicago welcomes thousands of guests each year. The hostel provides a setting that is safe, clean, environmentally sensitive, comfortable, and friendly. HI Chicago is a short walk from Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Bean, and the Skydeck at Willis Tower. Staff can provide tips on neighborhoods to explore. The hostel promotes responsible travel workshops and offers opportunities to become a global citizen. Free Wi-Fi is available.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Bed All-Gender 4-Bed Dorm
2 persons
84 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Full Size Bed
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
King size bed
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Chicago 1.1 km
Airports
Midway International (MDW) 15.4 km
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 30.1 km
Train
Van Buren Street Station400 m
Underground
Harrison200 m
Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren200 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables
  • Table tennis

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
  • Curtains
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Location

24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
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24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60605
Nearby
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610 S Michigan Ave
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
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Manhattan Building
390 m
Library
Harold Washington Library Center
340 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Photography
410 m
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Osaka Sushi Express
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Arabic
Number of rooms:
406
Former name
hostelling international chicago
Questions of the users
About Hi Chicago Hostel
What are the quiet hours at the hostel during the night?
12 March 2024
Quiet hours are enforced from 11 PM to 6 AM to ensure a peaceful environment for all guests.
Is there a place to store my luggage before or after my stay?
24 May 2024
Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out, with a small fee of $3 per bag.
How can I get to O'Hare Airport using public transportation?
7 June 2024
The CTA Blue Line train provides 24-hour service to O'Hare. Take it to Jackson station, followed by a 10-minute walk to the hostel.
Do I need to bring my own lock for the storage lockers?
15 July 2024
Yes, a lock is required to secure your belongings in the lockers provided.
Can guests 18 years and older check in without an adult?
30 August 2024
Guests aged 18 and above can check in on their own without restriction.
Are there facilities for receiving packages during my stay?
14 September 2024
Packages can be sent to the hostel, and identification will be required to collect any received items.
Is there a limit on bathroom access for female guests?
26 October 2024
There are dedicated female-only bathrooms available in the hallways for added comfort.
Does the shared double bedroom provide a private living space?
11 November 2024
The bedroom itself is private, but the bathroom and lounge areas are shared among guests.
What are the check-in hours for arriving guests?
5 December 2024
Check-in is permitted from 4 PM to 3 AM.
Are there any complimentary breakfast options available?
22 January 2025
Currently, no complimentary breakfast is offered due to health and safety protocols.

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