Located in the center of downtown Chicago and in the heart of Chicago’s thriving education district. The hostel is very close to Lake Michigan.
Hostelling International Chicago is within walking distance of Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium. Our neighborhood is safe, fun and easy to get to from anywhere in Chicago.
Activities from the hostel include free walking tours and excursions throughout the city. You will also receive discounts to many of Chicago's best attractions.
Hotel information
Located in Chicago's center in the south Loop area. The seven-story hostel building opened in October 2000, and since then this historic building (built in 1886) has hosted over 110,000 overnight stays. Half of the guests come to Chicago from around the USA and the other half travel from around the world. The hostel does not have any age restrictions. Guests are permitted to stay at the Hostelling International Chicago up to 14 days per calendar year.
Room information
The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. Rooms range in size from 4 beds to 14 beds, and most rooms have 6 or 8 beds. Rooms are single-sex. Most rooms have a shower and restroom in the room, and the hostel also has large single sex showers and restrooms. Individual lockers are provided in each room. Please bring your own lock for the lockers. All guests receive bed linens, towel and pillow.
Comfortable spaces are available for hostellers to connect with each other to trade information, tell stories, become friends, and perhaps even traveling companions.
Food & beverage
Hostel has a large self-service kitchen and dining area.
Area information
-Best Location in the city center — Downtown Chicago.
-Safe neighborhood in the heart of the city.
-Walk to all of Chicago's major attractions, museums, restaurants, music clubs.
-Walk to Lake Michigan, Grant Park and Magnificent Mile.
Travel information
Quick and easy access to both airports: O'Hare and Midway
Terminal, AMTRAK Station and METRA stations.
*The nearest subway is 1 block from the hotel.
*Amtrack is 1 mile from the hotel, and Union train station is also 1 mile away.
*Greyhound bus station is 1 mile from the hote.
*The airport shuttle is available from 4am until 11:30pm. The cost is USD 25 one way, and USD 46 round trip for 1 person. For 2 people the cost is USD 18 per person. The shuttle must be reserved in advance.
Important information
Hostelling International is a member based organization. Having a current membership is not required to stay here but there is an additional USD 3 per person per day fee for non-members. Please ask the hostel about purchasing a money saving Hostelling International membership upon arrival.
Please note that any child under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
**When booking more than 7 rooms, different cancellation policies may apply**
Parking (fee required) 24-Hour Front Desk Continental Breakfast Rooms/Facilities for disabled guests Luggage Storage Gay Friendly All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking
Activities:
Billiards Library
Services:
Meeting/Banquet Facilities Internet Services Souvenirs/Gift Shop Fax/Photocopying Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
Extra beds are not available.
There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: 15.4 % Tax is not included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire Hostelling International Chicago and costs USD 3.00 per 30 minutes.
Meal Plan: This Hostelling International Chicago has no meal services.
Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs USD 20.00 per day.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The Hostelling International Chicago reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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