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HI-Chicago

Dorm Bed $30.00
Private Room $39.50
87%
Overall Rating
24 East Congress Parkway , Chicago, USA, IL 60605
We are a state of the art facility, with all the essential amenities and much more! We are also in easy walking distance of major attractions. We offer walking tours to guests so the can see all the major landmarks of Chicago. Our friendly staff will make your stay in Chicago as enjoyable as possible. All visitors (living outside the 606 area code) are welcome, whether you're a group or an individual. Our bars and restaurants are perfect venues for you meet new travelers from around the world. Breakfast is included in the price; however applicable state and city taxes may apply. Our hostel has the best location in Chicago, situated in the center of the city. So come and enjoy Chicago's great culture and atmosphere, with us!



Please note that we do not accept group bookings for 9 or more people online.. All such bookings must be processed via the group department. Group bookings for 9 or more people via www.hostelbookers.com will be automatically cancelled and the deposits will not be refunded.`


In the area surrounding the hostel are a number of Chicago's main attractions, museums and restaurants. Explore the nearby Lake Michigan, the world-famous Magnificent Mile or Shedd Aquarium, all located within walking distance from the hostel.

A number of public transportation stops are also located only moments away from the hostel, allowing you to explore the city even further.

From O'Hare Airport: Blue line CTA train to LaSalle station. Walk 3 blocks east on Congress to Wabash.

From Midway Airport: Orange line CTA train to Library station. Walk out on State street to Congress Parkway turn eastward on Congress to Wabash.

From Greyhound: Blue line CTA train to LaSalle.

From Amtrak: Bus #126 to Michigan and Congress.

By car: downtown on northwest corner of E. Congress Parkway.

Reviews

Jorge Cover
Positives: The price is very attractive.
Negatives: It is difficult to find. The sign should be somewhere visible with It's name: "Hi…
74%
Lucas Aleixo
Positives: Very good
Negatives: Nothing
83%
Matt Rosso
Positives: The location was unbeatable
Negatives: It wasn't as warm as some hostels I've been in before
91%
Anonymous
Positives: The location is ideal for getting around Chicago, its handy for all of the subway…
Negatives: The rules are quite strict - no alcohol? There's free wifi but there's no free…
80%
Catherine Egglestone
Positives: This hostel is in a really good location - near to the blue line for…
Negatives: It didn't seem to have loads of character but this may have been partly due…
91%
Anonymous
Positives: It has great location and it's very clean
Negatives: Lack of hostel social life
89%
Kurt Kessler
Positives: Very clean
Negatives: Prices have jumped a good bit since I was here last.
91%
Maksim Belitski
Positives: Clean, friendly staff, location
Negatives: There was no wifi that day
100%

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