HI CHICAGO HOSTEL - Chicago IL 24 E Ida B Wells Drive 60605

24 East Ida B Wells Dr., Chicago, IL 60605 United States

View map

near Exit 51h-i on I-94 (~1.0mi)

Near Grant Park

8.5

Very Good

View all 3739 reviews

Call to book 1-800-219-2797 by Res.ai

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

This hostel offers a range of amenities including a pool, restaurant, complimentary WiFi, and a 24/7 front desk.

Ask AI any question

We are a part of Reservations Group, a trusted independent travel company since 2003. More Info

Free WiFi

Billiards or pool table

Laundry facilities

View all amenities

View all 126 photos

Reviews

"Great low budget accommodations"

Been stopping here for years. Friendly. Very modest accommodations. Comfortable and clean. Big change.

Farah H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 21 to Wed Apr 22 2026 at a $34.99 average nightly rate.

View all reviews

Property Description

With a stay at HI Chicago Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 3-minute walk from Grant Park and 9 minutes by foot from Millennium Park. This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Michigan Avenue and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Michigan.

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.

Chicago Blues Festival - 0.0 mi
Auditorium Building and Theatre - 0.1 mi
Chicago Public Library (Harold Washington Library Center) - 0.1 mi
Roosevelt University - 0.1 mi
Fine Arts Building - 0.2 mi
Museum of Contemporary Photography - 0.2 mi
Old Colony Building - 0.2 mi
Fisher Building - 0.2 mi
Monadnock Building - 0.2 mi
Grant Park - 0.2 mi
Symphony Center - 0.3 mi
Worth - 0.3 mi
South Loop - 0.3 mi
Buckingham Fountain - 0.3 mi
Art Institute of Chicago - 0.3 mi
Chicago Jazz Festival - 0.3 mi
Printer's Row - 0.3 mi
The Loop - 0.4 mi
Taste of Chicago - 0.4 mi
Haskell Building - 0.4 mi
Millennium Park - 0.5 mi
Jay Pritzker Pavilion - 0.5 mi
Chicago Cultural Center - 0.5 mi
311 South Wacker Parking - ParkChirp - 0.5 mi
Willis Tower (formerly Sears) - 0.5 mi
Chicago Gospel Music Festival - 0.5 mi
Picasso Statue - 0.6 mi
Lollapalooza - 0.6 mi
Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre - 0.6 mi
Chicago City Hall - 0.6 mi
Union Station - 0.6 mi
Goodman Theater - 0.7 mi
Aon Center - 0.7 mi
Theatre District - 0.7 mi
Children's Memorial Hospital - 0.7 mi
Chicago Amtrak Station - 0.7 mi
Chicago Theater - 0.7 mi
John G. Shedd Aquarium - 0.7 mi
Civic Opera House - 0.7 mi
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum - 0.7 mi

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.

The Hostel is a shared accommodation with 8-10 beds per room. All beds are bunk-bed style, most with in suite bath. The rate is a per person per night rate, and includes a continental breakfast.

Local Attractions

Sears Tower Skydeck, Millennium Park, Art Institute, Museum Campus, Auditorium Theatre, Magnificent Mile, Grant Park

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2000

Floors: 7

Rooms: 15

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 15

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Nightly Parking: 30

Total Taxes: 16.40%

Total Misc Fees: $3.00 USD

Cancellation: Cancellations must be made in writing more than 30 days prior to arrival for a refund. Reductions of up to 10% of the group allotment can be made up to 21 days prior to arrival with no penalty. Any reductions made less than 21 days prior to arrival wi

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Assistive listening devices available
Bicycle rentals nearby
Billiards or pool table
Braille or raised signage
Check In: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Elevator
Express check-out
Free WiFi
Hiking/biking trails nearby
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Library
Lockers available
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No alcohol allowed onsite
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Recycling
Rock climbing nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Segway rental/tour nearby
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Table tennis
Television in common areas
Tours/ticket assistance
Vending machine
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Airport & Shuttle Info

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.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: Airport Express: $27-35

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe - Enjoy a variety of pancakes and breakfast options, located 0.5 miles from the hostel.

Lunch The Gage - Offers upscale American fare in a tavern-like setting, located 0.7 miles from the hostel.

Dinner Giordano's - Famous for its deep-dish pizza, located 0.8 miles from the hostel.

Activity Millennium Park - Visit the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture and enjoy outdoor activities, just 0.6 miles away.

Day 2

Breakfast Yolk - South Loop - Savor creative breakfast and brunch dishes, located 0.4 miles from the hostel.

Lunch Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Enjoy another take on Chicago's famous deep-dish pizza, located 1 mile from the hostel.

Dinner Cindy's Rooftop - Offers great views and American fare, located 0.6 miles from the hostel.

Activity Art Institute of Chicago - Explore one of the oldest and largest art museums in the United States, only 0.5 miles away.

Day 3

Breakfast Cafecito - Cuban coffee and sandwiches, a quick walk at just 0.2 miles from the hostel.

Lunch Buddy Guy's Legends - Experience live blues and Southern cuisine, located 0.7 miles from the hostel.

Dinner The Berghoff Restaurant - Historic German restaurant in the Loop, located 0.9 miles from the hostel.

Activity Shedd Aquarium - Discover marine life from around the world, located 2 miles from the hostel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about HI Chicago Hostel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does HI Chicago Hostel have?

There are 15 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

Is there a pool at HI Chicago Hostel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Is there shuttle service at HI Chicago Hostel?