My best friend and I were recently in Chicago for one night for a concert. We were booking a hotel online and came across this hostel option. It was just the 2 of us and it was just for one night, and because of the super cheap price, we decided to go for it. How bad could it be, right?... More

I had backpacked through Europe in 85' and experienced a lot of Hostels. Now as a Girl Scout leader, I took my Troop to Chicago to experience the city that I love and we stayed at HI -Chicago. What a great place to stay! I used to work in the loop and was very familiar with the neighborhood (safe and... More

I travel to Chicago a few times a year, usually to catch a flight out of O’Hare or to enjoy a long week-end in the city. I used to stay at the Hyatt Regency, but now actually prefer this hostel (!) because of the interesting people I meet during each stay. This hostel is well-described in other reviews. Instead I... More

This hostel is really only great if you're travelling with other people that can make it fun.. As a solo traveller I found this hostel incredibly boring and hard to meet people in. There isn't much atmosphere as the hostel is very quiet and there is no alcohol allowed on the premises. That's great if you're wanting a quiet stay.... More

Instead of spending $300+ a night, this hostel provides the best value for travellers. You can pretty much walk to anywhere you want to in a matter of minutes. Wifi, breakfast are included. There are also a lot of activities organized by the hostel. However, the bed is quite squishy, and the loop is right outside of your window (which... More

Never write off a hostel, especially this one. In the heart of Chi-town, where most hotels in the same neighborhood is on average around $200/a night, I spent $30 a night (women's 8 person room). I've stayed in my fair share of hostels and this one is by far the largest, friendliest, and have the most accommodations. This hostel can... More

Great location and it is very easy to walk everywhere you want to. The rooms are large, and there is plently of space. The beds are very squishy, Only issue, if you don't have ear plugs, is that the loop is right outside, so it can occasionally be noisy. Found the size of the hostel meant that it was sometimes... More

I stayed here for 3 nights and it had everything you expect from your typical hostel. Free wifi? Check. Free breakfast? Check. Friendly service? Check. Clean pillows and towels? Check and double check. There is even an area where you can watch TV, play pool, and ping pong. Not only that, they also have a friendly service where you can... More

I have never stayed in a hostel, nor did I want too, but as hotels were super expensive in Chicago we thought we would try a hostel, and I'm so glad I did! It exceeded my expectations, was nothing like I imagined! The hostel is more secure then a hotel, having to use your room key to get in the... More