Hostelling International Chicago

Discover Chicago

Chicago is one of the world's great cities!!!

Discover Chicago

The experienced staff and volunteers at the hostel will help you discover Chicago. Start planning your trip right now. Lisa gives you tons of information through her Lisa Says pages that cover everything from food to festivals and from transportation to museums.

 Photos of Chicago - See the beauty of our city by the lake

 Directions to HI-Chicago - Located in the center of Chicago, easy to get to!

Explore Chicago

Inside information on what's happening in Chicago right now!

 Museums and attractions near the hostel

 Festivals for all seasons

 Find out more about Chicago Great facts about the great city by the lake

Discounts!

The hostel works hard to get you the best discounts in Chicago!!! Find out about all of our current offers when you check in.

Discount Price at Sears Tower - Tallest Building in North America
You can purchase your tickets at the hostel, and you get in without waiting in line. Just for you, a discount plus special access courtesy of the hostel and the Sears Tower Skydeck.

What will I see from the Skydeck? You'll see the best view and best overview of Chicago. At 1,353 feet (412 meters), the Skydeck is the highest observatory in Chicago. The view is amazing! You can see 40 - 50 miles (65 - 80 kilometers) on a clear day. Imagine seeing Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, just by walking around the Skydeck. And there's no finer view of Chicago architecture.

Discount Price to The Hancock Observatory
You can purchase your tickets at the hostel and get in without waiting in line to The Hancock Observatory located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Please checkout their website for more information: Visit Hancock Website. The observatory boasts views covering up to 80 miles and a four state area, and it offers a great entertainment option for both daytime and evening hours. Plus there is an outdoor observation deck to really experience the "Windy City"!

Discount Price for Bobby's Bike Hike Tours
$10-15 off for hostel guests! Come see Chicago the best way around, on a bike! Choose from 3 different 3-hour guided tours that are casual and lots of fun, with many stops at most of the major sites. Price includes bike rental and helmet. Mention the hostel when booking your reservation or when you show up at their new location at 465 N. McClurg Court, near Navy Pier, for the discounted price. Check out their website for more information about their great tours! Tours run April - November. Bobby’s Bike Hike, North Pier Docks, Chicago.

Discount Price for Chicago from the Lake boat tours
Receive $7 off an adult ticket and $3 off a youth ticket for a 90-minute architectural or historical river boat tour with a coupon from the front desk. For more information about these great boat tours, please visit Chicago from the Lake’s website. Chicago from the Lake, North Pier Docks, Chicago.

Chicago Architecture Foundation offers discount to hostellers!
The CAF provides the best and most in-depth architecture tours to visitors and locals alike. The ArchiCenter is located only three blocks from the hostel. Hostel guests receive $3 off one of six walking tours of downtown Chicago. Pick up your coupon at the Registration Desk. For more information about all of their tours throughout Chicago, visit their website. Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.

Stefani’s Tuscany Café
offers great discounts to hostel guests! Pick up a coupon at the front desk to enjoy one of these free offers: Buy one entrée, get one of equal or lesser value during lunch OR Complimentary glass of their house wine or appetizer with a dinner entrée. Stefani’s Tuscany Café, 77 W. Wacker (Wacker & Clark), Chicago.

Kingston Mines
Come see some legendary blues performances at Chicago's best blues club for the past 8 years. Enjoy great food and drinks, all while listening to great live blues bands. $3 off of the regular cover charge when you present a coupon from the hostel. Kingston Mines, 2548 North Halsted, Chicago.

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