HI-Chicago 
Chicago 
HI-USA 
Hostelling brings the world to Chicago!
Located in the center of downtown Chicago and in the heart of Chicago’s thriving education district. HI-Chicago is very close to Lake Michigan and 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, including Chicago Architecture Foundation, Bobby's Bike Hike, Sears Tower and Hancock Observatory. The hostel has capacity for 500 guests and facilities include internet access, laundry and friendly staff to help you explore Chicago! We are open to serve you 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The BEST place to stay in Chicago! • Best location in downtown Chicago |
The FUN is on in Chicago!!! Take advantage of all this great city has to offer, starting with a stay at Hostelling International Chicago! |
 Add to your adventure with HI-Chicago! We cater to Girl Scout Troops who stay at our hostel with a spirit of adventure, interaction and discovery. |
 Groups of 10 or more receive a special group rate. Our Group Sales Manager, Emily Paxson, is ready to help you plan your stay at the hostel. |
Free Breakfast!
All guests receive free breakfast from 7:00am to 9:00am in the large dining area. Breakfast includes bagels, muffins, cereal, fruit, coffee and juice. Travelers at HI-Chicago start their exploration of with a good breakfast and a great opportunity to meet each other to share suggestions.
FREE WiFi!
Do you travel with a WiFi enabled laptop, pda, phone or other gadget? The entire common area on the 2nd floor of the hostel has free internet access through WiFi. Coverage extends through the lobby, library, meeting rooms and dining area. If you don’t have your own computer, the hostel has internet kiosks for you to use for $6/hour
Book fast for big Weekends in Chicago!!
We want to help you in planning your trip to Chicago by highlighting busy times at the hostel so that you can book early! Plan ahead and make your reservations at Hostelling International Chicago before it is too late!!
• Modern Language Association (MLA) Annual Convention: December 27-30
• Presidents Day Weekend: February 15-18, 2008
• Chicago Blues Festival: June 5-8
• Taste of Chicago June 27 - July 7
• Lollapalooza August 1-3
• LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon: October 12
Explore Chicago with Lisa’s help!
Lisa helps you learn all about Chicago before you even get here with free, downloadable pdfs with a lot of great information. Click here to start exploring!
Best Large Hostel in the World 2 Years in a Row!
Thank you to our travelers that rated HI-Chicago as the Best Large Hostel Worldwide for 2006 and 2007 on hostelworld.com. This award is based on ratings by over 600,000 travelers from around the globe.
Highest Comment Card Scores
Our guests are happy to speak out about their awesome experience at HI-Chicago. We have won the award for Highest Comment Card Scores for HI-USA!
Thanks for all your great feedback!
The Break Away Alternative
Break Away and Hostelling International USA are strong partners in providing you excellent inexpensive accommodations and resources to connect your group to service. Many of our hostels have provided a place for Break Away to host their Alternative Break Citizenship Schools.
Hostels provide a great, low-priced accommodation for your group while volunteering in communities throughout the country. Chicago is a leader in this partnership, and Hostelling International Chicago provides site leaders with a downloadable brochure (270k PDF) with great information on how to lead an Alternative School Break in Chicago. Please contact our Groups department for more information.
HI-Chicago Staff and Board Go to Capital Hill in Support
of Stamp to Commemorate 100 Years of Hostelling
We need your help with our online petition. In November 2006 Hostelling International staff and volunteers from around the country went to Washington DC to seek support from our elected officials for a stamp commemorating 100 years of Hostelling in 2009. Hostelling started in 1909 in Germany and now serves 34 million overnights every year in our over 4000 hostels worldwide. Your support of our efforts will make a difference, and it’s easy to tell the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee that you want hostelling to get a stamp. Just click this link support the stamp. Centennial of Hostelling Stamp, online petition. Thank you.
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. These include: Sears Tower, Hancock Observatory, Bobby’s Bike Hike, Field Museum, Chicago from the Lake boat tours and more.
Get Involved!
Volunteer at HI-Chicago! Volunteers are essential to the vitality and uniquely Chicago character of the hostel. Click here to Get Involved!