Pros (+) Location is excellent. Close to a beautiful church and tons of bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk. Price is super. Can’t beat $14/night.
Cons (-) Cleaner amenities.
2 stars
Chicago Getaway Hostel
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Overview
Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is home to Chicago Getaway Hostel. This hostel sets a new standard for those looking to connect with others while staying in a convenient location. Guests can start their day with a free breakfast along with partaking in weekly social events. A communal kitchen is available for meal preparation. Those who need to work find modern computers with free printing. Numerous spacious areas make it easy to connect with other guests looking for a social experience.
Guests can explore the area on the hostel’s complimentary bicycles. Lincoln Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lincoln Park are all located within a mile of this hotel. Located just one-half mile away, guests can visit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Guests may want to visit the numerous taverns and wine bars located near this hostel. It is also easy for guests to get to see everything the Windy City has to offer including the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Most rooms at the Chicago Getaway Hostel are private with full, half or shared baths. Guests can also choose to stay in the dormitory-style rooms for a more communal experience. Private rooms offer a convenient workspace along with a comfortable beanbag-style chair. While most private rooms have a full bed some also have a bunk bed. Posh pads filled with party games accommodating up to eight guests are available.
This hotel offers a unique atmosphere for those looking for budget-friendly accommodations in Chicago.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Chicago Getaway Hostel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business centre
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Internet
- Parking
- Laundry facilities
- Complimentary breakfast
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
Services and conveniences
- Earplugs
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Concierge service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Beach access
- Bicycle hire
- Board games/puzzles
- Game room
- Golf
- Bowling
- Pool table
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Books
- Cable or satellite TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Streaming service
- TV
Dining
- Shared kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Dining area
- Dining table
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- No smoking
- Upper floors accessible by lift
- Designated smoking area
Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Lockers
- Storage available
Bedroom
- Reading light
- Socket near the bed
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Workspace
- Desk
Family friendly
- Complimentary breakfast
Fitness
- Tennis
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Cons (-) Excellent location. Amazing staff. Incredible value for the money.
Pros (+) Amazing friendly staff. Excellent location. Great value for your dollar.
Cons (-) The whole place looks and feels dated. Can use a good thorough cleaning.
Pros (+) Convenient location
Cons (-) Breakfast
Pros (+) Need to improve on breakfast quality
Cons (-) Nothing
Pros (+) That the hostel was close to boystown for pride weekend
Cons (-) The cleanliness of the whole hostel feels very run down and the bathrooms had spiders all over the place including tape all over some of the bathrooms. The breakfast was very poor only offering fruit and wheat bread. The air conditioning was also working sometimes but then didn’t work some other times. Worst hostel stay I’ve had so far traveling the country.
Pros (+) Great staff, clean public bathrooms, useful half bathroom in the dorm room.
Cons (-) Beds are a bit uncomfortable and very squeaky
Pros (+) Nice staff, really helpful Close to public transportation
Pros (+) Clean and close to where my daughter lives. Lots of shopping and restaurants close by and an easy walk to Lake Michigan.
Cons (-) It was noisy on Friday night but better on Saturday night. The people were quieter. I only was able to get lukewarm water for a shower. Take your own bar of soap and a washcloth. There are none there.
Pros (+) Location is good near to public transportation Cleanliness is acceptable compared to the price Breakfast provided
Cons (-) Communication between the online booking and the actual staff was not clear. Sounds go through the walls
Location
616 West Arlington Place, Chicago, IL 60614
What's nearby
- Lincoln Park1.7 km
- Wrigley Field2.6 km
- River North3.6 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art3.8 km
- Michigan Avenue3.9 km
- Magnificent Mile3.9 km
- Michigan Avenue Bridge4.5 km
- Chicago Theater4.8 km
- Harpo Studios4.9 km
- Navy Pier5.1 km
- Millennium Park5.2 km
- Willis Tower5.4 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Value for money | 8.8 |
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Distance to city centre | 5.8 km |
Nearest airport | Chicago Midway |
Distance to airport | 17.7 km |