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Hostelling International Chicago

1.5 of 5
24 E. Congress Pkwy., South Loop, Chicago, IL 60605 (The Loop)
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Saluda, North Carolina
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270 reviews 270 reviews
52 hotel reviews
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92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This hostel was huge! I stayed in a six person female only dorm. It was cleaned daily but the bathroom still got pretty dirty. They provide lockers in the room (bring your own lock), shampoo, a hair dryer, towels, linens, and individual reading lights. I really wish they'd had more outlets in the room; individual outlets for each bed would... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful, huge building both inside and out with high ceilings and enormous windows - my experience staying here was much more like being in a hotel than a hostel. I stayed in a dorm for 10 people but the room was so big and well laid out that it didn't feel at all crowded. The bed was really comfortable and... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Clean, safe, friendly and well run hostel in a superb downtown location. We stayed in a private room. Double bed with duvet which beats bunks and sheet bags :-) Basic but ample breakfast. Good facilities. I had a complaint about noise on the first night that front desk dealt with immediatly. Was worried about noise from elevated railway but that... More

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Guernsey, Channel Islands
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92 reviews 92 reviews
50 hotel reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Really enjoyed this high-end hostel. Location faultless. Found reception staff incredibly helpful with general advice. Info on 2nd floor also excellent. Guests really friendly i felt comfortable here. Super old building with high ceilings. Stayed in private room, arranged next to a few others with common area/kitchen. Room was huge. Overall good value considering location.

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Buffalo, New York
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53 reviews 53 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Prior to this trip my only experience with hostels was in Mexico. I didn't have high expectations when I booked, although the pictures made it look really nice. I was very pleasantly surprised when I got there. It is conveniently located near rail and bus lines, so getting there from Union Station was a breeze. The building is spacious and... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Great location, within walking distance of Chicago's main attractions and plenty of shops and restaurants. Breakfast was the best I have ever seen at a hostel - toast, bagels, muffins, apples, and juice, tea or coffee to drink. Plenty to do in the hostel and the lots of information about what to do in and around Chicago. Big hostel, but... More

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San José, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The hostel was really nice, I booked a private rroom and it was great, the shared bathroom for a few rooms instead of the entire building was a great choice. I'm coming back this year. The location is great since I was coming to Lollapalooza and it's only a few blocks away from Grand Park.

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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I stayed there over the st patrick's weekend, so it was kind of crowded, but thoroughly enjoyable! Being in the loop itself, it is close to possibly every attractions that visitors to the city would look for: Millenium Park (Cloud Gate), Art Institute of Chicago, Broadway in Chicago, Field Musuem, Shedd Aquarium, Chicago River, Skydeck, and a bit longer, the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Only thing I gotta say is if you happen to have a maintence concern about your room, make sure that you are fully clothed at all times in your room. Had a maintence concern (broken blind) that took a full 24 hours for them to deal with and when they did come to handel it, the guy who I found... More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

This hostel was awesome so big and tons to do, billiards, ping pong, even a game room . Rooms are nice and beds are comfy. Breakfast is included which is a bonus . Must try the cuban cafe beside the hostel it is amazing . Great location made it easy to go places and see things. One issue , in... More

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Also Known As:
Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel
Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hotel Chicago
Address: 24 E. Congress Pkwy., South Loop, Chicago, IL 60605
Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > The Loop
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 48 Speciality lodging in Chicago
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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