Chicago Getaway Hostel

Address: 616 W. Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL 60614

Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Lincoln Park

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet

Hotel Style:

Ranked #4 of 48 Speciality lodging in Chicago

Price Range: $

Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Chicago Getaway Hostel has the friendly atmosphere of a hostel with the style, comfort and service of a boutique hotel. Meeting other travelers is easy in our spacious, modern common areas, gourmet kitchen and outdoor patio. Our newly renovated rooms offer a choice of dorm accommodations or private rooms – many with ensuite baths. We are located in a youthful neighborhood near hundreds of bars and restaurants, just a short walk from Chicago’s lakefront beaches and within quick and easy reach of the city’s most popular attractions.At Chicago Getaway Hostel, we encourage our guests to mingle and have a great time. We allow alcohol and host an array of weekly guest events, including our free weekend bar-b-ques, pub crawls, blues club tour and much more.Best of all, we really know Chicago and love helping our guests experience the city from a local’s perspective. Stay with us and see why Chicago Getaway Hostel is the most popular and highest-rated hostel in Chicago! ... more less

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Also Known As:: Chicago Getaway Hotel; Chicago Getaway Hotel Chicago

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Jeremy W

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

1 review

“Nice Affordable Stay in an Expensive City”

Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I was in Chicago for some training in Oak Park. I wanted to have access to the city while in the area for evening activities. This was a great location!!! I was about 10 minutes from Wrigley Field and some nice dining options. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the El train and about 20 minutes to get... More

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Greetings Jeremy W, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are thrilled that you gave the Getaway Hostel a chance to welcome you to the world of hostelling. It's a great option that most US travelers overlook but can be a unique experience. We believe in letting our staff's personalities shine... More

Gaya S

Chicago, Illinois

2 reviews

“Affordable, fun and great location”

Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

I stayed at CGH for 5 nights and it was a great experience! It was cheap but not dirty or tacky by any standards. I met some fantastic people here and everyone is SUPER friendly. A special shout out to Sandy who made me feel especially welcome :) I would definitely recommend this place!

Hello Gaya S, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We strive to be the #1 hostel in the US by providing guests with a clean, fun & affordable place to stay. We are very happy to hear that Sandy took care of you and gave you a warm welcome. We appreciate your shout... More

erwin k

Marseille, France

“erwin K austria”

Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

excellent and friendly people atending in this nice hostel; very well situated near everything. I have had a wonderful stay. Rooms and bathrooms clean. full of nice local restaurants nearby. I recomand this hostel to erveryone who want to spend a nice stay in chicago. I will come back no doubt.

Hi erwin K, Thank you for reviewing the Getaway Hostel. We are very happy to hear that you had an excellent stay with us. It essential for our staff to provide guests with a friendly, personable and informative interaction. We are pleased that we made a positive impact on your stay. Our neighborhood is full of great restaurants and we... More

TravelGleek

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Top Contributor

101 reviews

24 hotel reviews

Reviews in 36 cities

55 helpful votes

“LOCATION!”

Reviewed 7 June 2013

Pros: -Great neighborhood to walk to local restaurants, bars or taxi for under $20 to almost anywhere in Chicago -10 min walk to train -Clean lobby -Free computers -Private room option Cons: -The bathroom floors are always wet, bring something for your feet! They can also get dirty on the weekends -Busy place (not really a con but there will... More

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Hello TravelGleek, Thank you for your recent review about the Getaway! We are pleased that you enjoyed our hostel and the Lincoln Park neighborhood. We are currently renovating our guest washrooms including swapping the Mens/Womens facilities on the 3rd floor making it more convenient for guests to access the proper facility at any location on the floors. We hope you... More

PurdueMel

Acworth, Georgia

Senior Contributor

21 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

10 helpful votes

“Amazing location, great vibe, clean rooms: We'll be back!!”

Reviewed 5 June 2013

We have never stayed in a hostel previous to this and after this experience we would never hesitate to stay with you guys again. Our search for a place to stay while in Chicago for a baseball game and Dispatch concert started with looking at hotels. When those turned up pricier than we were willing to go, we found your... More

Hi PurdueMel, Thank you very much for your review and positive feedback. We are very happy that you discovered the Getaway and enjoyed your stay. We are always happy to introduce guests to hostelling which creates a much more unique experience when travelling. We provide our guests with a local perspective that gives more of an authentic feel to the... More

Randy L

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

2 helpful votes

“Perfect hostel!”

Reviewed 1 June 2013 via mobile

We rented a private room with shared bathroom. The room was very spacious and clean. Unfortunately there was no wifi in the room available, just in the lobby. The staff was friendly. If you want to discover Chicago this hostel is at a great location!

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Greetings RandyL, Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay with us! We are glad that you enjoyed our boutique-styled hostel in Lincoln Park. We are currently exploring options to extend our WIFI connection throughout the building to increase guest comfort. We hope to welcome you again during your next journey to Chicago. Take care, Jason... More

yellowbear613

Los Angeles, CA

32 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 19 cities

21 helpful votes

“Nice location, overall good stay”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is the first hostel I've ever stayed. We stayed 2 nights in a private double (bunked beds) w/ shared bath. Good sized room w/ room to place luggage on the floor or on the little table. The showers in the bathroom that I used had some drainage issues. But the rest of the bathroom was otherwise acceptable. (I think... More

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Hi yellowbear613, Thank you very much for your review! We are glad that we positively introduced you into the world of hostelling. We take a lot of pride in providing our guests with an affordable, fun & clean place to stay. We are in the process of renovating all common bathrooms including new tile, partitions and increased ventilation. We can't... More

J D

Toronto, Canada

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3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great stay, hot nights”

Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

Had a great sight-seeing vacation. Like most people said, great staff and location as well as atmosphere. Breakfast is basic, as was mentioned. No eggs but plenty of toast, bagels and cereal. If you're looking for something more lavish for your first meal of the day try the Rusty Pig (not sure if the name is correct. Resto on Fullerton,... More

Hi J D, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay with us! We are delighted that our staff and location made a positive impact on your stay. We try to provide our guests with recommendations that give a local feel to the city. The Bourgeois Pig is one of our staff favorites for coffee and sandwiches. I am sorry that... More

Kritter88

“Best hostel ever!”

Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

Travelers to Chicago look no further, best hostel I have ever stayed in! Staff awesome best service I have ever recieved from a hostel. The common areas were fun and always something happening, tv room was so comfy. All the events they organise were good and great to see. The all you can drink for 20 is a personal favorite.... More

Hi Kritter88, Wow! Thank you very much for your review! We are flattered to hear that we are the best hostel you have ever stayed at. Our staff tries extremely hard to please all guests and we look to create events for all to enjoy; our Tuesday night drink package event makes it extremely easy to mingle with the other... More

Hazy2000

Perth

Contributor

13 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

4 helpful votes

“great hostel in best part of town”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

I stayed her for several nights in March. The staff were more than helpful, whether searching for sights or a bite to eat. The location was probably the best a for hostel in Chicago, in one of the safest suburbs there is. I stayed in a private room with a heater, window, and bedding. The only downside was being over... More

Hello Hazy2000, Thank you for sharing your experience of your recent stay at the Getaway Hostel. We strive to become the #1 hostel in the US and appreciate your feedback. We're glad that our friendly atmosphere did not disappoint. Our staff members are always happy to recommend some great hole in the wall restaurants to improve the local Chicago experience.... More

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