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Chicago Getaway Hostel

616 West Arlington Place, Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA

92%Overall Rating

  • 91%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 88%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 92%Cleanliness

Property Information:

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.

We offer discount museum passes and limited parking available for $25 per night. We don't charge any hidden membership fees.

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!

Please note that you must be 18 years old to register at the Chicago Getaway Hostel. For persons under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by someone 21 years or older. A valid state or government I.D. is required.
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  • Latest Review

    Had an excellent stay at the Getaway. It's in a great neighbourhood & I ended up spending most of my time exploring the neighbourhood. Very friendly and helpful staff plus great facilities. Would definitely return and recommend to my friends.
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Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Security
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport Transfers
  • ATM
  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Board games
  • Book Exchange
  • Breakfast Included
  • Cable TV
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Common Room
  • Elevator
  • Fax Service
  • Free City Maps
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free WiFi
  • Foosball
  • Games Room
  • Hairdryers
  • Hairdryers For Hire
  • Hot Showers
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet Access
  • Key Card Access
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Linen Included
  • Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Outdoor Terrace
  • Parking
  • Pool Table
  • Postal Service
  • Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Towels Included
  • Vending Machines
  • Washing machine
  • Wii


Hoscar Awards

  • 2011 Hoscar Winner
  • 4th
  • Worldwide Extra Large Hostel
  • 2011 4th Worldwide Extra Large Hostel

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Policies

  • Child Friendly
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Not Included


Cancellation Policy

This property has a 1 day cancellation policy.
Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.

Things to Note

Taxes of 16.4% will be added to the listed room rate. Please note that we do not allow guests from the Chicago area to stay at Chicago Getaway Hostel. If the zip code on your ID starts with a 606, you cannot stay with us. Please note that there is a maximum stay in our dormitories of 14 nights.





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