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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Suite
Lobby sitting area
Library
Theatre show

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at Chicago Getaway Hostel in Chicago (Lincoln Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. .This hostel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Michigan Avenue and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wrigley Field - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 3 min drive
  • Fullerton Station - 10 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colectivo Coffee Roasters - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Velvet Taco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bourgeois Pig Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ludlow Charlingtons Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Georgian hostel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services. This Georgian hostel also features an arcade/game room, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 34 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: USD 9.39 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 34 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 62 mi (100 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1052 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1052 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

GUAIRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is amazing. The hostel is fun. The only thing I dislike is there is no AC in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous and affordable place to stay near downtown Chicago. The suite (with several beds and a private bath) worked well for our group. Easy pay-for-parking on-site, walkable to local restaurants and Lincoln Park, great common room: Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

Convenient location, friendly staff, and excellent service! I would love to stay here next time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, great price

Staying over one night to visit my son at college. This was the perfect little room for my needs. Checked into a double w/half bath. The priperty was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. While the bed would be too small if I was sharing it, it was just right for a single adult. The location and price can't be beat. This will now be my go-to place to stay when traveling through Chicago solo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jaeden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Neighborhood, Price & Room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo Franzen C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus alcides

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is extremely clean.Staff is professional,kind,helpful,caring.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice folks that go the extra mile. Breakfast could improve, but that is my only quibble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my self so much i didn't want to leave
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The only issue I had was the temperature in the rooms. It was far too hot. I didn't sleep well partially because of that.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for price, rooms are older
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakshminarayana

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is bit extra pricy but stay is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alpha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s worth the price. Everything was great to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Got a room (like a single dorm room). It was clean and private. The hostel was very nice and in a historic district. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024