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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian hostel with private beach and free breakfast

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Traditional brick building with a striking entrance, adorned with lush greenery and elegant lantern-style lighting.
Relax in our welcoming lobby with a variety of seating options and a kitchenette area.
Welcome to the Chicago Getaway Hostel, where guests can enjoy a scenic approach through lush greenery and a historic brick wall.
Enjoy casual dining or meetings in this outdoor patio area with lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Relax in this stylish room with a large arched window, comfortable sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room with Half-Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

4-Bed Dormitory

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2017
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

10-Bed Dormitory

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
616 W Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL, 60614

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 International 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

Hostel near Lake Michigan
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Chicago Getaway Hostel. An arcade/games room, a library and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Books, a billiards/pool table and coffee/tea in reception
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 119 rooms include comforts, such as air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Romanian, Spanish, Thai, Ukranian

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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago Getaway Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Self-parking is available for USD 34 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Chicago Getaway Hostel located?

Located in Lincoln Park, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. Wrigley Field and Michigan Avenue are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fullerton Station is 10 minutes by foot and Diversy Station is 16 minutes.

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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1106 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

10/10 Excellent

Asna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good staff and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying here. The staff is friendly and the room was exactly as described. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really easy check-in and room was just like living back in the dorms (which I enjoyed)!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRADFORD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, inviting, open, well-situated, safe, clean, value-priced!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Haylie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, and staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was great! I’d recommend this location and stay in this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mare

Really nice people in reception and the place was nice also ver close to the city and a safe zone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, really sad they’re closing. Staff were so kind and it was a welcoming space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Worked out great. Close to the train and easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Exactly what we expected staying in a private room at a hostel. Nice walkable area with lots of food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Location is great. Perfect for my weekend stay. Close to restaurants,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elfandrani Yuanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood is really charming and convenient for a long stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to stay when you are visiting Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this hostel it was nicer than expected. The location is convenient. I only stayed for one night but I would definitely stay again. A morning walk to the zoo was nice and there’s a lot of restaurants walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience meeting diverse people in lovely neighborhood with lots of clubs, restaurants shops
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location. Accessible by bus and Red Line. On a quiet, beautiful street. Close to lots of restaurants too. Room was small but good for the price. Really quiet- didn't notice noise from other guests at all. The included breakfast was nice to have as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is right! Very nice facility and perfect for my one night stay. AAAAA+++++
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff. Great place. So convenient, safe, and felt like home for a few days
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Krishna Chaitanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe locality
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ayodeji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience I would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

I'm not

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025