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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian hostel near Lake Michigan

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Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
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
  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 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

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4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 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 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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CA $294 total
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About the area

Chicago

Lincoln Park stay.Your stay at this Lincoln Park hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Lincoln Park and Lincoln Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • DePaul University-Lincoln Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wrigley Field - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 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 near Lake Michigan
A private beach is featured. You'll find a business center on site. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Chicago Getaway Hostel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Chicago hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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
  • Breakfast
  • Concierge service
  • Laundry facilities

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Chicago Getaway Hostel.

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Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1009 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

Kylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10 recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Chicago Getaway Hostel was perfect for a quick solo trip! It was conveniently located near lots of businesses and restaurants. My only complaint was that I found large hair balls in my room. So I would suggest and a more in-depth join at cleaning/vacuuming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shashwat

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaeddin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moiud

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daoheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shubhankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good communal area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rameen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet and calm atmosphere. Everything was clean and well kept. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shemeika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are looking for a convenient place to stay near downtown and not break the bank I highly recommend staying here! It’s 2 blocks from a bus line that can take you downtown and a quarter mile walk to the subway line. Rooms were clean. Free breakfast which can save you a few bucks as well. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Great staff! Great price!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angharad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chicago Getaway Hostel was a great choice for a quiet and affordable stay in the Windy City. Situated in the picturesque Lincoln Park area, but close to plenty of public transport options to take you downtown, there is a lot to like about this budget-friendly accommodation. The room was very clean, the bed surprisingly comfortable, the continental breakfast generous, and the amenities (including kitchen and laundry access) more than satisfactory for the price. If you arrive late or don't feel like heading out for dinner, there is a small shop on site where you can buy pre-prepared food and treats. There are a few peculiarities to deal with (e.g. in the women's showers on the second floor, you could choose between adequate lighting/ventilation or privacy, but you couldn't have both) but in general this is a great option for visitors who are happy with something "cheap and cheerful" but who still appreciate a bit of comfort along the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great option for tourist. Nice location. Breakfast is a plus. Private room was fine but the blankets looked old and not recently washed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yi-Chu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyyanna

Liked: Staff & service
heat barely works,Bring a extra blanket there thin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zodwa, Delray Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful when explaining the key points of the hostile. This was my first time buying a hotel/hostile room for myself and it was very easy and fair for the price. We got an ENORMOUS vegan deep dish pizza before we came and luckily there’s a communal kitchen with massive commercial kitchen appliances and fridges. We also had a mini fridge in our room but it would not have been able to fit that massive pizza. If I were to complain about one thing it would be the blankets because they are thin but if you asked for an extra one they would probably give you one. Overall it was really enjoyable to stay here and we were genuinely excited to come back to the hostile after our day of activity’s.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
A very nice hostel in a great location. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking for cheap accommodations in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM, Dardenne Prairie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was exactly as advertised. Close and convent to Wrigley Field trip. Only negative was their parking lot was full and we had to park at the hospital down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

PriyaNandhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice people around, decent stay. Place was clean which is appreciated. Communal showers can be tricky, no in-suite showers for the dorm rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024