616 West Arlington Place, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
#83 of 181 hotels in Chicago
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2707 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 September 2024
Katherine
Costa RicaBreakfast eggs are not good, some more protein could be nice.
Joaquin was amazing, many awesome recommendations and very helpful and friendly
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Visa
FinlandThe breakfast was a bit disappointing and the AC was very loud.
The location seemed very safe, quick walk to the L train. The room was clean, the shared bathroom was clean.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Songyon
United StatesThe mattress is not firm
Very clean. Professional staffs.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
John
AustraliaClean, comfortable and well run. Close to Metro, good breakfast, pleasant atmosphere and helpful, friendly staff. Located in a lovely, safe neighbourhood. An exceptional hostel.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Eduardo
MexicoYes
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Caoimhe
IrelandThe bunk bed itself was unstable
It was clean, good location, breakfast was limited but handy.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Mathieu
FranceThe staff was always happy to help.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Ans
ItalyThe bathroom for men as there were only two bathrooms out of which one was out of service!
I satisfied with the location and its safe area as well. Its calm place to stay!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Roberto
United StatesThere’s a lot of people coming and going and it’s a little bit impersonal.
Good location, professionally run, efficient, and clean. I liked having sink and toilet in the room.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Flavia
United StatesThe hostel is located in a very nice neighborhood, easily connected by bus to downtown. Shared restrooms are maintained clean all day. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Linda
United KingdomGreat location, safe area, and easy to catch train to city centre
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Anna
United KingdomFacilities are very basic
A wonderfully located property complete with all the facilities you could want, including an excellent kitchen and a tasty breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Andrea
United StatesWiFi was a little bit difficult to use!
Quite easy to check in,location!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Borda
United KingdomThe bed was uncomfortable and were given a double size bed for two people.
It is located in the best area of Chicago. We stayed in a private room with a half bathroom. Kitchen is well equipped.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Ryan
United StatesWater pressure wasn't the best in the showers.
I like the fact that it's close to Wrigleyville/Boystown. It was convenient for Uber/Lyft/Scooters as well.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Ivan
CroatiaThings I didn't like is that even if you rent a private room, you still have to share a bathroom with the whole floor, and also they give you just one small tovel. You can go and ask at the front desk for more tovels though.
The best about hostel is location. You are right there in a sweet neighborhood called Lincoln Park, few blocks away from center. Also it's nice they offer you breakfast every morning. There is not a huge number of choices but still it's breakfast for free. Also there is a fridge with some food you can buy and cook for yourself in the kitchen, so that is also helpful. Front desk staff was really helpful and kind.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Liz
United StatesBreakfast wasn’t bad but the milk for the cereal was starting to get warm in the pitcher, not a whole bunch of options but not a loss
I love how close to the Amtrak and bus stations the facilities were! There’s so many restaurants to try near by! Very clean and easy to navigate!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Jackie
United StatesThe toilet was very close to the walls and the water didn't quite get hot enough for us.
The location and area were great as well as staff. The Hostel was very clean and well kept. The room was very inviting and larger than we expected, and the beds, oh they were so very comfortable. The shower in our private room was very large. The breakfast was just enough, not overwhelming.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Bastien
FranceWe couldn’t fully close the blinds because of the AC, incurring a lot of daylight in the morning. It would have been nice to have some shampoo and shower gel in addition to the soap.
The hostel was greatly located, close to Lincoln park. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Ostrogórska
PolandRoom was not so clean as I like. American breakfasts- not my taste.
Great localization. Nice stuff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Jennifer
United StatesPrice, accommodated a large group
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Michael
United StatesThe only issue was that the morning seemed to be when they chose to clean the men's showers which seems like an odd time to do so for this morning showerer.
Great location, great services, great environment. If you like hostels, this place is for you.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Jezreel
MexicoThe showers could be cleaner
The location is amazing, the staff was very kind, definitely good value for money
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Jezreel
MexicoThe showers could be cleaner
The location is amazing, the staff was very kind, and definitely good value for the money
Stayed in August 2024
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