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Chicago Getaway Hostel

2.0 star property
Georgian hostel with private beach and free breakfast

Photo gallery for Chicago Getaway Hostel

Front of property
Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Theatre show

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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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4-Bed Dormitory

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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Deluxe Suite

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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Suite

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

Chicago

At Chicago Getaway Hostel you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Lake Michigan and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Wrigley Field. Highlights at this Georgian hostel include a nearby private beach and free continental breakfast. .This hostel has a business centre, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Lincoln Park hostel include Michigan Avenue and Grant Park.
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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 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

Georgian hostel with private beach and free breakfast
A private beach is featured. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. 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
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Chicago Getaway Hostel offers 119 accommodations with air conditioning. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
  • 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 guest room 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 all 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Chicago Getaway Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Yep, Chicago Getaway Hostel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 34 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Yep, Chicago Getaway Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from North Avenue Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking and sailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Chicago Getaway Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests enjoy the free continental brekkie here! Served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

No, Chicago Getaway Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chicago Getaway Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chicago Getaway Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1102 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

8/10 Good

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Getaway Hostel and have stayed there many times. It’s so nice to meet people from other countries and have the opportunity to chat with them over coffee (very good by the way) at breakfast. We had a problem with lack of heat but staff took care of it right away. We had our 6 year old granddaughter with us and we felt very safe in the hostel and in the neighborhood. She loved it! Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Pleasantly surprised

One of the nicest Hostels I've stayed in. Decent rates, very clean & very helpful staff. I would stay there again the next time in Chicago...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

8/10 Good

Aud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a couple times. Great location and reasonable prices. Clean, free breakfast, and nice common areas. The property is in a wealthy, walkable area in a historic building. It can be hard to park.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dabney

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice spot but bad parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crispokie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free parking down the street
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mikayla

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SUPER recommend staying here for a cheap option in Chicago! As a solo female traveler I stayed in the single room w/attached half-bath. It was clean and quiet and I felt totally safe. There's even free breakfast here! It is about a 12-min walk from the Fullerton station (Red, Brown, and Purple lines), which is a bit far out of the city center, but the location is more than worth it for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy, Sykesville

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool idea, but a total fail. First off, I didn’t expect a fancy room or a long list of amenities. We booked a private room with private bath. So with that said, here are the list of fails as they come to my mind: *No wash rags offered. I was told by the front desk that most people don’t use rags and they use their hands. What? *Radiator in room worked two nights out of the three that we stayed. It was quite cold the one night that we had no heat. *Room was dirty and dismal. Hardly any lighting so I made the most of the daylight with the blind open. *Lots of noise in the hallways at night. Doors slamming, laughing, radiator made all sort of noises. Could hear the annoying beeping of the elevator every time someone entered or exited. Downloaded a white noise app on my phone to try and drown out the sounds. I’m all about a good time, but wouldn’t mind some peace and semi quiet after 11pm. *Breakfast was bare minimum. The toast machine was broke and anything you put in it fell out the back end onto the countertop. I wasn’t the only guest frustrated with this. *Towel rack in bathroom was broken. *Water collected at the bottom of shower so you were standing in your own dirty water by showers end. *Vending machine would not work when I went to purchase a bottled water. When I asked the front desk employee if he could unlock the machine so I could get a water he gave me a confused look and said that I could get water from the tap in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genaro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time staying here. Loved it. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
They provide parking with an additional cost,which is pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NFN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Manager was particularly courteous & helpful in helping me get checked in early & settled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hostel! My teenage son and I stay here frequently. We’ve been coming here since he was in elementary school. Safe and lovely neighborhood. Staff is always super friendly and welcoming. Common areas, rooms, and shared bathrooms are always clean. Good breakfast included with your stay. We will come back time and time again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayeed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants and grocery shops were accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025