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Cream City Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Michigan

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Living area
Bathroom shower
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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500 E. Center Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212
  • Place, Martin Luther King Drive
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakefront Brewery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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About the area

Milwaukee

At Cream City Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Martin Luther King Drive and MLK Heritage Health Center. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Riverwest hostel include Lake Michigan and Fiserv Forum.
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What's nearby

  • Martin Luther King Drive - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakefront Brewery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brady Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 10 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bremen Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tracks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mad Planet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seven Swans Crêperie | MKE Riverwest - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uptowner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cream City Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near Lake Michigan
As a guest of Cream City Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Cream City Hostel also features a front desk safe, a communal living room, and a lift.

This Milwaukee hostel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Cream City Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 28 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cream City Hostel Milwaukee
Cream City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cream City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cream City Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Cream City Hostel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Cream City Hostel?

The closest beach to Cream City Hostel is Bradford Beach (2.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cream City Hostel?

No, Cream City Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cream City Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Cream City Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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