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Reviews of Chicago Getaway Hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

616 West Arlington Place, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL 60614, United States of America

#77 of 182 hotels in Chicago

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2443 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for what we were looking for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were noisy and we couldn’t find a water fountain.

    The place looks new, clean and very welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unable to lock the room from inside.

    Very clean and friendly staff. Free parking available at nearby street.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No tennis table

    Breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    7.0
    Had fun with my friends, would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minimal breakfast options

    Close to the beach and shops and pubs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The guy doing the check-in is great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Was really good for me and my family spent time together in our first hostel, and the neighborhood was a gems place with
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress

    Different types of rooms, big and functional kitchen

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Good experience and ensure privacy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioning does not work correctly, and the Wi-Fi connection is terrible.

    Fridge and microwave in the guest room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen generalized cleaning right after breakfast finished.

    Breakfast and supportive staff members

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    No cleaning all week in private room, no change of towels .../ breakfast is very basic - every day the same but OK

    Location is very good: safe area with some restaurants and 7 Eleven nearby, 10min walking distance from the subway

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great lovation, beautiful neighborhood and kind staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Blanket was itchy

    Location and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    8.0
    Getaway was just what we needed-- cheap and comfortable enough in Lincoln Park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I did not like how the pool table costed money because it was advertised like it was free in the photos, but maybe I should've known better. The hotel also advertises that they sell painkillers in their small shop in the lobby but they did not have any. We also were very put off by how badly the bathroom smelled. It's one thing if in a moment a restroom is particularly smelly, but it was consistently repugnant. I tried to open the window but it would not open. I think some measures should be taken to air the bathroom out.

    Room was fine, had everything we needed and we loved the cute radio print on the walls. The location was what my friends and I needed and on a beautiful block of homes. Breakfast was meager and ends relatively early. I think the only thing we could eat was the yogurt cup and we thought it tasted a bit odd-- grainy almost but I still ate mine. Overall the vibe was welcoming and many people were enjoying themselves which made for a lively atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent hostel in a lovely building. Everything very clean. A good night's sleep. Good communal room. Near some very good bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful area, would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bunk beds a bit wonky, lack of a reading lamp next to bed.

    The location, cleanliness and facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    location was super nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay for a hostel- lovely location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking, but could find street parking nearby. Small room, a lot in terms of cost for a very small private room. We were kicked off of the pool table early so if you are in at night you are limited as to what you can do around the hostel. Couldn’t buy food from the in shop as it was closed even though it stated it was open late night. No tv in private room- to be expected.

    Great location in really nice neighbourhood. Staff were nice, main lobby and shared facilities were clean and modern. Pool table. Felt safe.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No possibility to open the window so the air became stuffy, no ac either just a ceiling fan.

    Great value for money, good neighborhood. Felt safe all the time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay. I’d stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that I didn’t like.

    Excellent quite location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    A nice place to stay in a nice city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good location with easy access to transportation to the loop and the suburbs. Friendly and helpful staff. Basic but comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Half Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More towels

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Spacious hostel in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They charged a "resort fee" even though it's a hostel. I didn't get anything out of it, The hostel still very economical, even with the fee.

    The hostel is very spacious and clean. Common area had a lot of sitting area and the rooms were not stuffed with beds. It may be because the hostel wasn't that busy when I was there. Maybe someone going during the high season will have a better assessment. Also great location! just a few minutes walk to restaurants and stores in lincoln park. The L station is only a 10 min walk to reach the rest of Chicago Lastly you can find free street parking nearby (if you park the car there during the day and leave it). Ask the staff for more info.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Nice experience!!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV in a room ,no bottle of water in fridge, have to pay for parking spot behind the hostel and and in a shower should have a shelves or niche for soap and shampoo.

    Quite, service was very nice , room was clean and bed was very comfortable,bathroom was good size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower flow very low (drizzle). No A/C. Clerk ignored after hour buzzer (guest let us in).

    Private room and bath, continental breakfast, close to Wrigley Field.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold at night.

    Decent, clean hostel that has everything you need for a place to sleep.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed! Very noisy and uncomfortable. Breakfast, only sweet, fruit ran out on the first day and was not restocked our whole stay (3 nights).

    Amazing staff, very nice neighbourhood. The shared bathrooms were in surprisingly good shape and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

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