The Hostel
Meet the Staff & Our Favorite Chicago Spots
We love Chicago. You want to see Chicago. Let’s meet and maybe our interests will give you some hip ideas on seeing our beautiful town. Also, this may give you some tips on experiencing cool stuff not usually found on the average tourist brochure. Oh, and please don’t be intimidated by our good looks…

Charlie Lopez
Q: What is your favorite Chicago venue for music?
A: The Beat Kitchen (Food, Booze, & Music!)
Q: What is your favorite bar/tavern/pub?
A: Goldies (Cheap booze!)
Q: What is your favorite pizza place?
A: Bacci’s Pizza (jumbo slices for cheap in Wrigleyville).
Q: What is your favorite Chicago band?
Q: What is your favorite place to eat in Lincoln Park?
A: Five Guys ( a lil’ pricey for burgers but really good).
Q: What is one of your favorite Chicago pastimes/things to do in the city?
A: Frolicking through Navy Pier.
Q: What is your favorite place to shop?
A: Something Old/Something New
Chicago Getaway Hostel Has One of the Most “Walkable” Locations in the US
The location of the Chicago Getaway Hostel could not be better! The website walkscore.com compares the location of the hostel with the rest of the US and gives the location of the hostel a 100 out of 100 in terms of “walkability.” Even in Chicago alone, the location of the hostel gets a 97 out of 100.
It is no wonder why the location is considered to be so “walkable.” We are close to everything you need: public transit, shopping, theaters, restaurants, grocery stores, parks, coffee shops, bars, libraries, drug stores, etc. There is no need for a car here. You can get to eveything you need on your own two feet!
Click on the link below and see for yourself:
Chicago Getaway Hostel Is On Facebook
Are you coming to stay with us? Become a fan and stay up to date on hostel events. Have you already stayed with us? Become a fan and see what is going on since you left. Tag us or send us an email at info@getawayhostel.com with your best hostel photos. We’ll post them on our page.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Chicago Getaway Hostel Sells CTA Cards

Power of One Solar Car Stops at Chicago Getaway Hostel
The Power of One solar car recently made a pit stop at the Chicago Getaway Hostel.


This is the first solar car to reach the Arctic Circle. Learn more about their interesting project here.














