Award Winning Chicago Hostel

Explore Chicago and use our hostel as your comfortable base of travel.  Here are some reasons why you should stay with us:

*Location*

With an admirable Walk Score of 97, our neighborhood is one of the most accessible and pedestrian friendly districts around.  Whether you are in the market for nightlife, restaurants, the lakefront path, or even a free zoo, Lincoln Park will surely enhance your Chicago visit.  “Wonderful hostel! Lincoln Park area is great and quiet, pub crawl was so much fun on Thursday nights. Must stay hostel in Chicago, good environment to meet people or chill if you want. Stay here!!”  Anonymous review.

*Atmosphere*

We pride ourselves on being a boutique-like hostel with a very relaxing yet social vibe.  Our premises include free internet/wifi, common areas: including a tv lounge, piano room, cafeteria, and sun room, a fully renovated kitchen guests may use as well as a vending area.  Get the best travel tips at our front desk that’s operated 24/7, or relax with friends in the dining room.  Check out some reviews here.  We are also taking student applications for extended stay guests all while keeping up the atmosphere of a true traveler’s hostel.

*Events*

Part of exploring Chicago is doing things together.  Chicago Getaway Hostel has weekly & monthly events, and we are pleased to host activities such as: pub crawls, free dinners, holiday parties, free blues bar outings, bike rides/ rentals and more.  Make your reservation today, and see for yourself why we were voted #4 Extra Large Hostel Worldwide on Hostelworld in 2012.

*Staff*

We live, work, and play in Chicago, so we know this city very well.  Our greatest attribute is our desire to share this knowledge with you as you familiarize yourself with the greatest city in the USA.  Our entire staff takes great pride in what we do, and you are our first priority.

Coffee Shops in Lincoln Park

The winter weather finally feels like it’s breaking here in Chicago,  good days to take a stroll and visit a cafe.

The Noble Tree is located right around the corner from our hostel and brews some excellent Metropolis Coffee.  They also boast 3 floors of sprawling cafe room to relax, read,  or surf the web.  Try their serious pie or grab a cup to go, either way this place has character and it’s cool.

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Chicago Restaurant – Winter Reccomendations- hostel style!

Mat Meadows (General Manager):

* Mat picks Wilde.  This is an Irish bar/restaurant located in Chicago’s must-visit Lakeview neighborhood.  He recommends their signature Mac-n-Cheese( don’t forget the meatloaf too!), a very popular dish on their menu.  This place has a cool literary theme that even boasts a library and a fireplace you can dine next to, check this place out north on Broadway Ave.

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