Chicago Getaway Hostel (IL) - Hostel Reviews

Address: 616 W. Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL 60614

Region: United States > Illinois > Chicago > Lincoln Park

Amenities:

Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet

Hotel Style:

Ranked #4 of 48 Specialty lodging in Chicago

Price Range: $

Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Chicago Getaway Hostel has the friendly atmosphere of a hostel with the style, comfort and service of a boutique hotel. Meeting other travelers is easy in our spacious, modern common areas, gourmet kitchen and outdoor patio. Our newly renovated rooms offer a choice of dorm accommodations or private rooms – many with ensuite baths. We are located in a youthful neighborhood near hundreds of bars and restaurants, just a short walk from Chicago’s lakefront beaches and within quick and easy reach of the city’s most popular attractions.At Chicago Getaway Hostel, we encourage our guests to mingle and have a great time. We allow alcohol and host an array of weekly guest events, including our free weekend bar-b-ques, pub crawls, blues club tour and much more.Best of all, we really know Chicago and love helping our guests experience the city from a local’s perspective. Stay with us and see why Chicago Getaway Hostel is the most popular and highest-rated hostel in Chicago! ... more less

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Also Known As:: Chicago Getaway Hotel Chicago; Chicago Getaway Hotel

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J D

Toronto, Canada

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great stay, hot nights”

Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW via mobile

Had a great sight-seeing vacation. Like most people said, great staff and location as well as atmosphere. Breakfast is basic, as was mentioned. No eggs but plenty of toast, bagels and cereal. If you're looking for something more lavish for your first meal of the day try the Rusty Pig (not sure if the name is correct. Resto on Fullerton,... More

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Kritter88

2 reviews

“Best hostel ever!”

Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Travelers to Chicago look no further, best hostel I have ever stayed in! Staff awesome best service I have ever recieved from a hostel. The common areas were fun and always something happening, tv room was so comfy. All the events they organise were good and great to see. The all you can drink for 20 is a personal favorite.... More

Hi Kritter88, Wow! Thank you very much for your review! We are flattered to hear that we are the best hostel you have ever stayed at. Our staff tries extremely hard to please all guests and we look to create events for all to enjoy; our Tuesday night drink package event makes it extremely easy to mingle with the other... More

Hazy2000

Perth

Contributor

13 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“great hostel in best part of town”

Reviewed May 12, 2013

I stayed her for several nights in March. The staff were more than helpful, whether searching for sights or a bite to eat. The location was probably the best a for hostel in Chicago, in one of the safest suburbs there is. I stayed in a private room with a heater, window, and bedding. The only downside was being over... More

Hello Hazy2000, Thank you for sharing your experience of your recent stay at the Getaway Hostel. We strive to become the #1 hostel in the US and appreciate your feedback. We're glad that our friendly atmosphere did not disappoint. Our staff members are always happy to recommend some great hole in the wall restaurants to improve the local Chicago experience.... More

Leda T

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

“Chicago Getaway Hostel-great!”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great place to stay! I stayed there with 4 other friends-all of us girls. I felt very safe. The hostel is in a really cute neighborhood-lots of quaint little houses. Close to lots of restaurants and other shops. Just a couple blocks from the Red Line for the "L" (the train/transit). Great basic breakfast provided. Opportunities to meet other travelers... More

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Hello Leda T, Thank you for reviewing the Getaway Hostel after your recent stay with us! We are extremely pleased to receive your positive comments and to hear of the great stay you had with your friends. The hostel is located in the historic landmark district of Lincoln Park which gives visitors a chance to step back in time while... More

J A

Houston, Texas

1 review

“Excellent!”

Reviewed May 6, 2013

This is the first time I decided to stay at a Hostel. Getaway Hostel didn't disappoint. Friendly, professional and efficient staff; great location (only a few minute's walk away from Fullerton station and several bus stops); clean and secure rooms; lockers available; and excellent information regarding local attractions. To top it off, it's very affordable! Great place, and will definitely... More

Dear J A, Thank you for sharing the experience you had at the Getaway Hostel! We are thrilled to have hosted your first hostel stay and we did not disappoint you. We take pride in providing every guest a clean, fun and affordable place to stay. It's great that you took advantage of our location and hopped on the local... More

AngelicaMoya

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“I love this place!!!”

Reviewed May 4, 2013 via mobile

If you wanna have fun in Chicago, you should stay at this hostel!!! It's super nice, the rooms are pretty nice and the service is awesome! The location is really cool, is not the downtown but you can get there easily from the hostel! The price is really low for all the fun you can get there!!!

Hi AngelicaMoya, Thank you for taking the time to review the Getaway! We are thrilled that you loved our hostel! We look forward to welcoming guests from all over and providing them with a unique Chicago experience. We believe that all guest should not only experience downtown, but also take advantage of all the great neighborhoods including Lincoln Park. We... More

rychlost

New York City, New York

15 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

1 helpful vote

“Great Value in one of Chicago's Best Neighborhoods”

Reviewed April 15, 2013

This was my second stay at the Chicago Getaway Hostel and I'll stay there again on my next visit to the windy city. This is more like a European pension than a traditional hostel. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I get the private room with shared bathroom. The room and linens are well kept and the toilets/ showers... More

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Hello rychlost, Thank you for sharing your Getaway experience. We are flattered that you stayed with us again, that is the best gesture a guest can ever display. We're glad you were able to catch some sun and enjoy some beverages on our great patio. We look forward to welcoming you again and for years to come. Cheers, Jason Schultz... More

CharshleysTravels

Denver, CO

Senior Contributor

32 reviews

5 hotel reviews

6 helpful votes

“Excellent Location”

Reviewed April 11, 2013

This hostel is located in a great area, close to the rail station and many bus stops. We stayed here for seven nights, and the staff is very friendly. The activities they organize, like the pub crawl, are very fun and are a great way to get to know the other people staying there. I will say though that the... More

See 10 more reviews by CharshleysTravels for Chicago

Hello Charshleys Travels, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the Lincoln Park neighborhood and you were able to join us on our pub crawl with our great staff members. We love having our guests mingle with fellow travelers and participate on our social events. I am sorry that our... More

Heather0013

Ottawa, Canada

9 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“Good atmosphere”

Reviewed April 5, 2013

We stayed in a private room with 1/2 bath at this hostel and had a good experience despite it turning out to be bunk beds instead of the double bed we were expecting. You can't beat the price compared to hotels in the area, and the atmosphere was quite lively. The hostel organizes lots of activities and the front desk... More

See 4 more reviews by Heather0013 for Chicago

Hello Heather0013, Thank you for taking the time to share your Getaway experience. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay with us, hopefully you were able to mingle with fellow travelers during our social events. I am sorry that our coffee machine was not operating at breakfast during your stay with us. We were able contact our vendor and replace... More

MaticS908

Ljubljana, Slovenia

“Excellent hostel”

This is by far one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. Very neat and modern design. Rooms are very clean and with own bathroom and shower. I was missing some locker in a room, but never the less. Common room is very large, wifi speed is amazing. There's a big kitchen with a huge storage room and... More

Greetings MaticS908, Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to have provided you with a memorable stay. We are pleased that you were able to utilized all of our common facilities, hopefully you were able to meet some new friends. We can't wait to welcome you back! Cheers, Jason Schultz General Manager More

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