Chicago Area Hostels

Chicago Area Hostels
Located on the edge of Lake Michigan, Chicago is loaded with outdoor activities.
While the lake is the obvious spot to enjoy the water, the Chicago River is also a favorite canoe and kayak destination. If you want to stay dry, Chicagoland has a number of parks and nature reserves containing hundreds of miles of trails. A jogging and bicycle trail along Lake Shore Drive lets people enjoy the beauty of both the lake and the city skyline.

Chicago Getaway Hostel

Located in Lincoln Park, with easy walking distance to Lake Michigan, Chicago Getaway Hostel puts hiking, biking and the beach a short walk away. The Lincoln Park Zoo is minutes away, offering visitors a free opportunity to see one of the best zoos in the country. The hostel has male and female dorms, as well as private rooms, some of which include bathrooms. Amenities include free breakfast, access to laptop computers, the Internet, free lockers, linens and a guest kitchen.

616 W Arlington Pl
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
(773) 929-5380
getawayhostel.com

Hostelling International Chicago

Located in downtown Chicago, HI is a short walk from Lake Michigan and Grant and Millennium parks. The hostel has male and female dorms to host up to 500 guests. Lockers and linens are free in the rooms. Rooms come with free breakfast and wireless Internet access. Laundry facilities are on-site. The hostel features free walking tours of the city.

24 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 360-0300
hichicago.org

AAE Chicago Parthenon Inn & Hostel

Located four blocks from the Willis (Sears) Tower, Parthenon Inn & Hostel is within walking distance of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The hostel features male and female dorms as well as private rooms. Linens are included with the private rooms. Rooms come with free wireless Internet. The hostel has a restaurant and bar on-site. Bicycle rentals are available, as well as bicycle tours.

312 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL, 60661
(504) 452-2307‎
chicago.aaeworldhotels.com

Article Written By Kathleen Durkin

Kathleen Durkin is a photojournalist in Charlotte, N.C. where she shoots and edits the local news. A freelance writer on the side, Durkin's work has been published on AOL's CitysBest.com and other websites. She graduated with degrees in English literature and film production from University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

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