61%Chicago International Hostel

I was warned that this hostel was a last resort option and it turned out to be that way! The urinal leaked so that the urine came onto the floor and the staff did not have much local knowledge. Someone who was staying in my room also tried to steal my wallet on the 2nd night whilst the rest of us...

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by steve-watson19827573 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

1

Is OK when someone wont a cheap Hostel in a good place

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by Anthrax – posted on Nov 23, 2008

2

ill admit that as a last resort this hostel is not as awful as sounds from other reviews. But in my one night there it steadily pissed me off more and more. some of the staff members are unhelpful and have a serious attitude problem. p.s- do not expect the breakfast to actually appear!

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by victoriashoe – posted on Nov 21, 2008

9

Water never got warm in my bathroom, but it is cheap. Room was clean and bathroom was extremely clean. It was private though and I bet that helps...

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by dlhendrickson3632 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

1

You should remove this place from your website. I HAVE stayed in worse places, but they have been in the third world and haven't charged twenty dollars a night. Two dollars would have been more appropriate.

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by janklima – posted on Nov 10, 2008

3

Lights in the rooms which are working and cups or mugs in the kitchen would have been great!

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by miriam9377 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

Didnt go to sleep, was the only person on my floor, felt like a squat.

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by leejackson – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

The cleanless of the room, expeciallythe bathroom was a catastrophy(have a look at the moshrooms on the Wall) the airconditionand the heatingdevice was defect. There were bloodspotsonb the bed.It was very noisy, too.Everytime it smells very bad.I cannotcomment this Hostel. Sorry my opinion.... more The cleanless of the room, expeciallythe bathroom was a catastrophy(have a look at the moshrooms on the Wall) the airconditionand the heatingdevice was defect. There were bloodspotsonb the bed.It was very noisy, too.Everytime it smells very bad.I cannotcomment this Hostel. Sorry my opinion. Mathias and Sabine from Germanyclose

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by mathias4843 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

Excellent value for money!

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by pschaafsma – posted on Nov 3, 2008

5

didn't like it at all. it is falling apart and dirty!

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by arghami – posted on Nov 2, 2008

2

Activities organised at the hostel weren't really supported by the guests that stayed there, but overall was a good experience

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by mike-alexander42294 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

4

It had a bed with a door that locked. Location made public transportation to rest of city very easy. Staff was friendly and helpful. Very dirty bathrooms.

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by pennywise – posted on Oct 28, 2008

3

Bed Bugs. Suspicious blankets. Broken toilet seats. Ants on sink. Bad.

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by shomer-diug5411 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

We had better bathrooms in the COLOMBIAN ARMY!!! The hostel is well located, but it's not nice and tidy. Nice people, no activities, and a beautiful belarussian staff member attended me the first night.

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by Langer – posted on Oct 27, 2008

6

Good for 1 or 2 nights only. Located far too close to the subway, although considering its the cheapest bed in Chicago, its worth the price.

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by ArmandTanzarian – posted on Oct 27, 2008

6

I am really impressed with this Hostel, it is by far the best I have been in so far, i do recommended it to any travelere looking for a good deal and a great environement. Staff was so helpful. thumbs up.

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by samiabukishk1226 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

2

Unfriendly, unclean and unhappy staff. The 9.30 check out time was not appreciated.

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by louiswal9453 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

2

The room was really dirty and smelled absolutely unpleasant, even airing did not help at all. The sheets looked like several dozens of years old and all their marks and spots told a lot about their use. They did not meet our expectations of clean sheets. Unfortunately we did not have sleeping... more The room was really dirty and smelled absolutely unpleasant, even airing did not help at all. The sheets looked like several dozens of years old and all their marks and spots told a lot about their use. They did not meet our expectations of clean sheets. Unfortunately we did not have sleeping bags, so it was a terrible experience to sleep in the beds. The room reminded me a lot about lodges I experienced in India... For this quality definitely to expensive, even for Chicago!!!!close

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by lilithea661 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Location is ok.close to the subwau station.the area is really safe,but the place is dirty,bathrooms weren't cleaned and the linen was kind of scary as well.

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by bohumi – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

My room hadn't been cleaned when I showed up. The girl who checked me in hastily brought some new sheets, but neglected to take out the trash from previous guest. Also, the bathroom smelled strongly of urine, but was otherwise not bad.

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by typhoidpat6150 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

The second floor bathroom smelled like it was not mopped with any kind of cleaning fluid.

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by sys3474692 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

This was my first hostel experience and will go again.

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by aron2774438 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

It's quite bad.

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by agustinmelero5110 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

2

I rent a private room, but it smells bad. I want to boil some water, the girl just said the kitchen is time to close and they don't provide water, leave me thirsty for the night. You know, after a day's walk, I really don't want to go anymore to buy a bottle of water. Why can't you make an... more I rent a private room, but it smells bad. I want to boil some water, the girl just said the kitchen is time to close and they don't provide water, leave me thirsty for the night. You know, after a day's walk, I really don't want to go anymore to buy a bottle of water. Why can't you make an exception for some drips of water? Is that a real big deal?! I saw an old man sitting in the lounge all the night, lonely you can feel.close

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by archistone2417 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

3

I think it's too bad to live. This hostel is not too far to downtown but also too old of facilities of hostel. The locker of room, the door and celling of restroom are broken. And the check out is so early(09:30a.m.). Besides you need to carry your all lugages to lobby every morning if you booked...

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by siliny11163617 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

6

The place was great, my only real complaint was the fact that the restroom was dirty and it smelled.

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by tu6tu57347 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

4

I think that this hostel was a great place to stay and I liked the fact that it has nightly outings.

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by cpopow351215068 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

This place has no character what so ever- it feels more like an asylum than a hostel. You are treated like a number- not a person, they force you out of your room and hostel by 11am every morning-No Exceptions! Badly maintained and and too far away from the city centre. Want to have fun? Don't...

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by tomkonsek5625 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

2

no lockers or security lockers for back packs

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by emperorl – posted on Oct 7, 2008

2

The hostel was disgusting- dark, dirty, with sheets thrown over most of the furniture. I didn't see any bed bugs- they probably solved this problem by buying plastic mattresses. Two of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom were falling down, one was gone, and the shower stalls and curtains were... more The hostel was disgusting- dark, dirty, with sheets thrown over most of the furniture. I didn't see any bed bugs- they probably solved this problem by buying plastic mattresses. Two of the ceiling tiles in the bathroom were falling down, one was gone, and the shower stalls and curtains were moldy. There was an odd smell in the building, and it is true that you don't get keys to your room- you just borrow them from reception. Do not stay here.close

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by katez857716 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

1

staff was very friendly and helpful; shower and sheets were not clean; equipment of the rooms was simple and it needs repairs; no locker was available; railroute was next to the hostel (make a lot of noise);kitchen was clean and good equiped (only cups were missing)

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by kerstin-poenicke4560 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

It was a good stay at Chi Intl Hostel. It was easy to find and the staff was friendly. I wanted a warm safe place to stay while visiting Chicago, and that was what I got. The place has a lot of character but just feels like they need to bring that out more. Other than a couple of little... more It was a good stay at Chi Intl Hostel. It was easy to find and the staff was friendly. I wanted a warm safe place to stay while visiting Chicago, and that was what I got. The place has a lot of character but just feels like they need to bring that out more. Other than a couple of little problems, there wasn't anything that would stop me from coming back again. Thanks guys.close

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by lishayoung1283 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

good location, security, clean, what more?

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by gchiga2145 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

really near the beach!!!!!!!

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by kayitfc4218 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

14

This place has the potential to be fantastic. Bathrooms are nasty, no keys to doors, no fuctioning lockers, lockout during the day, kitchen lock out times etc all work against the place. Charged a higher price if you want to book in again, although if you go online and book, they'll give you the... more This place has the potential to be fantastic. Bathrooms are nasty, no keys to doors, no fuctioning lockers, lockout during the day, kitchen lock out times etc all work against the place. Charged a higher price if you want to book in again, although if you go online and book, they'll give you the discount price?! Hardly a way to encourage business back! However its a great location near public transport though.close

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by Nazzao – posted on Oct 3, 2008

12

I rather enjoy all the extra socials and activities put on for the guests.

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by carlra – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

I paid the due amount for our one night stay cash when I arrived. The staff of Chicago International Hostel booked it again from my credit card account. That is not only imprudent that is criminal! Poor guys!

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by matthiasfurkert222 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

Staff are helpful and the location is not too bad, real close to the train stations and a nice beach however they kick u out between 11 and 2 everyday to 'clean!' however this is by far the dirtiest hostel i have stayed in in 4 months in America - dirty sheets, showers and bed bugs...

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by kayleigh6333 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

2

Good location. Good price. Fun decor. Not the Ritz.

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by afragilemonster7466 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

Thankfully, we were used to train noise, and otherwise wouldn't have gotten a good night's sleep. The private room was reasonably priced, and a good secure option, since you can get a key. Location on colege campus was safe, and proximity to Lincoln Park and El train route was ideal. If taking... more Thankfully, we were used to train noise, and otherwise wouldn't have gotten a good night's sleep. The private room was reasonably priced, and a good secure option, since you can get a key. Location on colege campus was safe, and proximity to Lincoln Park and El train route was ideal. If taking train or bus to the Loop/Downtown allow yourself a good 30-35 mins, but enjoy the view.close

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by nicksimson9399 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1