United States

Chicago

Known for architecture, deep dish and lakefront.

Est. $710–$1,000 · 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights

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At a glance

Trip estimate: $710–$1,000; 1 traveler · 5 nights · before flights · rock bottom
Best time to go: May to June or September to October
Nearest airport: ORD
Knownness: 89 / 100; Well known

Where to stay

Hostels and budget stays only, from listings (checked 2026-11-12). Check current prices and availability on Booking.com.

HI Chicago Hostel
Hostel · 3-star · 24 E Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60605
8.5 / 10 · 9,731 Booking.com reviews
Dorm beds seen from about $45 a night, taxes in (checked 2026-11-08); not a live price
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Bed in Women's 10-Bed Dorm · Bed in Men's 10-Bed Dorm · Twin Over Full Bunk Bedroom · +2 more
Expected bed price by month
1. J$38
2. F$45
3. M$43
4. A$47
5. M$52
6. J$61
7. J$63
8. A$63
9. S$54
10. O$50
11. N$43
12. D$43
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Chicago Avenue Inn
Hostel · 3305 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60651
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Three-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment · Double Room with Shared Bathroom · Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom · +1 more
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Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Hostel · 2-star · 310 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60661
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom · Private Two Bed Room – Shared Bathroom · Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Grand House 424
Hostel · 840 West Grand Avenue 2, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60642
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Standard Double Room · Apartment with City View · Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room · +1 more
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Stay 424 Hostel
Hostel · 1415 North Ashland Avenue #2, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60622
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Queen Room with Shared Bathroom · Double Room · Single Bed in 12- Dormitory Room · +2 more
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Wrigley Hostel - Chicago
Hostel · 3-star · 3514 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60657
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room · Deluxe Queen Room · Single bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - Female Only · +1 more
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Revelation Home
Hostel · 11616 South Lafayette Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60628
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Quadruple Room · Double Room
Sleeps up to 8 · Bunk bed, Single bed
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Chateau de Woodlawn - Room I - La Tour Eiffel
Guest house · 6554 South Rhodes Avenue 1, Chicago, Illinois, IL 60637
- dorm beds
- free cancellation on some rates
- free Wi-Fi
Rooms: Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
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