Travelers seeking reasonable rates and a prime location in Chicago’s trendy Wicker Park will appreciate the IHSP Chicago Hostel. Geared towards students and international guests, the hotel is a short El train ride from the Gorilla Tango Theater, shopping at Salvage One, and the Chicago History Museum. The hostel offers shared dorms and private rooms. Each private room is themed after a different neighborhood and includes high speed Internet, work desks, linens, towels, and luggage storage. The IHSP Chicago Hostel features free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities, shared kitchen, limited on-site parking (surcharge), game room, entertainment staff, vending machines, ATM, concierge service, TV lounge, laundry, tea and coffee 24/7, rooftop terrace, and business facilities. Guests can cook in the full kitchen or snack from the vending machine. Fun clubs, bars, and restaurants are all close to the hostel as well. On the edge of downtown, the hostel is close to the Willis (Sears) Tower (three miles), Millennium Park (four miles), and the Oak Street Beach (three miles).
Five minutes from the CTA El (elevated) train station, the hotel is convenient for foot and metro travelers. If you have a car, they also offer parking for a fee. Best of all, hop on the El trainm, and you can hit downtown in a few minutes, exploring the Miracle Mile, Lincoln Park, scores of museums, restaurants, and nightlife.
To many, the word hostel is synonymous with dingy surroundings and boisterous student travelers. While there will be lively guests, you'll always find cordial, knowledgeable staff and spotless facilities at the IHSP Chicago Hostel.
If you're the type of person who believes that coffee is one of life's little pleasures (or a vital necessity), you won't have to worry at the hostel. They have a coffee maker with plenty of coffee (or tea, if you prefer) available all day long.
While the hostel has very reasonable rates and comfortable rooms, several guests noted that some interior rooms don't have windows. As such, they can get a little stuffy. If a windowless room seems too claustrophobic, you may wish to request a room some sort of view.
If you require a good shower to get you going in the morning, you might be out of luck at the IHSP Chicago Hostel. A number of travelers noted that the showers have poor water pressure, limited hot water, and some rooms only offer shared bathrooms, which could mean a wait to shower.
Some guests mention that, although some rooms are removed from the clatter, others—especially those close to the kitchen or shared areas—can get noisy due to limited soundproofing and the communal atmosphere of the hostel.
Yes, IHSP Chicago offers 2 pool areas.
No, IHSP Chicago doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, IHSP Chicago provides Parking for guests.
Check-in at IHSP Chicago is available from: . Check-out time is by .
IHSP Chicago is located in 1616 North Damen Avenue, 60647, Chicago, USA.
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