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Chicago Getaway Hostel

1.5 of 5
616 W. Arlington Pl, Chicago, IL 60614
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4.5 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Lincoln Park(12)
  • Very clean(8)
  • Private room(8)
  • Free breakfast(7)
  • Really nice(4)
  • Bus stop(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Great Place(3)
  • Red Line train(3)
  • Common area(3)
Traveller rating
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lauraincal
New York City, New York
Contributor
17 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW

the hostel itself was awesome.the staff was superfriendly, the rooms were spacious, clean and comfortabe.there was a small but nice breakfast each morning and everyday there were activities everyone could join. the only downpart was that the next metro and busstop is a little further away but the way downtown is not that long once your in the train. I... More

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g1i1n1y3
New York
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

The Chicago Getaway Hostel is truly a lovely place. My best friend and I stayed for 3 nights in June while visiting a friend in Chicago. The neighborhood is beautiful, and the hostel is less than 10 minutes from the train. In the summer you can walk to the beach as well. The hostel itself is incredibly clean and attractive.... More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Dear g1i1n1y3: Thanks for taking the time to review our top-rated Chicago Getaway Hostel! We're glad you enjoyed your stay back in June and had the opportunity to experience Lincoln Park to it's fullest. We work hard to not only meet your expectations, but continually exceed them. Thanks for the opportunity to have accommodated you this past summer. We hope... More

540bluemoon777
Fort Worth, Texas
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

You get what you pay for. Very good value for the money and a lot better than sleeping at the bus station! More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Greetings 540bluemoon777: Thanks for taking the opportunity to review your stay of Chicago Getaway Hostel. We're glad that we could accommodate you and save you the misfortune of sleeping at the bus station. We take our hostel very seriously and work hard to provide a great stay. We hope if given the chance, you'd stay with us again. We look... More

Carl_NZL
Des Moines, Iowa
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Awesome Hostel, great vibe with other travellers, amazing kitchen setup up, great common room. Beds were decent and comfortable. Hostel is within walking distance of Fullerton 'L' station and close to some great bars and eats. excellent work guys would def stay again. More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Greetings Carl_NZL: Thanks for reviewing our top-notch Chicago hostel! We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and for recognizing our wonderful, committed team of staff. Our staff, myself included look forward to the opportunity to host you again soon! Don't worry- we'll make sure the kitchen is spotless...allowing you to create some more grand meals! Sincerely, Mat Meadows General... More

Queen03
Paris, France
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Everything. More of a hotel than hostel.. Great location. Secure clean friendly & very helpful staff. More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Bonjour Queen03: We're glad to have served someone such as the Queen03 during your stay to Chicago. Providing a great experience for all of our guests, including royalty is of utmost importance to us. We'll be working hard to achieve a great stay for you on your next visit. Until then, Au Revoir! Sincerely, Mat Meadows General Manager More

Matthew S
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Getaway is clean, well furnished and spacious. Staff are friendly and helpful. They've got guitars and a piano to use. Location was really cool. It isn't in the city center but there are heaps of bars and shops with walking distance, as well as a train station. 10 guys to a dorm room was a lot, but that's hostels for... More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Matthew S: Thanks for taking time in your busy schedule to write such a great review of our top-rated Chicago hostel. We're glad to have had you as a guest, and look forward to seeing you lounging in our well furnished and spacious common areas again soon! Sincerely, Mat Meadows General Manager More

martineenvoyage305
Quebec City, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I stayed there for my 9 days trip, and it was great! There is a breakfast buffet, and the staff is always welcoming. The kitchen is well equiped and the whole place is EXTRA clean! Don't lose time by searching a place to stay, and stay there (in Lincoln Park, near a metro station). More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
2 February 2012

Dear martineenvoyage305: Thanks for reviewing our top-located Chicago hostel! We're glad you had a great time during your 9 day stay. We know we'll see you next time you're in Chicago, so safe travels until then! Sincerely, Mat Meadows General Manager More

applesauceanthem
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Unbelievable layout, rooms, massive multiple common areas. It did get a bit noisy at night in the common rooms as there is a piano, but this is part of the social aspect. Heaps of people from all over and really outgoing staff. More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2012

Dear applesauceanthem: Thanks for the great review! We strive to be the top hostel in Chicago and around the USA. We're working hard to set high standards for ourselves that we hope the hostel community will follow. Our location in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood gives us a great opportunity to show our guests how wonderful Chicago really is. We hope... More

Skcorroh
Cleveland, Ohio
Contributor
16 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I stayed at the Getaway Hostel because I needed a bed for one night only- I was in Chicago only for the weekend, so I wasn't going to spend much time in the hostel. This was my first experience with a hostel and I was thinking frat party, so I was very pleasantly surprised to see the diversity of the... More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2012

Dear Skcorroh: Thanks for the great review of your experience at Chicago Getaway Hostel! We strive to provide the best hostelling experience possible in the USA. We're a great hostel for the first time hostel guest as we are very boutique hotel oriented. We strive to have the atmosphere of a boutique hotel with the social experience of a hostel;... More

Debora H
Scotland, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

I honestly can't say anything negative about Chicago Getaway Hostel! The dorms and public areas were kept extremely clean. The hostel is located in a lovely neighbourhood and all attractions are easily accessible via the L. The staff were so helpful and friendly. I attended the pub crawl, the NYE party and the blues night. All nights were so fun... More

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Mat Meadows, General Manager at Chicago Getaway Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2012

Dear Debora H: It was great having you as a guest in our hostel! We're thrilled that you were able to partake in many of our social outings during the course of your stay. We strive to give guests the best possible experience- so thanks for sharing your feedback and spreading the word. We hope to see you on your... More

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