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HI Chicago Hostel
HI Chicago Hostel
Lobby, HI Chicago Hostel in Chicago (IL)
Lobby, HI Chicago Hostel in Chicago (IL)
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HI Chicago Hostel
HI Chicago Hostel

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8.7

Excellent

189 reviews

189 reviews

"Clean and good service and location."

FUSAYO

"Great hostel with good facilities and a great location."

Peter

"This is a hostel that sides being a good one it is close to several landmarks."

Eimis

"Room for 4-bed was huge with lots of space."

Charesse

"Breakfast is so good and most importantly that includes in your room fee"

GUANYING
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9.4

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Harold Washington Library Center
70 m
Auditorium Building and Theater
80 m
Auditorium Theatre
80 m
Prairie Avenue Bookshop
100 m
Robert Morris College
130 m
Popular landmarks
The Art Institute of Chicago
470 m
Cloud Gate
790 m
Millennium Park
810 m
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
820 m
Shedd Aquarium
1.4 km
Closest landmarks
Auditorium Parking
140 m
Roosevelt University
210 m
Fine Arts Building
210 m
Old Colony Building
220 m
The Arc at Old Colony
230 m
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HI Chicago Hostel

24 East Congress Parkway, Loop, Chicago (IL), United States, 60605 - See map

Strategically situated in Loop, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Millennium Park. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

150 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

470 meters to The Art Institute of Chicago

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Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Cash withdrawal

Game room

Laundry service

Safety deposit boxes

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Chicago (IL) every 1 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.8
Location rating9.4
Nearest airportMidway International Airport (MDW)
Distance to airport13.6 km

Rooms available at HI Chicago Hostel

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Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed
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Double Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed and 1 single b...
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Deluxe King Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 king bed
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Two-Bedroom Suite
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  • Room size: 56 m²/603 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 double beds
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One-Bedroom Suite
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  • Room size: 37 m²/398 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 double bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 84 m²/904 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in Premium 4-Bed Male Dormitory
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  • Room size: 84 m²/904 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in Premium 4-Bed Female Dormitory
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  • Room size: 84 m²/904 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Ensuite
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Frequently asked questions

What bars are nearby HI Chicago Hostel?

While lounging at HI Chicago Hostel, enjoy your evening or night out at Sound-Bar, Spy Bar, and Blue Frog Bar & Grill to get the most out of your nightlife.

What public parks are in close proximty of HI Chicago Hostel?

While lodging at HI Chicago Hostel, enjoy your morning or evening stroll at nearby park which include Grant Park, Picnic Grove C, and Mary Richardson Jones Park.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at HI Chicago Hostel?

HI Chicago Hostel's policy regarding children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional fee. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

How long do visitors generally stay at HI Chicago Hostel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at HI Chicago Hostel had an average nightly stay of 2 nights at this property.

At what time of the year is HI Chicago Hostel most popular?

HI Chicago Hostel's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in October.

What was the average room rate for HI Chicago Hostel been in the past month?

The average room rate for HI Chicago Hostel in the past month is 54.0 USD, compared to city's average of 220.38 USD.

What is the typical rating that past Business travelers' have given to HI Chicago Hostel?

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given HI Chicago Hostel an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more detailed customer ratings and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Families with young children have given to HI Chicago Hostel?

Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given HI Chicago Hostel an average rating of 8.2. You can look up more descriptive customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to HI Chicago Hostel?

The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Lake Subway Station, 1004.8 m away from HI Chicago Hostel.

What restaurants are close by HI Chicago Hostel?

HI Chicago Hostel’s neighborhood is Loop which consists of popular restaurants such as Al's Italian Beef, Meli Cafe, and The Berghoff Restaurant.

What is the closest airport to HI Chicago Hostel?

The closest airport to HI Chicago Hostel is Southwest Michigan Regional Airport, 103.0 km away.

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What people love about HI Chicago Hostel

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Clean and good service and location."

    FUSAYO

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    July 25, 2019

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Great hostel with good facilities and a great location."

    Peter

    |

    January 25, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "This is a hostel that sides being a good one it is close to several landmarks."

    Eimis

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    September 8, 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 487 Chicago (IL) properties
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Value for money score
8.8/10
Location score
9.4/10
Service score
8.8/10
Cleanliness score
8.7/10
Better than
98
%
of Chicago (IL) properties
Better than
97
%
of Chicago (IL) properties
Better than
97
%
of Chicago (IL) properties
Better than
97
%
of Chicago (IL) properties
Overall rating:

8.7

Excellent
189 reviews
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Location
9.4
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More about HI Chicago Hostel

More about HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel

Get the most from an urban escape in Chicago (IL) when you book a room at HI Chicago Hostel. Located right in the city center, HI Chicago Hostel saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood.


Dining and things to do

Every day at HI Chicago Hostel begins with a delicious in-house breakfast.


Around the property

Experience all the sights and local attractions of Chicago (IL) with HI Chicago Hostel as your base. An afternoon of browsing the works at The Art Institute of Chicago located 460 m away can familiarize you with the local art scene. Don't forget to stop by Cloud Gate located 780 m away, where everyone who visits Chicago (IL) wants to have their photo taken. Experience local culture through architecture at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower located 820 m away.


Reasons to stay here

Get more than you bargain for here, which scores value for money higher than 97% of the city's accommodation.
Facilities at this hostel are rated higher than 97% of other accommodations in the city.
Ranking higher than 97% of the city's accommodations options, this is a great choice for location.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.7

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

2 mentions

Breakfast

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Spanish
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Cash withdrawal
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating in public area
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Postal service
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [express]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [nearby]

Food and dining

Restaurants on site
Cafecito
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Menu: Buffet

Location

24 East Congress Parkway, Loop, Chicago (IL), United States, 60605
Exceptional
Location

9.4

Airports
  • Midway International Airport (MDW)
    13.6 km
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    25.7 km
Public transportation
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station
    150 m
  • Harrison Subway Station
    230 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Michigan Avenue Immediate/Primary Care (MAICOH)
    1.1 km
Shopping
  • Water Tower Place
    2.5 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    140 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    20 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
    470 m
  • Cloud Gate
    790 m
  • Millennium Park
    810 m
  • Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
    820 m
  • Shedd Aquarium
    1.4 km
  • The Magnificent Mile
    2.1 km
  • Navy Pier
    2.5 km
  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck
    2.5 km
  • Wrigley Field
    8.4 km
  • Museum of Science and Industry
    10.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Harold Washington Library Center
    70 m
  • Auditorium Building and Theater
    80 m
  • Auditorium Theatre
    80 m
  • Prairie Avenue Bookshop
    100 m
  • Robert Morris College
    130 m
  • Auditorium Parking
    140 m
  • Mergenthaler Lofts
    150 m
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren Metro Station
    150 m
  • L. H. Selman Ltd
    170 m
  • Afrocentric Bookstore
    190 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Property announcements

This property is part of Hosteling International. Hosteling International is a member-based organization. Guests must present a membership card at check-in or pay a membership fee of USD 4 per night.

Reviews of HI Chicago Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.7
Excellent
From 189 reviews
Cleanliness8.7
Facilities8.7
Location9.4
Service8.8
Value for money8.8
High score for Chicago (IL)
Rating
9+ Exceptional (30)
8-9 Excellent (6)
7-8 Very Good (3)
6-7 Good (3)
<6 Below Expectation (6)
Time of the year
Mar - May (12)
Jun - Aug (20)
Sep - Nov (12)
Dec - Feb (4)

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10.0
Exceptional
Eleroy from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Amazing hostel ”

This place is perfect! Clean multiple bathrooms and vending machines laundry entertainment room spacious dorm rooms with privacy curtains on bunks with outlets, and lockers for your personal belongings

Reviewed July 04, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
동원 from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Male Dormitory Room
Stayed 5 nights in April 2022

Perfect hostel I've ever seen.”

If you are planning to visit Chicago, just stay here. There are free tours, kind staffs, perfect facilities.

Reviewed May 16, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Eimis from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 9 nights in August 2022

Well located”

This is a hostel that sides being a good one it is close to several landmarks.

Reviewed September 09, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Peter from United States
Couple
Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2023

Exceptional”

Great hostel with good facilities and a great location.

Reviewed January 26, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
balin from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
Stayed 14 nights in December 2021

Staff are really nice”

They have a really good service mind 🥰

Reviewed January 16, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Bruno from Brazil
Group
Double Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in March 2020

Great location but a bit pricey for us”

Great location, excellent room size, good breakfast, but a bit pricey for us.

Reviewed March 17, 2020

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Thanks for your review!

Responded March 31, 2020
HI Chicago Hostel
8.8
Excellent
Linshan from United States
Solo traveler
Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in January 2022

Excellent”

Good locations, well service!

Reviewed January 17, 2022

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8.8
Excellent
Ali from Afghanistan
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Ensuite
Stayed 1 night in September 2021

Excellent”

I will go here next time.

Reviewed September 28, 2021

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6.8
Good
Cathy from Canada
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in October 2022

Good”

The hostel was clean enough, but when I arrived my bed wasn't cleaned, which I notified staff about, and hours later in the middle of the night it still hadn't been cleaned, so I had to be moved to another bed. I don't think there was much cleaning done for the beds but the bathroom and common areas all seemed clean enough

Reviewed October 20, 2022

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6.8
Good
Natalie from United States
Couple
Deluxe Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

It’s fine.”

The benefit of a hostel is its affordability and this is not it. I’ve been in hostels all over the world and this one was…fine. The common areas were pretty cool. If you’re going for the social aspect probably worth it but otherwise go to a hotel. Uncomfortable beds, poor quality sheets etc all excusable if you don’t charge much. But they do. So. Eh.

Reviewed August 21, 2022

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6.8
Good
Thomas from United States
Solo traveler
Double Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in June 2022

Location is good except it's next to the train line so it's very noisy”

Location is good except it's next to the train line so it's very noisy. Train comes every 5 minutes so if you'd looking for a quiet area, this isn't for you. Everything else was fine.

Reviewed June 12, 2022

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5.6
Nguyen from South Korea
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in June 2022

Location is the best of all, not very clean, 1 staff is rude”

Location is the best of Hi Chicago, right in the center of the Loop. But not very clean, depend on who you gonna stay with. Overall, staffs are good and friendly except an old women ( Sofia or something) is rude and unpolite without any reason.

Reviewed July 02, 2022

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2.0
mikey from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2021

Acceptable”

Wasn't able to stay because I was a Illinois resident , but they didn't refund me

Reviewed October 27, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
Thanannat from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Ensuite
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Value for your money”

The hostel is good and very secure. The hostel is very close to CVS store. And the it also isn't far from subway. The room is good and clean.

Reviewed June 15, 2019

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Thanks for the review

Responded June 18, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
8.8
Excellent
Thanannat from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bed in Premium 4-Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Valuable for money”

The hostel is good and very secure. The hostel is very close to CVS store. And the it also isn't far from subway. The room is good and clean.

Reviewed June 15, 2019

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Thanks for the review

Responded June 18, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
10.0
Exceptional
Ajay from India
Business traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory Ensuite
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

No. 1 - Excellent all the way comparing to all others in this range”

Excellent all the way comparing to others in this range. Breakfast was 5 star, Location was 5 star, Cleanliness was 5 star, Facilities was 5 star, all these at very cheap rates. Will definitely come again

Reviewed May 06, 2019

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We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your hostel experience! Thank you for taking the time to highlight some of the parts of our hostel that made your visit so memorable. Our staff is happy to hear that you would return to stay with us again. Please be sure to visit more of our hostels around the world to get further insight into how the world travels. Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words!

Responded May 16, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
9.2
Exceptional
FUSAYO from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2019

Great location and gooy service ”

Clean and good service and location. But a staff at the reception was not so good to me unfortunately. But overall this place is very convenient for me. I will stay again.

Reviewed July 25, 2019

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Thank you for your stay at HI Chicago and for sharing your wonderful experience online. We are delighted to read that you loved our hostel which was perfect for your needs. Thank you for being our guest. It was our pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back with us soon.

Responded July 26, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
9.6
Exceptional
Adama from United States
Solo traveler
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

Solo ”

What a great location facility and some staffs the Chinese lady was very nice and professional.

Reviewed September 21, 2019

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Thank you for your stay at HI Chicago and for sharing your wonderful experience online. We are delighted to read that you loved our hostel which was perfect for your needs. Thank you for being our guest. It was our pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back with us soon.

Responded September 24, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
6.0
Hua from United States
Solo traveler
Double Bed Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

Take half an hour to one hour standing in line to check in”

Front desk staff prioritize answering phone calls over customers waiting there, takes forever to check in, not recommended at all

Reviewed September 13, 2019

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Thank you for your stay at HI Chicago and for sharing your wonderful experience online. We are delighted to read that you loved our hostel which was perfect for your needs. Thank you for being our guest. It was our pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back with us soon.

Responded September 17, 2019
HI Chicago Hostel
10.0
Exceptional
Maria from Argentina
Solo traveler
Bed in Premium 4-Bed Female Dormitory
Stayed 2 nights in March 2023

Cheap, well located & amazing!”

I would definitely stay here again. Location was very centric. Breakfast had a lot of options (bread, cereals, pastries, charcuterie, yoghurt, fruits & free all day coffee). Room x 4 had like a living room apart from the room, it was really comfy. The staff were super friendly as well. 10/10 :)

Reviewed July 27, 2023

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