
Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Chicago
Below is the most popular neighbourhood in Chicago to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
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When to book a hostel in Chicago
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Chicago
| Low season | February | cheapest month to stay |
| High season | July | most expensive time to stay |
| 39% | expected price decrease | |
| 30% | expected price increase |
Price | C$ 63 - C$ 145 |
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| Cheapest day of week | Tuesday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Friday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| C$ 74 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| C$ 267 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Best neighbourhoods to book a hostel in Chicago
Below are the average prices for hostels in the most popular neighbourhoods in Chicago
Price | C$ 114 - C$ 125 |
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| CHEAPEST NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CHICAGO | Loop | 3% cheaper | Hostels in Loop are the cheapest in Chicago at just C$ 114 per night on average |
| MOST EXPENSIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CHICAGO | Near West Side | 6% more expensive | Near West Side has the highest priced hostels in Chicago with rooms averaging C$ 125 per night |
| MOST POPULAR NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CHICAGO | Loop | 29% more users visited | More momondo users search for hostels in Loop than any other neighbourhood in Chicago |
Information about staying in Chicago
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How much do hostels in Chicago cost?
Chicago hostels will typically cost about C$ 173/night. The cheapest price found for a hostel in Chicago is C$ 75/night. Weekly rates at area hostels are, on average, C$ 995 and monthly rates are usually around C$ 5,380.
What is the average length of a stay in a Chicago hostel?
On average, momondo users who have stayed at Chicago hostels have stayed for 3 days. On average, a 3-days stay at a hostel in Chicago will cost C$ 518.
Are Chicago hostels a better deal than Chicago hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Chicago costs C$ 173/night. Hostel prices are 16% less expensive than 2 star hotels, 58% less expensive than 3 star hotels, and 65% less expensive than 4 star hotels. Based on this data, staying at a hostel would be more ideal than 2 star, 3 star or 4 star accommodations if you’re looking to save some money on your Chicago trip.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Chicago?
momondo users who have stayed at hostels in Chicago have rated them, on average, a 7.2 out of 10. Hostels are typically rated higher than 2-star (6.0) hotels in Chicago. Those looking for a comfortable stay for cheap in Chicago should consider staying at a hostel instead of a 2-star (6.0) hotel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Chicago?
There are 2,615 operators available for hotels in Chicago as of October 2026.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Chicago?
Prices for hotels in Chicago were last updated today.