Amazing experience the staff was very kind and helpful with all my needs. The girls at the front desk were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The price was cheap especially when considering the commodities of free breakfast, pool tables, foos ball and entertainment lounge. Location was great and I was easily able to make it back to the hostel through public transport from any part of the city. I would recommend the getaway hostel to anyone wanting to have a fun and affordable time in Chicago. read more

I stayed here for a few days for my birthday trip to Chicago. It has a great location right in the heart of Lincoln Park and is a 10-minute walk from the 'L' train. The bedrooms were very clean,and airy, but it was very cold. Private lockers were provided and provided plenty of room for storage. The bathrooms were not bad, but not great either. My fellow backpackers could stand to do their part and help clean up the sink area rather than leave it full of water and hair. The lobby areas are open, inviting and great for socializing with your hostel mates. The hostel provides free internet and wi-fi, which is a plus. Huge kitchen and dining room area with a billiards and foosball table for playing. The hostel also features a smallish television room with couches as well. Continental breakfast was provided each morning, which is a plus. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Staffer DJ led us on a pub crawl in Lincoln Park and was in the know about a lot of great bars to go to. All in all, a great stay and glad that I wound up here. Next time I come to Chicago, I will be staying here again! read more

Stayed for 2 nights in early June 2011. Thank you Best Western River North for being full on Saturday, June 11. That is my usual overnight choice in Chicago, but I'm definitely going to stay at the Getaway again. Mattresses were brand new and even better than mine at home. Pillows, sheets and fresh towel each day was provided. While the in-room bathroom was cluttered with products from other girls, the larger female shower room upstairs was bigger and uncluttered. The only thing I didn't like about that was you had to walk through the lobby on the way to the showers...not ideal in your jammies and messy hair. Staff was very friendly and helpful in storing my luggage until my train left a few hours after checkout. The location was great, near Red Line train train and many bus lines and close to lots of restaurants. It was a great value for $40 a night! If you go...take a walk south to Oz Park! read more

Great hostel! Friendly and knowledgable staff. Rooms and facilities are clean. Will come back the next time I'm in Chicago! read more

Disclaimer: this was my first stay in a hostel. I am well aware that you pay for what you get and solo commercial accommodations around the area cost almost 10x as much so I was pleased with the price of the hostel but it was pretty bare bones. I wouldn't have mind but I think my biggest qualm was the fact that the wifi was absolutely horrendous, I had no reception in my room, and my room was always muggy and wavered between too hot or too cold. If this was a 10 dollar hostel in Vietnam, I'd understand but this is the US's 3rd largest city in a very posh neighborhood. My in-suite bathroom was always occupied right before check out and around bed time making booking it absolutely redundant and I found myself running to the common showers two floors up constantly. I didn't enjoy the bunks either and still heard squeaks, snoring and all that jazz despite packing ear plugs. I don't think I was a fan of the clientele either. It's not this fun, mature group of travelers - it had this dorm room vibe mixed in with families (yes, families with middle school aged children!) and older folks who didn't want to pay hotel prices. I ended up canceling the last night to do airbnb for 20 dollars more which was light years more enjoyable and comfortable! read more

This is like undergraduate college all over again. At night the hostel residents peak in activity: there's beer, pool, junk food, and it feels just like a dormitory full of students on vacation trying to blow off some steam. I think I even caught a couple making out in a corner, which completed the teenaged party atmosphere. There are multiple large refrigerators in the kitchen, as well as cubbies to store dry pantry items; it seems like some people stay for an extended period of time and Getaway Hostel serves as a second home to them. The complimentary breakfast primarily includes the norm of oatmeal, cereal, toast, and bagels. It's nice that the staff exerts the effort of planning fun social events throughout the week, such as zoo outings and dinners together. Note that Getaway Hostel isn't really family friendly, but rather a fun environment for the exclusive early-20-year-old age range. read more

Great location in Lincoln park, about a half mile walk to the trains and plenty of bars and eateries just around the block. pros: free wifi in the common areas, free breakfast (coffee, cereal, toast, bagels), hostel hosted events (pub crawls, jazz/blues clubs, all-you-can-drink night), clean, modern styling. cons: i still can't get used to the radiator heaters (makes too much noise when trying to sleep), communal bathrooms (its a hostel, it's to be expected). i had a great experience here and would highly recommend it for anyone visiting Chicago on a budget. read more

I stayed here for St.Patricks Day and had an excellent time. I've used other hostels in Chicago before and this is by far the best, both in terms of location and amenities. Very easy to get to from either airport, just a few blocks from the El stop. This also makes it an excellent base for exploring Chicago. The Lincoln Park area is a great place to stay as, unlike downtown locations, there is plenty to do at night. Highly recommended for anyone looking to have a great time in an amazing city read more

This is my first experience staying in a hostel and it has been completely delightful. The Chicago Getaway Hostel is in a great location in Lincoln Park. If you enjoy walking and frequenting public transit, you can get to neighborhoods such as Lakeview and Logan Square quite easily. The park and zoo, of course, are a short walk away. The experience in the hostel is wonderful as well. It's very clean and welcoming. You get fresh towels daily and the complimentary breakfast is very good (hot and cold cereals, coffee, tea, milk, fruit, toast and bagels). There are also personal bins for you to store any food you have in the pantry or refrigerator/freezer. The outdoor patio is beautiful, with plenty of seating and tables. There are plenty of bikes you can rent for a half or whole day. The bathrooms were quite good as well, though the counters got a little grimy by the end of the day. But everything was cleaned regularly, and there are signs encouraging guests to maintain the cleanliness of the bathroom. The showers were very nice, and had shower caddies in each stall for you to keep your soaps and such as you showered. Also, all the guests were very polite and very friendly. I rented a bunk in one of the larger dorms and everyone was very courteous. The staff are pretty hands off, they are available at the desk and are happy to help when you need them. read more

It looks nothing like the pictures they posted!! When I checked out of the Chicago getaway hostel (closer to a college dorm), I asked how often they cleaned the bathrooms and rooms. The girl at the front desk said, "once a day." I highly doubt it. My travel buddy and I paid $200 for two nights. My father-in-law, who travels to Chicago all the time for business, said that we definitely could have paid less and stayed somewhere nicer. Oh well. I highly recommend you stay somewhere ELSE unless you want to put up with dirty toilets, tiny hairs everywhere, yellow/discolored pillows, and the previous guest's empty candy wrappers next to your bed. read more

This is a very affordable hostel in a great location. The hostel is clean, the staff are friendly, the beds are comfortable, and there is a lot to do in the hostel itself. I stayed there for two nights and was very satisfied. It's a very short walk away from multiple forms of public transportation, which made it very easy to head into the city. here are computers with fast internet and free printing. The staff were very friendly, and offered great tips about how to get around Chicago and things to do in the city. The hostel as very clean and public areas were very comfortable as well. There also were several social events put on by the hostel, and while I did not take part in the vents (I had other plans), I thought it was a great way to help single travelers meet other people in a new city. Finally, the free breakfast each morning was very good and a nice touch. I do have a few complaints however. My room was on the first floor near the dining room and common area. This area got very loud in the mornings and at night, which made sleeping occasionally difficult or impossible. It would also be nice for the hostel to provide more outlets in the rooms. There were twelve beds in my room and only one power strip, which meant I had to work hard to make sure I could charge my phone and other electronic equipment. You need a key card to access the bathrooms, which was a little annoying when I had to use the rest room in the middle of the night. However, the real reason I am taking off a star (if i could, I would take off 1.5 stars) was because there was a group of middle school students in the hostel during my stay there. They were very loud, took up a lot of the common areas, and made it difficult for travelers to enjoy the hostel. The breakfast room was very crowded with the kids there, and many students and faculty were not nice to me and acted like I was in the way. Hostels are meant for travelers, not field trips and I did not think it was appropriate for a group of at least thirty middle schoolers to stay in the hostel and take away from the experience of other patrons. Overall, this was a very affordable and comfortable hostel, and I would recommend this hostel to anyone traveling to Chicago. read more

Awesome place. The workers are really nice and you meet a lot of really good people. By far exceeded expectations. Don't listen to losers who get on here just to write bad reviews..you're staying at a HOSTEL that's a really cheap price compared to the rest of Chicago..get over yourself lol read more

With the central location and the fresh renewed rooms that's one of the best hostels I've ever been. The getaway offers tonnes of activities so even when you don't know what to do, you'll never be bored. For people who likes to go shopping it's dangerous because within 5 min or even less is a big shopping street. So be carefull. For people who likes to party or simply hang out in a bar they are at the right place. Several bars are reachable in only a few minutes by foot. read more

We stayed here for 6 days and it was one of the nicest hostels I've ever been to. It is a close walk to the train station and located in a safe neighborhood. There are some people who live here for months at a time while others stay for a couple days. The large kitchen enables anyone to live on a low budget while having decent meals every night. The rooms are extremely clean and the staff is ridiculously helpful. No complaints whatsoever. This place is basically a very affordable hotel. read more

Chicago is not the most expensive city in the world to stay, and you can get a hotel room in downtown for a fairly decent price online. So why would you willingly sacrifice privacy for the opportunity to bunk with a bunch of strangers? Come here, and find out. This is probably the nicest hostel I've stayed at in North America, even though it was also the hostel I least NEEDed to stay in. I suppose those cozy little hostels in places like Bozeman and Juneau are nice too, in their own way, but I'm really comparing this place to hostels in Boston, New York, and other large US cities. Everything here is clean, there's a nice kitchen to self-cater (better than eating out every day of a trip!), and despite the young population (foreigners, Americans, etc.) it was fairly quiet. The location (a few blocks from an El stop, and a few blocks from some standard Chicago food options, bars, etc) is right by De Paul University, so there are a lot of amenities near by for the young student. A few complaints, even though they're not really complaints. The bathrooms are a little lacking in privacy (no door on the toilet stall?) and amenities (hair dryer?). They also can be far from the rooms, depending on where you are. The fridge gets packed. No guests after 9. These barely count as legitimate complaints, since it's 35$ a night. C'mon. I'll take a bunk and no hair dryer for 35$. As a plus, the internet works great, the decor is more "cool apartment" than "institution," there's a big tv room, a free pool table, a free breakfast, and the heating/cooling seemed fine when I was here (May). read more

Just got eaten the hell up by bedbugs at this $300 shithole. It was a "Get Out" type situation. Good movie. Bad hostel.

I have been staying here exclusively for 2 years now. 5 visits. My only issue is that the kitchen closes after breakfast for a long time. I stay here for trainings and I need to make lunch before I leave. read more

I spent 6 nights in this hostel and I liked it a lot. The public area is very cosy. There are all kinds of furniture there, you can sit and chill there after a long day. There is a TV room where you can watch plenty of movies lying on a soft coach. You can find a piano in a dining room and feel free to perform. Free breakfast is a pleasant advantage. It is served from 7 to 9.30 every morning. You can find different kinds of bread, bagels, butter, jam, peanut butter, fresh cooked oatmeal, oranges and bananas. You can store your food and even cook in a fully equipped kitchen. The hostel is clean and the staff is super helpful. Twice I went to the pub crawls organized by the staffed which was a real fun. I met a lot of people. Wi-fi is free in public zones, moreover you can use their computer for free. You even can ask for a notebook, they will provide you with it with no problem. I stayed in a room shared with 7 other girls. The bathroom was in the room which was very convenient. The only disadvantage I can think about was my noisy neighbors. They were very messy and could turn on the light when returning from the party late at night. I complained about them on the front desk but they didn't do anything(( That was really upsetting. In general I will recommend anyone to stay in this hostel as the location is grate. It is very close to downtown. There are a great variety of places to have couple of drinks at and to eat. It was my first experience in a hostel and I enjoyed it a lot! read more

I have traveled much of the world and have stayed in over 20 hostels, and nothing compares to Chicago Getaway. This hostel goes above and beyond any hostel ever has. Firstly, the theme is just so catchy, and they weave it through the entire hostel. The kitchen is huge, the amenities are unlike anything I've ever seen, and the environment is out of this world. If you're staying in Chicago, I don't even care if you can afford a hotel...STAY HERE! It is well worth it, and the people you meet make it unforgettable. read more

Really great 3 night stay here! Booked a private room for 2 which included a desk with light, bunk bed, and closet. The building as a whole was kept very clean. The common spaces, kitchen, and outside were all spotless and had plenty of space for all of the guests. The outdoor patio was a nice touch for guests to sit outside on their laptops. The computers in the main lobby were awesome - especially being that there were 6 of them and a free printer! Staff was very friendly and did a great job with morning breakfast, check in, and bag stowing. The only things keeping me from giving it the fifth star were #1 - for 3 nights it was $300, which even for a private room and public bathroom is a bit steep. And #2- I would've loved to see more hostel wide events because there were a ton of people there and the only event they had was a barbecue (no other outings or get togethers) But still a great stay!! read more

Chicago Getaway Hostel - Private room for two, bare necessities with a desk and closet! Exactly what we expected which is good - Hostels Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

In June 2015, I stayed at this hostel for a week. Best choice I could have made! I stayed in a shared room with about 7 other females in there. The room was full of solo travelers as well, so this made me feel pretty comfortable about my trip overseas last summer. These people were from the UK, Belgium, Perth, Melbourne, Brazil, Mexico and the U.S, so there was some real diversity there and it was great to meet so many people from different countries. I did find it strange that the longer I stayed at this place, the more people I would see check-in and out of the room I was staying in, so almost everyday, there'd be a new face. Though if you're looking to get out and meet new people, then the Hostel International is really suited for you. The morning breakfast that the Hostel provide is free. They offer cereal, bananas, fresh pancakes that you can make yourself, fruits, bagels, and hot and cold drinks. So a nice variety and balance in choice. Staying at this place, I felt really safe. There is two sets of doors at the main front entrance of the building and you can only enter if you have a key card. This also blocks off quite a bit of noise from the street too. The hostels right near a local university too, so there's a lot of young adults around which makes you feel at ease walking around. Talking of street - There's an awesome sports bar just down the block from the hostel. You gotta go to this place! I would honestly recommend going if you're over 21! The setting is good, with some of the classics on their bar menu for food, like nachos and large cheese pretzels, with plenty of flatscreen TVs everywhere in the bar with them usually showing sports on. And not forgetting, the bar had some majority enthusiastic sports fans that hang out there from the local university!! This bar is simply awesome, and a great way to meet people too. Everyone there seemed really welcoming and warm, with an even mix of females and males. read more

I agree with all the other reviewers who stated this was an inexpensive option to stay in Chicago. It is a hostel so definitely don't expect plush accommodations. As a family of 4, we stayed in a Premium Crash Pad - Private Room and En-Suite Bath. It had 2 sets of bunk beds, small refrigerator and microwave. The room was spacious and clean. It was quiet! Once we were in our room we never heard any outside noise. The window air conditioning took a while to cool the room down. My boys, ages 8 and 10, liked having their own locker. The breakfast was cereal and oatmeal which is adequate for a quick bite before heading out. We enjoyed staying in a neighborhood. We parked our car in the nearby parking garage as parking on the street wasn't available when we arrived We took Uber to Uber and back which ranged from $8 to $13. read more

I loved my two night stay here. In town w/ three friends for a concert. 4-bed (two bunks) private room w/ bath. Clean and quiet! Staff was great, fellow travelers were all very pleasant and fun. Free breakfast was more than adequate, kitchen was available if wanted. Will stay here again next time I'm in the Windy City! read more

The experience started not so ideal. The day of my booking was not correct despite my e-mail conf having the correct dates. I would have not known this if it was not for the fact I called the night of to let them know I was not going to be in until the late in the night. they were able to switch the dates around no issues, until i got there. The individual on the phone failed to let me know that the change in dates was going to carry a higher fee. I had to complain and threaten to stay elsewhere to get the amount changed since well no one told me at the time of the change. If I would have known in advance then it would have not been a issue The hostel it's self was nice. I went with my partner and a friend so we went into a 4 person private toilet and shower. I found myself at Walgreen's buying with cleaning wipes for the bathroom because to be honest it was disgusting, I was in a frat in college and have pretty low expectations when it comes to cleanliness The bed was well a bed. I enjoyed the bigger lower bunk so I could sleep next to my partner. The Staff was very nice outside of the booking fiasco.The Free breakfast was a nice way to start our days. There was a free supper one night but I am vegetarian so I did not try it(My omnivore friend said it was good though.) This was my partner, and our friend first Hostel experience. I am going to really have to twist either of their arms to do it again. read more

This hostel was nice. It is located in Lincoln park close to nice shops on Halsted street and more on Clarke Street (Urban outfitters, loft, TJ Maxx, and other quaint shops). Lincoln is another Main Street close to the hostel that has some fun bars. The hostel is also close to DePaul University Campus (second to the one located in downtown), Whole foods, and the red line metro station. Favorite places to eat: Bee and Tea( they have boba tea and Vietnamese style sandwiches) and next door cafe ( they have delicious crepes), Lou Malnati's pizza (their deep dish pizzas are bomb). Directions from the hostel to redline: make right from hostel, left on orchard, right on Fullerton. You'll past Lincoln street (Dairy queen, Bee&Tea) and if you reach whole foods you have gone too far. read more

This was my first experience with a hostel and I really liked it. Staff was nice, they have a board with options and recommendations to do! They have events almost every night and it's clean. The bad side were the bunk beds as they were somewhat uncomfortable but you can't ask for too much with that price. read more

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I stayed here back in late 2012 (November or December) when I had to go to Chicago to get my visa from the French Consulate. We wanted to stay somewhere in the middle of things for cheaper than a hotel, so we were happy to find this hostel. I was a little wary at first--I had never stayed in a hostel--but staying here actually introduced me to the hostel world, with which I would become incredibly familiar during my time studying abroad. Everything about this place was awesome. The ambiance was relaxing and cool, the rooms were great, the beds were comfortable and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They even let us keep the car parked for a few hours after the usual time so we could go explore the city throughout the day. I know this hostel definitely factored into my enjoyment of my trip to chicago and it's part of the reason I want to go back someday. I would stay here again if I did! read more

As a young budget-oriented traveler I usually stay in hostels when I travel if available. The Chicago Getaway Hostel was honestly the nicest hostel I've ever stayed in. The rooms were clean and the common areas were immaculate. The bathrooms were pretty busy but that's expected for a hostel. The location is in a nice neighborhood and lets you see what Chicago is actually like outside the loop and most hotels. Definitely would stay here again! read more

Wish I had taken pictures of the stains on my bed sheets and towels. The rooms definitely did not look as clean and spacious as it did in the pictures (I stayed in a 3 person hostile, which had one bunk bed). It was nice that they had complimentary breakfast, popcorn, 24/7 kitchen, movie room, computers/printers..etc. The staff were nice, but most importantly I just had wished the rooms weren't so dirty. read more

Generally this place could be pretty good for a hostel, but I've been here for an hour and the front desk didn't let me read the slip for the rules, concurrently told me where everything was in a kid you not less than a minute. Aka figure it out yourself. Went back to ask questions bc the bed that he said was mine was occupied by someone else. It's generally FREAKING hot in the rooms. 8 guys to a room and no air conditioning in this heat read more

Perfect. Super affordable, in a stunning section of Chicago, reallyreallyreally clean! Events every night of the week to get social. Really though, it is easy enough to make new friends at breakfast, which is bountiful and complimentary! The common area has lots of outlets, and this super cool retro ambiance; great music plays 24 hours a day. There's also reading material, foosball, and even billiards! (Four quarters per game of pool.) I had top bunk, and seven roommates. The majority of people are awesome and courteous. My fellow travelers came from highly diverse backgrounds; it's not just college kids. To anyone unfamiliar with what a hostel is, amenities may seem a bit barebones compared to a hotel. You'll definitely want to bring the standard shower sandals and toiletries. I picked up a pretty purple water bottle with a built-in filter at Walgreens. Having a roll of paper towels also made life easier. And of course a padlock to lock away your valuables in one of the suitably sized lockers provided in the rooms and hallways. The location truly is great. Arlington Place is quiet, gorgeous and a quick walk to Clark Street which has lots of bars and shops. Lincoln Park is a hop-skip-jump. It's also just a jaunt to the nearest L, with the red line that goes right to the Loop (and of course beyond). You can purchase tickets for attractions like the SkyDeck and the Art Institute, which really saves time and trouble. On your last day, they'll store your luggage after you check out so you can explore Chicago just a little bit more. :) read more

Much better than your usual Hostel in America. Actually, much much better. The facility is clean and the communal environment is friendly with a large professional style kitchen to cook the food you probably won't be bringing back. Bedrooms are standard bunk affair and that's all you really need to know. Oh and conveniently located walking distance to the city center. read more

Very bad service, Dutch was rude in the front desk and the owner doesn't know how to treat costumers. Fuck this place.

This place is awesome! The rooms have comfortable beds. The kitchen and cafeteria are very clean and well maintained. There is free breakfast in the morning. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. There is coin laundry on site. And it is in a great neighborhood. If u are traveling to Chicago for a few days I highly recommended considering this place for a stay. read more

The hostel is in one of the most beautiful parts of the city and is maybe 5 mins walk to the Fullerton stop on the red line L. It's also about a 15 minute walk down to the lake as well. The hostel itself is in some sort of converted building which is really nice. The rooms are very basic but it's clean and given the price, you couldn't expect much more to be honest. It suited our needs perfectly. Beds are a bit...brittle and sound like they might fall apart but they didn't. Also, the Cubbies are still the world champs! read more

Haven't stayed here yet but this place has horrible customer service! Won't answer my phone calls or my emails or the voicemails I leave!! That is so frustrating, I'm trying to figure out if this place has a refrigerator/freezer that guests can use and I can't figure it out. Does anyone know? read more

Great hostel in a great area. We stayed in a premium crash pad with the en suite. It's sleeps up to 5 people but it was just 2 of us. It includes a bunk bed with two twins, as well as a bunk bed with a twin on top and a full on bottom. The room was smaller but would work for 5 people, because there is a nice walk in closet to store plenty of suitcases. The en suite was nice, there was a desk, a mini fridge, a bean bag, as well as a window AC unit. The room was clean, cool and comfortable. The only and biggest complaint/warning is the pillows were terrible. BRING YOUR OWN PILLOW! But definitely worth a try. read more

This was my first stay in a hostel, and overall, it was pretty pleasant. I had some idea of what to expect (and what not to expect) from reading about hostel travel and reviews of this one in particular. Someone was there to greet me and check me in when I finally arrived at about midnight (my flight was later than expected). I stayed in a 6-bunk mixed dormitory, and my roommates changed a bit each night. I did not realize when I booked my trip that Lollapalooza was going on this weekend, so there was hardly anyone ever hanging out in the room--me included. CGH had my bunk decked out with fresh sheets and a towel when I arrived. Dorms are protected by key cards, but they still provide a locker for each guest next to the bed. The room was clean and reasonably in shape, given that I was sharing it with 5 other people. AC in the room worked great! The rest of the hostel is another story--it feels muggy and sweaty in the common areas, and especially the hallways. The bathrooms were practically saunas. Speaking of the bathrooms--they are surface-level clean (no pee on the floor, toilets clean, etc.), but they definitely need a deep once-over. As other reviewers have said, there is some mold in the showers, though maybe not as much as implied. Common areas are clean and well kept. Breakfast is pretty basic, but appreciated--three varieties of cereal, plus a few fruit options, and basic coffee, milk, and sugar. Bottom line: place is a solid deal for the price and the neighborhood. It's my first time in Chicago, and looking at hotels in the city seemed almost prohibitively expensive for a short weekend getaway, but CGH was affordable, reasonably accommodating, and a short 5 minute walk to the Red Line (subway), which put the entire city within easy reach. I would definitely recommend it to anyone whose purpose for traveling is to spend as much time as possible experiencing the city and basically use their accommodations just to sleep and shower. Which is exactly what I was aiming for. read more

//FIRST TIME HOSTEL USER (Dec 9th-11)// I was initially skeptical because of what I had read beforehand about hostels in general (bed bugs, sanitary issues, loud noises, etc.), but my experience here has given me the confidence to try more hostels for my solo trips in the future. -Pros- *Very affordable for those on a budget *Great location (convenience stores/food/entertainment/etc. in walking distance) *Every employee I interacted with was very humble and actually looked happy *Questions I had were answered effectively *Noise level is a minimum at the time of my stay *Cleanliness throughout the building -Cons- *Furniture, in shared areas/rooms, may seem slightly worn out/outdated *The hostel is spacious, so facilities may seem a bit distant between one another *Linen/bed sheets are thin (This should be expected..) *Limited toiletries - Bring your own or visit a local convenience store (It's in walking distance) *Walls between rooms are a bit on the thin side (I wouldn't sing to the top of my lungs...) -Details- My booking was a private room for 2 nights (pre-tax $119/ post-tax $132+) and after taking an UberPool, I arrived sometime after midnight. Entrance (after 9pm) requires a key-card so I buzzed in, which was answered promptly. The front-desk receptionist greeted me, looked up my information, gave me my essentials (key-card & Wi-Fi info), and gave me directions to my room & shared areas for future use. I took a few minutes to notice the layout/decoration of the hostel and thought it was pleasing considering how cost-effective hostels are suppose to be. Once I reached my room, I checked for anything that would be a concern to me (mainly the cleanliness of the room). The only thing I noted was the excess lint that the sheet underneath my linen had collected overtime, which really didn't bother me much. Afterwards, I unloaded my things to go out. I came back early morning to rest up and notice an eerie noise outside my window that lasted for a bit (maybe a generator/electric issue??), but regardless, it didn't last very long. Saturday was a half day for me since I slept in until the afternoon which was peaceful throughout. The only shared facility I made any real use of was the bathroom (which was cleaned every time) and the laundry facility where I took the iron & ironing board (which has to be given by front desk) to iron my clothes. Afterwards, I walked to a nearby sushi restaurant, where the food was awesome, a convenience store to get a few things, and came back until around 10 to go bar hopping. I was scheduled to check out Sunday morning so I got clean, gathered my things, and checked out at front desk, which again, was quick and simple, and took off for my flight back to DC. read more

This is the first time I have stayed at a hostel and it was great! I had my own private room and a shared bath. The room was extremely clean and well kept. The bathroom was clean as well and there was basically no one around. Air conditioning was provided and was really nice. I really can't say enough! The only complaint I would have is that we weren't given any soap in the room, but towels an blankets are provided. Otherwise, clean and quiet and we slept well. read more