Hostelworld · Chicago's top-rated hostel guest reviewsWrigleyville · Chicago's North Side hostel
Stay where Chicago lives. Steps from Wrigley Field.
The bars, food, live music and ballgames are right outside the door, and the Red Line puts the rest of the city a few stops away.
Book with Wrigley Hostel. Keep the savings.
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Our lowest price
Find the same stay for less somewhere else? We'll match it.
First pick of parking
Parking near Wrigley Field is hard to find. Our parking passes go to website bookings first.
More time to cancel
Cancel free up to 2 days before you arrive. Booking sites often need 3 days or more.
No surprise fees
You see the full price before you pay.
The city comes back outside. So does baseball.
Opening Day, tulips on Michigan Avenue and the first patio of the year. Spring is when Chicago wakes up.
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Opening Day
The Cubs' home opener turns the whole neighborhood into a party. Book early.
Patios and rooftops
Clark Street patios and Wrigleyville rooftops open up as the weather warms.
The Lakefront Trail
18 miles of path along Lake Michigan. Walk it, run it or rent a bike.
River tours return
Architecture boat tours start up for the season. The best way to see downtown.
Lincoln Park Zoo
One of the few free zoos in the country, next to the Lincoln Park Conservatory.
World-class museums
The Art Institute, the Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry.
Live music
Metro and the clubs on Clark Street keep the shows coming. Walk home in minutes.
Better prices
Spring nights cost less than summer's. Come before the crowds.
Spring is the sweet spot: baseball is back and summer prices haven't started. Check spring dates
Summer in Chicago is the main event.
Ballgames, beaches, street festivals and rooftops. This is the Chicago people fall in love with, and you're steps from the middle of it.
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Cubs games
Day games, night games and the bleachers, a few minutes from your bunk.
Concerts at Wrigley Field
Summer's biggest tours play the ballpark. Walk home after the encore.
Beaches
Real sandy beaches with the skyline behind them. Montrose Beach is the closest.
Street festivals
Neighborhood fests all summer, including Pride in June and Market Days in August.
Music festivals
Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park, and Millennium Park hosts free outdoor concerts.
Rooftops and patios
Wrigleyville rooftops, beer gardens and long nights on Clark Street.
River and lake
Boat tours, kayaks, the Riverwalk and Navy Pier.
Book early
Summer weekends and game days fill up first. Book on our website for the best price.
Summer weekends and game days sell out first. Lock in your bed early. Check summer dates
Golden parks, crisp nights and the city in full swing.
Fall is Chicago's best-kept secret: warm days, cool nights, fewer crowds, and the whole city still outside.
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Pennant races
September baseball at Wrigley Field, and October if the Cubs make a run.
Chicago Marathon
One of the world's biggest marathons, and the course runs through Lakeview.
Fall colors
Golden trees along the lakefront and in the parks, with the skyline behind them.
Open House Chicago
A free weekend to step inside buildings that are usually closed to the public.
Halloween
The Northalsted Halloween Parade and costume nights all over the neighborhood.
Football Sundays
Bears games on every screen on Clark Street.
River tours
Architecture boat tours run through the fall.
Easier to book
Fall weekends are easier to get than summer's, at better prices.
Fall is the city's best-kept secret. Beds are easier to get than in summer. Check fall dates
The fun doesn't stop when the temperature drops.
Chicago is always fun. In winter the city lights up, the bars get cozier, and the crowds and prices go down.
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Christmas markets
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville sets up next to Wrigley Field: mulled wine, German food and handmade gifts. The original market is downtown at Daley Plaza.
Skate at Wrigley Field
Winterland at Gallagher Way puts an ice rink right inside the ballpark. Downtown, the Maggie Daley skating ribbon winds through the park.
ZooLights
Lincoln Park Zoo glows with millions of lights every holiday season. Tickets are cheap, and Mondays are free with a reservation.
Live music
Metro and the clubs on Clark Street keep the shows coming all winter. Walk home in minutes.
Comedy and theater
Chicago is the home of improv. Catch a show at Second City or a Broadway tour downtown.
Museums and gardens
The Art Institute, the Museum of Science and Industry's Christmas trees, and the free Lincoln Park Conservatory, a tropical greenhouse in the snow.
Bulls and Blackhawks
Basketball and hockey season is in full swing at the United Center.
Eat your way through it
Deep dish, Italian beef and Chicago Restaurant Week, when top restaurants offer set menus at friendly prices.
Winter is our best-value season. Beds are easier to get and prices are at their lowest. Check winter dates
You'll wonder why you ever paid hotel prices.
Staying in a hostel for the first time? Here's what to expect.
Is it safe?
Keycard entry, security cameras, locks on every room, staff on site until 8 PM and an after-hours emergency line. Guests rate us for security.
Do I have to share a room?
No. Book a private room and it's just you. Dorms are for meeting people and saving money.
Where does my stuff go?
Every guest gets a free locker. Bring your own lock or buy one here for $5.
Is it clean? Do I bring sheets?
Fresh sheets, blankets and towels are included. Guests rate us for cleanliness.
What are the bathrooms like?
Private, lockable bathrooms, each with its own shower. Towels are included.
Who stays here?
Grown-ups only (18+): travelers from around the world, fans, and friends seeing Chicago.
Coming for a game or a show?
Beds near Wrigley go fast on big nights. Pick your dates.
New dates are on the way. Cubs home games run April through September, so pick your dates above and we'll see you at the ballpark.
2026–27 dates. Schedules can change; check the official event sites.
Same block. A fraction of the price.
Typical nightly price near Wrigley Field on game and summer weekends. Spend the difference on tickets.
Pick your bed
Fresh linens and towels, A/C and heat, a free locker and wifi with every booking.
4 bed dorm
A quieter room. Group of 3 or 4? Book all 4 beds and it's yours.
all yours
Private room
Any room can be all yours: a queen room for one or two, or a whole room for up to 4.
Over 100 years on Sheffield Avenue.
You're staying in a real piece of Chicago. Our brick building went up more than a century ago, before the ivy was planted on Wrigley Field's walls.
- Original hardwood floors. Yes, they creak a little. That's a hundred years of footsteps.
- Big old windows that fill the rooms with light.
- Details you won't find in a hotel, like the vintage fireplace mantel in one of our dorms.
Good to know about an old building
Like most buildings its age, ours has stairs only and no elevator, and it isn't wheelchair accessible. Rooms are on several floors. If you're bringing heavy bags, we're happy to store them at reception.
Walk to everything. Ride the L to the rest.
Wrigleyville is where Chicago goes out. Ballgames, live music, neighborhood bars and late-night food are all on the same few blocks, and the train around the corner takes you anywhere else in the city.
On foot
- Wrigley FieldHome of the Chicago Cubs, and summer concertsSteps away
- Addison Red Line stationThe L train: your ride to the rest of the cityAround the corner
- Clark StreetWrigleyville's bars, restaurants and live musicAround the corner
- NorthalstedChicago's LGBTQ+ neighborhood, home of the Pride Parade and Market Days5 min walk
- Lake MichiganBeaches and the 18-mile Lakefront Trail15 min walk
By train or car
- DowntownThe Loop, Millennium Park and the Riverwalk, no transfers20 min on the Red Line
- O'Hare Airport (ORD)Taxi or rideshare, or the Blue Line plus a short bus ride30–60 min by car
About 1 hr by train - Midway Airport (MDW)Taxi or rideshare, or the Red Line to the Orange Line30–60 min by car
About 1 hr by train
Why a range? Chicago has two seasons: winter and construction. The train doesn't care about either.
Check in solo. Check out with friends, stories and a reason to come back.
A hostel is made for meeting people. Staff-led nights out, a shared kitchen and a deck full of travelers from all over the world. Join in as much or as little as you like.
Bar crawls
Our staff lead the way to Clark Street's best bars, so you never go out alone. Leave as strangers, come back as a crew.
BBQ deck
Fire up the grill and grab a cold drink on a summer afternoon.
Common & game room
Pool table, sofas, a big TV and a kitchen to cook in.
Quiet room
Desks, guest computers and free wifi when you need to get things done.
Rated the best in Chicago by the people who stayed
What our guests say
Hostelworld guest ratings, out of 10.
Bringing a team, club or tour?
Book a block of rooms, a floor, or the whole hostel. Best availability November to March.
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Good to know before you book
- Check-in after 2 PM · check-out by 11 AM
- Late arrival? We'll text you a door code
- Adults only (18+) · up to 14 nights per stay
- Free luggage storage on arrival and departure days
- ID: international passport or US driver's license (US passports not accepted)
- Illinois licenses with a 606 zip code can't be accepted
- Our 100-year-old building has stairs only, no elevator, and isn't wheelchair accessible