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Yes, an international hostel in the heart of Lincoln Park. While I have not stayed at the hostel, I have been inside as my husband rents a parking space in back of the building. I have also met the manager (when we signed the contract for the space) and he is very nice and accommodating. From what I have heard on this site and others, it is not the cleanest of places to stay- particularly the bathroom comes up a lot. And the clientele is definately 18-25 year olds. I would not recommend this place to someone with a family or who has any germ aversions. A bed in a 6-bed dorm room is $24, a room with no bath is $55 for one or two persons, $70 for three persons, $85 for four persons, rooms with half private bath are $5 more, and rooms with full private bath are $15 more. These prices include tax. A credit card is required to make reservations, but International visitors without a credit card can make other arrangements (send email to the manager, Louis, at arlingtonhouse @earthlink.net). Payment upon arrival is required. Contrary to the website, a Rucksacker AAIH, IYHF or ISIC Card is not required for staying in a dorm room.
This is a hostel, not a hotel. If you are looking for nice amenities and privacy, then this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an inexpensive place to sleep (you should be out enjoying the city anyway) in a good neighborhood, then this is the place. The key is the neighborhood. There are tons of restaurants and bars within stumbling distance. The Lincoln Park Zoo and Lake Michigan (the beach) are 2 blocks away. The EL is close as are buses to Michigan Avenue shopping and the museum campus. The hostel offers 24-hour access, a friendly atmosphere and an international staff. Accommodations include shared dormitory-style rooms with up to seven beds per room (I have heard that some have 20 or so though) or private rooms (which I understand are hard to get). Some of the rooms have air conditioning and some only fans. Phone cards, linen rental, safe box rental and complimentary coffee are available. Includes access to a small kitchen and laundry facilities. Linens are provided (even though the website mentions linen rental) but the towels are small, so you may want to bring your own towel. On the forums, there has been much debate over which hostel - the one downtown or Arlington House - to stay at. While the facilities of the HI Hostel may be newer, the area of town is not great at night or during the weekends. The Arlington House's best feature is its location. Leave a Comment Theme: HostelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: (773) 929-5380Directions: This is one block North of Fullerton and 2 blocks West of Clark. You can take the El (Red or Brown lines) and get off at Fullerton. You can also take the Bus from downtown (22, 36 or 151) and get off at Roslyn.Website: www.arlingtonhouse.com
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