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Featured Hostels in Great Lakes

HI Chicago Hostel

HI Chicago Hostel

1.5 out of 5
24 E Ida B Wells Drive Chicago IL
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$62 nightly
The price is $73 total per night
$73 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of HI Chicago Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
The Parkdale Hostellerie

The Parkdale Hostellerie

1 out of 5
83 Elm Grove Ave Toronto ON
$46 nightly
The price is $57 total per night
$57 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of The Parkdale Hostellerie enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is offered for CAD 14 per day. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and access to locker space. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, express check-out, and a terrace.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Samesun Toronto - Hostel

Samesun Toronto - Hostel

2 out of 5
278 Augusta Ave Toronto ON
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$62 nightly
The price is $76 total per night
$76 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun Toronto - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and access to locker space. This smoke-free hostel also has a TV in a common area.
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel

2 out of 5
75 Nicholas Street Ottawa ON
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night
$72 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
At Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and free newspapers. Self parking is offered for CAD 20.00 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Free WiFi
Parking available
Chicago Getaway Hostel

Chicago Getaway Hostel

2 out of 5
616 W Arlington Pl Chicago IL
Guests of Chicago Getaway Hostel enjoy features like a business center, coffee in a common area, and a computer station. Self parking is available for USD 34 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include an arcade/game room, a library, and a terrace.
Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Guest House on the Mount

Guest House on the Mount

2 out of 5
1480 Richmond Street London ON
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$61 nightly
The price is $72 total per night
$72 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Guest House on the Mount enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a picnic area, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

2 out of 5
310 S. Halsted Street Chicago IL
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $122 total per night
$122 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Chicago Parthenon Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Front-desk staff can assist with access to locker space, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and a communal living room.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ottawa Backpackers Inn

Ottawa Backpackers Inn

2 out of 5
203 York Street Ottawa ON
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$58 nightly
The price is $70 total per night
$70 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Ottawa Backpackers Inn features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and an arcade/game room. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Hostel du Nord

Hostel du Nord

2 out of 5
217 W 1st St Duluth MN
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night
$74 total
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Hostel du Nord enjoy a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with access to locker space, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-in.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Hotel Options in Great Lakes

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

    Chelsea Hotel, Toronto

    33 Gerrard St W Toronto ON
    $122 nightly
    The price is $150 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
    $150 total
    Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (13,543 reviews)
    Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

    Wyndham Grand Fallsview Hotel

    6455 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
    $95 nightly
    The price is $113 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
    $113 total
    Dec 29 - Dec 30
    Total with taxes and fees
    8/10 Very Good! (5,188 reviews)
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview

    6700 Fallsview Blvd Niagara Falls ON
    $143 nightly
    The price is $165 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
    $165 total
    Dec 30 - Dec 31
    Total with taxes and fees
    8/10 Very Good! (13,431 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Great Lakes
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Great Lakes. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Great Lakes has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Great Lakes hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Great Lakes.

Hostels let you really see Great Lakes
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Great Lakes. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Great Lakes family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Great Lakes are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Great Lakes for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Great Lakes isn’t going to explore itself.

Great Lakes Hostels essential information

Accommodation
11 Hostels
Lowest Price
$57
Highest Price
$165
Popular accommodation
HI Chicago Hostel, The Parkdale Hostellerie, Samesun Toronto - Hostel, Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel, Chicago Getaway Hostel, Guest House on the Mount , Chicago Parthenon Hostel, Ottawa Backpackers Inn, Hostel du Nord