If you’re backpacking or traveling through Chicago and looking for somewhere very cheap to stay there a few hostels that you should know about. Prices range from a low $27 a night up to $40 a night for several Chicago area hostels. Hostels are not just for backpackers. Anyone looking for a good deal can and does stay in a hostel. Before you book your room, you should be familiar with the amenities the hostel has to offer as well as its location. When checking places on the Internet choose a place that has photographs of the accommodations.

The first hostel to consider is the Hostelling International Chicago Summer Hostel located at 24 E. Congress Pkwy in South Loop Chicago. The average price for a room in this hostel is $27 per night. If you pay a little bit more your room comes with breakfast. The hostel is in a great location, the rooms are clean the staff is friendly. There’s also free WiFi for those traveling with a laptop.

Rooms at the Chicago International Hostel average $38 per night. The rooms are comfortable and breakfast is a basic fair of toast, cake, juice and fruit. There are no frills at this hostel. Travelers stay here for the low price.

Located in the Greek section of Chicago, the AAE Chicago Parthenon hostel is another good value for your money. At $40 a night this place is a little bit more expensive than the others since the accommodations are a little nicer.