10/10 Exceptional
Nice hostel, clean and safe. Check in staff was lovely
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
City centre hostel within easy reach of Millennium Park
In the heart of Chicago, near iconic landmarks like Willis Tower and University of Illinois Chicago, lies a haven for travelers at Chicago Parthenon Hostel. Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or explore your literary side in the library. With helpful staff and convenient amenities like luggage storage and concierge services, you're sure to have an unforgettable stay.
Very good
Popular amenities
- Non-smoking
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Library
- Communal living room
- Vending machine
- Microwave in a common area
- Fridge in a common area
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
£87
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom
Very good
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Full-sized fridge/freezer
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Shared/communal kitchen
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- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Shared Dormitory
Excellent
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Shared Dormitory
Exceptional
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Full-sized fridge/freezer
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Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom
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- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Shared Dormitory
Exceptional
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- 1 Single Bed
Shared Dormitory
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Shared Dormitory
Excellent
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Shared/communal kitchen
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Shared Dormitory
Very good
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Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom
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Full-sized fridge/freezer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Rice cooker
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- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom
Exceptional
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Full-sized fridge/freezer
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- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
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About the area
310 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60661
About this property
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
When you stay at Chicago Parthenon Hostel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue. Also, Chicago Riverwalk and United Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and walkability. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: UIC-Halsted Station is 5 minutes and Clinton Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes.
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Chicago Parthenon Hostel Reviews
8.2
Very good
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
LocationService staffRoomBathroomBedRestaurantBuildingShowerFoodLuggageWhat guests liked
- Convenient parking options were available, including free street spots and nearby paid lots. (3 reviews)
- The property is located in a good neighborhood with many dining options nearby. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Anil
Anil, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The hostel room was spacious and clean. The building is old and beautiful and has a lot of character. There are clean bathrooms on each floor with shampoo, conditioner and showers. The people working here were very kind and courteous.
The rooms are only accessible by stairs, which was no trouble for me, but would not be accessible for others with disabilities related to movement.
Avellana
Avellana, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
I like that they had a refrigerator where you could put stuff in, it was located in the common area.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Price range high for hostel to sleep 7 other strangers
Extra 50$ can get Single hotel room with own bathroom seems more reasonable price.
adam
adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
My friends and I were looking for an affordable last minute spot and this place was perfect. They have a private room option which fit all of us perfectly -- the bathrooms were really clean which put us at ease. The other guests were also kind and friendly. The hostel was near the Blue line which was convenient for our travels. Since it's in Greektown, there was much to explore in the neighborhood as well as tasty food options within walking distance. This booking was a lovely surprise and I would recommend/ stay again!
Noha
Noha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Pretty good. Some of the bathrooms needed some fixing though. (I noticed a broken stall latch for the men's toilet upstairs.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place overall
Stephen
Stephen, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Friendly and accomodating staff
amor L
amor L, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was accessible, and the location made the stay very convenient and comfortable. No criticisms come to mind from this first-time stay. This will definitely be my top choice for future visits to Chicago.
Luke
Luke, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Some furniture here and there could use replacement. Otherwise a very clean, safe, and welcoming stay!
Owen
Owen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Hidden Gem in Chicago!
I really enjoyed my stay at The Parthenon! It's a hidden gem near downtown Chicago in Greektown. An 8-minute walk from Union Station if you're coming in on the train.
I come to Chicago from Wisconsin every so often to see friends, but I'm at a point in life where I can't crash on their couches anymore. I also don't want to pay a crazy amount for a hotel room for one night. When I came across the Parthenon, it was the one solution to my problem! I had a super affordable one-bed with a shared bathroom and shower for one night, and that's honestly all I need. The staff was super friendly. It's very cute and kitschy. The Greektown neighborhood is also very quaint with beautiful tree lights at night. Go check this out for an affordable stay!
Briana
Briana, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Had to climb 4 sets of stairs to our room
Dale
10/10 Exceptional
A good place to stay with for solo traveller
I had a good experience with Parthenon Hostel. Its my first time going to Chicago and traveling solo and i can say that its a good place to stay with.it is also my first time staying in a dorm type hotel. Location is good and easy to find with specially if your coming directly from O’Hare airport. The place needs a lil bit of upgrade. The staffs are friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this for someone whos out most of the time and just looking for a place to sleep.
Jennet Guerrero
Jennet Guerrero, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Not too bad for the location
Bed mattresses and pillows could use an update. They’re too hard and pillows are flat. Showers are nice and place has been kept up-to-date well. Towels are extra. Recommend using earplugs if you don’t want to be disturbed by outdoor noises.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Super convenient but lacked some comforts. It was HOT in our room, roughly 85 degrees outside, same in the inside. Be sure to bring a fan! And ear plugs! Noise from the street lasts all night. Overall we’d stay again but need some extra supplies 😂
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Since Covid... The price more than doubled, and there is no breakfast anymore. There is lovely new paint, it was skillfully done in nice colors. My single room had a comfortable twin bed, a tiny shelf fixed to the wall, a hook on the wall, a bright overhead light/fan, and nothing else. Austere, or maybe even grim, and a challenge to stay organized over a 3 night stay. A chair, a small table or dresser, a couple more hooks, hangers, would make it right. A table lamp or standing lamp would make it much more comfortable. Oddly there were four outlets - you could plug in 8 electrical appliances all in at once!
The 3rd floor bathroom sinks didn't have hot water. But I just went down a floor where the hot water was fine so it was a minor inconvenience.
All the people were kind and friendly. The manager was helpful and welcoming.
The location is perfect, and even as the price went up so much since my last stay, it is still affordable compared to any place in the area.
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Stayed in the 6 bed female dorm and loved it. Location was convient and I was able to walk everywhere or get the bus/train. Close to train from Airport which was nice. The staff were kind and helpful, I was able to leave my luggage with them while I explored before leaving. I really enjoyed the dorm as it was social which is ideal when travelling solo. Had lockers in the room so I felt like I could leave my belongings without worrying about them. Would recommend to anyone and hopefully one day I can return! Thanks!
Georgia
Georgia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
The property is exactly what a hostel should be. We stayed in a twin room and it was very nice. Beds were comfortable, rooms temperature was good, and the room was very quiet. The only issue I have is that the bathrooms could have been a little cleaner. I know they get a lot of use but the condition was the only subpar thing about this place. Again, you aren't spending a whole lot of time in there so its not a huge deal. Other than that the water was hot, the common area was really clean and nice, and the area is very walkable. Highly recommend a stay here to save money and enjoy the city.
Evan
Evan, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Over all clean was not as the same as pictures in the web. Men bathroom was dirty. Tile and walls needed to be replace and painted. Not good at all.
Fidel
Fidel, 9-night trip
2/10 Poor
AVOID THIS PLACE.
This was horrible. I have never had a worse stay in Chicago. Let’s start with objective facts: the bathroom sink handles were broken, the urinal handle was broken, the bedroom doors did not close properly, the doorknob was very loose. The entire building had very harsh chemical smells, and the towels smelled so strongly of chemicals that we could not use them. I would guess that this building as a whole is not even close to being up to code. The floor is horribly uneaten, doors don’t close, outlets falling out of the walls, etc. On top of that, the staff was really nasty during check-in and check-out. One of the greatest cities in the world does not deserve to have such an awful place. There are other hostels in the city that are both cheaper and at a higher quality. Very disappointed with this stay. Certainly takes the prize as worst yet.
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mon séjour s’est très bien passé. La chambre était propre et bien équipée, avec un balcon agréable pour se détendre. Le personnel était accueillant et toujours disponible pour répondre à nos besoins. L’endroit est calme et idéal pour les familles. Je recommande vivement !
Orville
Orville, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Close to train depot
Good location close to train depot 10 min walk.
ellie
ellie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Safe & Positive Experience
We had a great experience at the Chicago Parthenon Hostel! One of the best surprises was the parking—there are three free street spots right in front of the hostel, and we were lucky enough to snag one! There’s also side street parking available, or you can use Parking Hero for a nearby lot if needed.
Joel at the front desk was so sweet and helpful—when we were heading out to dinner in the rain, he even offered us his umbrella! That kind of thoughtful gesture really added to the sense of community the hostel gives off.
The shared bathrooms and showers were in pristine condition, which made the stay extra comfortable. Our room was bare bones, but perfectly fine for a one-night stay. The mattress was firm, and the pillows were surprisingly great quality.
On the first floor, there’s a cozy communal room with free coffee and tea, a microwave, and even a TV. Someone was playing guitar a bit later than I would’ve liked, but overall, we felt safe throughout our stay, and while it’s simple, the hostel checks all the boxes if you’re looking for affordable, clean, and community-oriented lodging in great area in Greek Town / Chicago.
Gina
Gina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
The hostel is adequate, but I must mark it down for three basic amenities:
1. Air-conditioning is excluded from the bedroom. Imagine the rank smell of 8 adults with closed-up windows and a ceiling fan. The room lacked sufficient air circulation, making it difficult to breathe and possibly unsafe.
2. The internet connection is so weak that no browser works properly. I tried three on my laptop, and other guests in the common area confirmed this problem.
3. The hostel's kitchenette had missing items. It had no utensils, yet it had a portable heating unit while lacking pots/pans and other necessary kitchenware.
Edward
Edward, 3-night trip
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