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Chicago Parthenon Hostel

2.0 star property

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Interior
Interior
Full-size fridge, microwave, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
$144
$123 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10

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310 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60661
  • Place, University of Illinois Chicago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Skydeck Ledge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Chicago Parthenon Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, within a 5-minute drive of Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Willis Tower and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • University of Illinois Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old St Patrick’s Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Willis Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Skydeck Ledge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • State Street - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • UIC-Halsted Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeus Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meddle Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ARC Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Izakaya Yume - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ground Up - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Chicago Parthenon Hostel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Chicago hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room. Additional features at this hostel include a vending machine and bike storage.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 10 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • Towels fee: USD 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the dorms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Chicago Parthenon Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 450 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This guest house is IMMACULATELY clean. Beautiful modern showers, with boutique hotel quality toiletries which were such a nice surprise. The Parthenon has a European flair, and great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was immaculate here from the staff to the cleanliness. Would recommend this to many many people
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan, Plainfield

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean hostel. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great Iocation. Good price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselito

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. Rooms and shared spaces were clean, guest population was diverse, kind, and mostly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

The reservation was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to many bars and restaurants. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They let me leave my suitcase before checking in properly since i arrived a couple hours earlier than i expected. No additional surcharges, i was able to prepay over the phone so all i needed was my id and a signature, all in all, for a 2 and a half night stay, it was really excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LindaEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice would use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Nice neat clean rooms. Nice bathrooms with fabulous showers - feels like a gentle rain. Nice lounge area with large fridge, microwave, coffee & tea, with a nice view of the street out the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners recently remodeled. I don't know what it was like before, but now it is very clean and spare. Communication is excellent. I was able to reach people on the telephone. What a miracle! Remember to bring a lock for the locker, if you're sharing a room with someone. I did not, so I paid $10 for a lock. I should have brought one from home. :-( Next time I might not share a room. Not because anybody was problematic, but because I have special needs and I think it's just easier if I'm by myself. I hope they keep it as clean in the future as it was this weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are plenty of eateries nearby but also cooking/seating areas within the hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselito

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I immediately liked that you cannot enter the property without either being buzzed in by the front desk or having the key fob they gave you. The entryway was quite small and that threw me a little. It wasn't really a problem though, until checkout time. Unfortunately there isn't an elevator. Right off the "first floor" (floor above entry floor) is a nice little lounge to hang out. There is coffee, if you're a coffee drinker. I was extremely happy to see there's a fridge guests can put things into... just get a sharpie from the front desk and label your stuff. My room door stuck a bit and was hard to open after I unlocked it. But all the doors have a doorknob and deadbolt lock which made me feel very safe. My room was a 4-bed female only. It was very clean, sheets and comforter were nice and fresh. There are little lockers in the room. It comfortably fit my carry-on suitcase and backpack together. I don't think it would fit a large suitcase. Front desk doesn't have locks for the lockers, make sure you bring one. You will need a wide padlock, not a skinny one. Bathrooms were clean. Separate women's and men's bathrooms with showers in each, but shower doors don't latch, so it's like being at a gym locker room. This hostel was super close to several main bus lines, only 4 minute walk to Walgreens and another grocery/ shopping market (Merinos), and 8 minute walk to Union Station. Finally, you can leave your bags ($3 each) with the desk after checkout until 10pm if needed. 😎
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025