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Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Property class: 2

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A cozy library with wooden tables and chairs, bookshelves, and a television.
A modern kitchen with dark blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A hallway with a brick wall, a chandelier, and framed pictures.
A red building with multiple flags, a sign reading "AMAZON HOUSE," and a storefront with a sign that says "COUNTRY HOUSE."

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is $139
$118 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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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, Chicago Riverwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a set of lockers.

Single Bed in 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a ceiling fan, and a set of lockers.

Single Bed in 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, each with grey bedding and pillows, a small bedside table with a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered lockers, and a wooden floor.

Single Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered lockers, and a wooden floor.

Single Bed in 6 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A room with four bunk beds arranged in a square pattern, wooden flooring, and a teal-colored wall with small shelves holding decorative items.

Single Bed in 4 Bed Male Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

A room with four bunk beds arranged in a square pattern, wooden flooring, and a teal-colored wall with small shelves holding decorative items.

Single Bed in 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room-Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom

A compact room with two single beds, a bunk bed, a ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds.

Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chicago

With a stay at Chicago Parthenon Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, just a 4-minute walk from University of Illinois Chicago and 14 minutes by foot from Willis Tower. .This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Chicago Riverwalk and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Millennium Park.
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What's nearby

  • University of Illinois Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 311 S Wacker Dr - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Credit Union 1 Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Willis Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • UIC-Halsted Station - 5 min walk
  • Chicago Union Station - 9 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Izakaya Yume - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Xi’an Cuisine Westloop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Greek Gyros - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lou Mitchell's - ‬6 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. 252 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 529 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection travel in your location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the private room that I got, it was very clean and overall quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close parking garage, friendly staff,& clean room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the money for the private rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and comfortable. Bathroom is also clean. Location is great- only 1.5 block to blue cta line.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The toilets and showers were clean, but it felt like there were not enough. The beds and sheets and covers were much nicer than usual at hostels. The location is fine, walking distance from Union Station and (a bit longer a walk) from the Blue line.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ankit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ou pretty much get exactly what you pay for here—this is a classic hostel-style stay. Expect bunk beds, shared vibes, and a simple setup. That said, the beds were clean and comfortable, and each guest gets a locker, which is always a plus for security and convenience. stayed 1 night , friendly host at reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A surprise for sure. The room was clean the bed and linen were very nice. The Bathroom and shower are communal but very clean. There is no elevator so you need to use the stairs. I was on the top floor 3rd floor. And there was someone who helped me with my luggage. This place is .4 miles of mostly flat ground from Union station. And .7 miles from OTC metra station. There are some great eateries close by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, less expensive then other hotel options. We will thought it was a bit expensive for a hostel but we had our own room so that was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spartan room with no frills. No power outlet near the bed so an extension cord is needed unless you have a really long cable. I notified Joel that the mattress in my room was worn out from everyone sleeping on the door side.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was great. Plenty of space in the rooms and bathrooms. Nice area to eat and plenty of fridge space. Easy access and nice neighborhood. My only complaint would be the matttess. It was very thin and not the most comfortable after a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorin

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, clean and safe. Check in staff was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in Greektown, this hostel is clean, quiet, and a perfect budget-friendly option for short-term stays if you prefer traveling light and only need the basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and check-out was simple. Which gave me enough time to focus on exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So good access to transportation, easy to airport, very walkable zone, the personal is the best
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LindaEllen

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