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 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Art Institute of Chicago and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Millennium Park.
University of Illinois Chicago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
311 S Wacker Dr - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Willis Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Skydeck Ledge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Merchandise Mart - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
ARC Starbucks - 6 min walk
Izakaya Yume - 3 min walk
Xi’an Cuisine Westloop - 1 min walk
Mr. Greek Gyros - 1 min walk
Meddle Coffee Bar - 5 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
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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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
There are plenty of eateries nearby but also cooking/seating areas within the hostel.
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward
Dec 5, 2025
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.
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.
I had a lovely stay at the parthenon hostel. The staff were very helpful with pointing out a place to park and cleaning quickly to accommodate an early check in. They also did a great job keeping the bathrooms and common areas clean.
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.
Beautiful classic architecture, newly renovated, located in a nice, safe neighborhood. Easy access to airport and within walking distance to the local attractions. Lovely staff and friendly people.
This was my first hostel experience so I don't have anything to compare it to, but the staff were friendly and great at giving recommendations. I also felt safe, didn't have to worry about my stuff being stolen, and it was pretty clean.