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Chicago Parthenon Hostel

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Staircase

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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310 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60661
  • Place, University of Illinois Chicago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 311 S Wacker Dr
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Willis Tower
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Queen Room - Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

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

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Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Two Bed (2 Twin Beds) - Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Family Room (1 King plus Bunk Bed) - Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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Private Single Room (Max. 1 Guest) - Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Hostel in Chicago, near Millennium Park
Coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include concierge services, a library and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Chicago Parthenon Hostel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Chicago hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Chicago Parthenon Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Illinois Chicago. Free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 14 minutes by foot from Willis Tower and a 2-minute drive from Millennium Park
As a guest of Chicago Parthenon Hostel, you'll find a library, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Chicago Parthenon Hostel also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and a communal living room.

This Chicago hostel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day (600 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 3 per cent
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the dorms.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Chicago Parthenon Hostel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 439 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Just felt really welcome. The people that stayed there were helpful and joyful full of conversation. Just need to experience and meet other people while we are on our own vacation. We will be back. Thank you so much. We had a great time.
UFC 319 at the United Center.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location of the property to UIC, Greektown and the CTA was Spot On. Manage your expectations and you'll enjoy the property for the price you paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun-Hyun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akyra

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty good. Some of the bathrooms needed some fixing though. (I noticed a broken stall latch for the men's toilet upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman working the desk was very helpful in helping me find the place and he printed out my parking pass for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap bed for the night. no a/c but that's the only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger, Utica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Major issue was no elevator and need to climb two flights with heavy bags. Staff very courteous, able to check bags and late arrival with no major issues, glad to get lower bunk. Perhaps greater information on use of food / refrigeration for those unfamiliar with hostels, but very reasonable price considering difficulty in finding hotel in Chicago for under $200 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the convenience and a location. An elevator would be an improvement. The shower room was awfully small and congested. No air conditioning. The ceiling fan turns off when the light is off. I wish the fan would stay on. That needs to be improved. I liked having the big refrigerator in the common room. Sheets and pillowcases were very nice and comfortable. The number of electrical outlets was sufficient. Overall, it was a decent experience and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The other residents were exceptionally loud and made significant noise until 3:00 am. The hostel needs a no noise policy after 10:00 pm to ensure the comfort of everyone who stays there. It was also way overpriced for a room the size of a closet with a shared bathroom down the hall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

adam

Price range high for hostel to sleep 7 other strangers Extra 50$ can get Single hotel room with own bathroom seems more reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian, Hastings

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is going good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed for one night but I enjoyed it so much! I arrived early and was able to store my bags until check in. The man who greeted me at check in was very welcoming and kind. My room was so comfortable! The bed was extra cozy. I slept so well. I also enjoyed the type of bed fittings.The bathrooms were very clean and functional. I loved the sitting space with all the books you can read. It's not on the quietest street lol horns were blaring for quite a bit but personally I enjoyed the energy and had a nice time just people watching from the window. If noise bothers you, bring ear plugs. 10/10 will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nervous for my first stay at a guest house the staff was friendly the building incredibly clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raydel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025