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Chicago Parthenon Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

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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, State Street
    ‪19 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Chicago Parthenon Hostel

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 39 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 with a rainfall showerhead. 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

  • No on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Service fee: 3 per cent
  • Towels fee: USD 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • 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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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

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 traveller
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

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

4/10 Poor

Yuke

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025