Name: Chicago Parthenon Hostel
Address: 310 South Halsted Street, Greektown, Chicago, Chicago (and vicinity), Illinois, United States of America, Chicago, Cook County, United States of America
Rating: 7.53

Guest reviews

7.5

Good

Based on 858 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

4%

Couple

10%

Family

12%

Group

35%

Solo

36%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Chicago Parthenon Hostel, travellers highlight a central Greektown location near transit, generally clean shared bathrooms and rooms, and friendly, helpful staff, making it a practical base for budget stays within walking distance of downtown attractions.

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8

John

last week

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

JOSEPH

2 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, close parking garage, friendly staff,& clean room

10

Michelle

Mar 15, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Peter

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great, no-frills hostel situated in between UIC-Chicago and Greektown. The staff is courteous, friendly, and offered great suggestions as to places to see in Chicago. Offering cooking facilities, shared refrigerator, free coffee, tea and a common room to watch tv or use the free wifi, this is a great choice when visiting the city for a budget-friendly option to larger hotels. A few issues - the hostel is not wheelchair-friendly; there are several staircases to navigate [which might also be an issue if you have a lot of luggage]. As well, while the building is well-maintained, the rooms [I was in a west-facing room] are very cold at night. I imagine that, in the Summer, they might be uncomfortably warm. I have heard that the owners are planning to install washer-dryers in the hostel, which would make a very welcome addition to the hostel.

10

Malik

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in and check-out was simple. Which gave me enough time to focus on exploring the city.

310 South Halsted Street, Greektown, Chicago, Chicago (and vicinity), Illinois, United States of America

Location

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 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Millennium Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Michigan Avenue.

University of Illinois Chicago(0.2 miles)

311 S Wacker Dr(0.6 miles)

Credit Union 1 Arena(0.7 miles)

Skydeck Ledge(0.7 miles)

Willis Tower(0.7 miles)

Milwaukee Avenue(1 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

USD 10 per accommodation on arrival.

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FAQs

Nearby parking is available for a fee of USD 25 per day, located 600 feet away from the property.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.

The hostel is centrally located in Chicago, within a 5-minute drive of Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue, 0.7 miles from Willis Tower, and 1.7 miles from Chicago Riverwalk.

Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult and are not allowed in the dorms.

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