Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Good location close to train depot 10 min walk.

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.

Didn't seem to be able to open the windows for fresh air at all, so at night with 6+ dudes sleeping in a room it gets pretty warm... And it smelled badly of BO the entire time every hour of the day. Other than that it was decent, pretty clean bathrooms and showers, in a good area with grocery stores nearby which is very convenient. Pretty close to everything downtown.

I had a great stay at this hostel! The location is right in the center of Chicago, which made it super easy to get around and explore the city. Public transportation access was excellent, so I could quickly get to all the main attractions and neighborhoods I wanted to visit. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and it really captured the magic of being in Chicago. Overall, a convenient and enjoyable place to stay—I’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

So good access to transportation, easy to airport, very walkable zone, the personal is the best

Very nice setting. Bathroom is very clean.

This place is pretty nice, definitely older but everything that should remain updated (security, bathrooms, bedding. etc) has been updated. I stayed in a 4 person female dorm, there’s a small locker (BYO lock if you feel it necessary) and some pegs for hanging clothes or towels. There are also little cubbies for you to charge your phone, and mine was close enough to the top bunk I could just roll over and go to bed not climb all the way down to charge my phone, which I loved. I was initially scared I’d break the top bunk (I’m big) but those things are sturdy, I was fine. There is no elevator so be prepared to haul everything you have with you up several flights of stairs, and if you are in shared accommodation there will be soap + shampoo/conditioner but nothin else. The room doors also stick (they’re old so I assume they’ve swollen up a bit) so trying to enter quietly late at night is impossible.

Very clean and the staff were very pleasant! The lock on my door did not actually lock and would open without a key, however.

Lovely people.

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.