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Hostelworld says
For guests arriving in Chicago via Amtrak or a Greyhound bus, Parthenon Hostel is in an ideal location near both terminals. It's also near Willis Tower and within walking distance of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Loop and Millenium Park. This clean and quiet hostel is surrounded by a number of Greek restaurants and features free Wi-Fi and free maps of the city. We like their popular free breakfast of boiled eggs, toast, bananas, cereal, juice and coffee.
Property Description
The Chicago Parthenon Guest House is a winning choice for your lodging needs when visiting the city of Chicago. Located in the historic Greektown West Loop neighborhood and nestled in the shadow of the Willis Tower, we are centrally located to many of Chicago’s finest attractions and close to a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, and shops all within walking distance. The Loop, Millennium Park, Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile shopping, the world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum Campus, Navy Pier, sports and music venues, and so much more are all located a short and easy traveling distance away. We even have a pub off our lobby,
We have temporarily canceled our offer of a free continental breakfast buffet and instead are offering 24-hour coffee and tea station to all our guests. We offer free wi-fi in the building, free Chicago maps upon arrival, and touring information. Our hostel has a large common area with a flat-screen TV, a shared library, couches, and a dining table for eating and work, a simple kitchenette, and luggage storage is provided if needed. All our guests upon check-in receive a secure 24-hour FOB entry for the hostel front door plus their room key – there is no curfew at our property. The front desk is typically worked 24 hours (winter season may vary) - however, if arriving after 10pm please notify us of your late check-in request via email. Thank you!
Check out our photos to get an idea of our property! We have both private bedrooms (1-6 guests) and dorm-style bedrooms (up to 8 guests) – all bedrooms share bathrooms per floor.
We are close to the Amtrak train (Union Station), both the Greyhound Bus Station and Megabus stop, a 1-minute walk to the CTA Blue Line subway going to the O’Hare airport (UIC/Halsted Station), and near the intersection of all the major Interstate expressways (I-90/94, I-290, I-55) passing through Chicago. Parking is within a couple of blocks of us and is self-park and self-pay (please use the app “Park Whiz” for major discounts).
Please read our Things to Note before booking with us:
• We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Late cancellations and no shows will be charged the equivalent of their first night’s accommodation, plus applicable tax. Cancellations must be received via email.
• The local city tax of 17.4% is NOT included in prices quoted on the site and will be added to your balance due at check-in.
• All guests paying their balance by credit/debit card will be charged an additional 3% Merchant Fee for processing and payment transfer.
• Local Cook County and Chicago residents (zip code 60-xxx) are not permitted at the hostel. You may contact us via email for a special consideration request (based on availability) with proof of attending a music festival, New Year’s Eve celebration, etc.
• Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed in the dorms. Minors can stay at the hostel in a private bedroom with an adult chaperone present.
• We do not accept group bookings for 10 guests or more from Hostelworld, all group bookings must be done with the property directly.
We have temporarily canceled our offer of a free continental breakfast buffet and instead are offering 24-hour coffee and tea station to all our guests. We offer free wi-fi in the building, free Chicago maps upon arrival, and touring information. Our hostel has a large common area with a flat-screen TV, a shared library, couches, and a dining table for eating and work, a simple kitchenette, and luggage storage is provided if needed. All our guests upon check-in receive a secure 24-hour FOB entry for the hostel front door plus their room key – there is no curfew at our property. The front desk is typically worked 24 hours (winter season may vary) - however, if arriving after 10pm please notify us of your late check-in request via email. Thank you!
Check out our photos to get an idea of our property! We have both private bedrooms (1-6 guests) and dorm-style bedrooms (up to 8 guests) – all bedrooms share bathrooms per floor.
We are close to the Amtrak train (Union Station), both the Greyhound Bus Station and Megabus stop, a 1-minute walk to the CTA Blue Line subway going to the O’Hare airport (UIC/Halsted Station), and near the intersection of all the major Interstate expressways (I-90/94, I-290, I-55) passing through Chicago. Parking is within a couple of blocks of us and is self-park and self-pay (please use the app “Park Whiz” for major discounts).
Please read our Things to Note before booking with us:
• We have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Late cancellations and no shows will be charged the equivalent of their first night’s accommodation, plus applicable tax. Cancellations must be received via email.
• The local city tax of 17.4% is NOT included in prices quoted on the site and will be added to your balance due at check-in.
• All guests paying their balance by credit/debit card will be charged an additional 3% Merchant Fee for processing and payment transfer.
• Local Cook County and Chicago residents (zip code 60-xxx) are not permitted at the hostel. You may contact us via email for a special consideration request (based on availability) with proof of attending a music festival, New Year’s Eve celebration, etc.
• Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed in the dorms. Minors can stay at the hostel in a private bedroom with an adult chaperone present.
• We do not accept group bookings for 10 guests or more from Hostelworld, all group bookings must be done with the property directly.
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Oct 04, 2023
This hostel sent me an email two days before I arrived to tell me the hostel had converted to a shelter and I could no longer stay there. They had arranged for me to stay in an old, musty airport hotel 50 minutes outside the city instead! It was marathon weekend so no other accommodations were available in the city. This totally ruined the planning I had done for my stay.
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Sep 03, 2023
There was no air conditioning during my stay, which is why I did not book again. The staff was great and reassuring, but they could not give a concrete answer to the maintenance issues I encountered during my stay. Otherwise, the environment was good and the people were communicable. I look forward to seeing this place go to new heights in the future.
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Sep 02, 2023
cool neighborhood but definitely one of *those* hostels who are trying to keep costs down with bare amenities, but not the worst,
I was in the 8-person guys room, squeaky bunk-bed style, in old building that's prolly 100+ years old (not that I know Chicago Greektown history)
a plus is the shower's looked recently remodel'ed and even had soap dispenser things
another plus i the neighboorhood has a very cool vibe. Super easy to get to. Lots of youngin's around, because college close proll
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Facilities
Free
- Free City Maps
- Free WiFi
General
- Bicycle Parking
- Meeting Rooms
Services
- Luggage Storage
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Housekeeping
- Reception (limited hours)
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Book Exchange
- Board Games
- Cable TV
- Wi-Fi
Food & Drinks
- Vending Machines
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
Kitchen
- Fridge/Freezer
- Utensils
- Microwave
Laundry
- Iron / Ironing Board
Wellness
- Hot Showers
Safety & Security
- Security Lockers
- 24 Hour Security
Social Areas
- Common Room
Bedroom
- Linen Included
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryers
Available for a Fee
- Towels for hire
- Breakfast Not Included
- Express check-in / out