This place gets 5 stars purely for value: it is significantly cheaper ($63 a night for a private room versus the Crowne Plaza 3 blocks away at $209 a night). Granted, it is NOT the Crowne Plaza - bathroom and showers are shared. But it's clean, safe, has hot showers, serviceable free wifi, and a really great location. It was... More

Everyone saying this place is n a bad locale is lying. I don't know what the hell they're on about, this place is fine. Sure there's some crazies around but name a city that doesn't have them. The place is clean and nice, and the staff are very helpful. The only thing I have to say here - something that... More

I slept in a room of 8 for two nights. The staff was friendly and they allowed me to check in earlier than 3pm. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and convenient. Location of the hostel is very good; it is safe area, quiet, and close to the Loop. I can warmly recommend this hostel for everyone!

Stayed in a double room at the Parthenon Hostel in October 2008, room was very nice, and as we were on a budget, it was cheap and affordable. We were greeted with a smile and a drink at the bar which was nice after a long journey. It was a shame that the room next to us was occupied by... More

We were 2 friends in Chicago for 2 nights. It is incredibly easy to get to from the airport (cta blue line train to the street) and the greyhound and amtrak bus stations. The neighbourhood is safe, full of cafes and restaurants and a supermarket, so really convenient for us. we walked into downtown chicago in about 20 mins. The... More

When we arrived, there was a slight mix up with the type of room that we had requested, but the staff were very helpful and friendly and sorted it out right away! We were allowed to check in early - at 9am rather than 3pm - and because we were so early, they told us to help ourselves to the... More

Ok so i stayed @ the Parthenon. As other reviewers wrote, staff was very helpful when I wanted to get around because I did not have a car. I had a single/private room. My room was across from the mens bathroom, but it still wasn't an issue. I feel like others were respectful and not extremely loud. The room wasn't... More

It is a budget hostel with all that this entails. I stayed in a private room, and would do so again. The location is good as it is close to the subway and Union and Greyhound stations. Some other reviews say the area is dodgy. I didn't think so and never felt threatened. Some good bars around here too. Showers... More

I can't say I was overly shocked by this establishment when we checked in, but I did hope that people were exaggerating. They weren't. About the only nice things I can say for it are the staff are friendly and helpful, and the 'free' continental breakfast is nice - if you last that long. We stayed on a Sunday night... More