Chicago Parthenon Hostel Reviews

Good value for money with affordable rates compared to other accommodations in Chicago.

Helpful and hospitable staff, often praised for their friendliness and assistance.

Central location near public transportation, restaurants, and major attractions like The Loop, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.

Offers a variety of room types including dorms, quadruple rooms, and double rooms catering to different preferences.

Some guests found the hostel clean and well-maintained with decent amenities typical of European-style hostels.

Several reports of poor room conditions, such as squeaky beds, broken doors, weird chemical smells in some rooms, compact spaces with limited room size.

Issues with maintenance, including non-working air conditioning units and outlets falling out from walls.

No elevator available; guests must be prepared for stair climbing which can be inconvenient especially with heavy luggage.

Limited in-room amenities: no private bathrooms or TVs in many rooms; some noise concerns reported by sensitive guests.

Mixed reviews on cleanliness and service quality; some guests experienced rude staff or below-expectation service despite high charges.