66%AAE Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Good location: a 25 minute walk from Michigan Ave., and close to bus and metro stops. The place itself...buf...: main door +stairs+corridors+bedrooms: That´s it. Tv room with one computer in the first floor , but on friday night, there was overbooking and they put beds there too... If you do not... more Good location: a 25 minute walk from Michigan Ave., and close to bus and metro stops. The place itself...buf...: main door +stairs+corridors+bedrooms: That´s it. Tv room with one computer in the first floor , but on friday night, there was overbooking and they put beds there too... If you do not go to shower daily or if you go to toilets at pubs, this is your hostel, because they have 1 toilet 1 shower per floor. Good new beds at leastclose

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by vergaramarta2240 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

The hostel is located 15 blocks away from Art Institute of Chicago; They have a parking lot close & they charge 10 dollars a night. The hostel was very clean. They only have two showers in each floor, and one of the showers was out of service. We booked for a 6 dorm, and we end up sleeping in... more The hostel is located 15 blocks away from Art Institute of Chicago; They have a parking lot close & they charge 10 dollars a night. The hostel was very clean. They only have two showers in each floor, and one of the showers was out of service. We booked for a 6 dorm, and we end up sleeping in a two dorm in one night, then with 7 people on the second night, and then again in a two beds room. So, they moved us every night. The owner was nice and the staff was Okay.close

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by ctamarag8549 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

It's clean enough, and totally fine. I'd stay there again - it's one of the cheapest places you'll find in Chicago, and reasonably close to the downtown hub. But the management are people who run a greek restaurant and have a hostel on the side, and it's run that way.

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by lcloutman6073 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

2

the main guy is pretty gruff and not friendly at all - it shows. a younger staff was very nice and quite helpful in getting me a replacement light bulb for my night stand. I'd stay here again - although, like all of Chicago, the prices are very steep. Thanks.

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by hotwire – posted on Nov 15, 2008

2

Owner is grumpy. Basic rooms but good location. No lockers to store valuables.

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by amandahuskinson942 – posted on Nov 14, 2008

1

The old guys that owns the hostel (I think he is a part-owner) was quite rude. The restaurant which is part of the hostel/hotel had very friendly staff however. Its not a bad place to stay, but not somewhere that you can meet ppl easily. The rooms were nice but the toilets need upgrading. the... more The old guys that owns the hostel (I think he is a part-owner) was quite rude. The restaurant which is part of the hostel/hotel had very friendly staff however. Its not a bad place to stay, but not somewhere that you can meet ppl easily. The rooms were nice but the toilets need upgrading. the location is in Greektown which is away from the city centre but its close enough to the train not to be too much of a problem. Old guy needs to cheer up. Otherwise good.close

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by daniel-bride6883 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

11

The place is okay, but don't be sacared when you get there and find out that you are facing a Greek Restaurant. The hostel is just besides, but the staff stays at the restaurant. The rooms are great, but the toilets are very bad......

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by ferguima7065 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

4

The room was clean and quiet. The restaurant was excellent-try the flaming cheese.

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by jgaley9491 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

Might be a good idea to mention on the web page that the hostel operates together with the Parthenon Restaurant - the only name you see when you visit the address!

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by kinattin4074 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

Great Place to stay in a great area. Dugans Irish bar is down the street, which is great fun.

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by linehan1700 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

I'm having problems with billing

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by singer13386 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

1

Well for this quiet area with a great view of the city

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by joancarlesribas5128 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

Absence of a kitchen to meet other people ...

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by liesvalo90 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

DO NOT STAY HERE. This place is run by a greek mafia. Hostelworld, please do not offer this place on your website. Facilities: -TWO showers and ONE bathroom to share with all the guests of the floor, maybe 20 or 30 rooms. -NO guest kitchen, do not be fooled, on the website says guest kitchen... more DO NOT STAY HERE. This place is run by a greek mafia. Hostelworld, please do not offer this place on your website. Facilities: -TWO showers and ONE bathroom to share with all the guests of the floor, maybe 20 or 30 rooms. -NO guest kitchen, do not be fooled, on the website says guest kitchen but there is NONE. -There is NO Reception (just the entrance of the building), if you have a problem you have nobody to ask. -You are asked to pay more than what is shown in the website.close

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by dosalroiz – posted on Oct 2, 2008

14

Need seperate cubicles for toilets and showers that are lockable.

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by Jesseholl – posted on Sep 25, 2008

5

It's not even a real hostel cause all rooms are private. There is nothing to do, there is only one computer and the internet is TERRIBLY slow, though the rooms are not so cheap.Besides it's i a greek quarter of Chicago and there are oly greek restaurants and shops around. That's not what people... more It's not even a real hostel cause all rooms are private. There is nothing to do, there is only one computer and the internet is TERRIBLY slow, though the rooms are not so cheap.Besides it's i a greek quarter of Chicago and there are oly greek restaurants and shops around. That's not what people come to Chicago for. On the whole, the rooms are not bad and pretty clean but there are no bathrooms.close

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by stasiav4533 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

2

This was very clean and safe, could have done with some extra toilets but Ii believe this is being dealt with.

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by mmulli – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

good place to stay. 10 minutes walking to the downtown

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by anna802104 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

8

Great location only a few blocks from the edge of downtown Chicago. Great access to public transportation. A little over priced for a not so clean room. Blankets still had evidence of last person in the room in the form of pubic hairs, but the sheets were clean.

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by wilmerfuentes887 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

I enjoyed my stay and thought the staff were pleasant. Just a thought - more showers may be a better use of space than the washrooms. At the moment although there are two showers in each bathroom, only one can be used at a time unless you are VERY good friends! Great location though and was happy...

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by kpowel – posted on Sep 14, 2008

3

If there were facilities for making tea/coffee I was not told and never found them. I was not told where to go if I had a problem. That said, I was welcomed in a pleasant manner and as I was very early was offered a cuppa whilst waiting for my room to be prepared.

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by lellyf – posted on Sep 10, 2008

1

The showers and toilets were a mess.

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by hostel10mainzel887 – posted on Sep 9, 2008

1

je n'ai jamais vu une arnaque pareille...n'y allez pas. Quant a Hostelworld, comment pouvez vous relayer ce genre d'endroit ?!!!

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by nikopapillon5567 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

3

really cool hostel..good location to the city...amazing rooms definatly recommend!

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by carmen57ink6507 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

1

There was no maps of Chicago. The bathrooms *although I was told were about to be renovated) needed a good clean. There was a greek festival that went on the first night, and then the second night street cleaners hosing the sidewalk. Was very noisey at the front room. The room was clean and... more There was no maps of Chicago. The bathrooms *although I was told were about to be renovated) needed a good clean. There was a greek festival that went on the first night, and then the second night street cleaners hosing the sidewalk. Was very noisey at the front room. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. Good price and good location.close

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by cade713589 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

1

Great place to stay, especially with respect to location. (Greektown is very cool, and there are great, inexpensive places to eat all around.) Cheap parking in the lot (10/day) also a huge plus. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Also, beds were very comfortable, which is unusual for... more Great place to stay, especially with respect to location. (Greektown is very cool, and there are great, inexpensive places to eat all around.) Cheap parking in the lot (10/day) also a huge plus. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Also, beds were very comfortable, which is unusual for many hostels. Only drawback was the semi-private shower situation. Overall, very pleased with the Parthenon--would definitely stay there again!close

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by rachaelc4334 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

5

I appreciated my stay there. The hostel owner is a very nice man who owns as well the Phantenon Restaurant. I spent a nice moment with him. The location is GREAT.. Near the subway (blue line) that serves O Hare, and in walking distance to Sears Tower and downtown. The restrooms and showers... more I appreciated my stay there. The hostel owner is a very nice man who owns as well the Phantenon Restaurant. I spent a nice moment with him. The location is GREAT.. Near the subway (blue line) that serves O Hare, and in walking distance to Sears Tower and downtown. The restrooms and showers would need an upgrade.. Mirrors would definitely be a plus.close

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by fluri – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

We were very satisfied with our stay at this hostel. We enjoyed the easy access to downtown Chicago, and the feeling of security and safety that the hostel provided. Our only complaint is that our room was suppose to include air conditioning, but only came with a fan.

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by edgecore5922 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

Please add signs to show that the shower on the 3rd floor does not have hot water. The sanitary condition of the restrooms and bathrooms are not very satisfactory with pretty bad smells.

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by karen-dee-dee7113 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

1

The hostel is quite expensive considering it's so basic. I think it would more than benefit from a small kitchen, all that is needed is a fridge and a microwave. Also one toilet and one shower room for an entire floor isn't enough in my opinion.

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by ebonypearce9227 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

4

Located in the greektown, close to the train (1 street) so you're in the downtown in 5 mimutes ! That`s the good point. As regards the hostel, the rooms are not very clean and they never change your sheets (by chance we only stay 3 days). There were 2 restrooms at the floor but only 1 door ! And... more Located in the greektown, close to the train (1 street) so you're in the downtown in 5 mimutes ! That`s the good point. As regards the hostel, the rooms are not very clean and they never change your sheets (by chance we only stay 3 days). There were 2 restrooms at the floor but only 1 door ! And the same for the showers (not very clean)... But Chicago is great. As a conclusion, this hostel is not too bad but a little expensive for the quality.close

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by aurelien1771 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

4

Good location, walking distance to all the sights. Great resturaunts nearby

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by markcooper65478 – posted on Aug 9, 2008

5

Bathroom was sketchy but the room was very clean and the bed was pretty comfortable for a hostel.

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by mhickey19269 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

5

Two words...bed bugs...ewwww

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by Goodw1150 – posted on Aug 7, 2008

1

OUTRAGEOUSLY overpriced, double almost all other hostel's i've been to, without the amenities to back it up. There was NO AIRCON, and NO KITCHEN, even though these are both included in the description. When we asked about them, the owner said 'oh yeah, i should take that off'. If you can get into...

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by StevieB1527 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

3

The hostel manager is a little brusque but it's nothing serious. It has a great location, not far from downtown. Very nice.

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by eatfood9743 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

2

We had a lovely time. The staff was friendly and the accommodations were very nice.

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by maderodaniel4586 – posted on Jul 22, 2008

1

The room was clean and nice. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful in giving us directions around town and suggestions for places to visit. Overall, our stay was excellent.

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by robins52411 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

1

not a place to meet other travelers, A/C doesn´t work and owner says "what can i do about it??"..., nice area in greek town, nice places to eat(artopolis-great place, just next door), 10 min walk from greyhound station, same from amtrak, 15 min to sears tower! only two showers on the... more not a place to meet other travelers, A/C doesn´t work and owner says "what can i do about it??"..., nice area in greek town, nice places to eat(artopolis-great place, just next door), 10 min walk from greyhound station, same from amtrak, 15 min to sears tower! only two showers on the floor, lines in the morning, rooms clean!close

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by moritz-bauer9432 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

6

too bad the personell was very rude and din't clean the rooms or changed towels, while they said they would (for 5 nights in a row). Good beds though and free internet (1 computer). The hostel is still under construction, so there's only 1 washtabel, 2 showers and 2 toilets (in 1 area whithout... more too bad the personell was very rude and din't clean the rooms or changed towels, while they said they would (for 5 nights in a row). Good beds though and free internet (1 computer). The hostel is still under construction, so there's only 1 washtabel, 2 showers and 2 toilets (in 1 area whithout doors, why???) for about 30 people on a floor.close

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by nielsv – posted on Jul 10, 2008

1