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Athens Backpackers

Hostel with 2 bars/lounges, near Syntagma Square

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Immerse yourself in the historic charm of Athens at Athens Backpackers, where a rooftop terrace and garden offer serene escapes. Connect to WiFi, grab a coffee from the cafe or unwind with a drink at one of two bars. Guests rave about the multilingual staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
The current price is $131
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • Free WiFi

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6 Bed Female Pod-Room, Balcony & Ensuite

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  • 28 sq m
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Double with Loft for 3, Ensuite & View

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  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Private Studio with Balcony & Street View

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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
12, Makri St., Athens, Attiki, 11742

What's nearby

  • Acropolis Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ermou Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acropolis - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Syntagma Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 41 min drive
  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 5 min drive
  • Piraeus Lefka Station - 9 min drive
  • Piraeus Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Akropoli Station - 2 min walk
  • Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station - 5 min walk
  • Syngrou-Fix Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Καφέ & Εστιατόριο Μουσείου Ακρόπολης (Acropolis Museum Cafe Restaurant) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's (Αεροπαγίτου) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Μακρυγιάννη 3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L' Αrtigiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lukumades (LUKUMAΔEΣ) Acropolis - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Athens Backpackers

  • Athens Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Acropolis Museum. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Akropoli Station is steps away and Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an access code
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Veikou 3 11742]
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Athens Backpackers Hostel

Athens Backpackers Hotel Athens

Athens Backpackers Athens

Athens Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Athens Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Athens Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Athens Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Athens Backpackers?

Yes, dogs stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Athens Backpackers?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Athens Backpackers.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Athens Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Athens Backpackers and nearby?

Athens Backpackers has 2 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Athens Backpackers?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Athens Backpackers like?

Athens Backpackers is in Athens City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Akropoli Station and 11 minutes' walk from Syntagma Square.

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Reviews

Athens Backpackers Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a variety of options including hot and cold choices. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Service staff
Air conditioning
Location
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Rooftops
View
Bed
Crowded

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly
Stephan, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean place, very friendly staff, great to meet other travellers, around the corner of the great attractions
Erik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access to local attractions, food and shopping.
Jesse, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location to the Acropolis and metro station. Lovely little rooftop bar with views of the Acropolis.
Scott, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I stayed for 2 weeks. I chose this property because it was close to the Eureka Greek Language School where I took 18 hours of Travelers Greek. It deserves more stars but it has quirky idiosyncrasies which make getting to 5 asymptotic. The staff is friendly, the breakfast satisfying, the location ideal, the price suitable to my budget, the guests conversational and well travelled. The quirks? The elevator climbs one floor short of its destination, the room temp is best regulated by opening the window, the elevator cabin arrives short of level, the front door often is a ajar and clicks, the common space downstairs doubles as breakfast area and bar so there’s no space for quiet down time. The rooms/spaces were cleaned daily. On the whole there value here and a charming shared experience to be had.
Carlos, 14-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The breakfast included was definitely a bonus. The facility itself was clean all on all, It was a good choice.
Stacey, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We had a room with a private bathroom, the rooftop bar is a must to experience the view! Easy and nice, simple accommodations. Thank you
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good and central hostel but...

In general the hostel is good, it's very near of Acropoli, and the beds are very comfortable. The only bad things are: towels not included, you need to pay 2€ for rent and you also need to buy your locker.
Joana, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room of 4 people are great, didn’t like as much the 8 people room, but it does depend of the people you get stuck with
Nicolas, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

The only positive thing I’ll say about my stay here was it was in a great location. It was centrally located and all major areas were within walking distance including the Acropolis. On a negative note, the staff was rude, the rooms were so small I could not even fit my suitcase inside (I kept it on balcony because I couldn’t open it otherwise) , the bathrooms were unclean and overall just gross, you had to pay for a shower towel, and they turn the AC off in the rooms during the day so if you wanted to rest/nap, you’d be miserable because of the stuffiness in the room. This wasn’t my first hostel stay so I wasn’t expecting much but this was just a disappointment.
Sara, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

High classed hostel

Really cozy and high classed hostel in a very good location! Sometimes it felt that I'm at the hotel than hostel because the public rooms. People were social and the staff was nice (especially cleaners). Free breakfast was delicious and there was cleaning every day. I will definitely stay again when I come to Athens again!!
Tommi, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My two nights at backpackers hostel was great! Friendly staff with two bars… One in the lobby, and one on the roof top with great views of the acropolis. Both bars have a one hour happy hour… Two for one drinks. Very nice breakfast served in the lobby that is also included. Rooms are cleaned daily… Mine had six bunks with a private bathroom for those six people. Nice atmosphere in the lobby to hang out as long as you want and meet other travelers. Highly recommend Backpackers hostel!
Brad, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is very clean, bedding was good quality, and there were no issues with hot water in the shower. Room seemed like it was newly renovated (room #15 on the 4th floor). It was quiet between about midnight and 6am. The elevator makes a very loud grinding bang every time it stops, which you can hear in the room and made it hard to sleep. The elevator also oddly stopped about 1/2 meter from the actual floor and the door opened, which was unsafe, so we took the stairs for the rest of our stay. Breakfast was fine, which included hard boiled eggs, apples/oranges, cereal, tomato, cucumber, cheese, ham, bread, so so filter coffee, juice. Housekeeping staff was very nice and offered every day to clean the room. Staff at the bar/breakfast area/check-in were usually professional and friendly, but the staff person at check-in seemed to hate his job and appeared irritated at normal questions. Location was great and steps from the acropolis entrance and acropolis museum, many restaurants, and shops. The roof bar terrace had an amazing view and opens at 6pm. We would stay again (and take the stairs).
View from the roof terrace
View from the roof terrace
Laurie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

After arriving from the airport after midnight I was ready for a shower and bed. The front desk staff took some time to find my prepaid reservation. Shortly after, I was given the security codes for the room I was sharing and the front door. I was able to shower and sleep shortly after everything was straightened out. I must say that breakfast was really good with plenty of options for bread, boiled eggs, some cereal, juice and coffee. There is a metro station close. For me it was a 10 minute walk to Syntagma Square for the 24 hour bus service to/from the airport which was the selling point for this place. The view of the Acropolis from the roof top bar was amazing. I stayed two nights and would come back just for the views, location and breakfast. The place was clean and safe.
Maria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I booked 2 nights. Nice part of city, walkable to everything. Some sexist situation or condition. I came early before check in, girl at the front looked annoyed, and told me to wait until check in time. Then 2 men walked in a few mins later and she immediately checked them in. After witnessing that, I went to her and checked in. I won’t speculate why she gave the men immediate attention. But as a female, I’m aware of authority gap between men and women. I also learned, I hastily booked a 6 bed mixed dorm. I was the only female. The men were nice but the bathroom situation was awkward. I requested a female dorm for next day’s booking. The girl at the front was more accommodating and the other receptionist (male), was nice. I had to check out from mixed dorm, then re-checked in w/o having to wait long for my next bed to be cleaned. Men and women’s lockers differed. Women had wider/bigger lockers with a shelf. 4 of the girls in my new dorm were friendly, 3 Americans, 1 German. A newly checked in girl who came after me had a haughty attitude. In my experience living in 3 continents before 23, I can spot nationality and character (stereotype) display irl. This girl was living up to her nationality’s reputation, arrogant. The other girls talked about her behind her back, and as soon as she came in, the room became quiet. My linens were musty. Apparently everyone’s linens did. The smell is from not being dried completely before storing. Towels are for rent and very thin.
fritzi, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Metro & the center of everything!!!
Tricia, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

No really cooking facilities very small fridge and a microwave and sandwich toaster.
Shawn, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Sumit, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and friendly fellow travelers.
WILLIAM, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great close to the acropolis
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I liked the service and the easily accessible place.
Antonio, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Decent

It was an ok stay the location is good plenty of restaurants & fast food spots nearby there’s a bar on the rooftop with a nice view of the Acropolis & the bathrooms are well kept if you’re 6’2 or taller these beds won’t be good for you due to the short length and the A/C and was kind of weak other than that it was worth it for the money + free breakfast
Erik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was my first time at a hostel and I loved it!
LUIS, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Location of the hostel is amazing, it is a 2 min walk from there to the Acropolis.
Alexandre, 2-night trip