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Athens Backpackers

Hostel with bars, steps from Acropolis Museum

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Private Studio with Balcony & Street View | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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6 Bed Pod-Room, Balcony, Ensuite & View

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Balcony
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

6 Bed Female Pod-Room, Balcony & Ensuite

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Studio with Balcony & Street View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Private Studio with Balcony & Street View

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Delux 4 Person POD room with Urban View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Delux 4 Person POD room with Urban View

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double with Loft for 3, Ensuite & View

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Acropolis Museum - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Acropolis - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parthenon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Akropoli Station - 2 min walk
  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 5 min drive
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μουσείο Ακρόπολης - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ο Γύρος Που Γυρεύεις - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makriyianni 3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crescendo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mikpo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Athens Backpackers

Hostel near Acropolis Museum
A short walk from Parthenon and Acropolis, Athens Backpackers provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An elevator, a reception hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Greek, Italian, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

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

Property is 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

Is Athens Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Athens Backpackers?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athens Backpackers on May 22, 2025 start from $163.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Athens Backpackers?

Athens Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Athens Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

What time is check-out at Athens Backpackers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Athens Backpackers located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this hostel is steps from Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies and Acropolis Museum. Syntagma Square and Acropolis are also within 15 minutes. Akropoli Station and Leoforos Vouliagmenis Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Athens Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to local attractions, food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool for the area, closeness for metro and great employees, downside, beds don’t have curtains, towels that they offer are very poor quality, door of bathrooms are loud and when someone is taking a shower or flushing the toilet is very loud. Beds are also making noises with every movement, and you have to take your own lock, take thin last one in mind if it’s your first hostel experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

It was a great close to the acropolis
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the service and the easily accessible place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time at a hostel and I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

The breakfast included was definitely a bonus. The facility itself was clean all on all, It was a good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Not bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and friendly fellow travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Madison

Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom smelled bad and had mold. I couldn’t sleep well in the bed in front of the doors (entrance and bathroom) The building is cute, in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hostel is amazing, it is a 2 min walk from there to the Acropolis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place close to acropolis
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, location, breakfast, friendly staff. Only two things to mind are if you are too close to the rooftop you'll hear all the chatter and the AC is very strong, had to sleep with a sweater .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maxime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact thats everything is at walking distance. The person at the desk we're helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place but needs AC
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLORIS IOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
15/10 recommend this place! Renovated, close/walking distance to everything, very helpful staff, very nice that they have daily housekeeping (unusual for a hostel..). Easy check in/out. Only complaint is the rented towels: for god's sake, worst towel I ever encountered in my life so bring your own lol And it would be nice if the showers didn't make the whole bathroom floor wet.. Very cool crowd though, tips of activities to do etc. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

8/10 Good

fritzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024