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Athens Backpackers

Travelers enjoy coffee in the lobby or head up to the rooftop garden surrounded by ancient ruins - a peaceful retreat in the heart of Athens

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Athens Backpackers blends history and comfort with a rooftop terrace and garden for relaxation. Guests enjoy WiFi, a café, and two bars for evening drinks. The helpful multilingual staff consistently earns positive reviews.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 306
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2026

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Pod-Room, Balcony, Ensuite & View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Balcony
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Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Female Pod-Room, Balcony & Ensuite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Delux 4 Person POD room with Urban View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Delux 4 Person POD room with Urban View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double with Loft for 3, Ensuite & View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private Studio with Balcony & Street View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Studio with Balcony & Street View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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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
  • Acropolis - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parthenon - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Syntagma Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's (Αεροπαγίτου) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Μακρυγιάννη 3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ο γύρος που γυρεύεις - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Liondi Traditional Greek Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lukumades (LUKUMAΔEΣ) Acropolis - ‬2 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:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

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

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

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

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, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

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Reviews

Athens Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No really cooking facilities very small fridge and a microwave and sandwich toaster.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Metro & the center of everything!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the Acropolis and metro station. Lovely little rooftop bar with views of the Acropolis.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

Joana

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a backpackers hostel, it was fine. However, the price for a family room was excessive - we paid more there than we could have paid at a hotel with more amenities (like a clothes rod and hangers (!!) and maybe a hand towel). If the price hadn’t been so high ($286 Cdn a night on the weekend), I would have given a higher overall rating, but the price was out of line for that room in that type of venue.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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