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8.2

2,122 reviews

Athens Backpackers

Athens Backpackers

12 Makri Street, Makrigianni, Athens, 11742, Greece

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Athens Backpackers

Welcome to Athens Backpackers, where adventure and comfort collide in the heart of the historic city! Nestled at 12 Makri Street in the vibrant Makrigianni neighborhood, this budget-friendly gem is just 1mi from the bustling city center, making it the perfect base for your Greek escapade. With rates starting as low as €25 a night, you’ll find yourself immersed in Greek culture without breaking the bank!

Step inside and you'll discover a terrace with stunning views to unwind after a day of exploring, and if you're in the mood for a bite, kids' meals are available for a little extra charge. Pop into the on-site bar for a refreshing drink, or catch some live music that will have you dancing under the stars! With a total of 2,122 glowing reviews, guests rave about the free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and soundproof accommodations that ensure a peaceful night's sleep.

Whether you’re sipping coffee on your private balcony, taking in the mountain and garden views, or laughing with fellow travelers, Athens Backpackers is a place where memories are made. With a 24-hour front desk and features that include an elevator for easy access to upper floors, this cozy retreat is well-equipped to cater to all your travel whims. Embrace the charm of Athens and make your stay unforgettable!

When it comes to socializing, Athens Backpackers knows how to bring people together! Imagine gathering with fellow globetrotters in the communal kitchen, sharing stories of your adventures while whipping up a delicious meal. The laid-back atmosphere invites camaraderie and the forging of new friendships over shared meals or fun board games. And if you're feeling particularly adventurous, join one of the organized outings offered by the hostel; whether it’s exploring ancient ruins or discovering hidden gems in the city, the possibilities are abundant and bound to create unforgettable experiences.

As the sun sets over Athens, the atmosphere comes alive! Enjoy a refreshing drink at the lively on-site bar, where the energy is contagious and the music pulls you in. You might even find yourself joining impromptu dance parties or cozying up with new friends as local acts provide the soundtrack to your evening. With themed nights and happy hour specials, the bar is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring, or to get pumped for your next adventure – because every night at Athens Backpackers has the potential for new escapades and memorable nights out on the town!

Located within easy reach of iconic sites such as the Acropolis and the Plaka district, you'll never run out of things to do. After a long day of sightseeing, return to the welcoming embrace of your Athens Backpackers family and share your tales of exploration over a glass of ouzo. Whether you choose to relax in the garden area or gather on the terrace to watch the sun dip below the horizon, you're sure to return home with not just souvenirs, but cherished memories of your time in Athens. Embrace the spirit of travel here, where every moment is an opportunity to laugh, learn, and discover!

Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

11.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Patio

Landmark view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Rooms

Guest reviews

8.2

2,122 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Dana

9.1

May 2023

Simple breakfast, but for free there was enough variety for me (cereals, bread, fruit, etc). Loved the rooftopbar with views on the acropolis. I stayed in a 6 beds room, but it felt quite spacious and it had a lovely balcony. Big locker to put your stuff in. I also felt safe staying here, as the main entrance and your room door need codes to enter. Nice and helpful staff with anything you need. The biggest plus I'd say is the location. It was no more than 5 minute walk to the entrance of the Acropolis or the temple of Zeus, and about a 15/20 minute walking distance to the other main historical sites! Also quite some cheap places to eat near the hostel. I experienced it as a clean, well organised and well located hostel. I would definitely recommend this place!

I always prefer to have curtains with hostel beds for a bit more privacy, which this hostel sadly didn't provide.

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Douglas

10

December 2024

The hostel is located only a short walk to the Acropolis and its Museum, This hostel is centrally located to the historic tourist attractions located around the Acropolis.. Tourist attractions within a 15 minute walk include the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Syntagma Square, Panathenaic Stadium, Hellenic Parliament , Athens National Garden and many other sites. Public transportation is within a 3 minute walk which allows for easy access to other parts of Athens and the Airport. Many different food options from quick service to sit down dining are located within a couple minutes of this facility. The hostel itself is very nice as the rooms are clean, nicely decorated and quiet. An elevator can be used to access the rooms after a day or night exploring Athens. Overlooking an orange tree lined street, this hostel makes it easy to be a tourist while providing a great place to rest and prepare to see everything Athens has to offer.

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Ramez

10

January 2025

Actually, It's one of the best properties I've stayed in, The location is near to Acropoli Museum and I have spent one day there, I recommend visiting such a great place which magnify the civilization of Greece, the location is so near to Syntagma metro station and it's facilitate the movement in the city. When it comes to Hotel facilities, It's a wonderful, The breakfast is more than great, there are verities of food including Bacon, Cheddar, milk, juices, coffee, eggs, many kinds of jams and Nutella, Oats with milk. and Fruits. I didn't stay in such property like that before! The room was spotless with balcony. The staff are very friendly, They helped me when I asked to extend my stay, and even when I tried to check-out, They put me in the same room with Spanish guys and others from New Zealand. It was really a nice experience.

Everything was great.

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Adrian

9.1

September 2024

This is an exceptional location for exploring the city. The Acropolis is within a few minutes walking distance, a metro station is just around the corner to head further out, and there's a pick-up point 5 minutes walk around the corner for many of the coach trips. The free breakfast was great quality and helped save money, and the roof top bar is a good place to meet other traveler's. Hostels can be very 'hit or miss' with hygeine and cleanliness, however, Athens Backpackers was very clean and felt safe and secure. The staff were very helpful and will give advice on how to get around the city etc. It's a little pricey, but considering the quality, location, cleanliness, and the free breakfast, it was well worth it.

You always take somewhat of a gamble with hostels on who you'll be sharing your room with. The first night had two of the adjacent rooms booked out by a large group of guys on tour, who were drinking and being crazy loud. Which can sometimes make for a decent vibe if you're in the mood and it's not affecting anyone else, but can be bothersome when it gets to 3am and you're trying to sleep. This was only a one off though, and the rest of the stay had more respectful traveler's staying in the place who drank and socialised in the bar areas, but were quite and respectful of everyone else when they were in their rooms.

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Yolanda

8.2

October 2024

I liked the location, you have the main museum, the akropoli, metro and many restaurants and stores nearby 🏛️🍽️🛍️ Also how the interior’s looked like. The view from the upper terrace was beautiful. ♥️ Big thanks to the young ginger guy from the reception, he was very kind and helpful at all times! ☺️👨‍💻

To be improved IMAO: - The metallic little thing for closing the room lockers, is not functional at all 😅 lockers lack of space. -Also room doors have enter codes and twice mines were not working so I had to go to reception to get a new number. -Breakfast is free however could be a bit better and wider choice of options 🥐 juice was too sugary🧃

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Ramez

10

January 2025

The location is great, the breakfast is good and even the prices in bar are good, best of Cocktails, Whisky, orange juice with Lime is only for 8 Euros The room is good and clean regardless of some people when they fart loudly and closing door and make noise at late times It's not the problem of the place, it's just personal behaviors!!! The place really good and in a good area, near to Akropoli metro station.

Some people behaves awfully, I mean roommates, If I moved, I'll do because strange voices I listen during sleeping time!!!!!, I never do it, in person

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Julia

9.1

July 2024

Room was spacious and bathroom was well equipped. Bed was comfy and good socket near bed. Rooftop and basement bars were very good and reasonably priced. Staff were lovely and helped us a lot with recommendations. Check in was easy. Ideal Location for the acropolis and Plaka districts.

No curtains on dorm beds. Keyless entry code is very long and annoying to remember. Over head lockers for bags are completely impractical for heavy bags and small people.

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Prisca

8.2

March 2024

It’s location. It was very close to all the attractions and I felt safe while getting back home in the night. Even though, the hall area is a little small, it was very nice and comfortable, it gave me the chance to meet new people and have a drink together.

The rooms could have been more smartly furnished: there weren’t towel hangers to let them to dry, nor hangers for the jackets and no place where to leave our shoes at the entrance. A shower carpet would have been useful, since the bathroom’s floor got flooded each time someone had a shower. I would also check the door codes, one night a guy from another room entered hours and sat on me while I was sleeping. He was clearly drunk and he thought that it was his bed. I panicked and my roommates helped me to send him away. It is something that should never happen.

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Giovanna

9.1

April 2024

The location is simply incredible. I really enjoyed having a beer in the rooftop with the amazing view from the Akropoli. The neighbourhood is very touristic, but I felt super safe and it was super convenient to reach by metro from the airport. Everything is very clean and organized and the staff was super friendly as well.

Breakfast was good, but it would be nice to have some vegan options as well. During the mornings sometimes the garbage from the downstairs bathroom was full, but the cleaning staff would make it tidy again, so not really a big problem. I also would prefer to be able to open the window from the bathroom so it could ventilate better after a shower.

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Janet

8.2

June 2024

- 10/10 Rooftop - Cute aesthetic - People are generally social and nice - Breakfast included! - 1.5 blocks away from the Acropolis metro stop, very close to Plaka area

- Top bunks were difficult to get into - Thin walls. We could hear the people in the rooms next to us snoring - Water gets everywhere in the bathroom bc the shower isnt fully enclosed - Lockers in 6 person room are small. There are 2 large ones but 4 small ones

Points of Interest Around Athens Backpackers

Attractions

Arch of Hadrian

0.1mi

Theatre of Dionysus

0.2mi

Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Odeio Irodou Attikou)

0.2mi

Frissiras Museum

0.3mi

Anafiotika

0.3mi

National Gardens of Athens (Ethnikos Kipos)

0.4mi

Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Mitropoli)

0.5mi

National History Museum (Ethnikó Istorikó Mouseío)

0.6mi

Adrianou Street

0.6mi

Psiri

0.7mi

Byzantine & Christian Museum

0.9mi

Gazi

1.3mi

Floating Naval Museum—Battleship Georgios Averof

3.5mi

Megalo Kavouri

10.7mi

Vouliagmeni Beach (Akti Vouliagmenis)

11.5mi

Amenities of Athens Backpackers

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden view

Patio

Landmark view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Soundproof

Stay rules - Athens Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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