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2,261 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

Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers
Quadruple Room with Terrace in Athens Backpackers

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Quadruple Room, Terrace

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Futon Mat Bed

485 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

City view

Private Bathroom

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The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds and 1 futon.

Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers
Triple Room with Garden View in Athens Backpackers

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Triple Room, Garden View

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Female Only

375 sqft

Balcony

Wheelchair accessible

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This bed in dormitory features a balcony, tile/marble floor and private entrance.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers

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Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Female Only

1 Twin Bed

375 sqft

Mountain view

Landmark view

City view

Balcony

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in Athens Backpackers

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Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

325 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private entrance

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

375 sqft

Balcony

Wheelchair accessible

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This bed in dormitory has a balcony, dining area and air conditioning.

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

325 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning, private entrance and dining area.

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Room With Garden View

Wheelchair accessible

x10

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x6

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Double Room

Balcony

Wheelchair accessible

x10

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x6

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Pod Ensuite, 6 Twin Beds, Balcony, Bunk, Female Only

6 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

Balcony

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Studio, King/Twin, Street View, Balcony, Trundle Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Twin Bed

Balcony

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Pod Ensuite, 6 Twin Beds, Balcony, Bunk

6 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

Balcony

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Guest reviews

8.2

2,261 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Mahmoud

9.1

March 2025

The location is amazing directly besides the Metro & very close to Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. Also on top of the street there is Mcdonald's which is open 24 hours, that help when you are hungry or thirsty at anytime. The price is very affordable for the location, the environment in the place is very nice as you meet different people from different countries, backgrounds, ages. It was my first ever experience to share the room with people I don't know but it was a very nice XP.

The stairs to the top bed is metal and round which hurt the legs when you climb them "really recommend to change them to more comfortable option"

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Maria

8.2

March 2025

The Location is just by the acropolis, everything was a walk reach. It was nice to have Breakfast included, I would have expected better coffee, but it was better than nothing. Every room has a bathroom so you only share with people in your room, and you also get a quiet big locker.

I booked this hostel for the rooftop bar, however it wasn't open due to not being high seasons. While staying there I discovered another hostel called 'Safe Space', which has a rooftop open all year round with a bar and a wonderful view of the Acropoli. I ended up going there most of the nights. Also, this other hostel is only 20 mins walk from the acropolis and it's half the price of this one.

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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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Victoria

8.2

April 2025

Great location!!!! So close to metro and key location to get everywhere. Bed’s were comfy, modern clean bathroom in room, balcony was lovely. Receptionists were so helpful and nice. The rooftop and bar were nice to socialise in. Left my suitcase in the little room while I was checked out before my flight and it was perfectly safe. Overall just good vibes! I would definitely come back again, especially for the price!

Only thing was one of the lockers in the room was broken but the room wasn’t full so we all got a working locker. One small suggestion would be to maybe have a privacy divider on the bunk beds, personally I wasn’t bothered by this but another girl in the room said she’d prefer that.

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Danielle

9.1

April 2025

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, and I felt really safe walking around the area esp as a woman alone. The beds were comfortable, and they had recently installed curtains in my room, so that was great. Rooftop has a nice view, but only open at certain times. I stayed in a woman only dorm and I would highly recommend.

The locker doors in the bedrooms were a bit broken. Whilst the room was clean, there is some room for improvements in the bathroom (extractor fan clogged with dust and dirt, small amount mold in the shower, toilet sometimes continuously flushing). The ladder is quite hard to get up onto the top bunk, and could do with another handle to hold onto. Overall I wouldn't let these things put you off as I had a great time here, just suggestions for improvements for the future.

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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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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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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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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

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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$300

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