About

*** Overview***

Free Breakfast included in rate.

Our famous Sunnies Roof Bar is now split over 2 Roof Top levels with Insane views of the Acropolis, Mountains and Ocean. Our drinks & cocktails are hand crafted by our mixologists and can be ordered till 23:30.

Our new lobby bar is open all day showcasing playlists and music from renowned Greek DJ & Musicologist Elephant Phoenix and also has a large space to chill eat or drink with spaces to socialize or just be on your own. With a wide selection or local craft beers and snacks to keep you fuelled and happy.

Our new patented capsule beds have USB ports, power points and private mood lights so you can escape everything to your own private space when ever you need to.

The building is fitted with smart technology throughout with coil heating/cooling, smart lights and keyless entry and high speed checkin available.

There is also free high speed Wifi throughout, 24 hour free luggage storage, free locally sourced breakfast from 8am - 9:30am

***Our Location ***

Is truly unbeatable only 3 mins walk from the Acropolis, 2 min walk to Hadrians Arch, 5 min walk to Temple of Zeus and 1 min to the Plaka and Ancient Cobblestone pathway that circles the city, in the coolest safest part of the city. We are only a 2 min walk from the Acropolis Metro Station with direct access to the beach if you need a dip.

*** Rooms and Dorms***

Make the choice between patented private capsule beds, studios or apartments all sleeping options have access to all our facilities. Some of private rooms are located in Athens Studios.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(9245)
  • Value for Money
    8.8
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.8
  • Facilities
    8.2
Stayed in May 2025
9.7
J
Joan
Female, 41+, Canada
Excellent location at foot of Acropolis and near underground subway station. Friendly staff. Clean. Decent breakfast. Luggage storage. Would stay again!
Stayed in May 2025
10
T
Tilli
Female, 18-24, USA
Such a great hostel! Clean, recently renovated (the showers were sooo nice), vibey, social, great location (right by the Acropolis and metro stop), the rooftop bar has a great view, and a hostel cat named Pac! Staff was so friendly, the beds are super comfortable, and feels very safe. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed in May 2025
10
L
Lydia
Female, 25-30, New Zealand
I had the most amazing time at Athens Backpackers! Great location right under the acropolis and next to the metro, very clean, friendly staff and social without being a crazy party place. Easy to meet people and make friends, rooftop bar was a great place to hang out with amazing views. Highly recommend!
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Location

12 Makri Street, 11742 Athens, Athens, Greece
1.7km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

"Athens Backpackers was completely renovated from top to bottom in June 2021. It now has a 2 level Roof Bar called 'Sunnies' with unbeatable views of the Acropolis. And a downstairs lobby bar and co working space with a meze eatery called 'The Local' serving local food and drinks all day and night. All rooms, bars and spaces at the property have 200MBPS hi-speed WiFi. All shared rooms have PODS with individual lights and charging stations. We have completely contactless check in/out and our door locks are covid proof and operated by your smart phone."