Athens Backpackers

Athens Backpackers

Hostel
 

12, Makri St., Athens, Greece

ExcellentBased on 2,858 reviews
8.2

C$ 257

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Nightly total
C$ 257
C$ 262

Best deals for Athens Backpackers

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Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

About Athens Backpackers

Discover essential information, amenities, and features of Athens Backpackers, providing insights into what to expect during your stay. Information on this property was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Hostel with bars, steps from Acropolis Museum This hostel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee...

Good to Know

Check-in time2:00 PM
Check-out time10:30 AM
Payment & CancellationPolicies vary by room type and provider.
Front desk number+30 210 922 4044
License number: 1072436

Perks and amenities at Athens Backpackers

A comprehensive list of on-site, in-building, and in-room amenities you’ll find at Athens Backpackers
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Reading light
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Linens
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Seating area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Garden view
  • Shared kitchen
  • Room service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Shower
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa
  • Key card access
  • Kids meals
  • No smoking
  • Balcony
  • Soundproofing
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Landmark view
  • Express check-out
  • Body soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Lockers
  • Mountain view
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Air-conditioned
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Safe
  • City view
  • Clothes rack
  • Trash cans
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Conditioner
  • Privacy curtain
  • Dining area
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower
  • Garden
  • 24hr front desk
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Private entrance
  • Storage available

Activities

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke

Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews for Athens Backpackers

Read firsthand reviews and testimonials from guests who have stayed at Athens Backpackers, providing insights into their experiences. Travellers have left 2,858 reviews of Athens Backpackers to date. Review data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
8.2
Very goodBased on 2,858 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Beds are comfortable.AC was working perfectly. (in 7 reviews)
  • Great place to stay! (in 49 reviews)
  • Lovely hostel in a perfect location. (in 80 reviews)
Cons -
  • Filthy bathroom with stagnant water. (in 39 reviews)
  • "There were no pods, just normal bunk beds." (in 5 reviews)

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Photos of Athens Backpackers

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Explore Plaka, Athens

Athens Backpackers is located at 12, Makri St. in the Plaka neighbourhood of Athens. Popular landmark data was lasted updated on 24 April 2025.

Most Popular Landmarks

Greek Evangelical Church

3 mins walk

0.2 km

Arch of Hadrian

3 mins walk

0.3 km

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

4 mins walk

0.3 km

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

6 mins walk

0.5 km

Jewish Museum of Greece

8 mins walk

0.6 km

Greek Evangelical Church

3 mins walk

0.2 km

Arch of Hadrian

3 mins walk

0.3 km

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

4 mins walk

0.3 km

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

6 mins walk

0.5 km

Jewish Museum of Greece

8 mins walk

0.6 km

Rental Cars

C$ 40 daily average

Closest Airports

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport

32 mins drive

33.9 km

Athens Eleftherios V. Airport

32 mins drive

33.9 km

  • How far is Athens Backpackers from Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery?

    Athens Backpackers is about 1.4 km from Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery, one of Athens’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Athens Backpackers close to Technopolis?

    Walking distance - there’s 1.8 km between Technopolis and Athens Backpackers.

FAQs when booking at Athens Backpackers

Find answers to commonly asked questions regarding reservations, amenities, policies, and more when booking a stay at Athens Backpackers. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2025.
  • Is pricing at Athens Backpackers comparable to 2 star hotels in Athens?

    In Athens, the average nightly rate for 2 stars hotels is C$ 104. The expected nightly rate for Athens Backpackers is around C$ 151; a price that is 45% cheaper than the city average. HotelsCombined considers Athens Backpackers to be a good deal if you’re looking to stay at a 2 stars hotel in Athens.

  • How close is Athens Backpackers to the nearest airport, Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    There are 30.7 km between the closest airport, Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, and Athens Backpackers. The drive to the airport from the hotel should take you 0h 23m with a normal traffic flow. It’s important to take high traffic times into consideration, especially in metropolitan areas.

  • What is the best way for guests to get from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Athens Backpackers?

    Rideshare apps and taxis remain a very common solution for Athens Backpackers guests. This is often the most cost-effective method of transportation when visiting Athens.

  • How close is Athens Backpackers from the Athens city center?

    Athens Backpackers is 0.4 km away from the center of Plaka, Athens. Consider visiting Kerameikos, a popular landmark that can be accessed from Athens Backpackers by various forms of transportation.

  • What is the Athens Backpackers phone number?

    You can reach the front desk of Athens Backpackers at +30 210 922 4044.

  • Does Athens Backpackers have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Athens Backpackers has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What is the check-out time at Athens Backpackers?

    10:30 AM is the check-out time at Athens Backpackers. Late check-out may be available, but needs to be agreed with the hotel.

  • How much does it cost to stay at Athens Backpackers, Athens?

    On average, guests have been paying C$ 151 per night to stay at Athens Backpackers. Some users have found rooms as low as C$ 34 per night. Enter your dates in the form above to see the price rates available for your stay.

  • Does Athens Backpackers have a laundry service?

    Athens Backpackers does have a laundry service. Contact the property for details.

  • What is the cheapest month to stay at Athens Backpackers?

    For the best chance to save money on your Athens Backpackers reservation, consider staying in November, when prices are typically at their lowest (C$ 48).

  • In what area of Athens is Athens Backpackers located?

    Athens Backpackers is located within the Plaka area of Athens. Utilize the map on this page to understand where Athens Backpackers is in relation to the rest of Athens.

  • What is the cheapest day to check into Athens Backpackers?

    Consider checking into Athens Backpackers on Friday, when the nightly price is typically at its lowest (average nightly rate of C$ 41).

  • How far is Athens Backpackers from Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery?

    Athens Backpackers is about 1.4 km from Centre for the Study of Traditional Pottery, one of Athens’s most popular landmarks.

  • Is Athens Backpackers close to Technopolis?

    Walking distance - there’s 1.8 km between Technopolis and Athens Backpackers.

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