Athens Backpackers

Greece , Athens
ATHENS, 12 Makri St
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10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Stephan

Staff were friendly

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Carlos

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Shawn

No really cooking facilities very small fridge and a microwave and sandwich toaster.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Laurie

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).

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

Erik

Clean place, very friendly staff, great to meet other travellers, around the corner of the great attractions

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Sara

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2025

Erik

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

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Tricia

Close to Metro & the center of everything!!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2025

Scott

Great location to the Acropolis and metro station. Lovely little rooftop bar with views of the Acropolis.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2025

Carolyn

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2025

Nicolas

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Jesse

Easy access to local attractions, food and shopping.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2024

Jose

Not bad

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2024

Jose

Not bad

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Brad

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Robert

Staff very helpful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2024

Sumit

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

LUIS

It was my first time at a hostel and I loved it!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Robert

It was a great close to the acropolis

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Anna

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

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2024

Maria

After arriving from the airport after midnight I was ready for a shower and bed. The front desk staff took some time to find my prepaid reservation. Shortly after, I was given the security codes for the room I was sharing and the front door. I was able to shower and sleep shortly after everything was straightened out. I must say that breakfast was really good with plenty of options for bread, boiled eggs, some cereal, juice and coffee. There is a metro station close. For me it was a 10 minute walk to Syntagma Square for the 24 hour bus service to/from the airport which was the selling point for this place. The view of the Acropolis from the roof top bar was amazing. I stayed two nights and would come back just for the views, location and breakfast. The place was clean and safe.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2024

Madison

The bathroom smelled bad and had mold.
I couldn’t sleep well in the bed in front of the doors (entrance and bathroom)

The building is cute, in a nice neighborhood.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2024

Stacey

The breakfast included was definitely a bonus. The facility itself was clean all on all, It was a good choice.

4/10

Poor

15 May 2024

Joanne

Emplacement excellent! Terrasse sur le toit avec vue sur l'acropole. Prenez note que le frigo n’est pas disponible avant 8hr même s’il y a quelqu’un à la réception. On a refusé que je récupère ou me remettre un sandwich acheté la veille en prévision d’un départ à 7hr. Je ne comprends toujours pas pourquoi à ce jour. L’employé en poste m’a dit qu’il s’agissait d’une règle de l’établissement.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2024

fritzi

I booked 2 nights. Nice part of city, walkable to everything. Some sexist situation or condition.
I came early before check in, girl at the front looked annoyed, and told me to wait until check in time. Then 2 men walked in a few mins later and she immediately checked them in. After witnessing that, I went to her and checked in. I won’t speculate why she gave the men immediate attention. But as a female, I’m aware of authority gap between men and women.
I also learned, I hastily booked a 6 bed mixed dorm. I was the only female. The men were nice but the bathroom situation was awkward. I requested a female dorm for next day’s booking.
The girl at the front was more accommodating and the other receptionist (male), was nice. I had to check out from mixed dorm, then re-checked in w/o having to wait long for my next bed to be cleaned.
Men and women’s lockers differed. Women had wider/bigger lockers with a shelf. 4 of the girls in my new dorm were friendly, 3 Americans, 1 German. A newly checked in girl who came after me had a haughty attitude. In my experience living in 3 continents before 23, I can spot nationality and character (stereotype) display irl. This girl was living up to her nationality’s reputation, arrogant. The other girls talked about her behind her back, and as soon as she came in, the room became quiet. My linens were musty. Apparently everyone’s linens did. The smell is from not being dried completely before storing. Towels are for rent and very thin.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2023

Erika

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 .

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2023

Jennifer

Great place but needs AC

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2023

michael

nice

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

James

Cool place close to acropolis

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2022

CLORIS IOANNA

15/10 recommend this place! Renovated, close/walking distance to everything, very helpful staff, very nice that they have daily housekeeping (unusual for a hostel..). Easy check in/out. Only complaint is the rented towels: for god's sake, worst towel I ever encountered in my life so bring your own lol And it would be nice if the showers didn't make the whole bathroom floor wet.. Very cool crowd though, tips of activities to do etc. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2022

WILLIAM

Wonderful staff and friendly fellow travelers.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

WILLIAM

Very friendly atmosphere

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2022

Jonathan

Great hostel

Loved the hostel, very clean and efficient. The location is great and they have a nice rooftop with beautiful views towards the Acropolis. Breakfast was decent but it’s free so it’s all good. The staff was super nice, especially Stephanie, very helpful when needed and made my stay super enjoyable. If I’m ever coming back to Athens, I’m def tempted to stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent value for money hostel, with a comfortable bed and good breakfast.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2021

Naomi

Great location

Lovely hostel, fairly clean, great roof terrace with view on acropolis

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Jonathan

Amazing staff, great location

The hostel feels very new/renovated which means everything looks good and is in great condition.
The location is under the Acropolis, just metres from the metro station with plenty of shops and restaurants around.
The staff were the true standout memory for me. Walter the bartender/receptionist is simply an amazing guy, always happy, open and helpful. Although the beer briefly ran out, he was great in helping to get it back in stock and we were all soon drinking again.
Another member of staff who unfortunately I can't remember his name also really helped when my towel, which was drying on a 3rd floor balcony, blew away in the wind and ended up on top of a nearby tree. He helped find a 4-metre pole, went up to the closest balcony, where he was then able to hook it down from the tree. If that is not going 'above and beyond', then I don't know what is.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

not here not there

the hostel is next to many touristic places in the city. I travel alone so even walking at night by myself felt okay.
the staff is helpful and friendly. the bed was comfy but is was hot in the rooms- almost like the AC was on heat. the roof top bar and wine bar weren't active to my surprise since the confirmation emails I received encouraged me to pay a visit and got me all excited to do so..
breakfast is basic to say the least.
you can hear people in the halls coming back from their time out.
the crowd is as expected, all ages, open to socialize and enjoy the time in the city.
overall a nice experience although I am not sure I will be back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Honestly first showing up I had no one besides myself, but as I walked through the doors Athens Backpackers took me in and treated me like family. This place isn’t an hostel it’s a home where you meet so many amazing people. Also Walter the bartender definitely one guy who makes the place the cherry on top.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Priscila

O banheiro poderia ter Box, assim não ficaria tão molhado e sujo

Self

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2025

Katri

Huone oli siisti. Yöt meluisia.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Vinícius

Tive um problema com o locker que não tinha como trancar, alguém quebrou. E não fizeram a manutenção durante e minha estadia. No entanto a localização é ótima. E o atendimento no bar do rooftop é muito bom também.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2025

Carlos

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2025

Ioannis

Preislich top für sie Lage.
Gerne wieder

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2025

Joana

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2024

Antonio

I liked the service and the easily accessible place.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Tommi

High classed hostel

Really cozy and high classed hostel in a very good location! Sometimes it felt that I'm at the hotel than hostel because the public rooms. People were social and the staff was nice (especially cleaners).

Free breakfast was delicious and there was cleaning every day.

I will definitely stay again when I come to Athens again!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2023

Maxime

I liked the fact thats everything is at walking distance. The person at the desk we're helpful and nice.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2022

Alexandre

Location of the hostel is amazing, it is a 2 min walk from there to the Acropolis.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2022

edgar

buen sitio cerca de todo en atenas

es un buen alojamiento

facil llegar desde y hacia el aeropuerto, tiene la acropolis a la vuelta y muchos lugares para comprar y comer.

las habitaciones de 6 personas son un poco chicas pero esta bien si solo vas a descansar

desayuno relativamente bueno para empezar el dia

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2021

Yutzil

La amabilidad de los trabajadores

Leisure Friends