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Athens Backpackers

Athens , 12 Makri Street, Makrigianni (Show on Map)

8.3

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsAthens Backpackers is a highly recommended hostel with a standout feature being its unbeatable location within walking distance to the Acropolis, metro station, museums and other main attractions. The hostel offers a varied and satisfying breakfast with friendly and helpful staff, a great atmosphere and cleanliness being highlighted as positives. The rooms are modern, clean and equipped with everything you need with some guests noting that they are a bit small for six people. The staff is fantastic, accommodating and knowledgeable, making your stay comfortable, fun and stress-free. The beds are comfortable and spacious with personal lights and charging capabilities, although some guests found the access to the top bunk to be difficult. The hostel has superb accessibility and security with easy communication even for non-Greek speakers. Despite some minor drawbacks, Athens Backpackers provides a nice and comfy stay with an amazing view from the balcony/rooftop and an overall ambiance that guests appreciate.
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Room Types

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory has air conditioning, private entrance and dining area.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory features a balcony, tile/marble floor and private entrance.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room This bed in dormitory has a balcony, dining area and air conditioning.

Triple Room with Garden View 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.

Quadruple Room with Terrace 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 3 beds.

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8.3

Very Good

Location

The location of Athens Backpackers is a standout feature according to guest reviews. With many describing it as perfect, amazing and great, it is clear that the hotel's location is one of its biggest selling points. The Acropolis, metro station, museum and other main attractions are all within walking distance, making it a convenient spot for tourists. Additionally, there are many bars, restaurants and bakeries nearby, including a McDonald's for late-night cravings. Guests also commend the hostel's rooftop terrace with incredible views of the Acropolis. The overall consensus is that Athens Backpackers' location is unbeatable, providing an ideal base to explore the city.

Breakfast

Athens Backpackers offers a varied and satisfying breakfast for guests with options such as boiled eggs, jams, vegetables and even a mini smorgasbord. Though some reviewers suggest the breakfast could be more diverse, the quality and location of the meal receives consistent praise. Guests also note the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, who even offer a free welcome shot. The hostel's atmosphere and cleanliness are also highlighted as positives, making Athens Backpackers a great option for travelers in Athens looking for a comfortable and affordable stay with a delicious breakfast included.

Rooms

Athens Backpackers offers a lovely experience with modern equipment in the rooms and an amazing view from the balcony. Cleanliness is a priority and the location is close to Acropolis. The lockers inside the dorm accommodate different sizes of suitcases and the attached toilet & bathroom add to the overall experience. However, some guests reported that the rooms are a bit small for six people and the top bunk access can be difficult. Despite these minor issues, the personnel is friendly and the breakfast is nice. The hostel is equipped with everything you need and the rooms are quite new and clean. The common space in the bedrooms is limited, but the storage space inside is adequate. Some rooms lack a hairdryer and could benefit from more towel hangers and shelves. Despite the minor drawbacks, Athens Backpackers provides a nice and comfy bed, a clean bedroom and a spacious bathroom.

Beds

Athens Backpackers offers comfortable and spacious beds, some of which have personal lights and charging capabilities. While some guests found the access to the top bunk to be difficult and risky, others enjoyed the very clean and comfortable beds. Some guests suggested adding curtains or shelves to the beds and others commented on the lack of bedrails or curtains for the upper bunks. Despite some noise and creaking from locker doors and beds, overall the beds were a highlight for many guests.

Cleanliness

Guests have varied experiences with the cleanliness of Athens Backpackers. Some mention that the rooms and bathrooms are clean, comfortable and modern and that the staff were fantastic and the location excellent. They also appreciate the nice view from the balcony/rooftop and the overall ambiance of the place. Other guests, however, complain about issues with cleanliness, such as dirty floors, bathrooms, bedding and blankets. Some even find hair and dirt corners despite daily cleaning. A few guests note that the bathroom could be improved with better cleaning and ventilation. Despite such negative experiences, some others find Athens Backpackers very clean and tidy or even "nice, clean and modern."

Staff

The Athens Backpackers hostel has a fantastic reputation, largely due to the helpful and friendly staff that work there. Guests have left glowing reviews about the service they received with particular mentions of helpful employees like Hope and Christos. The receptionists are kind and efficient, while the bar staff are lovely to interact with. The staff are knowledgeable and always willing to share tips and suggestions to make your stay the best it can be. While there were a few isolated comments about unfriendly staff, the overwhelming consensus is that the employees at Athens Backpackers are incredible. Whether you're looking for a hostel where you can make lifelong friends or just want help with your luggage, the staff at Athens Backpackers will make your stay comfortable, fun and stress-free.

Accessible

Athens Backpackers is a hostel with superb location and accessibility with the Acropolis and metro station just minutes away. Guests praised the security system and safe entry for rooms. The staff is fantastic and accommodating with easy communication even for non-Greek speakers. The hostel is also near museums and other tourist attractions. However, some guests noted the lack of amenities such as hooks or hangers for jackets and small tables in the rooms. There were also some accessibility issues, such as difficult stairs for those with heavy luggage or uncomfortable bunk bed stairs. Despite that, guests mostly had an amazing time and found the hostel's location and security excellent.

No, Athens Backpackers doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Athens Backpackers.

No, Athens Backpackers doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Athens Backpackers.

No, Athens Backpackers doesn't have a gym.

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