Athens Backpackers

90.3%Overall Rating

585 out of 618 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Athens Backpackers'

The hostel in Athens in the best location. Only 2 min walk to the Acropolis and the Plaka where all the action is. Super clean rooms, Roof top bar and, huge communal kitchen."Athens Backpackers has fast become the hostel of choice for most visitors, thanks to its excellent facilities" LonelyPlanet08

Lonely PLanet 2008
"AB's has fast become the hostel of choice for excellent facilites and good-time atmosphere-you'll find an instant social scene, fabulous facilites, RoofBar with lots of action, clean comfortable beds - everything included".

InYourPocket Mar'09
"A never-to-be-forgotten experience, people adore this non-smoking, English speaking joint - great opportunity to meet free-style travellers like you".

As of March 10th 2009 We have Hi Speed Wi Fi Free through out the entire Backpackers so bring your laptop or use our new PC's for a small charge.


Athens famous Australian owned and run Hostel, right in the heart of classical Athens, an up-market area (97% rated best location) that is safe, central and door to door from the airport by metro. You'll have an amazing time at AB's,there is always something on from Quiz night's, Karaoke Nights, special events, Soup Nights, daily walking tours and Happy Hours.

24Hr Reception, Check In time 2 pm

* No hidden charges (FREE credit cards, FREE breakfast FREE tea.coffee all day FREE cinema, FREE night tours)
* choice of big airy dorms, or beautiful new private apartments
* staff that make sure you get the best out of your stay in Athens
* great tours out of Athens or around at backpacker prices (see below)
* the best location - right beside the classical center in a quality area ( no doggy backstreets) There is a reason we have a 98% rating for location!!!
* clean, professionally managed hostel, beds always clean, showers always hot
* en-suites and privates to all rooms

Remember Happy Hour is every night from 7-8 and Half price Cocktails Mojitos, Parthenon Passions 1 euro Icy Pints and free shots.

COMPUTERS, LAUNDROMAT, COMMUNAL KITCHEN etc, we've got all the services

Save money at Backpackers,
use our fully stocked kitchens to cook lunch and dinner (condiments, spices, pasta, rice and other dry goods free) and your stay in Athens will halve in price.

Want a private apartment? Look for Athens Studios on HostelBookers
Fully self contained private apartments which sleep 1-7 people in luxury, adjacent to AB's are the lovely new studios, book on HostelBookers!


How to get here
Take the metro to the Acropolis, exit to Ath,Diachou St, walk 30 metres, turn your 1st left and you're there.

Or walk down Vas Amalias Ave from Syntagma Square as it turns into Syngrou Ave go right into Dionysiou Areopagitou (the marble walkway almost opposite from the pillars of Hadrians Arch) and second left into Makri St (approx 7-10 min walk from Syntagma Square).
2 minute walk to the Acropolis
2 minute walk to the Plaka
5 minute walk to the National Gardens
1 minute walk Hadrians Arch
2 minute walk Temple of Zeus
10 minute subway to National Archaeological Mus
15 minute walk Lycabettus Hill
20 minute tram to beach
20 minute train to Pirreaus Port

Our Cancellation Policy

ALL CANCELLATIONS need to be received in writing and responded to 24 hours prior to our 2 pm check in time. Cancellations only through email.