Reviews of Athens Backpackers

02 November 2011 Kayla would recommend this property

Liked: Close to acropolis

Disliked: Loud street near window, bar below

01 November 2011 orlando would recommend this property

Liked: great spot and internet wifi

Disliked: it was too cold, guess heater did not work?

26 October 2011 Luciano would recommend this property

Liked: great staff... the girls on the reception were really friendly and ready to answer my questions! an amazing view of the acropolis at the rooftop... nice bar there!

Disliked: breakfast...

24 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Really a great place to be, very close to the metro and the atmosphere is great. I actually stayed there twice, meeting most of the staff and they are very friendly and happy to help. I stayed in both the private ensuite as well as the dorm rooms and I was very satisfied with both! I highly recommend it to everyone looking for a relaxed atmosphere where most, if not everything that you would be looking for is available to you. If you want lockers for the dorm make sure to bring your own small lock as when I was there there was none available, but there is also a very close shop that sells them if needs be :).

Disliked: Cannot complain about anything!

23 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: great location, very helpfully staff, clean, nice kitchen area

Disliked: every early morning (before checkouttime) came the cleaning staff in the room, no lockers

23 October 2011 Matthew would recommend this property

Liked: AMAZING location, very easy to find, staff were very helpful, view of acropolis are amazing fro mthe roof top bar where there was a happy hour and lots of other travellers.

Disliked: only one bathroom between ALOT of people.

23 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: A nice simple hostel and had a great stay here. I met a few people in the common area and the walking tour. The staff were really helpful especially durring the strikes.

Disliked: Poor shower in my dorm, but found another one the the third floor. No lockers in the rooms.

20 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Lots of young travellers, very social, drink bars, lockers, free breakfast, really nice and helpful desk staff, kitchen use, close-by laundry facilities, walking tours, heaps of information on all the riots/protests. The metro, bus, taxis were all on strike and staff organised a transfer to the airport for me. Strongly recommended.

Disliked: The cleaning staff are not very nice. Whatever.

20 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: very clean!

Disliked: wifi wasn't working properly in the room.

19 October 2011

Liked: Great walking tour, but you don't technically have to stay there to join, so just make your way over there when it's on. Clean, but no lockers. Good showers, but water goes everywhere and you have to mop it!

Disliked: Rude service and they are not very accommodating. I had to cancel my booking because of the ferry strike, and they would not use their discretion to waive their cancellation policy, and as such I was charged for a night's accommodation even though the circumstances were out of my control. Hostels should be fun and have a friendly atmosphere. This hostel is lacking. Also, the roof top bar isn't that great. You sit on the floor and it's tiny.

18 October 2011 Danielle would recommend this property

Liked: Good location, clean, nice kitchen area

Disliked: i stayed in the studios, not in the regular hostel, so it wasn't easy to meet people. The Internet was really slow. Other than that it was a cool place to be

17 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Rooftop bar, location, free breakfast, nice views

Disliked: bathroom shower got water everywhere, but nothing other than that really.

17 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The hostel was right around the corner from the Acropolis. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The 6 bed dorm we were in was quite large and very clean.

Disliked: Nothing

13 October 2011 Lucie would recommend this property

Liked: Perfect location!

Disliked: The heater was noisy and there were not many blankets, but that is minor.

13 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: This is in a great location, frankly you want to stay in the tourist area of Athens, its safe at night to walk around the area around the hostel. Its close to all the tourist attractions so you can experience Athens in 2 days, recommend the hostel walking tour. The kitchen isnt very big and i never see anyone cook food there. Breakfast is just toast and coffee. ...and an egg. Not too much for hostel chilling. Rooms are clean with a little bathroom too. The pub down the road is awesome with the hostel peeps. Theres a locker for your stuff.

Disliked: nope.

11 October 2011 Daniel would recommend this property

Liked: Great hostel, nice busy atmosphere, staff are always around to help, plenty of organised fun for those who like it easy & good information for the independent travelers. Good free breakfast (bit early for me) and a cosy little bar on the roof to start your night off. Really enjoyed it here.

Disliked: Nothing

09 October 2011 Cristobal would recommend this property

Liked: They have a great bar on the roof, where you can meet other people.

Disliked: Nothing.

08 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: professional !! you got almost everything from here , good breakfast, information of the strike very helpful and friendly staff !

Disliked: nothing !!

07 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic hostel in Athens- would definitely recommend to other travellers! Cool decor, rooftop and downstairs bar, heaps of travel advice, tours and activities available. Great walking tour of Athens available for 6 euros every day. My dorm room was clean and comfy with a small balcony. Great location, 2 minutes walk from the Acropolis metro station and nice views over the city and the Acropolis from the rooftop bar.

Disliked: Air conditioning was installed in the room but not working/ turned off by management when I stayed so can get a little stuffy in the rooms in the evening.

07 October 2011 duncan would recommend this property

Liked: staff were champions

Disliked: facilities and information on things to do werent great

06 October 2011 Pavel would recommend this property

Liked: nicest hostel i've ever stayed in. a bit pricey but worth it. almost not like a hostel i guess. their city tour is good too.

Disliked: the ensuite kitchens made it a little more difficult to find cooking partners, but thats a very small complaint. just nit picking.

06 October 2011 Kim would recommend this property

Liked: location was great, easy access to all major sites.

Disliked: Nothing. If anything the view of the Acropolis from the terrace is overrated.

05 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The staff! Coolest staff I've had, these guys went totally above and beyond, especially helping you get around the strikes. Carl, the bartender, ran 6 am shuttles to the airport after his shift to get people there. And if you need anything, ask for Walter, the guy is the man! Location was across the street from the new acropolis museum, was clean and an AMAZING atmosphere for anyone backpacking and looking for a fun time. I miss it so much already.

Disliked: nothing, perfect stay, one of the few I have had.

03 October 2011 NGAI SENG would recommend this property

Liked: good location next to metro station , safe area

Disliked: shower too slow.

03 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Extremely helpful staff and excellent location

Disliked: Nil