Athens Backpackers

'AB's has fast become the hostel of choice for excellent facilities and good-time atmosphere-you'll find an instant social scene, fabulous facilities, Roof Bar with lots of action, clean comfortable beds - everything included'
Lonely Planet 2010

'A never-to-be-forgotten experience, people adore this non-smoking, English speaking joint - great opportunity to meet free-style travelers like you'
In Your Pocket March 2010

FREE Hi Speed Wi Fi throughout so bring your laptops and hand held devices or use our new PC's for a small charge.

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 Nights, Karaoke Nights, special events, Soup Nights, daily walking tours and Happy Hours.

Athens most famous Australian owned and run Hostel has a focus on YOU meeting people and socialising and has a LOCATION rating consistently over 97% on all the major Internet booking engines. You'll love Athens Backpackers!

24Hr Reception, Check In time 2 pm

* No hidden charges (FREE credit cards, FREE breakfast FREE tea.coffee all day FREE cinema)
* 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 centre in a quality area ( no dodgy 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


Hot Summer Nights...
On the Rooftop Bar, you'll get the coldest, cheapest beer in Athens and the best view of the Acropolis as the sun sets.

Remember Happy Hour is every night from 7-8 and discounted Cocktails Mojitos, Parthenon Passions 2 euro Icy Pints and free shots.

Having a great time in Athens
cities can be hard to discover, we make sure you get what you want out of your stay, by organising parties to meet people, orientation walking tours and just personal help

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

Save money at Backpackers,
use our kitchens to cook lunch and dinner and your stay in Athens will halve in price.

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 Pireaus 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.

Credit card payments are FREE and can only be accepted for payments 50 euros and over.

Directions

With the metro: From the Airport or 'Pireas', take the new metro to 'Syntagma Square', change to the red line and go one station to 'Acropoli', take the metro exit on the right, to Athinasios Diakou, walk down this street 30 metres, turn left into Makri Street, we are 15 meters on the left.. cant miss us

With the bus: Take the airport bus to 'Syntagma Square', jump on the metro (red line) and go one station to 'Acropoli', take the metro exit on the right, to Athinas Diachou, walk down this street 30 metres, turn left into Makri Street, we are 15 meters on the left.. you wont miss us

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Swimming Pool, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Common Room, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning