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City Circus Athens - Hostel

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Studio Loft
Interior entrance
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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16 Sarri, Psirri, Athens, 10553
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Parthenon
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Syntagma Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed | Living area

Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Loft

Studio Loft

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe, Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Deluxe, Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

City Circus Athens - Hostel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Ermou Street
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
City Circus Athens - Hostel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at City Circus Athens - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Ermou Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and an elevator
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ermou Street and 11 minutes by foot from Acropolis
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and an arcade/game room are also featured at City Circus Athens - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Athens hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
City Circus Athens - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 to 12 for adults and EUR 8 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 8 to 12 for adults, and EUR 8 to 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Athens City Circus
City Circus Athens
City Circus Athens Hotel
City Circus Athens Hostel
City Circus Hostel
City Circus
City Circus Hotel
City Circus Athens Hostel
City Circus Athens - Hostel Hotel
City Circus Athens - Hostel Athens
City Circus Athens - Hostel Hotel Athens

City Circus Athens - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mirel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is solid because it is near alot of restaurants and bars. However the hostel itself is very boring. The buildings outdated/creepy. Floors creak. If you are on the toilet for longer than 15 seconds still the lights will cut off. Cleaning staff comes in the morning regardless if alseep and just starts talking loud/changing sheets etc. wouldnt stay here again tbh. I went over to yellow square it was night and day difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed Shoaib

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, well located. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint place

Quaint place- in a nice area bordering the Psyri / Monastiraki square areas. The hostel was close to a lot of nightlife, restaurants and specialty shops but I found myself walking 10-15 minutes to Plaka everyday for most of the sights and attractions (so 4/5 for location). The building was historic and had a lot of character but also suffered from creeky floors and thin walls which wasnt necessary a bad thing- just part of the experience. My favorite part of the room was having the balcony doors open during the morning and afternoon to let the breeze through. Overall a very comfortable and clean hostel with a diverse mix of guests. We saw older couples, college students and even a family with children in the common spaces. The staff were all exceptional and I look forward to staying here again if/when I return to Athens.
Common area/ main table
View from room balcony
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Neighborhood find

Book room 301 - it’s a loft with your own balcony and view of the acropolis albeit far away. Room has fridge and cooking utensils and hot plate plus en suite bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I slept here one night in Athens. I arrived early in the morning and they were able to store my luggage for free! The front desk staff was kind and helpful, going way above and beyond to help me with things like getting my mobile services working and selling me outlet adaptors that I did not think of purchasing in America. The rooftop terrace was nice with an acropolis view, although the sun sets on the other side of the town so if you’re looking for a sunset behind the acropolis, this is the wrong hotel for you. I had a private room which was clean and outfitted with what I needed. There was an elevator to combat the stairs which I was grateful for. It is close and convenient to everything which is a double edged sword: on one hand, I walked 15 minutes or less to everything in Athens that I wanted to do. On the other: I was woken up when the drunk people exited the bars singing around 3am. Even when the front desk called the police, it was close to two hours before they stopped. I wouldn’t stay here again, but it’s 100% not their fault.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent base camp for city exploring.

First time staying in a hostel and it was great. Really nice common areas with great amenities. The attached Zampano restaurant was convenient for breakfast daily and actually really good. I stayed in the deluxe mixed 4 bed dorm. Mixed for 2/3 nights of my stay. No issues with noise, lights, etc. Excellent location for walking the city. Acropolis is about a 20 minute walk (to the ticket booth). Metro station about a 10 minute walk with carry on and a roller bag. Lots of great places to eat, drink, shop and such. Very lively area at night just a block away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, place was very clean and the location is amazing , lots of shops and restaurants close by
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina Nchama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and style of the hotel were top notch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, Jersey City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to put our card in the light box to turn on electric, makes it hard to charge devices unless you are in the room. No USB outlets, but the desk clerk loaned me one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place on cute street close to sites/ metro.

Thankful they do luggage storage for early arrivals. Staff is very helpful and caring. Nice ladders for top bunks and large lockers in the room. They provide usb for each bed, however mine did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chefs kiss to the Circus

I cant recommend staying at a better place. The rooms are lovely, great ambience, always an evening event, if you want to socialise. Friendly staff. The restaurant serves delicious food and drinks. I will stay again next time im in Athens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suleiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Very nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in a great location, could not get over the view from the roof top garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place ❤
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and atmosphere!

Great location. Loved our room with a view of the Acropolis. Staff were super helpful and friendly. One night even had happy hour for guests with free wine. The restaurant attached is delicious as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at City Circus is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My phone was stolen out of my pocket my first night in Athens. Daniela and company were very understanding and helped in every way possible. Great place, great staff, great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023