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City Circus Athens - Hostel

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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16 Sarri, Psirri, Athens, 10553
  • Place, Ermou Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monastiraki Flea Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪34 min drive‬
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Standard Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Loft

Studio Loft

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Single Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

City Circus Athens - Hostel

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
  • Continental 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 a vending machine are also featured at City Circus Athens - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Athens hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental 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 continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 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
  • Vending machine
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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City Circus Athens Hostel

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City Circus Athens - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved my 8 night stay at the City Circus. The building is beautiful and my room (4 bed female dorm with en-suite) was spacious with a locker large enough to fit my suitcase into. Bed very comfortable and all staff are awesome. Note that it isn't a party hostel. Guests range from young to old, all with different reasons for their Athens stay. The night manager is very strict about noise - quiet time in the communal areas is from 23.30. Open plan kitchen is very useful. The street itself is quite tatty (albeit in a very fun and safe area) like much of Athens and there is quite a bit of street noise. The building is historic and they're not allowed to add modern soundproofing. I live in central London so noise doesn't bother me much but please bear this element in mind if you're looking for lots of peace and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a wonderful hotel, located at the center of the city. All major tourist attractions are close by. All the stuffs are wonderful. I will highly recommend Tasos for his extra ordinary customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

philburne ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

Lovely hostel

Room was immaculate and with lots of space. Air conditioning seemed to be a problem but guy at desk helped to get it functioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved City Circus Athens. Staff was amazing and knowledgeable. Charming hostel with a heart of gold. Perfect for a solo traveler. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and staff to match!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tayah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean pro Perry.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very nice and staff are very helpful. Location excellent for being in a bustling area of Athens. Walkable to the acropolis
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean rooms, comfortable bed. Quiet area with only half a block away lots of good food options and refreshments. Easy walking distance to the square. Highly recommend this place. 5 stars all around
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop has a very nice view. Movie night was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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