“City Circus breakfast changed my Athens mornings. Greek coffee, warm bread, local honey, and feta. I sat on the rooftop with Acropolis views eating better than any hotel breakfast I have had. And it cost €5. The tourist cafes on Adrianou Street charge €8 for worse food.”
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An international hostel chain's Athens outpost in the Psiri nightlife district with a rooftop terrace, coworking space, live music nights, DJ sets, and a bar. The biggest social hostel in central Athens.
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A major chain hostel beneath the Acropolis in the heart of Monastiraki with a stunning rooftop terrace, restaurant, pool table, game room, DJ nights, and bar crawls. The biggest hostel operation in central Athens.
City Circus has the best breakfast quality: Greek coffee, local honey, fresh bread.
Hub's breakfast is included in some room rates. Check when booking.
Eat breakfast early and hit the Acropolis by 8:30 AM. The morning crowds are 50% smaller.
Skip the Adrianou Street cafes in Plaka. They charge double for half the quality.
