5 Best Hostels with Happy Hour in Athens
5 top-rated hostels with happy hour in Athens Handpicked for travelers who want the best.
Athens' hostel happy hours are where solo travelers meet their Athens crew. Cheap drinks, rooftop terraces, and the golden hour when the Acropolis starts glowing. These five hostels run daily or regular happy hours that make the first drink of the evening social.
Athens nightlife starts late: bars fill at 10 PM, clubs after midnight. The gap between dinner and going out is the hostel happy hour window. A drink on a rooftop terrace as the sun sets behind the Acropolis, surrounded by people who arrived solo and are looking for company. That is the Athenian hostel happy hour.
🍸Why Athens is Perfect for Happy Hour
Happy hours in Athens hostels run on rooftop terraces with Acropolis views. The view does the conversation-starting for you. Everyone is staring at the same thing, everyone has their phone out taking photos, and suddenly you are talking.
Athens drinks are already cheap compared to Northern Europe (€4-5 for a beer in Psiri). Happy hour drops that to €2-3 in the hostel bar. The savings add up if you pre-game at the hostel before heading out.
Traveler's take
“I arrived at Athens Backpackers at 5 PM and went straight to the rooftop for happy hour. By 7 PM I was watching the Parthenon light up with a cold Mythos and three new friends from Brazil, Germany, and South Korea. We went to dinner in Psiri together and spent the next three days as a crew. That first happy hour beer did all the work.”
Our Top 5 Picks
Hostels in Athens with happy hour, sorted by guest rating.
Athens Hub Hostel
Monastiraki
Wonderful
1,616 reviews
An adults-only social hostel steps from Monastiraki Flea Market with a bar, sun terrace, and a packed events calendar including bar crawls, walking tours, cooking classes, and movie nights. The complimentary welcome drink sets the tone.
From
€20//night
Why travelers love Athens Hub Hostel
“Reviewers highlight the nonstop social programming, the welcome wine, and the genuinely warm staff who make solo travelers feel at home from minute one.”
Yellowsquare Athens
Psiri
Wonderful
394 reviews
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.
From
€26//night
Why travelers love Yellowsquare Athens
“Guests love the rooftop terrace, the huge coworking space, the constant activities, and the incredible staff who go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome.”
City Circus Athens
Psiri
Excellent
1,543 reviews
A boutique hostel in a restored neoclassical building on Sarri Street in Psiri, with a rooftop terrace, bar-restaurant, and organized social events. Wooden floors, design interiors, and an established reputation since 2012.
From
€25//night
Why travelers love City Circus Athens
“Guests love the stunning neoclassical building, the delicious breakfast, the friendly and helpful staff, and the perfect location for exploring both the Acropolis and the Psiri nightlife scene.”
Athens Backpackers
Makrigianni
Very Good
2,370 reviews
Athens' most iconic backpacker hostel, a stone's throw from the Acropolis in Makrigianni with a seasonal rooftop bar offering direct Acropolis views, bar crawls, walking tours, happy hour, and live music. Operating since the early 2000s.
From
€22//night
Why travelers love Athens Backpackers
“Guests are blown away by the rooftop bar with direct Acropolis views, the amazing breakfast, and the exceptional position a minute's walk from Acropolis metro station.”
Safestay Athens Monastiraki
Monastiraki
Good
2,828 reviews
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.
From
€20//night
Why travelers love Safestay Athens Monastiraki
“Guests love the unbeatable Monastiraki location, the rooftop terrace with superb Acropolis views, and the friendly staff. The building's proximity to shops and restaurants is a constant highlight.”
💡Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Happy Hour in Athens
- 1Hub's complimentary welcome drink is the original icebreaker. Arrive, drink, meet people.
- 2Athens Backpackers' rooftop happy hour at sunset is the most scenic in the city.
- 3Yellowsquare's rooftop happy hour flows into DJ nights on weekends.
- 4City Circus happy hour pairs well with the optional breakfast the next morning.
- 5Safestay's rooftop bar competes with Backpackers for the best Acropolis view.
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