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Athens Happy HourRanked guide

5 Best Hostels with Happy Hour in Athens

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.

◉ Ranking · 6 picks
  1. 01Athens Hub Hostel€20
  2. 02Yellowsquare Athens€26
  3. 03City Circus Athens€25
  4. 04Athens Backpackers€22
  5. 05Safestay Athens Monastiraki€20
§ 01 — 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.
§ 02 — The ranked list

Our Top 6 Picks

Athens Hub Hostel
01
9.01,616 reviews20/night

Athens Hub Hostel

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.

  • Complimentary welcome drink on arrival
  • Daily events: bar crawls, walking tours, cooking classes
  • Sun terrace with garden in Monastiraki
  • Steps from Monastiraki Flea Market
Yellowsquare Athens
02
9.0394 reviews26/night

Yellowsquare Athens

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.

  • Rooftop terrace with bar and DJ nights
  • Huge coworking space for digital nomads
  • Live music, happy hours, and walking tours
  • In the heart of Psiri nightlife district
City Circus Athens
03
8.81,543 reviews25/night

City Circus Athens

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.

  • Neoclassical building with hardwood floors
  • Rooftop terrace with city views
  • Bar-restaurant with breakfast and happy hour
  • Sarri Street location in the heart of Psiri
Athens Backpackers
04
8.32,370 reviews22/night

Athens Backpackers

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.

  • Rooftop bar with direct Acropolis views
  • 1 minute from Acropolis metro station
  • Bar crawls, live music, happy hour, karaoke
  • Legendary Athens hostel since the early 2000s
Safestay Athens Monastiraki
05
7.72,828 reviews20/night

Safestay Athens Monastiraki

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.

  • Rooftop terrace with stunning Acropolis views
  • 2 min from Monastiraki Square
  • DJ nights, pool table, game room, bar crawls
  • Part of the international Safestay chain
Safestay Athens Monastiraki
06
7.72,810 reviews

Safestay Athens Monastiraki

Safestay Athens Monastiraki is located in the heart of Athens, offering air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. It features a rooftop bar with Acropolis views, a garden, and a lounge. The hostel organizes city tours and social events, including happy hours and board games.

  • Rooftop bar
  • City tours
  • Air conditioning
  • En-suite bathrooms
§ 03 — Tips

Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Happy Hour in Athens

Tip Nº 01

Hub's complimentary welcome drink is the original icebreaker. Arrive, drink, meet people.

Tip Nº 02

Athens Backpackers' rooftop happy hour at sunset is the most scenic in the city.

Tip Nº 03

Yellowsquare's rooftop happy hour flows into DJ nights on weekends.

Tip Nº 04

City Circus happy hour pairs well with the optional breakfast the next morning.

Tip Nº 05

Safestay's rooftop bar competes with Backpackers for the best Acropolis view.

§ 04 — Other vibes

More Vibes in Athens

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§ 06 — FAQ

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