“I signed up for the Hub Hostel cooking class on my first evening in Athens. Three hours later I knew how to make moussaka, I had a group chat with seven people from five countries, and we had plans for a Psiri bar crawl the next night. By day three we were splitting a taxi to Cape Sounion. None of that happens without that first cooking class.”
A stylish hostel in a restored neoclassical building in the Exarchia district, with a garden courtyard, games room, and organized bar crawls. The quieter neighborhood attracts travelers who want authenticity over tourist zones.
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.
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.
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.
An industrial-style hostel in the heart of Athens with a shared kitchen, bar crawls, movie nights, and a 24-hour front desk. The budget-friendly prices and central location make it a reliable pick for backpackers on tight budgets.
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.
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.
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.
Hub Hostel runs the most daily events. Sign up for the cooking class on arrival.
Athens Backpackers' bar crawl starts on the rooftop with Acropolis views.
City Circus events are more relaxed: board games, movie nights, happy hour.
Yellowsquare's DJ nights on the rooftop are the closest thing to a club experience.
When in Athens runs bar crawls through Exarchia for a less touristy night out.
