Name: City Circus Athens
Address: 16, Sarri Street, Psirri, Athens, Greece, Athens, Attica, GR
Price range: $52–$93 per night
Rating: 9.33

What guests think

At City Circus Athens, reviewers highlight a central, walkable location and exceptionally friendly staff, alongside comfortable rooms in a characterful historic building, while noting recurring downsides like creaky floors, thin walls, and occasional street noise from nearby nightlife.

Guests appreciate the rooftop terrace with Acropolis views, free luggage storage, and active common areas, plus occasional social events like movie nights or happy-hour wine. Cleanliness is widely praised, though a few mention a persistently dirty lobby toilet or early, noisy housekeeping. Room features vary; some have balconies or kitchenettes and great views, but creaky floors, thin walls, street noise, and limited USB charging are noted. Overall, expect a well-run, social but not party-oriented hostel in a lively area.

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Facilities

Guests highlight the rooftop terrace with Acropolis views, free luggage storage, and engaging common areas, plus occasional social events such as movie nights and free-wine happy hours.

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Luke

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was amazing, staff were friendly, courteous and helpful... the aminities were brilliant, everywhere was clean, everything priced fairly.

10

Lydia

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

8

Stephanie

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I slept here one night in Athens. I arrived early in the morning and they were able to store my luggage for free! The front desk staff was kind and helpful, going way above and beyond to help me with things like getting my mobile services working and selling me outlet adaptors that I did not think of purchasing in America. The rooftop terrace was nice with an acropolis view, although the sun sets on the other side of the town so if you’re looking for a sunset behind the acropolis, this is the wrong hotel for you. I had a private room which was clean and outfitted with what I needed. There was an elevator to combat the stairs which I was grateful for. It is close and convenient to everything which is a double edged sword: on one hand, I walked 15 minutes or less to everything in Athens that I wanted to do. On the other: I was woken up when the drunk people exited the bars singing around 3am. Even when the front desk called the police, it was close to two hours before they stopped. I wouldn’t stay here again, but it’s 100% not their fault.

10

marie

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I cant recommend staying at a better place. The rooms are lovely, great ambience, always an evening event, if you want to socialise. Friendly staff. The restaurant serves delicious food and drinks. I will stay again next time im in Athens.

10

Jeff

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Loved our room with a view of the Acropolis. Staff were super helpful and friendly. One night even had happy hour for guests with free wine. The restaurant attached is delicious as well!

10

Hugo

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

Edificio excelente y grato de estar ademán el personal es muy atento y el hostal tuvo la delicadeza de invitar a brindar el algunos dias y pudimos compartir con otros huéspedes.

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Oscar

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooftop has a very nice view. Movie night was great too.

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Linda

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thankful they do luggage storage for early arrivals. Staff is very helpful and caring. Nice ladders for top bunks and large lockers in the room. They provide usb for each bed, however mine did not work.

10

Alex

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel in a great location, could not get over the view from the roof top garden!

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Aremy

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

La ubicación es sin duda la mejor. Fácil de llegar desde el aeropuerto. Vida nocturna y excelentes lugares para comer al rededor. El personal es súper nicee! Las áreas comunes tienen una decoración increíble. Las camadas cómodas quizá lo único que le faltaría sería cortinas en las camas para un poco de privacidad al dormir.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are consistently clean, with daily upkeep noted, though a few guests cite a persistently dirty toilet near reception and early, noisy housekeeping.

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James

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was very clean pro Perry.

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Luke

Mar 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was amazing, staff were friendly, courteous and helpful... the aminities were brilliant, everywhere was clean, everything priced fairly.

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Mustafa

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Temiz oda ve çok iyi insanlar.

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Avery

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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TOMOAKI

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

アテネの市街地に近く、非常にアクセスが良かったです。ベッドも清潔でした。また、スタッフのサービスが非常に充実していました。シャワーの温度だけぬるかったですが、それ以外は全く問題なかったです。

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Maria

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Die Lage ist sehr gut, genau am Rande, wo das Leben beginnt zu toben. Es ist eher ein kleines Hostel, was es gemütlich macht. Aufgrund des historischen Gebäudes ist es jedoch sehr hellhörig. Aber ohne die schnarchenden Frauen wäre es glaub mit Ohropax ruhig genug gewesen. Ansich alles sauber, nur die Toilette neben der Rezeption war jedes Mal schmutzig.

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Steffi

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, place was very clean and the location is amazing , lots of shops and restaurants close by

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Niamh

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Sonia

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Ashley Jessie

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super séjour, chambre, toilettes et douches propres, nettoyees quotidiennement Bien situé, j'ai fait tous mes déplacements à pieds ! Je reviendrai 😊

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable and some rooms or dorms are spacious, with large lockers, balconies, kitchenettes, or Acropolis views in select units. Noise from creaky floors, thin walls, and the street is common, and some note limited USB charging.

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Fern

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfortable beds!

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Lydia

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

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.

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Stephanie

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I slept here one night in Athens. I arrived early in the morning and they were able to store my luggage for free! The front desk staff was kind and helpful, going way above and beyond to help me with things like getting my mobile services working and selling me outlet adaptors that I did not think of purchasing in America. The rooftop terrace was nice with an acropolis view, although the sun sets on the other side of the town so if you’re looking for a sunset behind the acropolis, this is the wrong hotel for you. I had a private room which was clean and outfitted with what I needed. There was an elevator to combat the stairs which I was grateful for. It is close and convenient to everything which is a double edged sword: on one hand, I walked 15 minutes or less to everything in Athens that I wanted to do. On the other: I was woken up when the drunk people exited the bars singing around 3am. Even when the front desk called the police, it was close to two hours before they stopped. I wouldn’t stay here again, but it’s 100% not their fault.

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Thomas

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Jeff

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Loved our room with a view of the Acropolis. Staff were super helpful and friendly. One night even had happy hour for guests with free wine. The restaurant attached is delicious as well!

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Avery

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Linda

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thankful they do luggage storage for early arrivals. Staff is very helpful and caring. Nice ladders for top bunks and large lockers in the room. They provide usb for each bed, however mine did not work.

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Thomas

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had to put our card in the light box to turn on electric, makes it hard to charge devices unless you are in the room. No USB outlets, but the desk clerk loaned me one.

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Niamh

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Sonia

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Service

Service is consistently warm and proactive, with staff helping with AC issues, logistics, and emergencies, providing luggage storage, and enforcing quiet hours.

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philburne ashley

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great customer service

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Mary

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone was very nice and staff are very helpful. Location excellent for being in a bustling area of Athens. Walkable to the acropolis

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Muhammad

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Paula

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at City Circus is very friendly and helpful.

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Stephanie

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I slept here one night in Athens. I arrived early in the morning and they were able to store my luggage for free! The front desk staff was kind and helpful, going way above and beyond to help me with things like getting my mobile services working and selling me outlet adaptors that I did not think of purchasing in America. The rooftop terrace was nice with an acropolis view, although the sun sets on the other side of the town so if you’re looking for a sunset behind the acropolis, this is the wrong hotel for you. I had a private room which was clean and outfitted with what I needed. There was an elevator to combat the stairs which I was grateful for. It is close and convenient to everything which is a double edged sword: on one hand, I walked 15 minutes or less to everything in Athens that I wanted to do. On the other: I was woken up when the drunk people exited the bars singing around 3am. Even when the front desk called the police, it was close to two hours before they stopped. I wouldn’t stay here again, but it’s 100% not their fault.

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George

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely loved City Circus Athens. Staff was amazing and knowledgeable. Charming hostel with a heart of gold. Perfect for a solo traveler. Highly recommend.

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Joanna

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location and staff to match!

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Paula

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

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Niamh

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Michael

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

My phone was stolen out of my pocket my first night in Athens. Daniela and company were very understanding and helped in every way possible. Great place, great staff, great price.

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Location

Central and walkable to major sights, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access from transport. The lively area can bring late-night noise and a somewhat scruffy street feel.

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Mary

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone was very nice and staff are very helpful. Location excellent for being in a bustling area of Athens. Walkable to the acropolis

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Muhammad

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Stephanie

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I slept here one night in Athens. I arrived early in the morning and they were able to store my luggage for free! The front desk staff was kind and helpful, going way above and beyond to help me with things like getting my mobile services working and selling me outlet adaptors that I did not think of purchasing in America. The rooftop terrace was nice with an acropolis view, although the sun sets on the other side of the town so if you’re looking for a sunset behind the acropolis, this is the wrong hotel for you. I had a private room which was clean and outfitted with what I needed. There was an elevator to combat the stairs which I was grateful for. It is close and convenient to everything which is a double edged sword: on one hand, I walked 15 minutes or less to everything in Athens that I wanted to do. On the other: I was woken up when the drunk people exited the bars singing around 3am. Even when the front desk called the police, it was close to two hours before they stopped. I wouldn’t stay here again, but it’s 100% not their fault.

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Avery

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Gutemberg

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Boa região, com opções de transporte e refeições

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Alex

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hostel in a great location, could not get over the view from the roof top garden!

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Maria

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Die Lage ist sehr gut, genau am Rande, wo das Leben beginnt zu toben. Es ist eher ein kleines Hostel, was es gemütlich macht. Aufgrund des historischen Gebäudes ist es jedoch sehr hellhörig. Aber ohne die schnarchenden Frauen wäre es glaub mit Ohropax ruhig genug gewesen. Ansich alles sauber, nur die Toilette neben der Rezeption war jedes Mal schmutzig.

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Steffi

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, place was very clean and the location is amazing , lots of shops and restaurants close by

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Suleiman

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great service. Very nice location.

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Ashley Jessie

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Super séjour, chambre, toilettes et douches propres, nettoyees quotidiennement Bien situé, j'ai fait tous mes déplacements à pieds ! Je reviendrai 😊

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Dining

The attached restaurant is praised, and some report good vegan or vegetarian breakfast options, but breakfast isn’t included for individuals per one review; occasional free-wine gatherings are mentioned.

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Loïc

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Chambre a l etage avec petite terrasse tres bien. Personnel agréable. Bemol pas de formule petit déjeuner inclus ...uniquement pour les groupes...dommage.

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Pierre-Arnaud

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I had a wonderful stay in the City Circus Hostel ! The place is really well located, you are able to enjoy all of the citie's treasures by feet. The rooms and common parts are clean, the lockers in the dorms are big, and it's possible to get a really good vegan/ vegetarian breakfast ! Special mention to Tryphon (or Triphon), who welcomed me, and helped me a lot during my stay (it was my first destination in Greece) ! Thank you, and go on with those professional and human qualities :D

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marie

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I cant recommend staying at a better place. The rooms are lovely, great ambience, always an evening event, if you want to socialise. Friendly staff. The restaurant serves delicious food and drinks. I will stay again next time im in Athens.

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Jeff

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Loved our room with a view of the Acropolis. Staff were super helpful and friendly. One night even had happy hour for guests with free wine. The restaurant attached is delicious as well!

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Hugo

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 9 nights

Edificio excelente y grato de estar ademán el personal es muy atento y el hostal tuvo la delicadeza de invitar a brindar el algunos dias y pudimos compartir con otros huéspedes.

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$47
March	$57
April	$85
May	$86
June	$97
July	$92
August	$84
September	$106
October	$90
November	$62
December	$53

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $62	2 $66	3 $66
4 $56	5 $56	6 $56	7 $52	8 $56	9 $93	10 $74
11 $56	12 $56	13 $56	14 $60	15 $56	16 $66	17 $66
18 $60	19 $56	20 $56	21 $56	22 $56	23 $60	24 $60
25 $56	26 $56	27 $56	28 $56	29 $60	30 $64	31 $64

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