About Athens Backpackers
Lonely PLanet 2008
'AB's has fast become the hostel of choice for excellent facilites and good-time atmosphere-you'll find an instant social scene, fabulous facilites, RoofBar with lots of action, clean comfortable beds - everything included'
InYourPocket Mar'09
'A never-to-be-forgotten experience, people adore this non-smoking, English speaking joint - great opportunity to meet free-style travellers like you'.
As of March 10th 2009 We have Hi Speed Wi Fi Free through out the entire Backpackers so bring your laptop or use our new PC's for a small charge.
Australian owned and run Hostel, right in the heart of classical Athens, an up-market area (97% rated best location) that is safe, central and door to door from the airport by metro. You'll have an amazing time at AB's,there is always something on from Quiz NIghts, Karaoke Nights, special events, Soup Nights, daily walking tours and Happy Hours.
Athens most famous Australian owned and run Hostel with a LOCATION rating consistently over 97% on all the major internet booking engines has a focus on YOU meeting people and socializing.
You'll love Athens Backpackers
24Hr Reception, Check In time 2 pm
* No hidden charges (FREE credit cards, FREE breakfast FREE tea.coffee all day FREE cinema, FREE night tours)
* choice of big airy dorms, or beautiful new private apartments
* staff that make sure you get the best out of your stay in Athens
* great tours out of Athens or around at backpacker prices (see below)
* the best location - right beside the classical centre in a quality area ( no dodgy backstreets) There is a reason we have a 98% rating for location!!!
* clean, professionally managed hostel, beds always clean, showers always hot
* en-suites and privates to all rooms
Hot Summer Nights...
On the RoofTop Bar, you 'll get the coldest, cheapest beer in Athens, AB's famous Sheesha Bar with authentic Arabic Sheesha , Coca Cola, Vanilla, Apple, Sweet Melon and Coconut every night. And the best view of the Acropolis as the sun sets.
Remember Happy Hour is every night from 7-8 and Half price Cocktails Mojitos, Parthenon Passions 1 euro Icey Pints and free shots.
Having a great time in Athens
cities can be hard to discover, we make sure you get what you want out of your stay, by organising parties to meet people, orientation walking tours and just personal help
COMPUTERS, LAUNDROMAT, COMMUNAL KITCHEN etc, we've got all the services
Save money at Backpackers,
use our fully stocked kitchens to cook lunch and dinner (condiments, spices, pasta, rice and other dry goods free) and your stay in Athens will halve in price.
How to get here
Take the metro to the Acropolis, exit to Ath,Diachou St, walk 30 metres, turn your 1st left and you're there.
Or walk down Vas Amalias Ave from Syntagma Square as it turns into Syngrou Ave go right into Dionysiou Areopagitou (the marble walkway almost opposite from the pillars of Hadrians Arch) and second left into Makri St (approx 7-10 min walk from Syntagma Square).
2 minute walk to the Acropolis
2 minute walk to the Plaka
5 minute walk to the National Gardens
1 minute walk Hadrians Arch
2 minute walk Temple of Zeus
10 minute subway to National Archaeological Mus
15 minute walk Lycabettus Hill
20 minute tram to beach
20 minute train to Pirreaus Port
Our Cancellation Policy
ALL CANCELLATIONS need to be received in writing and responded to 24 hours prior to our 2 pm check in time.