About

City Circus is a cozy-design hostel with a total of 19 rooms, fit to accommodate a wide variety of needs at reasonable prices. We've restored the wooden floors and painted ceilings in this neoclassical building and then dressed it up with antiques, retro furniture and wall art by local talent. With the cool Psirri neighborhood as a backdrop, this is no doubt one unique setting for exploration and play. And after you've seen it all in Athens, City Circus the ideal spot to rest your wandering feet and dreamy head.

We offer standard doubles or twins with ensuite bathrooms as well as spacious dormitories that can comfortably accommodate 4 or 6 people. All beds and mattresses have been custom made in order to ensure maximum comfort and sweet dreams. And if you happen to be taller than average, don't worry, we have you covered.

We have air-conditioning in all rooms and common areas for those warmer than average days or nights. Safety matters to us, so we have installed security locks with key access cards in the rooms and safety cams monitor all common areas on a 24-hour basis.

It's not just accommodation we offer. We want to get you involved in our modern, moving, sexy, throbbing city. Athens is not a patchwork of ancient artifacts.

Our new restaurant Zampano, opened in 2015 is the new entry on the gastronomy map of Athens. Inspired by the main character of Federico Fellini's masterpiece 'La Strada,'. Zampanò takes traditional Greek cuisine to a new level with modern, creative elements always based on fresh, seasonal ingredients from all around the country. Our extensive list of wines will satisfy even the most demanding wine lover.

It is not a stopover to some (undeniably gorgeous) islands. It's an ever-evolving, dynamic habitat to 5 million people, each one pretty fascinating in their own right.

We challenge you to live, love and play and-- if you are so inclined--perform here with the rest of us. Our staff will be thrilled to show you all that Athens has to offer.

We hand out a plentitude of free maps, festival schedules and generous advice at our reception.

And if you are feeling overwhelmed or need to mingle with other fellow travelers, you can chill out with one of the most magnificent views on our terrace.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy the Acropolis right in front of you.

Please note:

Breakfast served at extra cost from 07:00 to 11:00am.
Cancellation / Modification Policy: 72 hours prior to check-in date
Non-refundable reservations: No cancellations and / or modifications are allowed free of charge. The total reservation balance will be charged once the reservation is confirmed.
Late cancellation fee: Fee equal to the total reservation cost
No-show fee: Fee equal to the total reservation cost
Age policy: minimum age limit of a person unaccompanied by legal representative - 18 years

Check In: 3.00 pm
Check Out: 11.00 am

Method of Payment: (upon arrival): Cash, VISA/Mastercard, Debit Cards
A valid credit / debit card is required to complete your reservation & will be used to guarantee your booking. City Circus reserves the right to pre-authorize this card for the total reservation cost at any time prior to your arrival.

Taxes are included.
No smoking at all premises

No eating or drinking is allowed in the dormitories.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Non Smoking
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

9.5Superb(3687)
  • Value for Money
    9.8
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    9.7
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    9.4
Summary of traveller reviews

City Circus Athens in Greece offers a fantastic stay with exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests praise its superb cleanliness, comfortable beds, and excellent central location, perfect for exploring the city. It's a great choice for solo travellers and couples seeking a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

Stayed in Jul 2026
8.9
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Kayla
Female, 25-30, USA
not that social. the facilities were clean, just wish there were curtains on the beds. i enjoyed the complementary lemonade and coffee in the common area. breakfast spread wasn’t bad.
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.6
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Avatha
Female, 31-40, Brazil
The hostel is not social.
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
A
Anonymous
Female, 25-30, USA
Very clean and comfortable hostel. The bathrooms were nice and the water pressure was so good! Not super social but I still met nice people. The location was good and felt safe. My only complaint is that the chargers by the bed are USB only, not an actual outlet. And the beds were very creaky and kept waking me up at night, even with ear plugs. But I would still stay again because it was so clean and the location was good
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Location

16 Sarri street, Athens, Greece
1km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

If a roof terrace with a stunning view of the Acropolis sounds like your kind of thing, you need to stop by at the City Circus. Just a five minute walk from the Monisteraki and 20 minutes from the Acropolis, you\'ll be right in the heart of the most happening city in Greece. Newly renovated and home to a delicous breakfast, the notroiously friendly staff will make sure you\'re always comfortable and you know where you\'re going (very usefull in a confusing city like Athens). Oh, and they also have air conditioning...