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Athens Backpackers

Athens, Greece

About Athens Backpackers

The best hostel in Greece — a rooftop bar with a direct view of the Acropolis lit up at night, an excellent social program, and a central location in Monastiraki. Athens Backpackers has been the meeting point for solo travelers in Greece since 2000.

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📍Makri 12, Athens 117 42

📞+30 21 0922 4044

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable for solo guests.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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