City Circus Athens

–Excellent location - show map
+81 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

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About this property

City Circus Athens features a rooftop terrace and a bar-restaurant, just 300 metres from Thission area and within 350 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station. Housed in a neoclassical building, the property offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Fitted with wooden floors, the rooms of City Circus are simply decorated. Each soundproofed unit features a private or a shared bathroom with shower. Lockers are available in all room types. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the stylish, all-day Zampano bistrot upon charge. Restaurants, bars and super markets can be found within a short walk of the property. City Circus Athens is located in the lively Psirri Region and within 200 metres from Ermou shopping district. The Acropolis Museum is at 1 km, while Filopappou Hill is 3 km away. Staff at the front desk can arrange bicycle rental.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Great for your stay

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Shower
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Movie nights

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Quiet street view

  • City view

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Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$14
  • 1 bunk bed
US$120 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Breakfast US$14
  • 1 bunk bed
US$125 for 3 nights
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Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
215 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Original price
US$150.22
Late Escape Deal
- US$30.04
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$120.18
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Excluded: 13 % VAT, 0.5 % City tax
  • Breakfast US$14 (optional)
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Single Bed in Deluxe 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$42 per night
Original price
US$156.68
Late Escape Deal
- US$31.34
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$125.34
US$42 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
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This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 13 % VAT, 0.5 % City tax
  • Breakfast US$14 (optional)
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valerie
    France France
    “We arrived late at night, a 🇫🇷group of 10, composed of 7 students and 3 teachers . The location is FANTASTIC next to the Pláka. Our dorm had a view on the Acropolis ❤️ And the staff was really really nice and helpful 🤩 I recommend it! Thanks so...”
  • Katherine
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    “Great place! All the staff were very nice and a really good location. Very recommended”
  • Darya
    Georgia Georgia
    “Everything was great, and the staff were very friendly”
  • April
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean, comfortable and staff are polite and helpful especially Konstantinos and Nasia.”
  • M
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location, walking distance to Monasteraki market and metro station, very central,”
  • Kian
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “The hotel staff is very friendly. The hostel is clean, and the location is great.”
  • Marli
    Australia Australia
    “A great place for a solo traveller! Clean, big lockers and heaps of social events. Breakfast for 10€ was amazing and such a big portion!”
  • Sara
    Canada Canada
    “Great location, comfy bed with AC, nice shower rooms.”
  • Isabella
    Australia Australia
    “This hostel is really sweet! It has a great common area to sit and relax and the rooftop is nice too. The beds were really comfortable and the shower was fine. I appreciated that the bathrooms were only used by the room I was in.”
  • Elke
    Austria Austria
    “The night view from the roof terrace to the Akropolis, enrobed in the smell of Mediterranean herbs from the little garden, was magnificent! The design of common spaces is beautiful. Staff were very friendly. The coffee and atmosphere next door...”

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House rules

City Circus Athens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to provide the full amount of the reservation upon arrival.

Please note that guests staying at dormitory rooms should be above 18 years old.

Please note that when booking for groups (more than 8 guests), different cancellation and prepayment policies apply.

Please note that the hotel is guarded 24 hours a day. Should you have any special transportation needs, please inform City Circus Athens in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform City Circus Athens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

License number: 0206K050A0270001