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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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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
or
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Arkadiusz
    Ireland Ireland
    Location. People. Food..... If is not in Hostel is behind a corner!!! 🗺️ #travel #foodie #adventure
  • Katerina
    Cyprus Cyprus
    I was impressed by the place's elegance, cleanliness and practicality. Everything was smooth, easy going and professional. The staff very efficiency and professional in every I needed. Their partner restaurant had the best breakfast. Very...
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    Staff are amazing - friendly, welcoming, professional and have a wonderful ‘can do’ approach when it comes to any queries or issues that may arise. The property itself is a little maze of rooms , some quirky circus touches around the place which...
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is central, convenient for metro stations and on a direct route from the airport. Staff are fantastic - so friendly and helpful. We really liked the restaurant next door too, Zampano, where there is a discount if you’re staying at City...
  • Ali
    Turkey Turkey
    Location was pretty convenient and central, 5 mins from Monastraki station.
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, central without being in a main road. Instructions from the train station were really clear and directed me through well lit and populated areas even when arriving close to midnight. The shower was fantastic - pressure and...
  • Anna
    Italy Italy
    The hostel is very nice and well-kept. The staff is super helpful
  • Belen
    Argentina Argentina
    Amazing experience. Athens felt like home. The location was exceptional. The staff of the Hostel was great. Everybody very kind, especially Lina. I recommend 100% staying in this Hostel.
  • Eric
    France France
    Good hotel location Very smiling and pleasant staff ! Excellent breakfast at the attached cafe-restaurant (avocado toast with poached eggs was … amaaaazing ! Beautiful as well as tasty ) Nice ambiance & inside design, with notes of humor
  • Sandra
    Serbia Serbia
    It was very clean and practical, the staff were kind and patient, and the food was excellent!

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    We have a secure luggage storage room on our property. After check out, we can securely store you luggage for 1 euro per day, per piece.
    Answered on 13 October 2019
  • Hi, I’m a female solo traveler, interested in meeting new people:) is your hostel a good one for that? are there young fellow travelers? thanks!

    Hello! We have travelers of various ages and gender. Every evening, we also plan different activities for you to meet other guests and to get to know them.
    Answered on 24 March 2023
  • is check in possible late in the night., I am arriving at 1.00 qm

    Hello there! Thank you for your message. We would like to let you know that our reception is open 24/7. One of us will be here, even late at night, to..
    Answered on 26 May 2022
  • Hi :) do you accept payments with a debit card?

    Hi there. We do accept debit cards (except American Express).
    Answered on 7 August 2022
  • are there tours available

    Delphi daily tour, Argolis-Nafplio-Epidaurus daily tour & The 3-island cruise (Hydra-Spetses-Poros).
    Answered on 16 October 2022
  • How much the Airport shuttle costs?

    Hello, thank you for your answer. The taxi costs 41 euros or 55 between 00:00-5:00 (night tariff).
    Answered on 16 June 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Zampano
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of City Circus Athens
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash

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

FAQs about City Circus Athens

  • Check-in at City Circus Athens is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at City Circus Athens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • City Circus Athens has 1 restaurant:

    • Zampano
  • City Circus Athens is 0.7 miles from the centre of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at City Circus Athens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • City Circus Athens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Pub crawls
    • Live music/performance