ENTER THE CIRCUS
HOSTEL FOR TRAVELLERS
ONLY WITH PRIVATE ROOMS
DUE TO COVID-19
PANDEMIC
ONLY WITH PRIVATE ROOMS
DUE TO COVID-19
PANDEMIC
City Circus Hostel is an alternative travellers space for the restless voyager, the escape artist, the life acrobat. “Acrobat” literally means “a person that lives on the edge” and that is the idea of this circus: to dwell in the surreal, to embrace the weird, to explore with freedom. So whether you’re running away from something (we hope it’s not the law) or running towards something on your adventure, City Circus Athens Hostel is the ideal spot to rest your wandering feet and dreamy head.
THE HISTORY
OF OUR LOVELY VENUE
The two buildings that house City Circus Hostel and Zampanó restaurant are dated from the late 19th century and have been declared historical monuments. Being regarded as the epitome of turn-of-the-century Greek architecture, they are considered a cultural cornerstone of the Psyrri area. The buildings remained largely unused from 1970 until 2011 when the City Circus team discovered them in their search for the ideal location. It was a perfect match. After a whole year of preparations and internal redesign work, City Circus opened its doors in the summer of 2012 and quickly became one of the highest rated hostels in Europe.
ROOM TYPES
We have a variety of room types, ranging from 4, 6 or 8-bed dormitories to doubles/twins or quadruple privates. Grab a cup of coffee and take your time to explore our galleries and pick the one that suits you best. Then, head on to our booking page to check for availability.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
and in order to limit the human exposure of our guests
City Circus will only operate with private rooms of 2,3 or 4 guests
until further notice
If you feel like having some moments of privacy, we have a variety of double or twin rooms and one quadruple, to suit all needs, fitted with original vintage furniture and artwork.
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THE LOCATION
ATHENS IS A BIG CIRCUS
City Circus Athens Hostel is in the heart of Athens, in the edgy and hip Psirri neighborhood, fast becoming the center of Athens’ Ghetto Tourism district. We’re beside numerous eateries and watering holes and a short walk or bike ride from any sites in Athens. If you’re not the self-motored type, the Metro and Train are only 300 meters away.
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Whether you want to take a whole day trip or feel like chilling in our common area, City Circus will certainly keep you busy and happy during your stay. Our guests are able to join in on daily activities in the hostel and out in the city .
1 day tour to DelphiAt the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. |
Wine tastingThe world of wine is amazing and we invite you to join us in this tasting journey of Greek wineries and producers. Our chef, Chryssa takes care of the food part of the evening making some amazing bites. |
1 day tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, & NafplioIn a single day, visit two of the most important archaeological sites of ancient times, plus the idyllic city of Nafplio, the first capital city of modern Greece. |
1 day cruise to the islands of the Argo-Saronic gulfGet away from the heat of Athens and enjoy a preview of some of Greece's beautiful islands. Everything is included, except sunscreen :) |
Bar CrawlOur bar crawl takes off at 8pm from our restaurant Zampanó with a quick drink and then continues till late after collecting travellers from other hostels around town. Free shots and entrance are included in all venues. Just bring your adventurous self! |
Happy HourGet to know your fellow travellers and share your stories over a free glass of wine and our delicious bruschetta! |
Tsipouro tastingTsipouro is relatively strong but at the same time quite aromatic liquor that is distilled from the skin of grapes. You get to try five different kinds of Tsipouro, each distilled from different grapes' variety and coming from different regions around Greece. |
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