City Circus

Top choice in Athens


With its jaunty, colourful style and helpful staff, City Circus lifts the spirit more than most budget hostels. Its bright, well-designed rooms have modern bathrooms; some have kitchens. Book on its website for free breakfast at the chic bistro Zampano downstairs.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Athens attractions

1. Alibi

0.02 MILES

On a street plastered with street art, Alibi began as a gallery showcasing graffiti artists, and has expanded its mission a bit. Expect odd found-object…

2. A.antonopoulou.art

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One of the original galleries to open in Psyrri’s warehouses, this impressive art space hosts exhibitions of contemporary Greek and international art,…

3. Museum Alex Mylona

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The permanent collection here is superminimalist sculpture and paintings by Athenian grande dame Alex Mylona, who died in 2016. The creatively refurbished…

4. AD Gallery

0.17 MILES

Contemporary Greek artists. Look for the building entrance between the basket vendors that line this street.

5. Museum of Islamic Art

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While not particularly large, this museum houses a significant collection of Islamic art. Four floors of a mansion display, in ascending chronological…

6. Beth Shalom Synagogue

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Athens' main synagogue is a handsome white marble building dating to 1935. Renovated in 1972, it has two stained-glass windows with abstract designs…

7. Museum of Traditional Pottery

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If the Kerameikos site sparks your curiosity, head to this small museum around the corner. In a lovely neoclassical building, it's dedicated to the…

8. Ets Hayim Synagogue

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This compact Romaniote synagogue, built in 1904 and renovated in 2010, is now used only for services on high holidays. The raised main hall is reached via…