YellowSquare Reviews: Athens

Great hostel in the center of Athens, with a good breakfast, cozy beds, ensuite bathrooms, and balconies. The rooftop bar and the espresso coffee machine are above hostel standards. I will come back.

Super nice and helpful staff! Love the fact that theybhave a room to workout

Pros:
– the beds were well-thought out, loved the extra vertical railing to climb into the bunk
– appreciated so many different common spaces and a full-size kitchen to not only make the food but hang out and eat it too!
– the bar was awesome, everything seemed reasonably priced, great portions, I had the Debola pizza and it was great!
– staff were all really nice and friendly, helpful, chill, yet still authoritative and laid down the ground rules! Nice to have respectable people setting a standard for the hostel! Felt more secure and legitimate that way
– loved having a common bathroom in addition to the bathroom within the dorm in case the dorm’s bathroom was occupied!
– I don’t know if all the rooms have a balcony, but that was such a surprise and a nice touch! Really elevated the stay and made me feel like I was in an accommodation closer to that of a hotel than a hostel!
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Cons:
– There were so many touches that seemed created from the experience of having backpacked and travelled to different hostels, so it was a surprise that, with all the good things, the dorm lockers were vertical and quite small. I know some hostels have upright lockers as opposed to drawers under the beds, but, at least in my room, there was not much floor space in order to easily access my bag and dig out its contents once I’d gotten the bag out of the locker. So to have the vertical locker, in which I couldn’t really access my bag while it was >within< the locker, it would have been nice to have more floor space to go through my bag and get out what I needed, or to have a larger locker/drawer in the first place so that I could've accessed something in my bag without having to entirely re-pack every time just to fit my bag back in the locker.

The bags of other people in my shared dorm were too big to fit in the lockers, so there was already limited floor space between the bags laying out and the room having a weird shape besides. If I'd had a longer stay, I could see getting sick of taking my bag out of the locker, unpacking just to retrieve one thing, and then having to re-pack it all just so my bag could fit back in the locker. That could be really tedious. –I did like the extra shelf and hooks within the locker though! That was a nice way to offer some compartmentalization. 🙂

– oh, also, I don't know if there is air conditioning specifically in the dorms, but the room got very hot at night. Could have been due to the balcony door being open though. It was hard to tell if AC was running or not, so hard to tell if the balcony door should be closed at night. If I'd had a longer stay, I probably would have asked to clarify in order to know what was best! 🙂

I had a fantastic stay at the yellow square. I was only in Athens for the few days but they made it all better. The staff where lovely, the rooms where clean and the bed is incredibly comfortable! The roof top bar has the a incredible view of the Acropolis and across Athens as well! I can’t recommend then highly enough; I will be coming to stay again!

I had a really great stay at YellowSquare Athens. The hostel was comfortable, clean, and conveniently located, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast was delicious, generous, and a great way to start the day, and the rooftop patio was such a nice added bonus.

What really stood out to me, though, was the kindness of one of the staff members. I had pre-paid for breakfast, but my flight was changed to an earlier time, meaning I had to leave before breakfast service began. One of the staff members actually put croissants in the oven early so I wouldn’t have to leave hungry before my flight. Such a thoughtful gesture, and very much appreciated.

The only downside was that the room got quite hot, so we had to leave the balcony door open, which meant there was quite a bit of street noise at night. Other than that, my stay was terrific and I would happily recommend it to others visiting Athens.

The view from the rooftop bar was breathtaking. Very clean rooms and helpful staff
Only problem is location of the hostel, construction noise and not very safe area

The staff was welcoming, there are social activities and the place feels safe

Yes it’s a bit expensive, but there is nothing I would change about this hostel. It has all the facilities, it’s clean. The beds are quiet and comfortable. Everything works. Great breakfast. Lively bar & fun activities. Perfect location.

Best hostel experience I had! Everything is super clean, the beds are comfy, the common kitchen is spacious, and the rooftop bar is everything you need in the evenings!

Came for my birthday for a long weekend. Fantastic hostel, friendly staff, events and social stuff going on every day. Met some great people there. Good food and drinks, and an amazing big rooftop bar and terrace. Showers had strong water pressure on the 6th floor which was great.

Short walking distance to the Acropolis and other great Athens attractions. Tram ride gets you to the beach, or you can take the metro to the ferry port to visit some of the islands.

As a solo traveller it can be a bit tricky choosing somewhere to stay that feels safe and just the right level of sociable. Yellowsquare ticks all the boxes: approachable staff, plenty of common areas, clean rooms and toilets and comfortable dorms.

This was 10/10 experience! The hostel was amazing in all aspects. I highly recommend it for anyone coming to stay in Athens!

This is the best place to stay in Athens, met so many people and the roof bar makes it so easy to socialise and make friends. I even had friends at other hostels who said they wish they had stayed at YellowSquare.

At first the people at the hostel were amazing, friendly and very helpful. Furthermore, the hostel had a clean, functional room in which everything was there what you could need. The location was great and only a 10 minutes walk away from Monastiraki square with its metro. Lastly, the rooftop was amazing to meet new people and to connect and maybe my highlight (literally) of the hostel. In other words: an amazing stay!

Stayed in a four person women’s dormitory. Visited Athens as a solo traveller. The rooms were comfortable and the location was from a walkable distance from town centre. Reception staff was polite. Hostel has a rooftop bar for hangouts, a gym and a workspace with good wifi connectivity. Would recommend for solo travellers or groups of 2-4.

Loved the roof top bar and the general vibe of the place, great music and even better drinks, the staff were lovely and different activities in each night.

Definitely the nicest hostel I’ve stayed in. Private double room was lovely, rooftop bar was great, events on almost every day, view of the acropolis was stunning!

i was impressed by the quality of everything, the bed, locker, bathroom service, food, etc. i appreciated that the prices were reasonable and not excessive

Amazing stay! The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and understanding. The activities were great, and you even have the option to grab breakfast to eat on the rooftop. Honestly such an awesome hostel, highly recommend!

The perfect hostel in Athens. Friendly staff, good breakfast, excellent room, and the location is fantastic and in a rapidly developing area. I’ll definitely recommend it.

Loved the space and front desk staff! So helpful and welcoming. We received a free drink card and they offer food on the main floor! Atmosphere was really friendly with board games, seating and a wellness space! Kitchens were spacious and clean! Absolutely incredible visit, would definitely recommend. We even got our 4 person hostel upgraded to 2 private dorm by chance. The best way I can describe the place is a clean modern campus residence dormitory with a great atmosphere.

I enjoyed my expierence here, I liked the vibes of the hostel and the design/set up! I think it was worth the price- I got a private.

There is absolutely nothing I missed or didn’t find there! The location made me not want to be elsewhere, the staff are super friendly, food is good, coffee is brilliant and it’s always spotless clean!

I found my place to be for next times

Everything was excellent

YellowSquare was great! The staff were kind and helpful. The bars there are great and well-priced and the rooftop terrace is fantastic. The social events were great fun and good for meeting others at the hostel.

The hostel is good in different aspects. The only disadvantage is the ventilation in the room has a room for improvement.

I enjoyed my stay in a wonderful hostel and city

Everything was perfect during my stay.Additionally,they have free luggage storage,1 free beverage,the terrace view is amazing-directly acropolis view.

The building itself was nice and spacious, modern with many facilities, and the rooftop had a lovely and relaxed vibe. The location was great, well-connected, and I didn’t have to take any public transport as everything was within walking distance.
The room was bright and clean, and it exceeded my expectations. The offer of toiletries and towels was a plus (it doesn’t happen often).
The food was excellent, I was happy to have my breakfast included cuz it was a perfect way to start the day.

Clean, nice people, great rooms!

Subject: Thank You – Wonderful Stay at Yellowsquare Athens

Dear Yellowsquare Athens Team,

Thank you very much for your kind message.

I truly enjoyed my stay at Yellowsquare Athens. The atmosphere was vibrant, the facilities were clean and well organized, and the staff was welcoming and helpful throughout my visit. I especially appreciated the friendly environment and the relaxing common areas.

It was a pleasant experience overall, and I would be happy to recommend your hostel to friends and colleagues visiting Athens.

Thank you again for your hospitality. I look forward to staying with you again in the future.

Kind regards,
Dr. Dheyaa Tayyar

We stayed in a private room with two beds and it was really great. Colours were less vibrant than in the pictures but it wasn’t too different. The ensuite bathroom was good, especially the huge sinks.

Really lovely hostel, with great benefits (welcome drink, rooftop bar, discounted drinks, activities, great location). The only downside was the noise really.

I spent two weeks in Athens working remotely and had a really great experience. This was absolutely the right location for me. The property was very clean, the amenities were excellent, and everything felt thoughtfully designed for longer stays. I truly had a wonderful time and would 10/10 recommend this place — it was so worth it.

We wanted to share one important note from our stay.

There was a “Free Palestine” sticker on the laptop at reception. Seeing it made us feel very uncomfortable and honestly unwelcome. Even if the intention is good, political messages in a shared hospitality space can make guests feel uneasy.

We are people who believe deeply in peace and humanity for everyone, and we sincerely hope the war ends soon and all suffering stops. For that reason, we kindly ask you to keep public guest areas neutral so all guests can feel comfortable.

Thank you for considering this.

Cute place and clean. But I booked less than 24 hours after my travelling companion and got charged about 50% more for a lower category (no attached bathroom) room which we thought was a little extreme as both of us booked directly via the website during low season (February). Other than that we had a good stay.

I am very satisfied with my experience at Yellowsquare Athens. The hostel is clean and organized, the staff is well-trained and helpful, the events had a nice vibe that kept you going and I really enjoyed the shared spaces, especially the co-working floor and the large kitchen.

I had a fantastic stay at this hostel in Athens! The location was perfect — close to the main attractions, restaurants, and public transport, which made exploring the city super easy.

Great location, clean, excellant breakfast, very helpful staff.