YellowSquare Reviews: Athens

Very clean and Higenic…
Staff is so polite and helpful..
Very good hospitality
Fully recommend.
Affordable prices

The location in Athens Greece was very good. We walked to all of the famous sites. The room had a balcony facing a building- that was a plus, the rooftop bar had a good view of the city and the cost was affordable. Those are the only positives we could think of.
I didn’t realize I booked a shared bathroom room until we got there, that was a major issue. All of the negatives (too many to list) didn’t get us down because we enjoyed the city, people and food.

This was a nice property! The dorm rooms are nice, but was not aware it was only one bathroom per room, not just communal bathrooms. Overall a good experience.

The staff wasn’t really helpful at all. I was expecting something better than being rude.

Large beds, lockers, fun vibes on the rooftop, ithis is a great hostel.

Had a really nice stay there. The beds where phenomenal and the building itself was cool.

Easy to find, great location!

The neighborhood was noisy tho

We stayed for two nights during our visit to Athens in a four-bed room. We received a fantastic welcome; the rooftop terrace is great, and the location is excellent too. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, friendly, and affordable place!

I am 65. My wife and I had a double room. Our 2 adult children and 1 of their partners shared a 4 bed room. It was really great! Clean rooms; comfortable beds; friendly staff; central location; delish breakfast. And……as it was a Saturday there was a party on the roof with views of the Parthenon

The hostel is freaking amazing! Great atmosphere and a fantastic place for travellers to enjoy themselves and meet new people. ☺️

For the price I paid it was the cleanest and private hostel while also being perfect for meeting people
I stayed in a 4 bedroom for girlies only and we had our own bathroom, i’ve never seen something so private for so affordable
the location was insane
they have an amazing rooftop
just be aware that they might be doing some night and it could get a bit loud but i slept totally fine

Good people and a comfortable space.. perfect location

Honestly the best! I wouldn’t choose any other accommodation whenever I come to Athens. It is my first visit to Athens and I couldn’t be more happier than finding Yellowsquare Athens. Everything was smoothly handled, the check in and welcoming faces were perfect, very helpful. I got upgraded instantly without even asking for it which is nice and the perfect to Yellowsquare. The beds were clean and spotless, with daily cleaning service provided. The coffee and the breakfast were fantastic too specially the cappuccino is my favourite coffee to start the day with chocolate croissant. The top roof has the best view for acropolis too. The location is also perfect close to all the main sites and markets. With a daily 17k steps around Athens, Yellowsquare is the perfect place to rest in the night with good sleep. Call it 10/10 or 5 star hostel/hotel.

I haven’t stayed in a hostel in years, but i might need to start considering it again… or at least plan my trips around yellowsquare locations. The staff has been EXCELLENT, they’re really there to be helpful and it shows. The rooms are clean and the beds super comfortable. The food was also excellent! I really appreciated how the kitchen was flexible with dietary needs and everything was so fresh. 10…/10 will be back here again 🙏💜

They “upgraded” me to a ensuite dorm room, which i didnt want. There was black mold growing in the shower, thankfully have a fan but the fan was covered in dust and lint, it didnt look like they ever tried to scrub a shower. I checked the other bathrooms on the first floor and all had black mold growing in the wall and bottom of the corners the showers. Dont recommend this place if you dont want to sick..

Very good location, excellent water pressure, beds were great and the roof top bar and view of the Parthenon were the HIGHLIGHT of this hostel / hotel. Stellar authentic Greek food 100 yards away. Do not pass this up. What a great place to enjoy Athens!

Amazing hostel & perfect location . Of course i will try it again . They have a roof top with perfect view over acropolis

The room is neat, the workers are really nice and respectful ( even cleaner)

The room was lovely and well done for the price point, the staff were impeccable. But what really sets this place apart is its location and the roof top view of the Acropolis. Very good drinks great vibes and made for a perfect evening

Unreal

I really enjoyed my short stay at the hostel, the view of the rooftop bar is amazing. The room was clean, the bathroom could have been a bit cleaner. The thing I could think for improving is the location (which it is a bit hard to improve). During the day it was okay to walk around, but at night and by myself (woman) I felt a bit unsafe. I’d say I had to walk around 2/3 minutes before I was in a place I felt a bit safer.

Rooms stayed clean and bathrooms. Roof top was awesome. Maybe a little more youth hoses I hade some older people and felt a little weird.

Amazing stay! Very friendly and welcoming place with great positive vibes. The location is perfect and everything was super clean and nice. Had a really great time and would definitely come back again ❤️

A fantastic hostel for anyone travelling. Social scene is great with the rooftop bar and activity each night. If you want to chill, that is fine. Decent breakfast. Each bed has its own safe and an area to put some belongings which I find helpful. One bathroom per room is brilliant. Overall very good

First of all, the hostel itself was great. They offer luggage storage, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and they even upgraded my room, which I really appreciated. The rooftop also has a beautiful view of the Acropolis at night — absolutely gorgeous.

However, unfortunately, I had a really unpleasant experience during the night. One of the roommates seemed to have brought someone into the dorm. They were talking very loudly on the balcony in the middle of the night, apparently thinking that nobody inside could hear them. Talking loudly was already disturbing enough, but then they started having sex and making a lot of noise. It was already past 3 a.m., yet they continued without any consideration for the other guests who were trying to sleep. They even came back into the dorm and continued there.
Honestly, I found this extremely disrespectful and inconsiderate. If you want to do something private, please book a private room instead of doing it in a shared dorm and disturbing everyone else.

What a “lucky” experience to have encountered this during my stay… 🥲

Very clean and affordable hostel with loads of social space. Kitchen could really do with a few more bits (there were very few spoons, no bowls etc and some smelly moldy food left).

i stayed 5 days and i liked the hostel very much. The rooftop, staff, cleaning and the environment were amazing

The staff received me well, place had all amenities you could think of. The rooftop was nice and they even give you a welcome drink when you check in.

Staff was nice and helpful.

At the Roof Tab Bar, there was a curly-haired girl wearing glasses who was running the games. Her attitude was completely inappropriate. While I was talking to another guest, she told me to get up and said, “This place is reserved.” The person I was talking to was also a guest there. She should learn that it is not acceptable to treat people this way.

Also, despite being entitled to a discount, a man wearing glasses and a goatee sold me a drink at the full price without applying my discount. Later, another girl serving me pointed out that I had a discount and gave me the beer at the discounted price.

I also believe the same man either does not know which glass an Aperol should be served in, or he needs some additional training.

Overall, I found the attitude of some of the staff to be quite unprofessional and unpleasant. However, I would like to point out that the other staff members I interacted with, especially Augusto, the short-haired girl, and the blonde guy who saw me off, were very friendly, helpful, and pleasant.

After all these negative experiences, even though I had originally reserved and paid for four days, I decided to leave one day earlier. This was not a decision I made lightly, but the overall experience made me feel that I would rather leave than stay for the full four days.

Had a great stay at Yellow Square in Athens! The location is absolutely perfect, right in the city center and within easy walking distance of all the main spots and attractions. The rooms were great, clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.

The highlight has to be the amazing rooftop bar, with incredible views of the Acropolis—especially beautiful in the evening. 🍹🏛️

Overall, a fantastic hostel with a great atmosphere, excellent location, and wonderful staff. Highly recommended if you’re staying in Athens!

I loved this hostel. Its super clean, has a lot of social activities, great rooftop with a view on Acropolis. I can’t recommend it enough

It’s a big hostel in a big city… so if you’re looking for a place in the midst of the hustle, with and surrounded by nightlife, and also walkable to major tourist sites, this is the place.

Really comfortable setting. Safe and reliable people at the front desk!

The hostel is very creative, clean and well organized.
The rooftop offer a breath taking view.

My stay at yellow square was amazing, the 4 people room was cozy and the curtains provided enough privacy. Having the bathroom and shower in the room was a big plus. What I loved the most was the rooftop with an amazing view of the acropolis and stunning sunset. It is also a perfect hostel to do remote work. It was also very close to main attractions and cool neighborhoods. Staff very kind and helpful. The only downsides are that the area did not feel 100% safe for a solo female traveler and the hostel can be noisy especially on the weekends.

Nice stay, good bed, clean enough rooms, kind staff except for one mean remark at the bar.

I had an incredible time meeting other travelers as well as staff. The rooms and bathrooms were always so clean. The lobby cafe was incredible and such a great space. The rooftop bar was my favorite part and I would definitely return to this hostel! I made many special memories at this place and I am grateful to all the stuff for their kindness and hospitality.

Nicest hostel I have ever stayed at. Clean, genuinely super comfy and pleasant rooms. We stayed in a four person room and there was so much privacy despite it and we slept like angels. Amazing views from the rooftop bar and the gym room was a major plus. Would stay there again if I were in Athens – would prefer it to a hotel or private airbnb tbh. The kitchen is the only minor problem but it is the guest’s fault rather than a YellowSquare issue. People are animals the second they think someone else is coming to clean up after them. Relatively well-stocked and spacious though.