We chose this place for the great view of the Acropolis and boy did it deliver. We decided to go for the private rooms and stayed there 3 diff nights in 3 diff rooms. I specifically booked room 36 which is a twin private w private bathroom and it was GREAT. We had our private balcony facing the Acropolis. Had a beer and some hookah that night up on the rooftop bar. Close to all the little shops and restaurants too. Staff is nice but a bit too laid back- they did return a forgotten wallet which was very nice!

Average hostel, but we had a hard time sleeping because of a noisy road and restaurant across the road playing very high music. The balcony door did not isolate for sound at all so make sure you bring ear plugs.

Rooms were otherwise OK, with good AC and hot water.

Reception area with wifi and computers to borrow is good.

By far the worst place we stayed on our 3.5 week backpacking trip. Though the hotel is in a good location, everything else about the hotel is horrendous. I wouldn't stay another night here if I was bludgeoned over the head and my unconscious body was left in a room. We should have known that the hotel would be a ratnest from the way they boasted their only award they ever received on their front door - an award for being recognized as a hostel by Let's Go travel in 1999.
The primary reason for the horribleness of this hostel is the manager/receptionist Akos. Besides treating us with complete disrespect from the moment we walked in, there were a few incidents that were unlike anything I've experienced at other hostels. First, as we were confirming our flights on their computers, Akos decided he was going to shut off the Internet to encourage people to drink with him at the rooftop bar. Very mature and helpful. The topper though was when he barrelled into my 6 person room at 2:30 AM questioning why I was sleeping in the room he had given me the key to. Apparently it was an all female room, and as a male, I wasn't supposed to be there. Thank you, Akos.
Overall, abismal stay. Only go here if you'd like a terrible night of sleep and a trust issue with every hotel manager for the rest of your life.

If you need a bed to sleep in... then just go here. Otherwise, forget it. When I checked in, the guy at the counter was rude and sarcastic. I literally felt like slapping him across the face. Then came the actual receptionist who was just as useless. The rooftop is about the only good thing about this hostel. The rooms are alright, washrooms okay (could be cleaner). Maybe it was my stay but it was a weird crowd. The 5euro deposit for the key is a little ridiculous. It's in a loud and busy area of Athens so bring your ear plugs.