Reviews of Baloo Hostel
4 Favierou, Athens, 10438, Greece

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel is lovely, the staff is very helpful and polite, room is small but comfy. Kitchen has all the amenities you need.
Location is awful. Full of junkies and homeless people, as a female solo traveler I didn’t feel safe in the area. Hairdryer is broken. The fact that they close the kitchen midnight and also turn off all the lights outside (bar area) is also something I personally didn’t enjoy.
Hello, thank you for your comment. We have checked the hairdryer and it is working properly, but we will double-check it again in the coming days. As for the kitchen and bar closing at midnight, this is to minimize noise and ensure that everyone can sleep peacefully.
Hello, thank you for your comment. We have checked the hairdryer and it is working properly, but we will double-check it again in the coming days. As for the kitchen and bar closing at midnight, this is to minimize noise and ensure that eve… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful building with lots of character and well
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery well located hostel, clean and nice staff, good vibes
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe dorm is big, very clean, the hostel is clean& well decorated, i loved the outdoor area as well& the bar. The kitchen is big, clean, well equiped.
Paying for a towel and milk.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great.
Location was a bit dangerous at night, especially if you are alone and/or are a woman.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI loved the beds, the place, but the best were the people
The drunk idiots screaming at the bar
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel has an artistic, vintage vibe and is perfect for socializing and meeting new people. The rooms are spotless and beautifully decorated with great attention to detail. The bed was super comfortable, and the atmosphere made the whole stay really special!
Nothing really it was all perfect
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewIt's located near Omonoia square, very close to bus station and metro. Common areas are open for most of the day and spacious, there is bar where you can order drinks and meet up. Free fruit, coffee and tea in the kitchen, furthermore in the dormitory rooms each bed has a charging point, light and curtains that give privacy.
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Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery good preparation and lovely outside area Love that there were a lot of stored nearby Taxi service easily accessible Amazing staff Amazing vibes
Neighborhood is a bit sketchy
Reviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, airconditioned and ours had an ensuite which was a real bonus. Also, the hostel has an easy-going vibe. The staff is very friendly, and the common space in the backyard is a nice place to hang out and meet other hostel guests. And the hostel provides tips for local dining and can help with the organization of some tours, which felt very traveller-friendly.
The location of the hostel is not ideal. Though it is only a 7 minute walk to one of the metro stations and from there only 10 minutes into the fun neighborhood of Plaka, the area you have to walk through does not feel very friendly (and you are recommended to not walk there alone at night or go into a certain direction from the hostel). Additionally, the hostel is located next to an incredibly busy street which provided some noise during the night. Ear plugs are recommended. All in all, though, I still enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing and friendly especially Jo she was really helpful and answering any concern I had
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice comfy hostel with a super friendly staff.
Reviewed: 20 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt's very clean and nice decorate, very cozy sorrounding
Not the nicest neighborhood to walk around
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt’s a very nice and clean hostel
Liked everything
Reviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewthe staff is super kind and the building is amazing, well fournished and clean. Also they provide free breakfast
Just the location is quite close to a bad neighborhood but overall the quality of the place overcomes this con
Reviewed: 17 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewAmazing amaizng so beautiful relaxing really one of the best hostel I stayed the owner so nice !!! Really liked it !!!! And the lady on the reception was so patient and nice and welcome
It was reall perfect !!
Reviewed: 16 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewEverything was as in the photos. I never saw any difference and everything was clean.
Reviewed: 6 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewthank you for your hospitality and care. I arrived late at night, the staff prepared everything for me to sleep comfortably. It was quite cool in the room, without a blanket I was freezing. but they helped me with everything and brought me everything I needed! Thanks guys, you're awesome!
Reviewed: 6 July 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
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