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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Athens, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Athens Quinta Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (609 Reviews) |
From 26$ | |
Small Funny World Athens |
6.0 / 10 (1072 Reviews) |
From 12$ | |
Central Hostel |
7.1 / 10 (1445 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
Bedbox Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (1295 Reviews) |
From 21$ | |
Athens House Hostel |
5.9 / 10 (814 Reviews) |
From 11$ |
When travelling to Athens, there are plenty of accommodation options to choose from. However, one of the best options for budget-minded travellers is to stay in a hostel. Here are four reasons why hostels should be your go-to choice when travelling to Athens:
1. Cost-effective: Hostels are by far the most affordable option for accommodation in Athens. In fact, you can often find hostels for as little as €10 per night.
2. Convenient location: Most hostels are located in the city centre, making it easy to get around Athens on foot.
3. Varied amenities: Hostels usually offer a range of amenities, such as Wi-Fi, a kitchen and common area, and laundry facilities.
4. Friendly and social atmosphere: Hostels are known for their social atmosphere, and are a great place to meet other travellers.
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Athens Quinta Hostel
From 26$
The venue is located 550 metres from Hellenic Parliament and a 10-minute walk from Technis Theater. Apart from air conditioning, a private safe and a wardrobe, the rooms feature beds with hypoallergenic pillows and linens.
This accommodation is 1 km away from the centre of Athens. Rozalia lies within a 350-metre distance. Athens Quinta Hostel provides good lodging in proximity to Benaki Museum.
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Small Funny World Athens
From 12$
The venue is placed 0.3 km from National Library of Greece and 1.2 km from the ancient theater "Odeon of Herodes Atticus". Hostel rooms offer en suite bathrooms equipped with showers and hair dryers.
Located in Syntagma district, the property is also close to the ornate 1862 Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens. City centre of Athens is less than 1 km away. Serving Mediterranean and Greek specialities, Otto Resto Bar is about 50 metres away. Small Funny World Athens Hostel lies close to National Historic Museum.
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Central Hostel
From 17$
Benaki Museum is located 1 km from the venue and the ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus is approximately 0.5 km away. Offering rooms fitted with air conditioning, a cupboard and ironing facilities, Crafoord Place Hostel Athens ensures a good stay.
This property is 2 km away from the centre of Athens. The hostel's location is close to the majestic Parthenon Ruins. By The Glass wine bar & bistrot wine bar is 5 minutes’ walk away. Guests can visit the ancient citadel "Acropolis", set nearby.
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Bedbox Hostel
From 21$
The venue is situated just 1.2 km from Ancient Agora of Athens Ruins and 0.2 km from Omonia Square. Bedbox Hostel boasts a luggage room and a safe deposit box for guests' needs providing airport shuttles and 24-hour front desk.
The accommodation lies about 10 minutes' walk from Athens city centre. The property's location is close to Monastiraki. Lithos and Oinomageireio H Epirus are a 5-minute walk away. The well-preserved Greek Temple of Hephaestus is located nearby.
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Athens House Hostel
From 11$
The venue is situated just 1.3 km from Hellenic Parliament and 0.5 km from George Canning. Most of the rooms at Athens House Hostel offer TV, a balcony and a separate toilet as well as beds with a pillow-top mattress, electric blankets and linens.
The property lies about 5 minutes' walk from Athens city centre. The hostel's location is close to King Constantine I. The venue is set just 350 metres from Atitamos and Restaurant Polis Grand Hotel where guests can dine. The neoclassical National Archaeological Museum is located close by.
Hotels in Athens
Airport nearby ✈️ | Eleftherios Venizelos, Santorini International |
Average Price 💰 | 134$ |
Hotels in Athens 🏨 | 7531 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 67036 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Hellenic Parliament, National Library of Greece, Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos, Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Ancient Agora of Athens |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Athens Quinta Hostel |
Family Hotel 👪 | Small Funny World Athens |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Central Hostel |
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Athens Hawks Hostel
From 18$
The venue is located in the centre of Athens, within a walking distance from Monastiraki. Athens Hawks Hostel boasts a sunbathing terrace and a nightclub for guests' needs providing airport transfer, laundry facilities and housekeeping.
National Theatre of Greece is 550 metres away, while Technopolis City of Athens is 1.3 km away. The city centre can be reached within a 5-minute walk. A wide range of dining options including Oineas Restaurant can be found within a 5-minute walk. This Athens Hawks Hostel is placed steps away from Psyri.
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Nubian Hostel
From 26$
The venue is located a 10-minute walk to Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church, close to Kolonaki Square. This accommodation comprises 13 rooms fitted with climate control, a wardrobe and a separate toilet.
The hostel is set in Exarcheia district, 10 minutes' walk away from the centre of Athens. The Doric peripteral Temple of Hephaestus is a 20-minute stroll. Sousourada serves different dishes and is set approximately 50 metres away. Olympia Theatre is also set close by.
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Mosaikon Hotel
From 118$
The venue is set 0.3 km from National Historic Museum and 0.4 km from Monastiraki. This accommodation comprises 17 rooms fitted with a minibar, air conditioner and soundproof windows.
The hostel is set in Syntagma district, 10 minutes' walk away from the centre of Athens. The property's location is close to Ermou Street-Shopping Area. Lithos restaurant is just about 450 metres away. The accommodation is rather close to Hadrian's Roman Library.
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Athens Backpackers Hostel
From 32$
The ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus is 200 metres from the venue and the ancient theater "Theatre of Dionysus" is about 250 metres away. Apart from climate control, a dining area and smoke detectors, the rooms feature beds with hypoallergenic pillows and linens.
Located in Koukaki district, the accommodation is also close to the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum". Its central location offers direct access to the ancient citadel "Acropolis". Belpaese treats guests with European, Italian, Mediterranean and Romana meals and is about 50 metres away from the hostel. The property is set a few minutes' drive from Monastiraki.
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Thanasis Place
From 10$
The hostel is located 2 km away from Athens city centre, only 1.1 km from Benaki Museum. Apart from climate control, smoke detectors and a separate toilet, the rooms feature beds with hypoallergenic pillows and linens.
The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 35 km from Thanasis Place. The property is situated 3.1 km away from Ancient Agora of Athens Ruins. Gregorys serves Mediterranean and Greek dishes and lies 5 minutes' walk away. Lampeti Theater is located in the immediate vicinity.
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Chameleon Youth Hostel
From 12$
The venue is located a 15-minute walk to the Roman triumphal Arch of Hadrian, close to Ancient Agora of Athens Ruins. This accommodation comprises 14 rooms fitted with air conditioner, an ironing set and a separate toilet.
The hostel is set in Thisseio district, 10 minutes' walk away from the centre of Athens. Anafiotika is just 1.2 km away. Abibayio treats guests with Mediterranean and Greek meals and is about 150 metres away from the property. The ancient citadel "Acropolis" is set within a few minutes' drive from Chameleon Youth Hostel - Hostel.