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Well located in the Athens City Centre of Athens, Athens Hub Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 150m from Ermou Street-Shopping Area, 200m from Monastiraki Flea Market and 1 km from Acropolis. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

Staff very helpful and prepared on the local attractions. Room super cleaned. Super central. Cool bar.

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9.1
Superb
1,476 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

City Circus Athens features a rooftop terrace and a bar-restaurant, just 300 metres from Thission area and within 350 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station. Housed in a neoclassical building, the property offers air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi.

Fitted with wooden floors, the rooms of City Circus are simply decorated. Each soundproofed unit features a private or a shared bathroom with shower. Lockers are available in all room types.

The front office people were lovely. Well kept property. It's easy to walk around and get the subway. Breakfast was tasty and fulfilling.

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9.1
Superb
1,530 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Rooms come with a private bathroom and a shower, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. The rooms have bed linen.

Popular points of interest near Mosaikon Glostel include Ermou Street-Shopping Area, Syntagma Square and University of Athens - Central Building. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 32 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

the facilities are really confortable, also every bed it’s like a private room and the staff is really friendly.

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9.4
Superb
871 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Well located in the centre of Athens, Baloo Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from National Theatre of Greece, 600 metres from Omonia Square and 700 metres from National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

First of all, thank you very much again to all the Baloo Team! 🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙 This secret place in the heart of Athens is really new, clean, chill, welcome to the jungle 🎋🌱🐒! All the team was really kind and all the time ready for them customers! Coffee and tea is include for a really good Baloo morning, the kitchen is nice you can cook and meet peoples of the hostel ☕️🍯🍪! Outside you will discover the Baloo bar, with good cocktails made by the Baloo chef in a wild and chill mood 🐻✨🍹 ! I advice to everybody for workers, travelers, alone or with people is nice !

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9
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Well situated in Athens, When in Athens Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Syntagma Square, Lycabettus Hill and National Theatre of Greece. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

Great place, met great people. Awesome experience.

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9.2
Superb
510 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

The hostel is 3 km away from the Acropolis. At just 20 metres from the property, there is a bus stop, while Panepistimio Metro Station is 500 metres away. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 40 km away.

Breakfast offered a wide selection on a beautiful outdoor terrace or inside a quintessential living area. Staff was lovely, helpful and friendly. Offered good tips and very knowledgeable of transportation options to various places.

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9
Superb
835 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Well situated in the centre of Athens, Pink Mango offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Omonia Square, Kerameikos Metro Station and Gazi - Technopoli. The hostel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Great location of the hostel. 15 minutes to the Acropolis, 10 minutes to the fish market. The staff speaks English. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. Purely. Lots of space in the shower. The Jacuzzi was working. The owner of the hostel takes into account all your wishes. As a compliment from the hostel there was a fish party. Thanks guys and Maria! I wish you great guests!

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9.6
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality provides some units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. All guest rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

If we could give Ioannas place a million stars we would!!! This place feels like home. By the end of our stay, we now call Ioanna our Greek mom <3 she is the best host we have EVER had and welcomed us into her home like family. She made meals for us, and even homemade baileys . Her cooking was amazing, but her company was the best part. She even drove us around to different spots around Athens. We enjoyed this place so much and have recommended it to everyone coming to Athens in the future! Ioanna is so very special and consider yourself lucky if you get to stay here :) you will not be disappointed.

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9.7
Exceptional
90 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Well set in the centre of Athens, Iconic Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.6 km from Monastiraki Railway Station, 1.6 km from Monastiraki Square and 1.3 km from Temple of Hephaestus. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

The staff is very welcoming and nice.

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8
Very good
1,122 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Well set in the centre of Athens, Athens Hawks provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Omonia Square, 700 metres from Monastiraki Square and 700 metres from Monastiraki Railway Station. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

The stuff is cool. Helpfull and friendly without being invasive.

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8.3
Very good
2,389 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Athens Quinta
    Budget options available

    Centrally located in Athens, Athens Quinta offers vintage accommodation with a shared kitchen and shared lounge area, and a charming furnished courtyard.

    Great location, amazing staff and very comfortable rooms!

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 834 reviews
  • Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality
    Budget options available

    Set in Athens, 1.6 km from Asteras Beach, Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

    חדרים מרווחים ונקיים המארחת מקסימה, מארחת ברוחב לב

    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews
  • Iconic Athens Hostel
    Budget options available

    Well set in the centre of Athens, Iconic Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Very clean hotel 1 minute from metro. Nice breakfast and very kind staff

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,121 reviews
  • Nubian Hostel
    Budget options available

    Nubian Hostel is located in the heart of Athens, between the upmarket Kolonaki and the alternative Exarchia districts and a 10-minute walk from Panepistimio Metro Station.

    Very nice staff, easy check-in, clean room and quiet space!

    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 982 reviews
  • SAN REMO HOSTEL
    Budget options available

    In a prime location in the centre of Athens, SAN REMO HOSTEL offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    sehr gutmütiger, liebenswerter gastgeber. vielen dank

    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 84 reviews
  • Dioskouros Hostel
    Budget options available

    Centrally situated under the Acropolis in the historical quarter of Plaka and close to the new museum, Hostel Dioskouros features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk...

    Breakfast very good, room and shower/toilet facilities very clean

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,166 reviews
  • Deligianni&Notara st Guest House
    Budget options available

    Located in the centre of Athens, 400 metres from National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Deligianni&Notara st Guest House provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Antonio is very good man that always there for everything

    5.1
    Scored 5.1
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 129 reviews
  • Central Hostel
    Budget options available

    Ideally located in Athens, Central Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to Akropolis Metro Station, Acropolis Museum and Parthenon.

    Clean, friendly staff and very close to everywhere

    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 604 reviews

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  • Pink Mango
    Central location

    Well situated in the centre of Athens, Pink Mango offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Modern and cozy, friendly stuff, everything was clean and neat 😄

    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
  • When in Athens Hostel
    Central location

    Well situated in Athens, When in Athens Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Friendly staff, comfortable bed, good location etc

    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 510 reviews
  • City Circus Athens
    Central location

    City Circus Athens features a rooftop terrace and a bar-restaurant, just 300 metres from Thission area and within 350 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station.

    Really great hostel. Honestly, one of the best I stayed at.

    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,530 reviews
  • Baloo Hostel
    Central location

    Well located in the centre of Athens, Baloo Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Rustic clean and beautiful. Fantastic friendly staff.

    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 152 reviews
  • Athens Hawks
    Central location

    Well set in the centre of Athens, Athens Hawks provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Everything is clean. It's good beds and good staff.

    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,388 reviews
  • Safestay Athens Monastiraki
    Central location

    Located in the heart of Athens, just beneath the Acropolis, Safestay Athens Monastiraki is within walking distance of most attractions and offers stunning views of the Acropolis from its rooftop...

    Great location and the staff were really friendly.

    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,372 reviews
  • Private Rooms Athens
    Central location

    Featuring a shared lounge, Private Rooms Athens is located in Athens. Popular points of interest nearby include Acropolis Museum and Temple of Olympion Zeus.

    Einfach, preiswert, alles was man braucht. Ordentlich, sauber

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 62 reviews
  • Sailing House on the beach 16 persons
    Central location

    Set in Athens, Sailing House on the beach 16 persons has free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
  • seaview room with share some place
    Central location

    Set in Athens, 70 metres from Bebela Beach, seaview room with share some place features views of the sea.

    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 25 reviews
  • Zeus Hostel
    Central location

    Zeus Hostel is centrally located, 300 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station. Guests can enjoy drinks and beers at the on-site bar. Free Wi-Fi in public areas and communal computers are provided.

    WiFi works well. Bed and room was clean. Good location.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,833 reviews
  • Acropolis View Dream
    Central location

    Acropolis View Dream is located in Athens, 700 metres from National Archaeological Museum of Athens and 800 metres from Omonia Square.

    Nice people, a realy social cool kind group! :-)

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 353 reviews
  • Welcommon Hostel
    Central location

    Situated in Athens, 600 metres from Omonia Metro Station, Welcommon Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    bardzo dobra lokalizacja, blisko metro, atrakcje miasta.

    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 120 reviews
  • Let me take my bunk bed
    Central location

    Conveniently located in the centre of Athens, Let me take my bunk bed offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Great location with clean and perfect view from room

    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 261 reviews
  • Antonio's Guest House
    Central location

    Antonio's Guest House has a garden, shared lounge, a bar and casino in Athens.

    It's good place for the money. Thank you Antonio

    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 191 reviews

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Hostels that guests love in Athens

  • Avg. price/night: £104.10
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 497 reviews
    Great location, close to train station and the Acropolis, and small cafe. Area is safe. The apartment has a mini kitchenette area, microwave. Towels and toiletries were provided. Communication with the host is very efficient.
    Nadia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.24
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,497 reviews
    The whole concept is great - back to the youth hostels but with style and modern approach.
    Noam_K
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £48.06
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 57 reviews
    Cheap Hostel with nice staff.
    Tilman
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.07
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,580 reviews
    Great location in a very safe area. Close to the main tourist attractions. The staff was responsive and supportive. The rooftop offers an outstanding view of the Acropolis. The room is clean and the bed linen and the towels are daily changed.
    Smarandita
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £42.48
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,061 reviews
    The hotel is excellent value for money in a really good location, yes its in the back streets but i didnt have any problems whats os ever, just a two minute walk from the metro staion.. The breakfast was okay being the rooms are so cheap you can complain and the coffee in the morning... The room is basic but you get free wifi, a safe, towels and balcony though a bit small, was outstanding value
    Paul
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £89.19
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 314 reviews
    Great location, clean, adequate for a cheap stay in a great part of Athens
    Annabel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,933 reviews
    The hotel is nicely located in the city center, in a safe area, close to restaurants and bars. The staff was friendly and happy to provide me tips on the city, restaurants and so on. There is a nice rooftop open to the guests, and I was spending the late nights there looking at the Acropolis. The petit room is a bit small, but I think it’s a good deal for a single traveler on a budget, considering the great location.
    Cristhiana
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,034 reviews
    The staff is very friendly and will kindly answer any question you might have, for example on places to eat or ways to get around in Athens with public transport. There’s a small but very cute common area where people hang out at night. Everything you would expect from a Youth hostel is there. The price is very cheap.
    David
    Group
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 510 reviews
    brand new, squeaky clean, comfy beds, great location, super kind smiley staff. best hostel I’ve ever been to
    Mariangela
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,475 reviews
    Best hostel ever! Great location in the center. Super clean: spotless bathroom, white fresh bed sheets. AC in the room. I loved that it has courtains and that offers privacy. Very good price. Good looking design. Very nice staff. You can ask reception for hair dryer. Thanks for welcome drink! Perfect stay!
    Andreea
    Solo traveller

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