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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.

The location is great, rooms are big and beds in shared rooms are quite private due to the curtains, good space to lock your luggage. Showers super modern, comfortable and clean. Friendly staff. Nice café area where you can chill or work.

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9.1
Superb
1,543 reviews
Price from
£28
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.

Extremely personal, patient and loving care of the stuff!! Super

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9.1
Superb
1,594 reviews
Price from
£36
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.

Woahhhh I felt like a queen staying here, an unreal hostel in the most insanely good location

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9.3
Superb
978 reviews
Price from
£36
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.

Baloo is a beautiful hostel and a magical place! it is ideal for visiting Athens, being in a central position, and it is also a suitable place to meet new people, as it has a garden - Bar, and a very large shared kitchen! the structure is very welcoming and clean and the staff (Tomas, Dimitra, Alexandra, Evans) are the added value of this structure! I'll be back for sure!

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9
Superb
156 reviews
Price from
£26
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.

Very clean and modern house and facilities, fully equipped kitchen, nice chill areas inside and outside. Wonderful staff.

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9.2
Superb
524 reviews
Price from
£27
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.

The high ceilings and the general look of the hostel, it felt like I was visiting a grandma's home. Everything was clean and well managed.

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9
Superb
884 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

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

It was clean and there are a great persons

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9.2
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£25
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.

It was exceptionally clean and tidy. My bedroom had an en-suite bathroom and balcony with good views including the sea.

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9.7
Exceptional
96 reviews
Price from
£62
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.

Room and bathroom got cleaned every morning! Joined the pub crawl and had a blast! Everything was great!

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8
Very good
1,153 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

Beer could be better with more Gas and also rethink the price 4€ is pretty expensive same price like in South Germany

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8.3
Very good
2,446 reviews
Price from
£29
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
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 884 reviews

    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!

  • Iconic Athens Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,153 reviews

    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

  • Safestay Athens Monastiraki
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,464 reviews

    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.

  • Deligianni&Notara st Guest House
    4.8
    Scored 4.8
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 140 reviews

    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

  • Welcommon Hostel
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 135 reviews

    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.

  • Antonio's Guest House
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 211 reviews

    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

  • Athens Hub Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,543 reviews

    Well located in the Athens City Centre of Athens, Athens Hub Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Everything! From the host to the place! Very clean

  • City Circus Athens
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,594 reviews

    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.

    Friendly staff and comfortable room with good view.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Athens

  • Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 96 reviews

    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

  • Pink Mango
    Central location
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 72 reviews

    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 😄

  • Baloo Hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 156 reviews

    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.

  • Bedbox Hostel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,236 reviews

    Conveniently located in the heart of Athens, Bedbox Hostel is just steps from hip bars and restaurants.

    Modern Clean and simple but has everything you need.

  • Athens Hawks
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,446 reviews

    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.

  • Athens Backpackers
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,957 reviews

    Located within walking distance of major touristic attractions and vibrant areas of the city, Athens Backpackers are just a stone's throw from the world-renowned Acropolis of Athens.

    Really great, centralno located. Great breakfast.

  • SAN REMO HOSTEL
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 86 reviews

    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

  • Dioskouros Hostel
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,239 reviews

    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

  • Private Rooms Athens
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 63 reviews

    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

  • Sailing House on the beach 16 persons
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews

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

  • Zeus Hostel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,915 reviews

    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.

  • Acropolis View Dream
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 351 reviews

    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! :-)

  • Impact House Athens by Goodwill Caravan
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2 reviews

    Impact House Athens by Goodwill Caravan is situated in Athens, within 1.5 km of Omonia Metro Station and 2.1 km of University of Athens - Central Building.

  • Central Hostel
    Central location
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 640 reviews

    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

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Hostels that guests love in Athens

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
    + Great location, very safe neighborhood, 15min walk to the beach and 10 min to supermarkets and to tram stop, easy and convenient key box for our late night check in + Super clean apartment, bedroom was very quiet (no street noises when windows closed) and all cooking utensils provided in the kitchen + Fast answers from host company to questions asked via Booking app messages
    Irina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £130.48
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 533 reviews
    Great location, safe, near the metro, acropolis and shopping areas. Plenty of food options just outside if you are too lazy to go further. Hosts were very responsive.
    Jane
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 224 reviews
    Airio Athens Studio exceeded our expectations! It has a great location, but more important, super helpful staff and the apartment offers all in one - comfort, safety, space, enjoyment!!!
    Angelina
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews
    Great location, very safe, about 20mins walk into the centre or 2mins on the metro. View of the acropolis from the bedroom and balcony. Very close to restaurants (recommend “my plate”), bars and a small shop. We stayed for a week and were very comfortable.
    Jack
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews
    Very nice appartment, good communication with host, great location, safety area, walkable distance to Acropolis, even the noise i found positive- lively street of a lively city, full of bars&restaurants
    Dusan
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews
    The location was lovely, very safe area with friendly people. The apartment was cosy and had shops, bars and a park nearby. The kitchen had a portable hot plate and kettle, so you can cook for yourself. The host was helpful and friendly. Overall it was a very nice apartment in a great location.
    ll
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 41 reviews
    Great location great terrace. Near lots of restaurants and a walk up to the Acropolis. Very quiet and safe at night. Tasos v helpful. Well stocked kitchen and he even left over some organic eggs from his chickens.
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 339 reviews
    Great location, clean, adequate for a cheap stay in a great part of Athens
    Annabel
    Solo traveller
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,957 reviews
    It was a great location easy to walk to all the spots and super close to public transport! Very social hostel, the rooftop bar is gorgeous! Met heaps of lovely people and the staff are great! Very clean and I felt very safe in the area
    Mikayla
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,543 reviews
    The best hostel where I have ever been so far! Super clean, modern, well equipped and great location, just in the city centre!
    Réka
    People with friends

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