The main train station serving Athens is called Athens-Larissa Train Station. It’s located on the northern edge of Athens’ center, quite close to Omonia Square (1 km).

Looking for a budget hotel close to Athens Central Station is a good idea since you’ll have access to everything: from the historic landmarks in the city center to the close-by destinations easily reachable by train or ferry.

Generally speaking, budget hotels offer basic facilities. But if you are looking for private rooms, these are the best choices. And can offer a great choice for a traveler looking to keep the costs low.

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Diethnes Hotel

An affordable option, this hotel is great if you need a place when you explore the city. It is not only centrally located but also sits just meters away from the train station. You can stay in a double room during the low season for as low as 100 euro per 2 nights. Sadly availability is only listed till May 2024, so prices may increase during the high season.

Athens Iris Hotel

This 3-star hotel close to the train station is just a few meters down the street. You can stay in a standard double room for 136 euro for 2 nights during the low season and for 176 to 190 euros for 2 nights during the high season. Air conditioning, flat tv-screen and wifi are available in all rooms.

Candia Hotel

If you feel like splurging a bit, this 4-star hotel just 300 m from the train station offers standard rooms, comfort rooms and superior rooms starting for prices starting at 110 euro for a double standard for 2 nights during in low season, and from 214 euros drum high season. A quad family room will set you back around 300 euros for 2 nights while 3-person family room starts at 341 euro during the high season and 188 euro during low season.

Other information you might be interested in:

>>Ferries from Athens
>>Museums in Athens
>>Free things to do in Athens
>>Day trips from Athens
>>A weekend in Athens
>>Hostels near the Acropolis of Athens
>>Budget Hotels near the Acropolis of Athens
>>Athens: Hostels near Syntagma Square
>>Athens: Hostels and budget hotels near the National Archaeological Museum
>>Budget hotels near Piraeus

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