When planning your Athens vacation, choosing the perfect accommodation plays an important role. We want something affordable, clean, safe and close to pretty much everything.

Hostels blend all those requirements in a lovely way. Many of them offer private rooms so you don’t need to worry about intimacy. Plus, they are excellent places to meet fellow travelers and share your experiences.

Staying close to Syntagma Square means you have access both to the metro station and to the historical sites and museums located near-by. You can easily get to the airport or port.

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Athens International Youth Hostel

Address: 16 Victor Hugo

Recently renovated, the hostel now offers private bathrooms for all rooms, free internet and a lovely bar. It’s located right near the metro station, which offers very quick access to the sites, airport and port.

There are double, 4-bed and 6-bed rooms to choose from. The linen and towels are provided by the hostel. There’s AC available and TV in the common room. It is advisable to book in advance as the hostel is very popular.

During the high season, expect to pay between €18 per bed per night in a 6-bed room and €30.50 per bed per night in a double room.

Zeus Hostel & Hotel

Address: 27 Sofokleous St.

The hostel is conveniently located close to everything: railway station, metro station, flea market, sites. The hotel offers internet, laundry service and AC. The towels are also provided by the hostel and there’s a bar for the guests.

There are both private and shared rooms, wither either 2 or 4 beds. During the high season expect to pay between €12.60 per bed per night in a 4-bed shared room and €21 per bed per night in a 2-bed room with shared bathroom.

Hotel and Hostel Lozanni

Address: 54 Kapodistriou St.

A very popular and friendly hostel, located in a recently renovated build, Hotel & Hostel Lozanni is within walking distance from two metro stations, the railway station and the sites.

The hostel offers 31 rooms (singles, doubles, triples and dorms) with both private and shared facilities. All rooms have AC, TV and phone. The linen and towels are provided by the hostel.

During the high season expect to pay between €15.80 per bed per night in a 6-bed dorm, €25 per bed per night in a twin private room and €36.80 per bed per night in a single room with shared bathroom.

Athens Backpackers

Address: 12 Makri Street 11742 Athens

Athens Backpackers has been recommended by booking sites for years. It’s located in a safe area, close to Syntagma Square and to the Acropolis. The hostel offers a lot of perks: free breakfast, free tea & coffee all day, free night tours and free cinema. There’s a great roof-top bar to cool down during the summer nights.

It’s a hostel geared towards those looking to party, have fun and socialize. There’s a BBQ area for the guests. The kitchen can be used by guests and there are also washing machines available. The breakfast is included in the room price. The towels and linen are provided by the hostel.

During the high season, expect to pay between €25.30 per bed per night in a 6-bed dorm and €28.40 per bed per night in a 3-bed room with private bathroom.

Pagration Hostel

Address: 75 Damareos Str. Pagrati

The hostel has been open for 35 years and has been recommended by booking sites many times. It’s located at 15 min walk from Syntagma Square, in a quiet residential area, excellent if you are looking for a less crowded neighborhood.

There’s a TV in the common room as well as table games. The guests can use the kitchen as well as the washing machine and dryer. The yard and the roof are great places to enjoy your morning coffee. The linen is included in the room price and there’s wi-fi in the lobby and rooms (plus a lot of internet cafes close to the hostel).

There are 6-bed and 8-bed dorms available. During the high season expect to pay €15 per bed per night.

Additional information:

>>Hostels near the Acropolis of Athens
>>Budget Hotels near the Acropolis of Athens
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