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Discover well-known properties in Athens that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 12,589 hotels in Athens and price data was last updated on 26 July 2024. The average price for a hotel in Athens is $27/night.
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Agias Theklas 10, Athens, Greece
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 terrace. Safestay Athens Monastiraki provides guests with a comfortable base when visiting the Greek capital. Enjoy breakfast on our terrace. While you marvel at views of the Acropolis, the attentive staff can arrange a tour or rental car. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and Ensuite. Check your mails via free wireless internet or treat yourself to a drink from the rooftop bar or in the lounge. Guests also have the option to book a table on their very own terrace and have a unique candlelight dinner delivered. You are free to use the computer at the basement lounge, while safety deposit boxes can be used upon charge. Safestay Athens Monastiraki is situated in the vibrant Psirri district of Athens, close to a variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Free Wi-Fi
7.9
Good
1700 reviews
Location
0.7 km from city centre
Mavromichali 47, Athens, Greece
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. The modernly decorated hostel features an internal furnished courtyard, a shared lounge area and a vending machine. Fitted with parquet floors and lively colours, the rooms and the dormitory rooms at Nubian Hostel come with air conditioning and a wardrobe. Some include en-suite, shared bathrooms, while certain units have a balcony. Free WiFi access is offered throughout the property. Guests will find a variety of bars and restaurants within a short walk of the property, while Syntagma Square can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Byzantine Museum is at a distance of 1.5 km. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 35 km from Nubian Hostel.
Free Wi-Fi
8.7
Excellent
1037 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
Menandrou 25, Athens, Greece
SOHO Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Psiri / Monastiraki area. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service, family room are just some of the facilities on offer. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating, wake-up service. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Athens has to offer by making SOHO Hotel your base.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
2418 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
27 Sofokleous, Athens, Greece
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. Zeus offer private rooms or beds in a dormitory. All simply furnished rooms come with heating and a shared bathroom with shower. Several bars and restaurants can be found within a short walk from the property. The 24-hour staff can advise on local attractions, such as the lively Plaka and Thiseio areas, at 350 metres.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.0
Good
2173 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
Evmolpidon 24 & Triptolemou 18, Athens, Greece
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. All units include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the hostel. Popular points of interest near Iconic Athens Hostel include Kerameikos Metro Station, Gazi - Technopoli and Monastiraki Metro Station. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 34 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
1239 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
Methonis 13, Athens, Greece
Centrally located in Athens, Athens Quinta offers vintage accommodation with a shared kitchen and shared lounge area, and a charming furnished courtyard. It provides free WiFi throughout and it is just a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning, wardrobe, lockers and towels. Shared bathrooms with showers are also available. Some rooms overlook the pedestrian street and others the garden. 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.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
976 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
16 Victor Hugo Street, Athens, Greece
With a stay at Athens International Youth Hotel and Hostel in Athens (Athens City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Acropolis Museum. Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Location
0.5 km from city centre
Kritiou 30, Athens, Greece
Situated in Athens and with Neos Kosmos Metro Station reachable within 100 metres, Bedway Athens Hostel features concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Syngrou/Fix Metro Station. Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms have a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Speaking Greek, English and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Bedway Athens Hostel include Acropolis Museum, Akropolis Metro Station and Temple of Olympion Zeus. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 32 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2189 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Athens

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Athens. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:January
Average price in Athens:$27/night
Cheapest price found:$12/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Monday
$12 - $49
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$23 - $38
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Athens hostels

Browse through properties in Athens that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 12,589 properties in Athens and data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
These Athens properties are among the highest rated by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews and hostel descriptions and amenities.
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16 Sarri, Psirri, Athens, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$40
Avg. per night
11 Poliklitou, Athens, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
104 Ermou & 1 Karaiskaki, Athens, Greece
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$24
Avg. per night
25 Nileos, Athens, Greece
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$28
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

Discover affordable stays in Athens that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Athens can be found for as low as $14 per night. There is currently one property in Athens that can be booked for this price. Pagration Youth Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Athens. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Athens we've come across for the dates selected. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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Damareos 75, Athens, Greece
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$14
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Kapodistriou Str. 4, Athens, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$20
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Hostel prices in Athens

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Athens to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Athens at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Athens. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
2 stars and under
11 Poliklitou, Athens, Greece
104 Ermou & 1 Karaiskaki, Athens, Greece
3 stars

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Other accommodations in Athens

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Athens, Greece
0.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$69
Avg. per night
Athens, Greece
1.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$112
Avg. per night
79 Megalou Alexandrou, Athens, Greece
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$122
Avg. per night
75 Eolou & Evripidou, Athens, Greece
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$220
Avg. per night
24 Voulis And Mitropoleos Street, Athens, Greece
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$160
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1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$160
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Athens

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Athens to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
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Facts about staying in Athens

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Athens to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

    $27 per night is how much hostels in Athens cost, on average. $12 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $23 per night or less is a good deal. Athens hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with May being the most expensive month to book, and in October being the cheapest.

  • What’s the best hostel in Athens?

    Bedbox Hostel is the best Athens hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Bedbox Hostel has a rating of 8.9/10 from 2,498 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    The closest Athens hostel to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport is Pagration Youth Hostel, which is 17.5 km away.

  • What area of Athens is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Athens, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Plaka in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. 26 Amalias is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Athens closest to Acropolis?

    Safestay Athens Monastiraki is the most popular hostel in Athens that’s close to Acropolis (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.7 km from Safestay Athens Monastiraki to Acropolis. While there may be other hostels near Acropolis, Safestay Athens Monastiraki is highly rated (7.9/10) by 1,700 users.

  • Should I stay in a Athens hostel?

    Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Athens on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Athens offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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