What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

$43 per night is how much hostels in Athens cost, on average. $7 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $35 per night or less is a good deal. Athens hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with September being the most expensive month to book, and in June being the cheapest.

What’s the best hostel in Athens?

Pagration Youth Hostel is the best Athens hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Pagration Youth Hostel has a rating of 8.2/10 from 1,408 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, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Plaka in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Athens Backpackers is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Athens closest to Monastiraki?

Safestay Athens Monastiraki is the most popular hostel in Athens that’s close to Monastiraki (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.1 km from Safestay Athens Monastiraki to Monastiraki. While there may be other hostels near Monastiraki, Safestay Athens Monastiraki is highly rated (7.7/10) by 2,019 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.

Does Athens have hostels with “Pool” listed as an amenity?

Yes, there is a hostel in Athens with “Pool” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 1 hostel have the “Pool” amenity in the Athens area. Santorini Camping & Hostel is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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Travel insights for hostels in Athens

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Athens including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens is November ($29). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is May ($64).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Athens?

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Thursday ($29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $67, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $33 for a 4-star hostel in Athens for tonight.

How much is a Athens hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Athens this weekend for as little as $28/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $29/night. For a 4-star hostel in Athens, the cheapest rate recently found was $136/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Athens?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Athens. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was $16 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

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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Youth Hostel Anna

Eparchiaki Odos Firon-Ormou Perissis, Thera, Greece

7.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Air conditioning

$16

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Hostels in Athens

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Travel insights for hostels in Athens

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Athens including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens is November ($29). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is May ($64).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Athens?

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Thursday ($29). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $67, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $33 for a 4-star hostel in Athens for tonight.

How much is a Athens hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Athens?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 44 days before your trip to Athens. The lowest price found when booking 44 days ahead was $16 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

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.

Hostel prices in Athens

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.

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Where to stay in Athens

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Facts about staying in Athens

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