I have created a list with the best hostels in Athens, Greece. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Hostel. Set in Athens, 1.6 km from Asteras Beach, Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace. The property is located 2.9 km from Glyfada Central Beach, 3.4 km from Glyfada marina and 13 km from Neos Kosmos Metro Station. At the hostel, each room has a wardrobe. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 20 km from the hostel. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Voula Beach is 2.1 km away. 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. Flisvos Marina is 13 km from Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality, while Temple of Olympion Zeus is 14 km from the property.Show full description
Hostel.Newly opened, March 2024. Well situated in the centre of Athens, Pink Mango offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Omonia Square, Kerameikos Metro Station and Gazi - Technopoli. The hostel features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a balcony. Every room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The units feature bed linen. Popular points of interest near Pink Mango include Monastiraki Metro Station, Monastiraki Railway Station and Monastiraki Square. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 33 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hostel. Attractively set in the centre of Athens, Mosaikon Glostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Popular points of interest nearby include Monastiraki Square, Monastiraki Railway Station and Monastiraki Metro Station. Rooms come with a private bathroom and a shower, and some rooms at the hostel have a balcony. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 32 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The rooms have bed linen. Guests at Mosaikon Glostel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near Mosaikon Glostel include Ermou Street-Shopping Area, Syntagma Square and University of Athens - Central Building.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Popular points of interest near the hostel include University of Athens - Central Building, Omonia Metro Station and Museum of Cycladic Art. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 26 km from When in Athens Hostel. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. The units feature a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Speaking German, Greek, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the stylish, all-day Zampano bistrot upon charge. Restaurants, bars and super markets can be found within a short walk of the property. City Circus Athens is located in the lively Psirri Region and within 200 metres from Ermou shopping district. The Acropolis Museum is at 1 km, while Filopappou Hill is 3 km away. Staff at the front desk can arrange bicycle rental.Show full description
Hostel. 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. At the hostel, each room is fitted with a seating area. Athens Hub Hostel offers a continental or vegetarian breakfast. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Monastiraki Square, Roman Agora and Erechtheion. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 34 km from Athens Hub Hostel.Show full description
Hostel. 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. The hostel is 3 km away from the Acropolis. 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. 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.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Omonia Metro Station, University of Athens - Central Building and Larissis Railway Station. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 29 km from Baloo Hostel. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Guest rooms include bed linen.Show full description
Hostel. Conveniently located in the heart of Athens, Bedbox Hostel is just steps from hip bars and restaurants. It has a 24-hour front desk, an industrial-style lounge and a shared kitchen with coffee machine, kettle and fridge. Monastiraki Square is 500 metres from the hostel, while Ermou Street-Shopping Area is 400 metres away. Free WiFi access is offered throughout. The rooms and dormitory rooms at Bedbox are air conditioned, and most provide access to a shared bathroom. Some open out to a private terrace. Elefthérios Venizélos Airport is 37 km from the property.Show full description
Hostel. 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. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 35 km from Nubian Hostel. 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.Show full description
Hostel. Located in the Vyronas district of Athens, the family-operated Pagration Hostel offers dormitory beds without curfew. It features free Wi-Fi access and a shared kitchen just 1.5 km from Constitution Square. After a day of city exploration, Pagration’s lounge area offers a pleasant place to curl up with a book from the hostel’s exchange book service or enjoy one of its table games. Pagration Youth Hostel can offer travel and sightseeing assistance to guests from its tour desk. Guests can use the communal kitchen to prepare their own meals. A washing machine, dryer and hot water are available 24/7 for a charge, while valuables can be safely stored away in deposit boxes. This Athens hostel is less than a 10-minute walk from Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first modern Olympic tournament took place. Evangelismos Metro Station is one km away.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Guest rooms in the hostel are fitted with a coffee machine. Popular points of interest near Bedway Athens Hostel include Acropolis Museum, Akropolis Metro Station and Temple of Olympion Zeus. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Syngrou/Fix Metro Station. 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. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 32 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hostel. 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. It has a seasonal rooftop bar with views over the Acropolis, and offers free WiFi access throughout. Athens Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms. All include shared bathrooms, some of which are en suite, and most open to a balcony. Bed linen is provided. Backpackers has a two level roof bar called Sunnies with views of the Acropolis. Food and Drinks are available at the lobby bar and courtyard where guests can relax and socialize. All rooms are fitted with COVID proof smart locks and contactless check in. Complimentary hi-speed Wi-fi is available throughout all areas of the property. The central location of Athens Backpackers favours direct access to a range of night clubs, bars and traditional taverns. History lovers will be thrilled to find out that Acropolis and its museum is at just 150 metres. The vibrant Monastiraki, boasting an array of dining and shopping options, is located within approximately 1.5 km of Athens Backpackers. Athens International Airport is at 38 km.Show full description
Hostel. 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. At the hostel, every room comes with a desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Athens Hawks also provide guests with a city view. All units include bed linen. Speaking Greek, English, Spanish and French, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Monastiraki Metro Station, Omonia Metro Station and National Theatre of Greece. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 33 km from Athens Hawks, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hostel. In a prime location in the centre of Athens, SAN REMO HOSTEL offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 1.2 km from Omonia Square, 1.1 km from Omonia Metro Station and 1.8 km from Monastiraki Square. Rooms are complete with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain units at the hostel also provide guests with a balcony. Popular points of interest near SAN REMO HOSTEL include Larissis Railway Station, National Theatre of Greece and National Archaeological Museum of Athens. The property is close to popular attractions like Kerameikos Metro Station, Gazi - Technopoli and Ancient Agora of Athens. The units feature bed linen. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 30 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hostel. 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. 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 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. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 34 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hostel. 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.Show full description
Hostel. 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. Dioskouros has a mix of of ensuite units and Units with shared bathroom facilities. Dioskouros Hostel includes a garden where guests can relax and have breakfast. Staff at the reception can offer travel information and arrange transportation around mainland Greece. The cobbled streets of Plaka are full of Byzantine churches, ancient sites and tavernas. Syntagma Metro Station with links to the Airport and Piraeus Port is a 6-minute walk. Dioskouros’s guests have quick access to Glyfada Beach by public transport.. Show full description
Hostel. Featuring a shared lounge, Private Rooms Athens is located in Athens. Popular points of interest nearby include Acropolis Museum and Temple of Olympion Zeus. The units in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Odeum of Herodes Atticus is less than 1 km away. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Parthenon is an 11-minute walk from Private Rooms Athens, while Onassis Cultural Centre is 1 km from the property. Elefthérios Venizélos Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
Hostel. Set in Athens, 1.6 km from University of Athens - Central Building, Thanasis Place provides air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.2 km from Omonia Metro Station, 2.4 km from Syntagma Square and 1.6 km from National Archaeological Museum of Athens. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a balcony with a city view. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, 25 km from the hostel. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms include a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a kitchen equipped with a fridge. At Thanasis Place each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Athens, like hiking. Popular points of interest near Thanasis Place include Lycabettus Hill, Athens Music Hall and Museum of Cycladic Art.Show full description
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