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City Circus Athens, hotel in Athens

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.

very close to Monastiriki station if you want to get to/from the airport. nice view of the acropolis from the terrace staff was responsive, although my problem was not really addressed.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,808 reviews
Price from
£113.36
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Hub Hostel, hotel in Athens

Well located in the Athens City Centre of Athens, Athens Hub Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a terrace.

Everything but the beds.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
1,581 reviews
Price from
£46.15
1 night, 2 adults
Mosaikon Glostel, hotel in Athens

Attractively set in Athens, Mosaikon Glostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

This is one of my favourite hostels! It’s a really nice, clean hostel that is SO central! I went as a female solo traveller and had the best time, and felt so safe!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
1,646 reviews
Price from
£76.41
1 night, 2 adults
When in Athens Hostel, hotel in Athens

Well situated in Athens, When in Athens Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Perfect placement close to city center, welcoming staff, a lot of nice bars and cafes around. Had a pub crawl activity if you like that to help socialize. Beautiful and comfy courtyard.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
605 reviews
Price from
£77.08
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Hawks, hotel in Athens

Well set in the centre of Athens, Athens Hawks provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Place was super confortable for a small, even middle term staying The personal was super kind and the room was clean and organized (the balcon was greatly appreciated!)
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
2,298 reviews
Price from
£53.32
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Backpackers, hotel in Athens

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.

Very stylish, great social atmosphere and perfect location
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,985 reviews
Price from
£77.02
1 night, 2 adults
Bedway Athens Hostel, hotel in Athens

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...

The staff were very friendly & helpful. The hostel has good clean facilities. The kitchen is well equipped & kept clean. There is a nice patio with seats to eat at. The location is very good. Close to a LIDL supermarket & very close to a metro station. It was also walkable to the acropolis.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,383 reviews
Price from
£26.85
1 night, 2 adults
Bedbox Hostel, hotel in Athens

Conveniently located in the heart of Athens, Bedbox Hostel is just steps from hip bars and restaurants.

* Excellent location, especially for 1st timers to Athens... you can walk everywhere!! * Good quality linen & pillow * Big locker with lock provided * Sufficient space in room * Quiet at night * Double glazed windows * Large windows can be fully opened for ventilation * Changing area * Friendly accommodating staff * Close to great high St shopping and restaurants * Walk to the Acropolis * Direct & easy public transport to the airport and Port of Pireous
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
2,399 reviews
Price from
£47.86
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Quinta, hotel in Athens

Centrally located in Athens, Athens Quinta offers vintage accommodation with a shared kitchen and shared lounge area, and a charming furnished courtyard.

Very clean and welcoming environment with good breakfast . Value for money indeed!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,053 reviews
Price from
£51.89
1 night, 2 adults
Pagration Youth Hostel, hotel in Athens

Located in the Vyronas district of Athens, the family-operated Pagration Hostel offers dormitory beds without curfew.

It is a very chill environment. Definitely worth money. There were 3 fans in my room, so it was very good in the hot summer days. The location is okay. I never used public transportation to visit touristic places. Evening staff were very friendly.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,434 reviews
Price from
£23.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Dioskouros Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,553 reviews

    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...

    It was very central and the shared area is amazing

  • Airnite House
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 15 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Athens, Airnite House provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Private Rooms Athens - Shared Bathroom
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 80 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Private Rooms Athens - Shared Bathroom is located in Athens. Popular points of interest nearby include Acropolis Museum and Temple of Olympion Zeus.

    Einfach, preiswert, alles was man braucht. Ordentlich, sauber

  • SAN REMO HOSTEL
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 79 reviews

    In a prime location in Athens, SAN REMO HOSTEL offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Spotless clean, extreeeeemely friendly host, tolerant atmosphere

  • Κρεβάτια σε κοιτώνα μόλις 3' απο το metro
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Athens and within 2.5 km of Larissis Railway Station, Κρεβάτια σε κοιτώνα μόλις 3' απο το metro has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Großer Garten, Terasse, Küche, Waschmaschine.... Komplette Ausstattung und immer sauber. Ideal für lange Aufenthalte.

  • Κουκέτα ξύλινη μόλις 3 λεπτά απο το metro

    Featuring a garden, Κουκέτα ξύλινη μόλις 3 λεπτά απο το metro is set in Athens in the Attica region, 2.5 km from Larissis Railway Station and 3.5 km from National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

  • Κουκέτα 2 ατόμων μόλις 3' απο το metro

    Situated in Athens within 3.5 km of National Archaeological Museum of Athens and 3.7 km of National Theatre of Greece, Κουκέτα 2 ατόμων μόλις 3' απο το metro provides rooms with free WiFi.

  • Sailing House on the beach 16 persons
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Athens, Sailing House on the beach 16 persons has free bikes, garden, shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Athens

  • Safestay Athens Monastiraki
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,940 reviews

    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...

    It was a brilliant location and great luggage storage

  • Zeus Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,319 reviews

    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.

    Great location, very good facilities, confortable room

  • Let me take my bunk bed
    Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 281 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Athens, Let me take my bunk bed offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Great location with clean and perfect view from room

  • Acropolis View Dream
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 611 reviews

    Acropolis View Dream is located in Athens, 700 metres from National Archaeological Museum of Athens and 800 metres from Omonia Square.

    Nice people, a realy social cool kind group! :-)

  • Iconic Athens Hostel
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,161 reviews

    Well set in the centre of Athens, Iconic Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Location, organization, staff, breakfast was nice.

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Hostels that guests love in Athens

  • Avg. price/night: £81.03
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,250 reviews
    Great location close to a Metro station, City Sighseeker bus stop 2 mins away. Just out of the tourist area, cheaper restaurants, bakeries and food halls with out the added tourist charges. Easy walk towards old town and the main tourist areas. Area felt safe even returning to hotel late in the evening. Room was comfortable with a nice balcony to get some fresh air.
    Simon Averell
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £48.28
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,947 reviews
    Cheap, very friendly staff, great location, clean. We never felt uncomfortable or unsafe in the area. People like to think the cities as a fairy tale without the people that live in in (or without paying the price).
    Victoria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.84
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,976 reviews
    Excellent budget choice. Clean, comfortable and a great location. Area feels completely safe, even late at night. Staff at reception very helpful. Would stay again.
    Andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.15
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,940 reviews
    Great staff. Great service. Good value for money. Great location. Quiet. Great lockers (however it could be cheaper (it's free in some of the hostels), but I would say that yours is very safe with the PIN code). Great rooftop. The beds are comfortable.
    Claudie-Anne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.15
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,940 reviews
    Ideal accommodation for one night: great location and excellent price! Hostel offers lockers where you can leave your suitcases cheaply.
    Emil
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,646 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve stayed exactly like pictures, close metro station that goes direct to airport, close to many historical sites including Acropolis and different Agora. Dormitory has private bathroom and they are all very clean. Bedding is comfortable. Strong air conditioning. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly, would definitely stay again if back at Athens.
    Fang-Tzu
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,468 reviews
    As global,, with a cheap budget,, it's a good hostel,,,
    WALID
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.81
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,319 reviews
    The hostel provides a cheap place to sleep in a convenient location in the centre of Athens. The facilities are fairly clean and the staff are fairly helpful. There are washing and left luggage facilities. The Omonia area is not as threatening as some people would have you believe and the immediate vicinity of the hostel felt safe.
    Vincent
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £47.69
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 191 reviews
    Great location with 2 train stops into centre of city and about 20 minutes with easy transfer from train to tram for the beaches. Stay amongst the locals and eat a bit cheaper than city centre. Felt totally safe. Key box number given in advance
    Alun
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £33.87
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 611 reviews
    Cozy hostel, friendly staff. Great way to travel on a budget and meet new people. Plenty of common areas, and that perfect view from the terrace - definitely worth a stay. Bed was comfy. Bathrooms nice and clean. Such a lovely cleaning lady attended every morning. Great location too - just 5 minutes walk from one of the 3 surrounding metro stations. Plenty of large and small corner shops, coffee and food places around the area. Would stay again without thinking twice. Thanks for a pleasant experience!
    Aurelija
    Solo traveller

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