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City Circus Athens, hotel in Athens

City Circus Athens features a rooftop terrace and a bar-restaurant, just 984 feet from Thission area and within 1148 feet from Monastiraki Metro Station.

Historical building, wooden floor, nice furniture
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,819 reviews
Price from
$98.97
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Hub Hostel, hotel in Athens

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

People are great and helpful, everywhere is clean spotless, beds are comfy and you can have your privacy in your bed, all technological needs are met and the location could not be better. Probably the best hostel i’ve ever stayed
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,621 reviews
Price from
$45.32
1 night, 2 adults
Mosaikon Glostel, hotel in Athens

Attractively located in the center of Athens, Mosaikon Glostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Probably the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Very clean, spacious, comfortable beds and well equipped bathrooms. Amazing view from the roof as well! Also insanely cheap - and absolutely fantastic location.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,924 reviews
Price from
$79.01
1 night, 2 adults
When in Athens Hostel, hotel in Athens

In a prime location in the center of Athens, When in Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

It was very clean and the staff was friendly
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
638 reviews
Price from
$73.81
1 night, 2 adults
Retroverse Hostel, hotel in Athens

Ideally set in Athens, Retroverse Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

The common areas are fresh and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. The seating area is spacious, well-lit, and offers a mix of flooring for privacy or openness. We enjoyed playing free games on the machines. The staff is warm, welcoming, helpful, responsive, and engaging. They were more than willing to provide recommendations for places to see and restaurants to enjoy. The manager appreciated feedback to ensure our comfort and improve the overall operations of the building for the enjoyment of future guests. The room is spacious, as is the bathroom. The location is close to the hop-on hop-off stop.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
$75.78
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.

It has really good location 2 min from metro and Acropolis museum 13 min walk from acropolis, … The reception was also really nice and helpful And I was grateful for big enough balcony
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very Good
2,142 reviews
Price from
$53.33
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Hawks, hotel in Athens

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

Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
2,263 reviews
Price from
$72.19
1 night, 2 adults
Bedway Athens Hostel, hotel in Athens

Located in Athens and with Neos Kosmos Metro Station reachable within a few steps, Bedway Athens Hostel has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

The 2 receptionists are very nice and helpful. Unlike many hostels, there is someone at reception from 9 am to 9 pm most days. The bathrooms aren't beautiful, but they're functional. The kitchen is adequate. The common area is really a kind of waiting room area, but there's a pation outside with tables and chairs.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,547 reviews
Price from
$29.09
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.

The rooms and beds were so comfortable! Individual bed curtains, shelves, and lights, as well as changing areas, mirrors, hooks, and big lockers… this hostel really understands how to give privacy and comfort to travellers. The receptionists were kind and helpful, and the common areas were clean and open.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,532 reviews
Price from
$39.50
1 night, 2 adults
Athens Quinta, hotel in Athens

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

The building is very nice, the communal areas are cozy and the hostel location is inside a really cool area of Athens. The breakfast is self service and has great options
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,144 reviews
Price from
$56.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Retroverse Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 52 reviews

    Ideally set in Athens, Retroverse Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Her şeyini özellikle personel ve odaların temizliği

  • Iconic Athens Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,143 reviews

    Conveniently set in Athens, Iconic Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Everything especially the staff super helpful and polite

  • Athens Hawks
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,263 reviews

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

    Everything is clean. It's good beds and good staff.

  • Athens Quinta
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 1,144 reviews

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

    Location is perfect Staff is very nice and helping

  • Pink Lemon
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 312 reviews

    Ideally set in Athens, Pink Lemon has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Bunk beds are well designed and its super clean especially the bathrroms

  • Pink Mango
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 444 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Athens, Pink Mango provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    The staff are super friendly and you can feel at home.

  • Baloo Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 201 reviews

    Conveniently located in Athens, Baloo Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Rustic clean and beautiful. Fantastic friendly staff.

  • Nubian Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 995 reviews

    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.

    Very nice staff, easy check-in, clean room and quiet space!

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

  • Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 159 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of sea, Ioanna's Hellenic Hospitality is located in Athens, a 18-minute walk from Asteras Beach.

    Very clean and tidy. Ioanna had everything we needed

  • When in Athens Hostel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 638 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Athens, When in Athens Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Modern, super clean and cosy. Very friendly staff :)

  • City Circus Athens
    Central location
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,819 reviews

    City Circus Athens features a rooftop terrace and a bar-restaurant, just 984 feet from Thission area and within 1148 feet from Monastiraki Metro Station.

    I liked the location, the kindness and support of the staff

  • Athens Backpackers
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,141 reviews

    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.

    I liked the staff the most, the location is great 😃

  • Single 'n Bunk bed 4' from metro
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1 review

    Located within 1.5 miles of Larissis Metro - Train Station and 2.2 miles of National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Single 'n Bunk bed 4' from metro provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared...

  • SAN REMO HOSTEL
    Central location
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 74 reviews

    Well set in the center of Athens, SAN REMO HOSTEL provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Spotless clean, extreeeeemely friendly host, tolerant atmosphere

  • Dioskouros Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,605 reviews

    Centrally located under the Acropolis in the historical quarter of Plaka and close to the new museum, Hostel Dioskouros features air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk...

    It was very central and the shared area is amazing

  • Airnite House
    Central location
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 17 reviews

    Well set in Athens, Airnite House provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    Great private room with a huge balcony. Bed was comfortable. Great value for money.

  • Zeus Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,353 reviews

    Zeus Hostel is centrally located, 984 feet 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.

    The hospitality of every person who's working here

  • Private Rooms Athens - Shared Bathroom
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 81 reviews

    Ideally located in the center of Athens, Private Rooms Athens - Shared Bathroom has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

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

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

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Acropolis View Dream is located in the center of Athens, a 8-minute walk from Larissis Metro - Train Station.

    Nice view, the rooms very spacious and clean. With 2 kitchens

  • Κουκέτα ξύλινη μόλις 3 λεπτά απο το metro
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Κουκέτα ξύλινη μόλις 3 λεπτά απο το metro is located in Athens in the Attica region, 1.5 miles from Larissis Metro - Train Station and 2.2 miles from National Archaeological Museum...

  • Kefi Hub
    Central location
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated fair
    Disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Kefi Hub is attractively located in the center of Athens, and has a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Κουκέτα 2 ατόμων μόλις 3' απο το metro
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Bad
     · 1 review

    Providing free WiFi, Κουκέτα 2 ατόμων μόλις 3' απο το metro is located in Athens, 1.5 miles from Larissis Metro - Train Station and 2.2 miles from National Archaeological Museum of Athens.

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  • Avg. price/night: $84.72
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,282 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: $41.69
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,948 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: $69.13
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 5,184 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 traveler
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,260 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 traveler
  • Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,260 reviews
    Ideal accommodation for one night: great location and excellent price! Hostel offers lockers where you can leave your suitcases cheaply.
    Emil
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,924 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 traveler
  • Scored 6.1
    6.1
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,376 reviews
    As global,, with a cheap budget,, it's a good hostel,,,
    WALID
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $36.90
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,353 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $81.08
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 229 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
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 645 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 traveler

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