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This is a complete list of all known hostels in Athens. If you know of a Athens hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
"We had a hard time searching for San Remo Hostel. It is very close to the train station though -- just a few streets down. We had a pretty sweet deal. They had no more dorms left, so we got to stay in a private room that had air conditioning (very useful because it was extremely hot in Athens). The bathrooms are extremely small and have an open shower, as you can see in the picture. There...
(Monastiraki)
 "Great location, economical, safe place to stay in downtown Athens - The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location is on a busy street and it can be very noisy. Rooms on the back side are quiet and preferred. The breakfast was excellent, including eggs and fruit. Have earplugs in case you are on the Athenis Street side. Closing the outside window/door shutters and the inside glass...
(Makryanni)
 "Athens Backpackers is easy to find and conveniently located next to the Acropolis Metro Station (about fifty steps). The entrance to the Acropolis, Hadrian's Gate, and Temple of Olympian are all five minutes away. The hostel is owned by an Australian family, so language isn't a problem (if you speak English, that is). Bedsheets, pillow case, towels, and breakfast are all complimentary...
 "Contrary to the impression that one might get from their website, this place is really nice and very well run. The location is amazing -- turn into the street from the main road and you'll see the Acropolis looming at the other end, with about a ten minute walk to the entrance. The rooms are all very clean and neat; towels and bedding are provided. There's air conditioning in every...
 "Talk about a room with a view! The Pella Inn hostel has the most amazing view of the Acropolis that you could ask for. And at night, when it is all lit up, it's simply breathtaking. Pella's staff are super friendly, more than happy to give you directions to anywhere you could want to go. They even have little maps that they'll markup with the best route to take. The rooms are nice...
(Sismanoglio)
 "This is one of the best hostels I have ever stayed in. It has great staff and it's good fun!" … "We really lucked out when a friend of ours found this hostel on Lonely Planet. We stayed with Sophie and Chris during the final week of the Athens Olympics and the week following, and it was amazing. The location is so convenient, the neighborhood is very nice and safe, and Sophie and Chris...
(Victoria Square)
 "Excellent staff, good service and a fantastic barmaid. I will come back here--great hostel!" … "We stayed in this hostel for 2 nights and found the staff to be more than helpful. The walking tour was awesome. Peter is the greatest. Nancy's breakfasts were great and Sue was super sweet. Thank you Aphrodite for the great experience you gave me in Athens." … "I stayed at the Aphrodite...
 "Great hostel!! Loads of fun with friendly, informative staff and an awesome bar offering free shots EVERY night!!! Cheap prices for the big, comfortable rooms!! If you're planning on staying in Athens this is by far the best place to stay!!!" … "What a place! felt right at home and met loads of fellow backpackers in the bar. Dont excpect the ritz but do excpect the best staff, best fun,...
 "It was very easy to meet people, and the environment was extremely hospitable. One of the friendliest and most accommodating of the hostels on our trip!" … "We (my wife, now aged 68 and I, aged 72) have stayed at this VERY FRIENDLY and FANTASTICALLY CHEAP hostel MANY (over 10) times over the last 20 years. What do people expect for such a ridiculously LOW price? (compared with other...
(Pangrati)
 "Good people and clean rooms. It's 50 CENTS for a 7 minute shower! The staff are very helpful." … "Very recommendable place to stay in Athens. Very cheap, very clean, very friendly staff. Rooms are basic but clean, showers and toilets are very small but kept tidy. We did not receive blankets, just sheets for the mattress and the pillow. Luckily we did bring our sleeping bags, as the nights...
 "Excellent! - I stayed here in March in one of the new renovated rooms and wow -- I could not believe I was in a hostel? It should be a hotel! I opened the door to the dorm and was speechless (rare for me) -- new beds, curtains, floor, mirrors. it was just excellent. If hostels are like this in Athens then I won't go to a hotel in future. This was my first experience despite what I was warned...
 "Hostel Zeus is the hostel to stay at while one is in Athens. David, the Scottish dude, was one of the most helpful employees there. He not only shared his knowledge of Athens with my friends and me, he also was nice enough to take me out with his buddies, where I met some natives. Also, his sense of humor will leave you in pain from all the laughing." … "Hotel Zeus was great. I stayed for...


Athens Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Anonymous
Spend one or two days in Athens -- go see the Acropolis, the museum, and Plaka, and then get out. Go to the islands or the small villages and see the "real" Greece. Most Greeks will tell you the same. Outside of that, it's just a generic, noisy, and polluted city.
Comment by Davide & Michela - Chiavari ( Ge ) Italy
Athens is the most polluted city ever visited. Nevertheless it has a lot of charm and is probably one of our favourite cities in Europe. Acropolis was not as expected -- Italian temples in Agrigento and Paestum are nicer ones.
Comment by David
I've been many times to the Greek Islands before and I never expected that Athens would be something special, but God was I wrong. Athens is an amazing place to visit and live. The atmosphere is totally different than the U.K. The food there is delicious, people are so friendly, and girls are beautiful. I went there during August for one week and the weather was great. There are many beaches around Athens and you can be there from anyplace at no time! There are a thousand antique monuments. However, sixties apartments are all over the city, but that's not really a problem when in Athens, because it's such a unique place.
Comment by Jessica
Athens is wonderful. Out of the many places we visited, Athens was by far my favorite. The historical places are so moving -- coming from such a young country (U.S.A.) the antiquity and ageless beauty almost took my breath away. The people go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. The food is fresh, prepared well, and delicious. Using the metro was easy and cheap -- signs and announcements are made in both Greek and English. Also the street signs are in both languages. Most everyone spoke English to some degree. I did not see any of the "less than pretty image." Everyone seemed proud of their city and projected a real happiness. The streets were clean, the metro stations beautiful, and the tourist office is great. We received a beautiful all-color tourist book on Athens for free, as well as numerous other pamphlets and helpful, informative staff. Overall, go to Athens! You will be richly rewarded in your Athens travel experience.
Comment by Anonymous
Athens was gorgeous and the food is AMAZING! The underground system isvery easy to navigate and all the people were incredibly friendly. Athens by far has the most character of any city I have visited.
Comment by Anonymous
Athens is lovely. You may be scared by the less than pretty image it sometimes has. BUT the old city is beautiful to wander through. I like nothing better than eating a gyros and wandering up to the Acropolis hill and looking over the night lights of the city. It has its dirty noisy bits, but unlike many clean and tidy places, Athens has character.
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Athens
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