What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

On average, it’s $55/night for a hostel in Athens, though $46/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $12/night in Athens. Try to avoid booking your hostel in June (the most expensive month). Booking in May (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Athens?

With an average review score of 9.0 (out of 10) from 2,111 HotelsCombined users, City Circus Athens is considered the best Athens hostel.

What hostel is closest to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Pagration Youth Hostel is 17.5 km away from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, making it the closest Athens hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Athens is most popular to stay in?

Plaka is the most popular area of Athens to stay in. In the past year, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Athens hostels searched within Plaka. Athens Backpackers is a popular hostel in Plaka if you choose to stay in the area.

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

The most popular Athens hostel near Kerameikos is City Circus Athens. City Circus Athens has a rating of 9.0/10 from 2,111 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.5 km from Kerameikos.

Should I stay in a Athens hostel?

Hostels in Athens tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Athens hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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

Yes, 1 Athens hostel lists “Pool” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Athens with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Youth Hostel Anna.

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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 December ($65). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is January ($121).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Monday ($66). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $85.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as $35, rising to an average cost of $167, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $64 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 $23/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $37/night. For a 4-star hostel in Athens, the cheapest rate recently found was $67/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 $25 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Athens. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

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Zeus Hostel

27 Sofokleous, Athens, Greece

0.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

$26

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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 December ($65). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is January ($121).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Monday ($66). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $85.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as $35, rising to an average cost of $167, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $64 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 $25 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Athens. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

Hostel prices in Athens

An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Athens. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.

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Where to stay in Athens

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Athens to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 6 June 2025.

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Facts about staying in Athens

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