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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens is January (€19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is June (€33).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Sunday (€21). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is €73.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as €22, rising to an average cost of €96, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €29 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 €26/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €27/night. For a 4-star hostel in Athens, the cheapest rate recently found was €26/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Athens?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 27 days before your trip to Athens. The lowest price found when booking 27 days ahead was €17 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Athens at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
Zeus Hostel
Zeus Hostel

Zeus Hostel

27 Sofokleous, Athens, Greece
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€36
Avg. per night
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Bedbox Hostel
Bedbox Hostel

Bedbox Hostel

11 Poliklitou, Athens, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€46
Avg. per night
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Athens Quinta
Athens Quinta

Athens Quinta

Methonis 13, Athens, Greece
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€49
Avg. per night
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Nubian Hostel
Nubian Hostel

Nubian Hostel

Mavromichali 47, Athens, Greece
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€54
Avg. per night
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City Circus Athens - Hostel
City Circus Athens - Hostel

City Circus Athens - Hostel

16 Sarri, Psirri, Athens, Greece
0.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€71
Avg. per night
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Dioskouros Hostel
Dioskouros Hostel

Dioskouros Hostel

6 Pittakou, Athens, Greece
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€73
Avg. per night
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Athens Backpackers
Athens Backpackers

Athens Backpackers

12, Makri St., Athens, Greece
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€108
Avg. per night
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Gaia Athens
Gaia Athens

Gaia Athens

Sarri 17, Athens, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€105
Avg. per night
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Safestay Athens Monastiraki
Safestay Athens Monastiraki

Safestay Athens Monastiraki

Agias Theklas 10, Athens, Greece
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€62
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Marianas.inn
Marianas.inn

Marianas.inn

Athens, Greece
2.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€78
Avg. per night
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Ambrosia Suites & Aparts
Ambrosia Suites & Aparts

Ambrosia Suites & Aparts

Athens, Greece
0.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€52
Avg. per night
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The Stanley
The Stanley

The Stanley

1 Odisseos Str., Athens, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€114
Avg. per night
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Wyndham Grand Athens
Wyndham Grand Athens

Wyndham Grand Athens

2, Megalou Alexandrou St., Athens, Greece
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€167
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Divani Palace Acropolis
Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

19 25 Parthenonos St, Athens, Greece
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€167
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Facts about staying in Athens

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

    €36/night is an average price for a hostel in Athens throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in October is the most expensive month to book, and in September is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Athens hostels for as low as €11/night. In general, Athens hostels for €29 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Athens?

    Based on our data, Bedbox Hostel is the best Athens hostel, with a rating of 8.8/10 from 4,338 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

    Pagration Youth Hostel is the nearest hostel in Athens to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, at a distance of 17.5 km.

  • What area of Athens is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood is Plaka, with 1% of our users looking to stay in Athens searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Athens Backpackers is a popular hostel in Plaka that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Athens closest to Monastiraki?

    The most popular hostel in Athens that’s close to Monastiraki is Bedbox Hostel. Just 0.3 km separate Bedbox Hostel from Monastiraki, the city’s most popular attraction. 4,338 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Bedbox Hostel a score of 8.8/10.

  • Should I stay in a Athens hostel?

    Staying in a Athens hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Athens tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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