What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

The average price for a hostel in Athens is £30/night. A good hostel deal in Athens would be for £21/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £10/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in September, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in August is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens.

What’s the best hostel in Athens?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Athens, Bedbox Hostel is currently the best, based on 4,502 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.9/10.

What hostel is closest to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

Pagration Youth Hostel is 10.9 mi 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?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Athens, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Plaka in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Athens Backpackers is our most popular hostel in this area.

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 0.2 mi separate Bedbox Hostel from Monastiraki, the city’s most popular attraction. 4,502 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Bedbox Hostel a score of 8.9/10.

Should I stay in a Athens hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Athens on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Athens offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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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 (£17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is June (£29).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Friday (£21). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £126.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as £20, rising to an average cost of £68, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £23 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 £15/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £15/night. For a 4-star hostel in Athens, the cheapest rate recently found was £20/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Athens?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 40 days before your trip to Athens. The lowest price found when booking 40 days ahead was £15 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Athens for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Zeus Hostel

27 Sofokleous, Athens, Greece

0.2 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

£29

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Hostels in Athens

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Travel insights for hostels in Athens

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Athens is January (£17). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Athens is June (£29).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Athens is Friday (£21). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is £126.

How much is a hostel in Athens tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Athens tonight starting as low as £20, rising to an average cost of £68, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £23 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 40 days before your trip to Athens. The lowest price found when booking 40 days ahead was £15 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Athens, Greece

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Athens for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Athens

We've come across the following hostels in Athens with different price and hostel class options. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.

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Other accommodation in Athens

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or holiday rental for your stay in Athens. There are 13,346 properties in Athens and price data was last updated on 27 September 2026. The average price for a hotel in Athens is £23/night.

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 27 September 2026.

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Facts about staying in Athens

What is the cost of a hostel in Athens?

What’s the best hostel in Athens?

What hostel is closest to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport?

What area of Athens is most popular to stay in?

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

Should I stay in a Athens hostel?

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