Before Covid hit, annual visitor numbers to Athens, Greece were heading for 6 million. Many backpackers who visit Athens use it as a stepping off point for visiting the many other must-see sights in Greece, but the city itself contains a wealth of attractions. You’ll therefore be wanting somewhere comfortable to stay for a few nights, and to help you decide where to rest your head, here are my 5 top Athens hostels recommendations:
Mosaikon
📍 Close to the main attractions, with great views from the terrace of Acropolis Hill
🛏️ Sturdy bunkbeds with clever privacy blinds, private reading lights and power points makes this one of the top Athens hostels
🚿 Modern, well-designed bathrooms
🍽️ Large, modern kitchen but this can only be used for preparing snacks (no cooking)
🧑🤝🧑 Stylish private rooms
City Circus
📍 Right in the heart of buzzing Psirri
🛏️ Although the bunks don’t come with privacy curtains, they are sturdy. Common areas are spacious and stylish
🚿 En-suite bathrooms for private rooms
🍽️ Lovely common areas including kitchen and serene roof terrace
🧑🤝🧑 Great value private rooms
Athens Hub Hostel
📍 5 mins from Monastiraki Square
🛏️ Light, roomy and airy dorms featuring cosy bunks with privacy curtains
🚿 Stylish bathrooms
🍽️ Chic common areas including terrace (no kitchen)
🧑🤝🧑 Private rooms at superb price
Bedbox
📍 Under 10 mins walk to the Agora
🛏️ Well-designed dorms. Bunks have privacy curtains and reading lights
🚿 Clean, plentiful bathrooms
🍽️ Gorgeous common areas, including spacious kitchen
🧑🤝🧑No private rooms, but the 4-bed dorms afford a lot of privacy
Nubian Hostel
📍 Nestled in the alternative neighbourhood of Exarhia, close to the main sights
🛏️ Sturdy, semi-private bunks with reading lights and sockets
🚿 Clean bathrooms
🍽️ Beautifully artistic common areas with large eating area and kitchen with free breakfast
🧑🤝🧑 Amazing value private rooms
A Plan To Go 