Bedbox Hostel
Budget backpacker base in the dead center of Athens
An industrial-style hostel in the heart of Athens with a shared kitchen, bar crawls, movie nights, and a 24-hour front desk. The budget-friendly prices and central location make it a reliable pick for backpackers on tight budgets.
Bedbox Hostel is on Poliklitou Street in the center of Athens, steps from the hip bars and restaurants that cluster around the Monastiraki-Psiri corridor. The building has an industrial-style lounge that doubles as a social hub, a shared kitchen with coffee machine, kettle, and fridge, and a 24-hour front desk.
The hostel runs bar crawls, movie nights, walking tours, and bike tours. The bar on-site serves drinks at hostel prices. The lounge has board games and a communal TV. The vibe is classic backpacker: social, unpretentious, and budget-focused.
Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed with lockers. The beds are functional rather than luxurious, but at €16 a night in central Athens, the value is hard to argue with. The shared bathrooms are cleaned daily.
With 2,545 reviews maintaining an 8.8 rating, Bedbox has earned its reputation through consistency. The staff are the standout: nearly every review mentions them by name. The location is central enough that you can walk to the Acropolis, Monastiraki, Psiri, and Plaka without needing transport.
- 01€16/night in the absolute center of Athens
- 022,500+ reviews with an 8.8 rating proves consistency
- 03Staff consistently praised by name in reviews
- 04Bar crawls, movie nights, and walking tours included
- 05Shared kitchen with coffee machine saves money daily
- From €16/night in the absolute center
- Industrial-style lounge with shared kitchen
- Bar crawls, movie nights, and walking tours
- 2,500+ reviews with an 8.8 rating
“Fabulous staff, every single one. Location can't be beat. Very clean. Just one of the best hostels I've stayed at anywhere in Europe.”
“The kindness of the receptionists. The place itself is well-maintained and in a perfect location for exploring Athens.”
“It's cheap and clean, and in an amazing location. I recommend it to young travellers and budget travellers in general.”
- Monastiraki Square6 min walk
- Psiri Bar District4 min walk
- Acropolis15 min walk
- Ermou Street Shopping5 min walk
- Monastiraki Metro6 min walk
- Plaka10 min walk
