“I stayed at Bedway for five nights and cooked every evening in the courtyard kitchen. The Varvakios market is a 15-minute walk and the produce is incredible. By night three, a French couple and two Australian girls were joining me for dinner. We took turns cooking. The kitchen saved me at least €60 over the week and gave me better social connections than any bar crawl.”
A quirky, design-focused hostel near Omonia Square with retro-eclectic decor, a game room, shared kitchen, and wheelchair accessibility. The eccentric interiors attract travelers who want personality over polish.
A stylish hostel in a restored neoclassical building in the Exarchia district, with a garden courtyard, games room, and organized bar crawls. The quieter neighborhood attracts travelers who want authenticity over tourist zones.
An international hostel chain's Athens outpost in the Psiri nightlife district with a rooftop terrace, coworking space, live music nights, DJ sets, and a bar. The biggest social hostel in central 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.
City Circus Athens is at 16 Sarri Street in Psyrri, about 300 m from the metro and train, in two late-19th-century buildings listed as historical monuments. Dorms of 4, 6 or 8 wooden bunks all have air conditioning and their own bathroom, two dorm types are reserved for women, the rooftop is open from 7:00 to 23:30, and breakfast is served at Zampanó, the hostel's restaurant. Rated 8.8 from 1,543 reviews.
An adults-only hostel south of the Acropolis in the quiet Koukaki neighborhood with a garden, sun terrace, shared kitchen, and inner courtyard. The residential location offers a calmer Athens experience at budget prices.
Athens' most iconic backpacker hostel, a stone's throw from the Acropolis in Makrigianni with a seasonal rooftop bar offering direct Acropolis views, bar crawls, walking tours, happy hour, and live music. Operating since the early 2000s.
Bedway has the best-equipped kitchen: oven, stovetop, microwave, fridge, and cleaning supplies.
The Varvakios Central Market is a 15-minute walk from most hostels. Go in the morning.
Buy bread from a bakery, not a supermarket. Athens has excellent neighborhood bakeries.
When in Athens' garden courtyard is the best kitchen dining setting.
Bedbox has a coffee machine in the kitchen. Use it to save €4/day.
