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Athens<\/a> is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Boasting incredible historical sites like the millennia-old Acropolis, delicious (and affordable) food, and a growing cocktail bar scene, Athens is a sprawling city popular with backpackers, foodies, and history buffs alike. I’ve been visiting for over a decade and always have a blast.<\/p>\n But since the city is quite spread out, choosing the right hostel in the right place can make or break your stay (something I’ve learned the hard way).<\/p>\n Below is my list of the best hostels in Athens to help you plan your trip and save money. If you don\u2019t want to read the longer list below, the following are the best in each category:<\/p>\n Want the specifics of each hostel? Here\u2019s my breakdown of the best hostels in Athens and why I love them:<\/p>\n The hostel also has washing machines (a nice perk for long-term travelers), a common room with board games where you can usually find other travelers hanging out, and a large kitchen for cooking your own meals. It’s a good hostel to meet other travelers and one of the best cheap ones in the city. Stay here if you’re on a tight budget.<\/p>\n Pagration Youth Hostel at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n The hostel itself is really nice too. Each dorm bed has privacy curtains, thick mattresses, and power outlets. You have your own little cubby to fall asleep in. The bathrooms are also super clean. <\/p>\n Athens Hawks at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n Breakfast is complimentary, and so is coffee and tea, which are available throughout the day. The rooftop bar is a great place to watch the sunset while enjoying a drink or two as well.<\/p>\n What I really love is that the hostel offers pod-style beds, so you get a lot more privacy here than you might with a traditional bunk. The beds are comfy too. There are also private rooms, some of which are big enough to sleep up to five people. <\/p>\n Athens Backpackers at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n The hostel also is loaded with fun amenities: a rooftop bar, a ground-floor sports bar that is always hopping, and a lauded restaurant serving up Greek comfort food. Breakfast is complimentary \u2014 and it\u2019s a good one at that \u2014 and the staff are well-known for being welcoming, warm, and helpful. <\/p>\n Athens Studios at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n The hostel is located in hip and central Psyri, one of the best neighborhoods in Athens<\/a>. The ground-floor bar, with outdoor eating, is always a fun place to enjoy a coffee or a beer. <\/p>\n Athens Hub Hostel at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n BedBox has four-bed and six-bed dorms, and some of the beds are double size, so if you\u2019re alone, you can spread out, or if you\u2019re traveling with a significant other, you can easily share a bed. The bunk beds have privacy curtains, reading lights, and electrical outlets so you can always be sure your electronics are charged and ready to go.<\/p>\n BedBox at a glance: <\/strong><\/p>\n Athens<\/a> is a fun, lively city \u2014 but it’s huge. Picking a hostel that suits your plans, budget, and travel style is a must. Do that, and you\u2019ll have a fun, safe, and affordable trip to one of the most iconic cities on the continent!<\/p>\n My detailed 200+ page guidebook is made for budget travelers like you! It cuts out the fluff found in other guides and gets straight to the practical information you need to travel while in Europe. It has suggested itineraries, budgets, ways to save money, on and off the beaten path things to see and do, non-touristy restaurants, markets, bars, safety tips, and much more! Click here to learn more and get your copy today.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n Get all my best Europe travel tips as well as free planning guides sent straight to you and see more of the country for less! <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\nBest Hostel for Budget Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nPagration Youth Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Couples<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nAthens Studios Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Solo Female Travelers<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nAthens Hub Hostel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Digital Nomads<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nBedBox<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Hostel for Partying<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nAthens Hawks<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBest Overall Hostel<\/strong>:\n<\/div>\n\nAthens Backpackers<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n1. Pagration Youth Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nThis family-run hostel is one of the most affordable in the city. The beds in the five- and eight-bed dorm rooms are pretty basic (no curtains or individual outlets) and I think the mattresses are a bit thin. But all rooms have individual lockers and the bathrooms are big and clean. It’s basic but it’s cheap. <\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n2. Athens Hawks Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nIf you\u2019re looking to party, this is the hostel for you. There is a raucous ground-floor bar and an even more raucous rooftop bar (with a great view of the city). The hostel also offers pub crawls. And this pub crawl goes hard: you can get unlimited beer and sangria for one hour and free shots along the way. <\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n3. Athens Backpackers<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nLocated in the shadow of the Acropolis, Athens Backpackers is a very social hostel. They organize a plethora of events, from daily guided walking tours to happy hours to karaoke sessions to soup nights. If you\u2019re a solo traveler and hoping to meet fellow travelers, there\u2019s a good chance that\u2019s going to happen here. <\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n4. Athens Studios<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nIf you like a bit more privacy \u2014 for example, you\u2019re a traveling couple \u2014 Athens Studios is the place for you. The property, just around the corner from the centrally-located Acropolis Museum, has private two-person rooms and even apartments, in case you\u2019re traveling as a family or larger group. <\/p>\n\n
\n <\/p>\n5. Athens Hub Hostel<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nStylish, neat, and clean, Athens Hub is a boutique hostel that is centrally located. The dorm rooms are four-bed, six-bed, and eight-bed rooms, and the hostel offers a female-only dorm too. The sturdy, comfortable bunks have privacy curtains, an electrical outlet, and a reading light. And each guest gets their own locker. The private double rooms have queen-sized beds and en suite bathrooms and showers. <\/p>\n\n
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\nIf you need to do some work while you\u2019re in Athens or you\u2019re a digital nomad, BedBox offers fast Wi-Fi throughout the entire hostel, and the ground-floor caf\u00e9 and bar is an ideal place to park yourself for a few hours if you need to be productive. <\/p>\n\n
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