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How much do hostels in Athens cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Athens, Greece range from $12 to $50/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 53 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $12/night.

At $12/night and up, Athens is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Greece.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 29 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T23:46:50.544Z.

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Local knowledge for Athens

Where to stay

Monastiraki and Psyrri are where most budget travelers end up. Monastiraki Square sits on metro Lines 1 and 3 with the Acropolis a 15-minute walk uphill, and Psyrri, just to the west, runs slightly cheaper on food and has fewer tour groups on its side streets.

Getting around

  • Take the X95 airport express bus (a few euros) to Syntagma Square instead of the airport metro (a bit more). It runs 24 hours, stops at the same square, and is the better call unless you need a direct metro connection.
  • The Varvakios Agora on Athinas Street is a working meat-and-fish market with cheap lunch spots inside the interior arcade. A full meal runs just a few euros and the crowd is locals, not tourists.
  • Greek state museums, including the Acropolis site, are free on the first Sunday of each month from November through March. Check the calendar before paying for your visit.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to find November through February. July and August fill up fast, and Greek Easter in April or May spikes prices for a long weekend, so book ahead if your dates overlap.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Athens cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $12. Dorm beds currently range from $12 to $50/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Athens?

HostelHound currently tracks 53 hostels in Athens, Greece.

How much do hostels in Athens cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $12/night.

Is Athens affordable compared to other hostel cities in Greece?

Athens is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Greece, with dorm prices starting from $12/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Athens?

Monastiraki and Psyrri are where most budget travelers end up. Monastiraki Square sits on metro Lines 1 and 3 with the Acropolis a 15-minute walk uphill, and Psyrri, just to the west, runs slightly cheaper on food and has fewer tour groups on its side streets.

What is the best time of year to visit Athens?

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to find November through February. July and August fill up fast, and Greek Easter in April or May spikes prices for a long weekend, so book ahead if your dates overlap.