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By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and use more of your budget for sightseeing during your holiday. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These options have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Athens Backpackers - Located steps from Acropolis Museum. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Dioskouros Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Temple of Olympian Zeus. You can take advantage of free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Mosaikon - Hostel - Located steps from Ermou Street. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Acropolis View Dream - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Larissa Metro Station and Victoria Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. You’ll find bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Iconic Athens Hostel - 2-minute walk from Kerameikos Station for easy access to public transport. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Athens, one of Expedia’s 25 hostels could be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Athens is 493 mm.

In general, Athens is known for its museums, historical sites and cafes. Major attractions include Acropolis, Port of Piraeus and Parthenon. Get out into nature with places such as Athens National Garden, Mount Lycabettus and Pedion Areos Park. Cultural attractions include Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Technopolis and Benaki Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Athens in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos), located 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Monastiraki Station, Thissio Station and Panepistimio Station. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Athens Central Station, Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station or Agioi Anargyroi Station.