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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: Acropolis View Dream - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Larissa Metro Station and Victoria Station. Property features include free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with linens. Mosaikon - Hostel - Located steps from Ermou Street. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Athens Backpackers - Located steps from Acropolis Museum. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Safestay Athens Monastiraki - Located steps from Monastiraki Flea Market. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Dioskouros Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Temple of Olympian Zeus. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels and linens.

If you’re in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Athens, one of Expedia’s 23 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 Port of Piraeus, Acropolis and Parthenon. Get out into nature with places such as Mount Lycabettus, Pedion Areos Park and Stavros Niarchos Park. Cultural attractions include Odeon of Herodes Atticus, National Theatre of Greece and Technopolis.

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.