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Here is a quick list of Cheap Hotels in Athens, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Carolina Hotel Since 1934 |
8.0 / 10 (786 Reviews) |
From 126$ | |
Lacoba Hotel (Adults Only) |
7.5 / 10 (326 Reviews) |
From 65$ | |
Semeli Hotel |
7.5 / 10 (364 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
Attalos Hotel |
8.7 / 10 (2478 Reviews) |
From 84$ | |
Athens Oscar Hotel |
7.8 / 10 (2084 Reviews) |
From 40$ |
When planning a vacation to Athens, there are dozens of options when it comes to choosing accommodation. While there are plenty of high-end, luxury choices, budget travellers are also well served. This blog post looks at why choosing cheap hotels in Athens can be the right call when it comes to affordability and convenience.
Travel in Greece is renowned for being relatively cheap, and accommodation in Athens is no exception. Cheap hotels offer terrific value for money and often include features that are found in higher-end options. These features may include an on-site restaurant, Wi-Fi, leisure facilities and comfortable, modern rooms. Not to mention, many cheap hotels occupy prime locations near the center of the city, making them convenient for sightseeing and transportation links.
Cheap hotels in Athens offer travelers the chance to experience the city as locals do. For those wanting to get off the beaten path and explore some of the more overlooked attractions and neighbourhoods in the city, a cheap hotel is the perfect base. Greece is renowned for being rich in history, culture and art, and Athens is at the heart of it all. Whether looking to explore classical Greek architecture and ruins or to experience the city’s vibrant nightlife, cheap hotels provide a great starting point.
Travellers who are looking for great value for money without sacrificing quality and convenience should look no further than a cheap hotel in Athens. Not only do guests get the opportunity to experience the city like a local, but they can also save money in the process. With high-tech facilities, modern rooms, convenient locations and friendly staff, a cheap hotel package can give travellers the perfect mix of affordability and excitement.
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Carolina Hotel Since 1934
From 126$
Situated in Syntagma where the change of the guard takes place throughout the day and is worth seeing, the 3-star Carolina Hotel Athens gives access to entertainment venues like the ancient monumental arched gateway "Arch of Hadrian", less than 12 minutes' walk away.
The hotel is located in Athens, around 5 minutes' walk from Panepistimio tube station. The war memorial "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" is only 14 minutes' walk away, while the ornate 1862 Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is not very far from the property. The area features a number of shopping sites such as Plateia Syntagmatos Square a 5-minute walk from this Athens hotel. The accommodation lies nearly 15 minutes' walk from Thissio train station, while the scenic park "National Garden" is situated approximately a 20-minute walk away.
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Lacoba Hotel (Adults Only)
From 65$
Lacoba Hotel Athens is set only a 14-minute stroll from Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and a 15-minute stroll from Nea Smyrni Cultural Association.
Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 40 km from this hotel, which lies in the Kallithea district. The accommodation offers proximity to such family venues as Park Flisvos (2.1 km) and (0.9 km). Hellenic Cosmos Museum is a 10-minute ride away, while Thissio is situated a 10-minute ride from the 2-star hotel.
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Semeli Hotel
From 45$
Semeli Hotel is placed in a premium area of Athens, 10 minutes by car from the scenic park "National Garden" - very convenient if you want to immerse yourself in nature. Guests will have access to private parking nearby for added convenience.
The hotel is set merely 1.6 km from Market In and at walking distance to Evelpidon Courthouse. Adrianou Street is also located 10 minutes' drive from this 2-star hotel. Cultural experience in the area feature National Archaeological Museum, situated just a short drive from the accommodation. Thissio train station is within 3.3 km of Semeli Hotel, while Agios Nikolaos tube station is approximately a 10-minute walk away.
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Attalos Hotel
From 84$
The cosy 3-star Attalos Hotel is situated in the very heart of Athens 800 metres from such shopping venues as Monastiraki. Located relatively close to Parthenon Ruins, the business hotel features 78 rooms with views of the city.
The ancient citadel "Acropolis" is within 20 minutes' walk. This Athens hotel is also nearly 5 minutes on foot from Ermou Street, and with direct access to an underground station. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the state park "National Garden", only a short drive from the classic accommodation. The nearest underground station is approximately 10 minutes' walk away.
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Athens Oscar Hotel
From 40$
Athens Oscar Hotel is a charming 3-star property set around a 10-minute drive from the ancient-turned-modern Panathenaic Stadium and around a 10-minute drive from the ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus. 124 rooms and the lounge bar are available during the stay at this hotel based in the heart of Athens.
The accommodation boasts a charming location in Athens, adjacent to Larissa underground station. The Oscar overlooks Lycabettus Hill and is in the very adjacency to Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators. This property is placed around a 10-minute drive from Parthenon Ruins, and KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station is merely 0.9 km away. Athens Oscar Hotel is 34 minutes' drive from Eleftherios Venizelos airport and within 2.1 km of Thissio train station.
Hotels in Athens
Airport nearby ✈️ | Eleftherios Venizelos, Santorini International |
Average Price 💰 | 134$ |
Hotels in Athens 🏨 | 7538 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 67083 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Hellenic Parliament, National Library of Greece, Cultural Centre Hellenic Cosmos, Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, Ancient Agora of Athens |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Carolina Hotel Since 1934 |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Lacoba Hotel (Adults Only) |
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Semeli Hotel |
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Hotel Marina
From 47$
Merely 09 km from Monastiraki, Hotel Marina Athens includes 84 rooms. Set quite a walk from Omonia Square, the hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a snack bar.
This Athens property in a commercial district is within 5 minutes' drive of the state park "National Garden" and nearly an 18-minute stroll from such shopping venues as Ermou Street-Shopping Area. The hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum" is around 25 minutes on foot from the perfect hotel, while Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km from it. You can easily visit Municipal Gallery of Athens, situated within minutes of the accommodation. The 3-star Hotel Marina is placed a 5-minute walk from Metaxourgio tube station and a 10-minute walk from Klavthmonos bus stop.
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Athenian Montaza Hotel
From 67$
Nearly 25 minutes' walk from Acropolis Museum, Athenian Montaza Hotel includes 43 rooms. This hotel has a Greek restaurant serving Spanish cuisine and is situated only a short drive from Onassis Stegi Theatre.
The accommodation is set in the historic part of Athens, about a 15-minute stroll from Fix. The Kallithea district, where the 3-star hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the arts Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, which is a 10-minute ride away. This property lies steps away from hills. The best historical sights to visit here include Parthenon, situated within 1.9 km of Athenian Montaza Hotel. The accommodation is located a walk from Neos Kosmos underground station and a 36-minute drive will be enough to get to Eleftherios Venizelos airport.
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Dorian Inn, Sure Hotel Collection By Best Western
From 69$
The 3-star Dorian Inn Athens is set about 17 minutes' walk from Technopolis City of Athens and about 16 minutes' walk from the ground-level Gazarte Theatre.
The inn is located in Athens, within minutes of Omonia tube station. History lovers will enjoy visiting Parthenon Ruins (1.9 km) and the Roman ruins "Hadrian's Library" (0.9 km). Also, this Athens hotel is a 25-minute walk from the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Thissio is placed 15 minutes' walk away. The property stands a mere 8 minutes' walk from Little Kook, a stroll from Klavthmonos bus stop.
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Pella Inn Hostel
From 14$
Located in the heart of Athens, the comfortable Pella Inn Hostel offers fast access to Monastiraki, only 0.8 km away. Boasting laundry, 24-hour security and housekeeping service, this Athens inn also provides guests with a photocopier and a work desk.
The pet friendly property in Psiri where the majority of the sights sits, amid the intense city vibes, is set 15 minutes on foot from the ancient citadel "Acropolis" and nearly a 10-minute walk from such shopping venues as Ermou Street-Shopping Area. The Pella Inn is 10 minutes' stroll from Psyri and within a close distance from the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum". To enrich your historical consciousness, visit the Roman ruins "Hadrian's Library", which stands nearly a 10-minute walk from this comfortable accommodation. Klavthmonos bus stop is 750 metres from Pella Inn Hostel and a 5-minute walk takes guests to Thisseio underground station.
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Athens Luxury Suites
From 77$
The 3-star Athens Luxury Suites is nestled in Monastiraki with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts, 10 minutes by car from sports attractions, such as the multi - purpose Panathenaic Stadium.
The Old Erechtheion Temple is 16 minutes' walk away, while Little Kook is not far from this Athens hotel. The ancient Tower of the Winds is around a 7-minute walk from the low-budget property and Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km away. Also, Parthenon Ruins lies 16 minutes' walk away, and Monastiraki is in a short walking distance from the hotel. The accommodation is nearly a 5-minute walk from Klavthmonos bus stop and nearly a 10-minute walk from Thissio train station in Athens.
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Phaedra Hotel
From 78$
The 2-star Phaedra Hotel Athens is set 200 metres of the ancient citadel "Acropolis" and only 1.2 km from Plateia Syntagmatos Square. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and ironing, the hotel also provides guests with a work desk and a photocopier.
The accommodation is located within a 5-minute stroll of Anafiotika, a few minutes drive from Thissio train station. The nearby places of worship include the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus (200 metres) and the well-preserved Greek Temple of Hephaestus (1.6 km). Visit Pond with turtles, 700 metres from this Athens hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Greece. Phaedra Hotel is also a minute away from the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum". There is Akropoli underground station within 5 minutes' walk of the property, while the Roman ruins "Hadrian's Library" is set a 15-minute walk away.
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Omiros Hotel
From 71$
Offering storage for belongings and a lobby area, the 3-star Omiros Hotel Athens lies in Plaka with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics, within a 10-minute walk of the the Zappion and within 1.1 km of such cultural places of interest as Benaki Museum. Featuring 24-hour security and concierge service, this Athens hotel also provides guests with a lift, a snack and drink vending machine.
Syntagma Square is located within a minutes' drive of the Omiros Athens, and such natural sites as the scenic park "National Garden" are a mere 850 metres away. The hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum" is nearly a 16-minute stroll from the property and Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km away. Technopolis City of Athens is within walking distance of the accommodation, while Thissio is situated approximately a 15-minute walk away. Omiros Hotel is close to the public transport, as it is set approximately 5 minutes' walk from Syntagma underground station and approximately 5 minutes' walk from X95 Airport bus stop.
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Evripides Hotel
From 68$
Offering direct access to Monastiraki, the 2-star Evripides Hotel enjoys a central location in the heart of Athens. Featuring 62 rooms with views of the city, the hotel is set about 5 minutes' drive from the big historic park "National Garden".
The ancient citadel "Acropolis" is within 19 minutes' walk of the accommodation and Plaka is nearly 19 minutes' walk away. Cultural sights in the area are Technopolis City of Athens (1.5 km) and the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum" (1.6 km). Also, this Athens hotel provides access to sport attractions such as the multi - purpose Panathenaic Stadium, which is 5 minutes by car. Thissio train station is in the neighbourhood of Evripides Hotel, while Thisseio tube station is a 10-minute walk away.
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The Crystal Blue Hotel
From 63$
The Crystal Blue Hotel Athens is set around 10 minutes on foot from Glyfada Center and less than 12 minutes' walk from The Blender Gallery. This hotel has views of the city and features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation lies in Glyfada with a great variety of high gastronomy restaurants, bars and shopping centers, at a 15 km distance from Thissio train station. The 2-star hotel is also 2.6 km from such natural sights as Glyfada Beach. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Voula Beach, which is 1 km away. The Crystal Blue Hotel is placed 3.3 km from Kavouri.
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Hotel Exarchion
From 44$
Situated in Exarcheia with an edgy alternative vibe, the 3-star Hotel Exarchion Athens offers quick access to Eleftherios Venizelos airport within 34 minutes' drive.
The hotel is at a 2.5 km distance from Parthenon Ruins and within 600 metres of Omonia underground station. The accommodation is also located within 5 minutes' walk of Kaniggos and within 2.8 km of Panathenaic Multi-Purpose Stadium. This Athens hotel is placed at a short distance from the ancient Roman Agora Square, and KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station is 600 metres away. Thissio train station is nearby, only 1.8 km away.
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Acropolis Hill Hotel
From 73$
Comprising 37 rooms, the chic 3-star Acropolis Hill Hotel is set near the entertainment district of Athens a 19-minute stroll from Plaka. Boasting late check-out service, laundry and 24-hour security, the pet-friendly hotel also provides guests with a safety deposit box and a fire extinguisher.
The boutique style accommodation is located nearly 12 minutes on foot from the dazzling Acropolis Museum and not too far from Filopappou. Parthenon Ruins is within a 12-minute walk of the family-friendly Acropolis Hill Athens, and Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km away. The nearby entertainment attractions of Athens include the ancient stone theater "Odeon of Herodes Atticus", which is only 550 metres away. Syngrou-Fix underground station is not far from Acropolis Hill Hotel, while the 12m - high Philopappos Marble Monument is also set nearby.
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Nafsika Hotel Athens Centre
From 43$
Set 150 metres of Metaxourgio tube station, the 2-star Nafsika Hotel Athens Centre offers a currency exchange and a lift. Located only a short drive from a convenient place to shop such as Plateia Syntagmatos Square, this Athens hotel provides 16 rooms.
You'll be less than an 11-minute walk from Hellenic Motor Car Museum and around a 19-minute walk from Akadimia Platonos. Religious sights in the area include the Doric peripteral Temple of Hephaestus (1 km) and the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus (2.2 km). Hadrian's Roman Library is within a close distance from the hotel, and Thissio is situated 1.3 km away. Nafsika Hotel Athens Centre is around a 15-minute walk from Lais bus stop.
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Arion Athens Hotel
From 70$
Situated within easy reach of a flea market and a mall, and around 25 minutes on foot from the ancient citadel "Acropolis", the elegant Arion Athens Hotel offers storage for belongings and a restaurant for guests' overall comfort. Set just a pleasant stroll away from Plaka, this 3-star family hotel provides fabulous views of the city along with 51 rooms.
The modern property is located in charming part of Athens within 400 metres of Monastiraki. Religious sights in the area include the Doric peripteral Temple of Hephaestus (0.8 km) and the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus (1.7 km). The state park "National Garden" is a 5-minute ride away, while Thisseio is not too far from this Athens hotel. The charming Arion Athens Hotel is just 550 metres from Klavthmonos bus stop and merely 0.6 km from Thissio train station in Athens.
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Artemision Hotel
From 31$
Artemision Hotel Athens is set about a 25-minute walk from the dazzling Acropolis Museum and about a 15-minute walk from the Doric peripteral Temple of Hephaestus.
The hotel is located in Athens, right at Omonia tube station. History lovers will enjoy visiting the war memorial "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" (1.4 km) and Parthenon (1.9 km). There is Museum of Illusions Athens about 1.2 km away, while KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station at 700 metres of this hotel. Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km from the property and Thissio train station is about 1.4 km away.
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Kimon Hotel Athens
From 65$
The 2-star Kimon Hotel Athens is situated in the very heart of Athens 16 minutes on foot from Adrianou Street. Guests will appreciate the views of the hills and a privileged location near an underground station, while staying in the affordable hotel.
The accommodation is set relatively close to the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum" in Plaka with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics. The Kimon Hotel Athens provides history lovers with proximity to the ancient Roman Agora Square (0.6 km) and Parthenon Ruins (0.7 km). Additionally, cafes, restaurants and bars can be found within walking distance from this affordable property. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the scenic park "National Garden", which is around 15 minutes' walk away. The nearest underground station is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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Hotel London
From 62$
Situated 400 metres from Glyfada's Second Beach, the 75-story Hotel London Athens offers 18 guest rooms. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, this 3-star hotel is available just a short drive from Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Metropolitan Church.
ΑΚΤΗ ΤΟΥ ΗΛΙΟΥ Public Beach is within 4.8 km of the accommodation and Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre is a 19-minute walk away. Popular natural sights near the hotel are Glyfada Public Beach (600 metres) and Voula Beach (2.4 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Aegean Sea, which is only 350 metres away. Also, Hotel London is within 4.5 km of Pani Hills Park, and Thissio is placed 14 km away.