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  Youth hostels in Athens, Greece, are an economic and easy way to explore the attractions this historic city has to offer, such as the Acropolis, the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Monastiraki Flea Market and the Plaka (Old Athens). With helpful travel services and organized tours by day and no curfew at night, travelers can make the most of this ancient city while sharing their experiences with an international crowd.
  
  

Hostel Aphrodite

• Hostel Aphrodite has more than 30 years of experience as a youth hostel in downtown Athens. Accommodation options include dormitories as well as private rooms, available for one to four persons. All rooms have heat/air conditioning and some feature balconies and private bathrooms. The hostel has a living area, shared kitchen and bar open nightly for parties. Additional hostel features include money exchange, 24-hour reception and wireless Internet, safety deposit boxes and laundry service as well as a free continental or Greek breakfast.
  
  Hostel Aphrodite
  
  12 Einardou and Michail Voda Corner 65
  
  Atenas 104 40, Greece
  
  011-30-210-8810-589
  
  hostelaphrodite.com
  
  

Pagration

• In operation for over 35 years, Pagration helped to found the Greek Youth Hostel Organization. This family-owned youth hostel is located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Pagrata, with both private and dormitory rooms; additional features include safety deposit boxes and luggage storage, 24-hour hot water, a book exchange and board games and TV. Guest facilities include a kitchen and a washer and dryer.
  
  Pagration
  
  75 Damareos Str., Pagrati
  
  Athens 116 33, Greece
  
  011-30-210-7519-530
  
  athens-yhostel.com
  
  

The Student Travellers Inn

• The Student Travellers Inn is a youth hostel located in the Plaka neighborhood of Old Athens. Both dormitory and private rooms are available; some rooms include private bathrooms and balconies. Reception is open 24 hours a day; additional services and amenities include wake-up calls, same-day laundry, international telephone and luggage storage for up to three months. The inn's outdoor garden bar is open from 7 a.m. until midnight, with free breakfast in the mornings and drinks at night.
  
  The Student & Travellers Inn
  
  16 Kydathineon, Plaka
  
  Athens 105 58, Greece
  
  011-30-210-3244-808
  
  studenttravellersinn.com
  
  

Hostel Sanremo

• Hostel Sanremo is located in Central Athens, offering private rooms for one to four persons and six-person dormitories. The hostel is situated in a home newly renovated, as of 2010, and bathed by day in natural light and decorated with shades of blue and white. Hostel amenities and services include free wireless Internet, 24-hour reception, a shared kitchen, towels, a tour desk and a safe. A common room features a TV with DVD player. Hostel Sanremo serves a full English breakfast every morning.
  
  Hostel Sanremo
  
  No 8 Nisyrou Street and T.Delligiani Street
  
  Athens 104 38, Greece
  
  011-30-210-5233-245
  
  hostelsanremoathens.com