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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: Paloma - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Metaxourgeio Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. Retroverse Eccentric Stay - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Omonoia Station. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Safestay Athens Monastiraki - Located steps from Monastiraki Flea Market. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs. 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. Nubian Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Panepistimio Station. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi.

If you're in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Athens, one of Expedia's 14 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 Syntagma Square. 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.