Greece Explained: Best Budget Accommodation in Athens

Introduction

• Host: Sebastian, a tour guide in Athens.
• Topic: Best budget accommodation in Athens across seven neighborhoods.
• Price Range: €50-€100 per night (high season), cheaper in shoulder/winter season.
• Note: Links for bookings provided in the description.

Neighborhoods

1. Psyri

• Athensotel:
  • Four-star hotel
  • Amenities: Gym, sauna, rooftop sun deck with jacuzzi.
• Live in Athens Psyri Central Apartments:
  • Apartments with kitchen.
  • Panoramic penthouse with Acropolis view available at €150/night.
• To Stay Loft:
  • Studios with rooftop breakfast option.
• To Stay Aristofanous:
  • Five separate apartments, some with balconies.
• Raise Boutique Rooms:
  • Hotel with six affordable rooms.
• Suite 203 by the Acropolis:
  • Single guest house, €75/night, quick to be rented out.
• Pella Inn Hostel:
  • Priced at €20/person, separate rooms available at €75, rooftop with Acropolis view.

2. Monastiraki

• Kimon Athens Hotel:
  • Limited budget options.
  • Located in a cute alley, shared terrace with Acropolis view.

3. City Center

• Triple A-Kolokotroni 62:
  • Modern studios with small kitchen.
• Concierge Downtown:
  • Four cheap studios with rooftop.
• Leonidas Loft:
  • Guest house for up to five people, large balcony.

4. Syntagma

• Apollonos Studio:
  • Apartment close to Syntagma Square.
• Ermou Stylish Suites:
  • Two affordable studios.
• GK Athens:
  • Four large studios for families, accommodates up to four people.

5. Plaka

• The Acropolitan:
  • Affordable apartment at €60/night.

6. Makrygianni

• Byronico Acropolis Apartment:
  • Cheapest place at €50/night, near Acropolis Museum.
• Zoe’s Studio:
  • Four apartments, €60/night.
• Central Spacious Studio in the Heart of Athens & Cozy Luminous and Comfy:
  • Guest houses, €55/night.
• Art Gallery Hotel:
  • Rooms with Acropolis view start at €80/night.

7. Thiseio

• Not many hotels; existing ones are slightly upscale.

Conclusion

• Misconception: Hotels with Acropolis view are expensive.
• Reality: Acropolis view available at €150-170/night.
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• Closing: See you in the next video!