Name: Dioskouros Hostel
Address: 6 Pittakou Str., Athens, 10558, Greece, 6 Pittakou Str., Attica, 10558, Greece
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $20 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7

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Dioskouros Hostel

6 Pittakou Str., Athens, 10558, Greece –

*8.6* Hadrian's Arch: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*9.4* Acropolis: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*9.1* Acropolis Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*7.6* The Jewish Museum of Greece: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

*8.6* Zappion - National Garden: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*9.1* Temple of Olympion Zeus: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

Akropolis Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*9.1* Anafiotika: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*9.6* Parthenon: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

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Russia · June 25, 2016

The only good thing about this property was the location, very close to the acropolis, just across the road from the Temple of Zeus and close to lots of shops and restuarants. The receptionist on when I arrived was very friendly and helpful The AC in my room worked well and was relatively quiet. If only I could say the same for the hostel

Julia, United Kingdom

Always loved this place, first tried it 10 years ago with family and friends. Garden lovely, very Greek. Realised I wanted to leave in Athens when I first came here, now living the dream!

Alexandra, United Kingdom

The hostel is located in a really nice neighborhood

Vanessa, France

the staff was very nice and the hostel is in the very centre!

David, Germany

The female reception is nice and helpful. The bathroom is spacy and clean. After I checked out and returned back for my luggage (I put it in locker for €2 for unlimited time), I could have shower there jusy by paying €1. Before leaving I still could charge my phone in the dining room. The female reception even offered me some water to drink. Very comfortable to stay there, apart from an Australian guy slept on upper bed snored all through the night. -_-

Amalia, Indonesia

Great location. Only a short walk from the main touristic area of Athens.

Stephen, United Kingdom

Of course the location and price are very good. I also found the place very clean, despite what other reviewers posted.

Kari, United States of America

Very central to everything, could walk everywhere, airport bus stop only 10 minute walk, staff very friendly and helpful, always somebody there, very clean, tidy and organised, lovely outside area to relax and large kitchen area to prepare food in. It was very peaceful and quiet despite its central location. Bedrooms very spacious with comfy beds and aircon...towels and bedding provided free of charge. Everything you need really, was very impressed.

Lisa, United Kingdom

early checkout (5am) was easy, there was a staff present.

Podrocyte, Canada

The perfect location. Can't do much better. Practical lockers.

Clément, France

Stay in the Heart of Athens – Great location – show map

Centrally situated under the Acropolis in the historical quarter of Plaka and close to the new museum, Hostel Dioskouros features air-conditioned accommodation. All rooms offer Acropolis or Athens views.

Each of the simply furnished units at the Dioskouros features a balcony and shared bathroom facilities.

Dioskouros Hostel includes a garden where guests can relax and have breakfast. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. Staff at the 24-hour reception can offer travel information and arrange transportation around mainland Greece.

The cobbled streets of Plaka are full of Byzantine churches, ancient sites and tavernas. Syntagma Metro Station with links to the Airport and Piraeus Port is a 5-minute walk. Dioskouros’s guests have quick access to Glyfada Beach by tram.

This is our guests' favorite part of Athens, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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	Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² This single room has a fan. A shared bathroom with shower is available. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Room Size: 151 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis, this bed in a female dormitory room provides shared bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed and 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis, this bed in a mixed dormitory room provides shared bathroom facilities and air conditioning. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Garden view, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Room Selected at Check In 2 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds or 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 129 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis this air-conditioned room provides shared bathroom facilities. Kindly note that some units offer 2 bunk beds. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 161 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis this air-conditioned room provides shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms feature a balcony with a view. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 151 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis this air-conditioned room provides shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms feature a balcony with a view. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Garden view, Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 172 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis this air-conditioned room provides shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms feature a balcony with a view. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 5	Quintuple Room with Shared Bathroom 5 twin beds	Show prices
Room Size: 194 ft² Centrally situated under the Acropolis this air-conditioned room features a balcony with Athens City views. Provides shared bathroom facilities. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Balcony, Shared bathroom, Heating, Shared toilet, View, Wake-up service, Dining area, Kitchenware, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Towels, Linens, Trash cans Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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An Inside Look at Dioskouros Hostel

Chilled and laidback is how we roll at Dioskouros, the funkiest little hotel in Plaka. Most competitive rates in Plaka. Breakfast is free. Relax in our beautiful garden and get to know fellow travellers. Our team of locals will guide you beyond postcard culture and cliches to culinary treats, hidden archaeological gems, fantastic beaches and sizzling nightlife (the owner, Stav, is a concert promoter, so check with him about where to go out). After exploring Athens all day come and relax in the garden.

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Closest Landmarks

Greek Folk Art Museum Museo Ellinikis Laikis Technis 0.1 miles
Monument of Lysikrates 0.1 miles
The Jewish Museum of Greece 0.1 miles
Athens Clue - Syntagma 0.1 miles
Hadrian's Arch 0.1 miles
Temple of Olympion Zeus 0.2 miles
Anafiotika 0.2 miles
Akropolis Metro Station 0.2 miles
Cypriot Embassy Athens 0.2 miles
Zappion - National Garden 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Falafellas- best falafel in town Restaurant 0.7 miles
Bazaar Supermarket Supermarket 0.1 miles
Kostas- best souvlaki/gyro in town Restaurant 0.3 miles
KAYA Coffee Shop Cafe/Bar 0.4 miles
Little Tree Books & Coffee- right behind the Acropolis museum Cafe/Bar 0.5 miles
Baba au Rum- amazing cocktails Cafe/Bar 0.6 miles

Closest Airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport 11.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The only good thing about this property was the location, very close to the acropolis, just across the road from the Temple of Zeus and close to lots of shops and restuarants. The receptionist on when I arrived was very friendly and helpful The AC in my room worked well and was relatively quiet. If only I could say the same for the hostel”

Julia

United Kingdom

“Always loved this place, first tried it 10 years ago with family and friends. Garden lovely, very Greek. Realised I wanted to leave in Athens when I first came here, now living the dream!”

Alexandra

United Kingdom

“The hostel is located in a really nice neighborhood”

Vanessa

France

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All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

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Pets are not allowed.

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The Fine Print

Please note that breakfast can be enjoyed daily from 08:00 to 09:30.
Please note that kitchen can be used from 12:00 till midnight.
Please note that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the hostel.
Please note that towels, bed linen and lockers are available at an extra charge.
Please note that late check-out is possible upon request and at extra charge.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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August 12, 2017

Ciocea
Romania
2.5

Very Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was dirty, we didn't have sheets or towels. It looks like a hospital. It is a terrible place, it's not worth the money.
눇Nothing
July 29, 2017

Julia
United Kingdom
5.4

“Not at all good for a light-sleeper. Cheap hostel in good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It was a very cheap hostel, the bed wasn't very comfortable, they only gave a small towel for use, no soap for washing hands after using bathroom (you could buy soap in vending machine, but not the same). The walls were not soundproof at all, so I heard people coming in and having showers at 2am in the morning. Then got woken up at 5am when people with an early start got up. Not at all good for a light sleeper. The breakfast was not very good, worst cornflakes I have ever eaten in my life. I only had breakfast there the first day and the second day I went out elsewhere.
눇The only good thing about this property was the location, very close to the acropolis, just across the road from the Temple of Zeus and close to lots of shops and restuarants. The receptionist on when I arrived was very friendly and helpful The AC in my room worked well and was relatively quiet. If only I could say the same for the hostel
July 24, 2017

Maria
Australia
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The place was very old and photos didn't resemble the actual rooms.
눇There were no aircons but they provided a fan.
July 23, 2017

Alexandra
United Kingdom
10

“Good old Dioskouros, can never let me down.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
눇Always loved this place, first tried it 10 years ago with family and friends. Garden lovely, very Greek. Realised I wanted to leave in Athens when I first came here, now living the dream!
July 21, 2017

Finn
Ireland
4.2

“Do not recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Dirty, shared bathrooms, run down, air conditioner made me sick
July 13, 2017

Vanessa
France
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The hostel is located in a really nice neighborhood
July 12, 2017

Yuming
China
9.6

“easy&convinces”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉no
눇Very close to the national garden
July 11, 2017

David
Germany
7.1

“perfect located hostel for a fair price!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉breakfast was not really much (but maybe it's untypical in Greece). bathrooms are useful but not comfortable.
눇the staff was very nice and the hostel is in the very centre!
July 8, 2017

Nani
Georgia

3 helpful votes
7.9

“hostel”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I didn't like room
눇I like location somehow
July 6, 2017

Amalia
Indonesia
9.6

“Worth to stay in this place with such low price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It's the opposite, the male reception is not nice.
눇The female reception is nice and helpful. The bathroom is spacy and clean. After I checked out and returned back for my luggage (I put it in locker for €2 for unlimited time), I could have shower there jusy by paying €1. Before leaving I still could charge my phone in the dining room. The female reception even offered me some water to drink. Very comfortable to stay there, apart from an Australian guy slept on upper bed snored all through the night. -_-
July 5, 2017

Stephen
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
6.7

“Great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The rooms are poorly maintained and are in need of a refresh.
눇Great location. Only a short walk from the main touristic area of Athens.
July 4, 2017

travellerTln
Estonia
7.9

“Cheap and quite ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was only some white bread, jam, honey, nutella, cornflakes, hot water and cocoa powder and coffee powder. That's all.
눇Toilets and shower were quite modern.
July 2, 2017

Kari
United States of America
7.1

“Affordable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The staff woke me up at 4:00 am saying I took the "wrong key," when I only took the key they handed to me, which was labeled with the room number. Apparently two others were waiting to get into the room and staff did not have a second key to give them. But, this truth did not come out until later, after I asked a different person the next day. I would have appreciated the truth at that moment and a simple apology, instead of face-saving dishonesty. Also, there is a discrepancy on the website. It says you will pay cash upon your arrival but instead my credit card was charged. Really not at all a problem because I was going to pay anyway and the amount was the same. It is just adds to the sense of "false information" or "false advertising" I have often expreienced in my 30 years of travel in Greece.
눇Of course the location and price are very good. I also found the place very clean, despite what other reviewers posted.
June 28, 2017

Lisa
United Kingdom
10

“Perfect place to stay for trip to Athens”
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉There is nothing I didn't like.
눇Very central to everything, could walk everywhere, airport bus stop only 10 minute walk, staff very friendly and helpful, always somebody there, very clean, tidy and organised, lovely outside area to relax and large kitchen area to prepare food in. It was very peaceful and quiet despite its central location. Bedrooms very spacious with comfy beds and aircon...towels and bedding provided free of charge. Everything you need really, was very impressed.
June 26, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
7.1

“Great location for sightseeing; unhelpful staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Staff was not very helpful to learn what to see. The seemed annoyed when I asked how to get to the port. The guy who checked me in seemed very friendly, but none of the staff I met after that were friendly or helpful.
눇I was only in the hostel for one night which was quite adequate for one night. Great location to see the main sights of Athens from.

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