Name: Dioskouros Hostel
Address: 6 Pittakou Str., Athens, 10558, Greece, 6 Pittakou Str., Attica, 10558, Greece
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.4

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Hostel Dioskouros Hostel

6 Pittakou Str., Athens, 10558, Greece – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

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*8.6* Hadrian's Arch: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

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

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

*8.0* Museum of Greek Children's Art: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.0* The Jewish Museum of Greece: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

*8.7* Zappion - National Garden: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 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)

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

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

All the team in the hostal are very nice and kind. The breakfast is good. The hostal is always clean.

Paloma

Mexico

The location if fabulous. But the thing that makes this hostel is the employees. They really try to be helpful and they are. I had an issue with their listing but Christina and the staff solved the problem for me.

James

United States of America

Everything is perfect, I love the view from my room, right tonthe back yard of hotel, that was realy beautiful, a sinple and well enough breakfast also the fasility, we can leave our bag in hotel

Ciptani

Indonesia

Very friendly staff. Brilliant location. Plain simple room. Real value for money.

Joanna

United Kingdom

very nice staff, always willing to help. I like the common area a lot😊

Tom

Philippines

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, it was close to everything (buses, metro, restaurants, historic places). The room was clean!

Diana

United States of America

Location is the best. Walking distance to atraccions

Victor

United States of America

Excellent location, great facilities, very friendly and helpful staff!

Kristin

Canada

Great location by city center! Very close to everything.

Kala

United States of America

Great location. The hostel is not new, but it has its own charm. The breakfast is in the pleasant courtyard, where one can meet local cats peacefully sleeping.

Galyna

Ukraine

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Stay in the heart of Athens – Excellent location – show map

Centrally located under the Acropolis in the historical quarter of Plaka and close to the new museum, Hostel Dioskouros features air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

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

Dioskouros Hostel includes a garden where guests can relax and have breakfast. Staff at the 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 6-minute walk. Dioskouros’s guests have quick access to Glyfada Beach by public transport.
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This is our guests' favorite part of Athens, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Vegetarian, Buffet

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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1	Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 2 bunk beds
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Max adults: 4	Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 5	Quintuple Room with Shared Bathroom 3 twin beds and 2 bunk beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 1	Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory (Room 6) 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Single Bed in 4-Bedroom Female Dormitory (Room 8) 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 full bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Superior Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 4	Deluxe Quadruple Room 4 bunk beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 2	Budget Twin Room 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 4	Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom 4 bunk beds
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Max adults: 2	Budget Double Room 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 3	Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
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Max adults: 1	Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
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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.

Area Info

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Athens' old town is nicknamed "the Neighborhood of the Gods" with good reason – its picture-perfect alleys are located directly under the Acropolis.

What's nearby *

Hadrian's Arch
0.1 miles
Museum of Greek Children's Art
0.1 miles
The Jewish Museum of Greece
0.1 miles
Monument of Lysikrates
0.1 miles
Museum of Greek Folk Art
0.1 miles
Temple of Olympion Zeus
0.2 miles
Anafiotika
0.2 miles
Cypriot Embassy Athens
0.2 miles
Akropolis Metro Station
0.2 miles
Acropolis Museum
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

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 6 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
17+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	75% per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Visa Mastercard Dioskouros Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

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Reviewed: March 21, 2020

Aline
Ireland
7.0

“Not too bad”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
At the end of the week we had another employee taking care of the hostel and this one was terrible with us, shouted at us and did not allow us to enter the kitchen to heat the water. He told us to go have coffee somewhere else. So... I could go to the street to buy my coffee and take the risk of bringing the virus into the hostel, but I couldn’t heat my water in the hostel’s kitchen and keep myself safe! Great idea 👌 we were in 4 women smoking in the community area, all well away from each other and he also complained about it. I understand that everyone is scared but his attitude was unnecessary because we were taking the protection measures informed and he didn't need to shout at us. It was terrible and I would not return to this hostel after that situation.
An excellent hostel, very clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the Coronavirus hindered the trip and due to orders given by the government we did not have breakfast, but Jorge the employee who was working allowed us to enter 1 by 1 in the kitchen to warm up the water for our coffee and drink in the room. Jorge was wonderful and attentive to everyone, always smiling and friendly. Thanks Jorge for being so kind to us.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

Anonymous
Romania

3 helpful votes
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfeast need a little improve.
Perfect location.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 24, 2020

Blair
United States of America
10

“Lovely Hostel Central to the Acropolis”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
In group rooms add a curtain around the beds to shut out lights from other beds.
A lovely hostel in a really convenient location. Free breakfast and towels included. Staff were very kind and helpful. Would stay again.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Alaa
Netherlands
1.0

“No good 0%”
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No good
No good

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 14, 2020

Karya
Turkey
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were warm but the toilets&showering area was cold, I was freezing when I got out of the shower. There’s coffe availible all the time in the kitchen but it tastes bad and theres only milk for coffee in the morning :(
The staff is very helpful and friendly. Location is very central. Breakfast is nice. There are vending machines for water&snacks&hygine products :)

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 9, 2020

Belgin
Turkey

4 helpful votes
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Best location !

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 8, 2020

Debasish
India
4.0

“Could have been brilliant....but ended up being disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No heating in the rooms was a shocker. The AC is not connected. There is no soap in the showers or WCs. And the response is ....we are renovating. No lifts is a pain. Breakfast timings are weird....as is checkout time of 10 am. I mean seriously? In a vacation city....checkout is 10 am? Clearly the owner has much to assimilate from better hostel practices.
The building is an old one being renovated. So structurally very interesting. But the owner is clearly unaware of some basic requirements...while excelling on some other fronts. Crisp bedding, crisp room cleanliness etc. Are the positives

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 4, 2020

Looci
United Kingdom
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The mattress had a bunch of springs attempting to escape and thus, was rather uncomfortable. The dirty toilet paper bins needed more frequent emptying. Dorms were super basic, no personal lights and not enough sockets for beds. Only one hook per shower and the screen doors are quite see through.
Really good breakfast with olives, tomatoes, feta, bread, cake, spreads, cereal, coffee, tea, hot choc. Lovely outside patio area. Location just a couple (dark) streets away from the plaka area, 10/15 min walk from the airport bus at Syntagma. Price was good in comparison to other hostels in the city. The staff were nice.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 4, 2020

Dmytro
Hungary
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good location in the center near Acropolis and square Syntgama, clean linens changed every day, breakfast included

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 31, 2020

Erikc
Spain
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was horrible, I felt the metal structure all night long. Apart of that, they don't have kitchen to cook something basic.
Except the bed, everything was fine in the hostel, kind staff and clean facilities.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 31, 2020

Philip
Greece
5.0

“Good value for a small group travelling together.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Sharing a room with strangers is never ideal but if you are travelling with friends then this hostel is worth checking out. The facilities are good value for money.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 30, 2020

Daniela
Italy

6 helpful votes
7.0

“Clean and comfortable room. Good value.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe a little bar of soap in the room would be appreciated.
Very clean room, dimple bit comfortable. Centrale position and helpful staff.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 26, 2020

Ketty
Malaysia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly and helpful staff, my flight is early morning 6am,but they willing to prepare the breakfast for us in the early morning, the breakfast suppose is start from 7am... Very nearby bus station and attractions area...

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 19, 2020

Pei
France

1 helpful vote
8.0

“OK for simple trips”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
The locker costs money if you want to put valuables at the hostel. The male manager seemed to be upset quite often (He was complaining about other guests in front of us. He never replied our greetings and questioned us if we were taking the correct keys - even if he had just threw his temper on another guest in front of us the same day.) Not much tourist information booklets were available at the reception. Closets in the rooms were not enough (not for everyone so you have to try your luck), nor tables or chairs in the room, so if you want to read inside, your bed without personal light will be the only choice for you. If you want to dry your clothes in the aisle, they have a laundry rack but they put it away sometimes. This one is quite good for simple travelers who just want to have clean, easy, safe place to stay. If you want more comfort or good experience, this hotel might bother sometime.
I am happy to have found this hostel right near the Akropolis museum and metro station. Plaka is just nearby and there are streets of restaurants around. It was low season and the hostel was calm enough for me to rest. Clean enough. Price was great. Free breakfast but I never tried as I went out early. I met fantastic staff.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 18, 2020

Michaela
Czech Republic
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy at night (2 nights we could not sleep at all). The rule of no noise after 22:00 should be followed by the hostel staff against the groups who were so wild and extremly noisy all the night long. There was a cold air coming in between the windows.
The hospitality and empathy of the reception staff. The great location The price value The sink in the individual room

Stayed in January 2020

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