Hostel Dioskouros Hostel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 875 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
879 reviews

The facility is newly renovated. Everything is sparkly clean. The beds are comfortable. There is a sink in the room so added convenience. Owner is nice and helpful and reliable. Breakfast is not much, but sufficient and conveniently packed.

Eva Italy

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
7.7
Good
879 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The facility is newly renovated. Everything is sparkly clean. The beds are comfortable. There is a sink in the room so added convenience. Owner is nice and helpful and reliable.”
    Eva Eva Italy Italy
  • “All the team in the hostal are very nice and kind. The breakfast is good. The hostal is always clean.”
    Paloma Paloma Mexico Mexico
  • “The location if fabulous. But the thing that makes this hostel is the employees. They really try to be helpful and they are.”
    James James United States of America 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 Ciptani Indonesia Indonesia
  • “Very friendly staff. Brilliant location. Plain simple room. Real value for money.”
    Joanna Joanna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very nice staff, always willing to help. I like the common area a lot😊”
    Tom Tom Philippines 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 Diana United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is the best. Walking distance to atraccions”
    Victor Victor United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent location, great facilities, very friendly and helpful staff!”
    Kristin Kristin Canada Canada
  • “Great location by city center! Very close to everything.”
    Kala Kala United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities 7.1
  • Cleanliness7.6
  • Comfort 7.2
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 5.8
Low score for Athens

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

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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Dioskouros Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 15, 2011

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Terrace
Heating
Air conditioning
Laundry

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

Breakfast to go

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Triple Room with Bathroom
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Guest reviews

7.7
Good · 879 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities 7.1
  • Cleanliness7.6
  • Comfort 7.2
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi 5.8
Low score for Athens

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Eva Italy

    “The facility is newly renovated. Everything is sparkly clean. The beds are comfortable. There is a sink in the room so added convenience. Owner is nice and helpful and reliable. Breakfast is not much, but sufficient and conveniently packed.”

  • Paloma Mexico

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

  • James United States of America

    “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.”

  • Ciptani Indonesia

    “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”

  • Joanna United Kingdom

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

  • Tom Philippines

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

  • Diana United States of America

    “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!”

  • Victor United States of America

    “Location is the best. Walking distance to atraccions”

  • Kristin Canada

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

  • Kala United States of America

    “Great location by city center! Very close to everything.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    very
    Answered on September 24, 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Linen, and one towel are included in the price
    Answered on September 6, 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    no
    Answered on September 24, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    yes
    Answered on September 24, 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    yes
    Answered on September 24, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Located in the historic old town

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
  • Acropolis Museum
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Falafellas- best falafel in town
    0.7 miles
  • Restaurant Kostas- best souvlaki/gyro in town
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar KAYA Coffee Shop
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Little Tree Books & Coffee- right behind the Acropolis museum
    0.5 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Baba au Rum- amazing cocktails
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Parthenon
    0.3 miles
  • Acropolis
    0.3 miles
  • Erechtheion
    0.3 miles
  • Syntagma Metro Station
    0.3 miles
  • Ermou Street
    0.3 miles
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus
    0.4 miles
  • Monastiraki Square
    0.5 miles
  • Monastiraki Metro Station
    0.5 miles
  • Benaki Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Syngrou/Fix Metro Station
    0.6 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Flisvos Beach
    3.9 miles
  • Edem Beach
    4 miles
  • Alimos Beach
    4.4 miles
  • Votsalakia Beach
    4.7 miles
  • Freatida Beach
    5 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
    11.9 miles
How to get to Dioskouros Hostel from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
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Amenities of Dioskouros Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Terrace
Heating
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
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House rules Dioskouros Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Crib by request
Free
17+ years
Extra bed by request
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.

Mastercard Visa 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.

FAQs about Dioskouros Hostel

  • Dioskouros Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Dioskouros Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Dioskouros Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Breakfast to go

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Dioskouros Hostel by:

      • Subway/Metro 45min
      • Bus 1h

    • Dioskouros Hostel is 1,800 feet from the center of Athens.

    • Check-in at Dioskouros Hostel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.