Cheap doesn't always mean good value, but pick your hotel carefully and you can find bargains, even in ever-popular Plaka. However you'll find many of the best value hotels in Athens in up-and-coming areas a little further from the iconic sights, like Exarchia and Psyrri.
Even on a budget, you'll find hotels that offer spacious rooms, modern facilities and a touch of style close to the city centre.
Families travelling together can keep costs down by staying in suites which offer self-catering accommodation (great for saving money on drinks and snacks for kids) and multi-bedded family rooms in some of the best value hotels in Athens.
Still not sure which to book? Browse our full list of Athens recommendations, or contact a friendly guru for advice.
Athens (Syntagma)
A charming contemporary hotel offering a great location and great value. Doubles, triples, and family rooms are modern in style and many have private balconies. There's a wonderful roof terrace while sites and restaurants are within walking distance. An easy and well-priced city crashpad.
Athens (Psyrri)
Housed in a once-abandoned warehouse, this is now a trendy hotel perfect for a stylish city-stay. The design is distinctly industrial with exposed brick, grey hues and sharp lines. Chic bedrooms and top-floor suites overlook the Acropolis while Athens' downtown district is right on your doorstep.
Athens (Omonia)
A stately mansion in the heart of Athens' city centre. Spacious rooms are dressed in a neoclassical style with chandeliers, luxuriously draped curtains and plush linens. All rooms boast a balcony with views over the historic city. Enjoy dinner in the adjoining restaurant at this regal guesthouse.
Athens (Exarcheia)
Neighbouring the verdant Areos Park in central Athens, Areos Hotel's rooms are elegant and spacious with a contemporary finish; the best offer a private hot tub or a balcony with fantastic views. Enjoy a breakfast of local Greek produce in the Café Bar to start your day. A smart city hotel.
Athens (Syntagma)
This hotel occupies a restored heritage building in central Athens. The best rooms offer magnificent views of the Acropolis and boast artworks from the Benaki Museum. Family suites offer a handy connecting door between rooms. Enjoy a classic Greek breakfast in your room. A charming, homely hotel.
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