Athens on a backpacker budget
Athens costs a backpacker about €45 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Anafiotika.
Eating
Souvlaki €4; taverna lunch €12.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Bedbox | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Mosaikon | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Athens Stories | guest house | 0.5 km |
| The Gem Society Boutique Hotel & Spa | hotel | 0.0 km |
| Arcade | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Υπαίθρια αγορά Μοναστηρακίου | market | 0.6 km |
| Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλλιδρομίου | market | 1.1 km |
| Athens Street Hub | market | 1.3 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Metropolitan General | emergency | 6.7 km |
Routes through Athens
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Athens cost per day?
Budget about €45 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €19, a twin room about €52, and a small guesthouse room about €70. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Athens?
Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Anafiotika.
Where do you eat cheaply in Athens?
Souvlaki €4; taverna lunch €12.
Build a route that runs through Athens, costed end to end.
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