Hostel Zeus

Athens · Greece

Hostel Zeus

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20% SHIT
Medium confidence 103 reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 103 analyzed reviews
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (16)
Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Internet Access Book Exchange Linen Included Air Conditioning Hair Dryers Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $19 / night
Privates $53 - $70 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

USA MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Apr 18, 2025 2.0/10

I was storing my luggage in a locker and waiting for my cab. Then this very tall receptionist started searching the rooms to see where I was. I wasn’t even inside of the building. Never in a room. This person then started pushing me around while I struggled to collect bags. He started humping my bags as I tried to collect them, thrusting with his pelvis at me. I was simply waiting to check in to my next destination. But an evening receptionist was convincing this bully that I was hiding. Trash

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Ireland MALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2025 2.0/10

Possibly the worst private room. ive ever had. It smelt, the towels had stains in them and also smelt. The shared bathroom/toilet was dirty. And the shower didnt work properly.

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Australia MALE 18-24 Oct 10, 2024 2.0/10

Arrived 1am with my girlfriend to a bed that was clearly slept in and dirty, recepionist was unhelpful: refused to make bed, blamed the guy who just stayed telling me to sleep in the bed incase he came back and got in - his shoes were there and he still had the 🔑 for the room?? After pealing back the dirty sheet we found a stained and dirty mattress that, like the rest of the room, clearly hadn't been cleaned in the last 15 years, WE GOT BEDBUGS🪲🪲. One toilet/ shower for each sex on the...

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Germany MALE 18-24 Oct 10, 2024 2.0/10

Weird area, Moldy gross „kitchen“, okay bathrooms, few Nice People

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France MIXEDGROUP Sep 27, 2024 2.0/10

Immeuble vétuste, un confort minimaliste : pas même un porte-manteau dans notre chambre privée pour 2 personnes, pas de lampe de chevet, une seule table de chevet pour 2 lits, et pour éteindre le plafonnier, il faut se lever et aller jusqu'à la porte. De plus, vue imprenable sur l'arrière-cour : résultat, la chambre est dans une pénombre permanente. Enfin, la terrasse du haut est en mauvais état, et depuis la rue, on peut craindre que la corniche de l'immeuble ne s'effondre tant elle es...

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USA MALE 25-30 Jul 10, 2024 2.0/10

I found that the front desk was very helpful and accomadating. I like the location of the hostel. However, the hostel has become much dirtier since I last been there about 5 years ago. Also, I had alot of bumps on my skin when I woke up. The window was open so I thought it was mosquitos but then I noticed the bumps were in clusters so now I think it was bed bugs!!!!!

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Jul 23, 2023 2.0/10

- the kitchen is useless: no equipment whatsoever and it hasn’t been cleaned in ages (like meaning dust and stickiness , nothing to do with the guests) - No common area to chill - Doors of the bathroom broken (like people getting stuck from the inside) - Lockers working with coins and common for the whole room (like if you wanna use it you need to trust you roommates and + needing to pay 2€ every time you open it) - As mentioned in previous comments, one particular staff member is a liar (th...

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jun 24, 2023 2.0/10

EEN HORROR Hostel! echt een verschrikkelijke ervaring.. had met mijn vriendin een privekamer, maar veel last gehad van bed bugs. Mijn vriendin kreeg er zelfs allergische reacties van. Het was onze laatste avond van onze vakantie, maar het was regelrecht een nachtmerrie. We kregen de optie om in een dorne te slapen op aparte bedden als oplossing.. het echt schoonmaken van de matrassen leek geen optie. Echt schandalig, horror hostel

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France FEMALE 31-40 Dec 16, 2022 2.0/10

I slept there two nights and brought bedbugs with me at home… now I have to spend hundreds of euros to get rid of them …. As far as I got from other recent comments others have been bitten by them … I can hardly believe the management don’t know

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Germany MALE 25-30 Oct 3, 2022 2.0/10

It was the worst hostel experience I had in my life. There’s no hostel vibe, it’s dirty and the beds are very loud and uncomfortable. A friend had bed bugs.

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Recent reviews

Canada COUPLE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 100%

We enjoyed our stay! It was a great location and the staff were great! It was a very fun and lively hostel which we enjoyed. There were many bathrooms on our floor so we never had to worry about waiting. The place was clean. The only feedback is that the showers were often quite cold. But we still did have some warm showers so who knows what was causing the cold ones! It was no problem and we had a great time. Thank you!

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Hungary FEMALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 60%

it was not bad but not the cleanest tbh. worth the price tho

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 60%

After I tapped my card for remaining payment, staffer added extra €4 without telling me.

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France COUPLE 25-30 Apr 4, 2026 Atm 60%

great position, low prices and everything needed in the room ! the double room was convenient for a few days in Athens. thank you for everything !

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Mexico FEMALE 25-30 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 60%

Wasn’t a sociable hostel at all but got some good rest and reset. Which was great. Walking distance a few parks.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 20%

Die Lage des Hostels ist gut, direkt zwischen Bahnhof und Acropolis, die Straße ist nur Nachts etwas gruselig alleine. Das Hostel an sich ist groß und sehr anonym, die Betten wackeln sehr und die Zimmer sind durch Licht von draußen eher hell Nachts. Es gibt keine Küche, nur ein Wasserkocher der irgendwo random rumsteht. Der Rooftop ist dreckig und die Bänke eher wackelig oder kaputt. Die Bäde sind aber sauber. Wenn man nur zum Schlafen kommen will, dann ist es gut, für soziales absolut ni...

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England MALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 100%

The most convenient location, everyone is very respectful 💖🙏

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Albania MALE 31-40 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 100%

4 bed rooms with affordable price

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England FEMALE 31-40 Nov 11, 2025 Atm 100%

amazing location near to train station, so many Indian/ pakistani/ greek restaurants near by.. 5 mins away from old two .... co operative staff, comfy bed 🛌, aircon in each room, very clean toilets and 🚿.... price reasonable.... i had peaceful night 😴..... thank you so much making my athens trip more beautiful 😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 11, 2025 Atm 80%

Gutes Hostel. Ruhig und sauber. Die Dachterrasse und Küche waren nicht so toll aber haben wir auch kaum gebraucht.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Oct 7, 2025 Atm 80%

En soit, l’établissement est bien mais il n’y pas d’ascenseur donc avec une grosse valise c’est compliqué et les douches n’étaient pas pratiques et il y avait de l’eau sur les toilettes. Sinon l’emplacement est bien et les chambres ça va

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Sep 14, 2025 Atm 60%

It was nice and near the center. Not very social.

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Australia COUPLE 18-24 Sep 6, 2025 Atm 60%

Partner and I stayed a few nights ago in a twin room. It was very clean and comfortable. Was a very chill and quiet atmosphere (good because we needed some quiet but might not be suitable for party goers) we honestly loved the time there. Service was incredible no fault at all. Would stay again!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 6, 2025 Atm 40%

The biggest issue was with the facilities. The locks for the showers and toilets were very difficult to turn, and at one point I did get locked inside a shower stall when the latch would not disengage even after turning it multiple times. Another thing to mention is that the main door of the building was often left open, allowing any person to just wander in. The rooms themselves were fine but did not provide spaces to securely store luggage without paying an additional fee.

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Japan MALE 25-30 Sep 5, 2025 Atm 100%

not too bad

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Chile MALE 18-24 Sep 4, 2025 Atm 100%

lo mejor es la ubicacion y la terraza ya que luego de recorrer la ciudad llegas a conversar con los otros huespedes. solo tuve un inconveniente cuandcuando un dia me desperte y todo el suelo de la habitacion estaba inundado, por lo que mi mochila y ropa quedaron empapados.

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South Africa FEMALE 25-30 Aug 9, 2025 Atm 60%

Very true to description with super friendly and helpful staff. Super accommodating, would highly recommend.

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Brazil MALE 18-24 Jul 18, 2025 Atm 60%

Condiz muito com o preço; olhei as reviews do Google e achei que ia ser pior mas, pelo contrário, foi bem tranquilo. Não tem lockers nos quartos (ou você paga pelos armários que tem no corredor - que são terceirizados - ou deixa os objetos de valor na recepção - tem como se fosse um guarda volumes), o que foi um ponto negativo. Os banheiros eram ok mas os chuveiros variavam de andar para andar. A localização é bem central, é perto dos principais pontos da cidade e tem estação por ...

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Turkey MALE 18-24 Jul 11, 2025 Atm 80%

I had a good time there and made good friends. The people at the reception are helpful and chill, I liked that. This hostel is very close to the center and can be easily preferred because of its affordable price. If I come to Athens again, I will definitely stay here again.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Jun 22, 2025 Atm 60%

Super easy hostel to stay in with lovely staff and great security, rooms all with key cards although you have to pay for small lockers- showers are a little intimate and the vibe of the place isn’t very social/communal, but it’s a great location that I’d totally recommend for people travelling in groups.