Pella Inn Hostel sits at the corner of Ermou and Karaiskaki, two minutes' walk from Monastiraki Square and directly on the boundary between the Psirri and Monastiraki districts. The location places guests inside one of the densest concentrations of tavernas, flea-market stalls, and ouzeries in the city, and within a short stroll of the Ancient Agora, the Roman Forum, and Hadrian's Library.
The hostel occupies a converted neoclassical-style building and offers a mix of dormitory beds and private rooms, some with shared bathrooms, aimed squarely at backpackers and budget travelers. Its rooftop terrace, opening onto a view that includes the Acropolis rock, has long been one of its main draws, functioning as an informal common room where guests gather in the evenings.
Ermou Street itself runs from Syntagma Square down through Monastiraki, and the Psirri end where the hostel sits has shifted over the past fifteen years from a semi-industrial garment district into a nightlife zone dense with small bars and street art. The trade-off for the lively location is noise, particularly on weekend nights, which is a known characteristic of hostels in this specific pocket of central Athens.
| Price | €20–55/night (~$22–60/night) |
|---|---|
| Address | Ermou 104 & Karaiskaki 1, 105 54 Athens, Greece |
Room types
- Dormitory Bed
- Private Double Room
- Private Room with Shared Bathroom
Amenities
- Rooftop bar with Acropolis views
- Free WiFi
- Shared kitchen
- Lockers
- 24-hour reception
Weather through the year in Attica
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Attica.
Location
Ermou 104 & Karaiskaki 1, 105 54 Athens, Greece
37.9770, 23.7245 View on map
Highlights
- Two-minute walk from Monastiraki Square and metro station
- Rooftop bar with views toward the Acropolis
- Steps from the Sunday flea market on Ifestou Street
- Mix of dorm beds and private rooms for different budgets
Tips for visiting
- Monastiraki metro station connects directly to Piraeus on the green line and to the airport via a change at Syntagma
- Request a room away from Ermou Street if you're sensitive to weekend nightlife noise
- The Sunday flea market along Ifestou and Avissynias Square starts early and is worth visiting before the afternoon crowds
- Bring a padlock for the lockers if traveling with dorm-style accommodation