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#66 of 434 Specialty lodging in Athens
Location
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Service
4.8
Value
5.0
The Welcommon Hostel is located in the center of Athens, at the heart of youth, social and cultural activities, easy to reach with public transport and in walking distance from Acropolis, National Archaeological Museum, Acropolis Museum, Omonia Sq and the historical city center (Plaka). We offer accommodation to social, cultural and environmental active persons, of all ages, with a variety of options; a cheaper or a little more expensive room, 4- or 8-beds dormitory, 5-,4-3-, 2-beds rooms, with en suite or shared bathroom. It is the first hostel in Athens run by a Social Cooperative "Wind of Renewal". It is a hostel for sustainable tourism with social impact, which combines commercial activities with social, intercultural and environmental goals. It opened at the end of June 2018, after a general renovation of the building based on reuse approach, aimed at turning it into a youthful, comfortable, creative hostel. It is part of the Hostelling International. Hostel World & LE MAT Networks. Our moto is "special people, places, values".
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Bicycle tours
Walking tours
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Happy hour
Snack bar
Board games / puzzles
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Kitchenette
Microwave
Bath / shower
Seating area
Separate living room
Wardrobe / closet
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
English, Greek, Turkish
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
208Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
55Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Contact
Kapodistriou 4, Athens Greece
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OmonoiaAthens Metro5 min
PanepistimioAthens Metro9 min
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Worst hostel ever. Do not stay here. It’s dirty. It’s got no facilities. Nothing works. The kitchen has no equipment and you share the place with refugees who play loud music all day. There is no wifi. No ability to buy water and you can’t drink the water from the tap in Greece. The staff are kind but the place is falling down. Do not stay here.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Do not stay here
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I was travelling by bicycle in Crete after having landed in Athens. I wanted to keep the same bicycle box I travelled with as I did not have a lot of time to look for a new one on my return from Crete. I inquired at several places including the first establishment where I stayed if I could leave by box in their care for approximately 11 days and the Welcommon Hostel was the only establishment to offer me this favor without any fee. When I asked if they could store my bicycle during my stay on my return from Crete they happily offered to keep my bike in the store room behing the reception.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip: Try to get a room in one of the top floors for the view.
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I stayed in Welcommon Hostel this summer and had a great time: great location close to the center and the monuments and a lot of nice places to eat and have a drink, I liked the atmosphere, the friendly staff, interacting with various volunteers taking part in social activities and the refugees from all over the world who came to learn or take part in activities. A great place with a noble mission which deserves all our support!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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It is a such great place. The staff and the volunteers are super helpful and nice. The social aspect about the Hostel is amazing and I appreciate your work a lot. They organize a lot of very cool and fun activities for travelers, refugees, locals etc. - just for everyone who likes to join. It is a safe space where they make you feel welcomed and empowered! I love it!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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It's amazing to find a place where you are collaborating in a social cause. The managers and the staff are very nice. Cozy rooms and well located. I have spent a few days there and I have felt like at home. I will come back for sure.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I love this hostel and especially the girl who wears the birds in her hair at reception. If your looking to meet some like minded humanitarians then you will find that here. The staff are friendly and helpful and a simple breakfast is provided to keep you going. The rooms are cleaned every day I was here. There is some opportunities to offer some activities/ entertainment or workshops here in the class rooms and common area they have on site where some local lessons take place in languages etc. I would come again. Thanks
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Pick another hostel in athens...I stayed here with my cousins for one night in June 2019 and it was miserable. The staff was generally friendly and their English was good. However, our room’s (408) air conditioning did not work at all. We had to open the window to get any semblance of fresh air, which was an invitation for bugs and mosquitos all night long. It is also noisy! Cars and motorcycles zoom down the street into the late hours. The WiFi did not work in the lobby or in the rooms, and we did not receive any instructions of how to fix it. The beds are what you can expect from a hostel, but the towels had small hairs all over them along with stains from prior users. The kitchen was also a wreck and the stench of left over food permeated throughout the common spaces. This was my first hostel experience in Athens, and although this place is cheap, I can assure you that your money will be better spent elsewhere.…
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from windofrenewal, Γενικός Διευθυντής at Welcommon Hostel
Responded Jun 10, 2019
Dear We don't know why you say that you did not receive any instruction on how to fix wi-fi. Have you asked the reception for this? It happens with some mobiles, it is not a problem of the wi-fi network. But in any case we are ready to help our clients. Sorry, but we have never seen until now such a negative comment, that the Hostel is miserable. Maybe you used the kitschen immediately after the use of it by anothe guest, but the kitschen is a new and clean one, although it is the rensonisbility of all the users to keep it clean, we have also asked the cleaning - team to care to clean the kitschen. For the air-condition, have you asked the reception if you had a problem, in order to show you how it works? It is a central cooling system. About the towels, we give them to a speciai company in order to clean and sterilize them, but if you had any problem you had to ask for a new one. have you asked the reception for a new one? As you know we have 24/7 reception service and if our clients have any problem, they can ask the eceptionists for help. Thank you for your comments, although maybe a bit hard, we will check if there was any problem in the period you stayed in our hostel. In any case we care to improve our services.
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Having visited this space in a previous incarnation and it's work with Refugees, the new Hostel gives a prime location for anyone sightseeing around Athens. It offers basic but very clean rooms with en suit as well as traditional hostel facilities of dormitories. The best bit is that your stay contributes to the work the organisation continues to do with refugee communities in Athens, especially children and young people. Volunteer, or visit but definitely go
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: Go for the en suit rooms if you are not volunteering or in a group travel scenario
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Spent almost two months living in this pretty cool hostel this summer! It is located in a very cool place (near Exarchia), where you can find cheap and amazing bars and restaurants! Also super close to the metro station. Hostel it self looks beautiful, the rooms as well, everything was super clean the whole time we were there! There is a lovely kitchen downstairs that you can use, as well as the bar (amazing coffe!). The hostel hosts a lot of projects and activities which is super cool cause you get to meet a lot of random and interesting people. And the most important thing - the staff is super helpful and lovely! Totally a good choice to stay if you're in Athens!
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I was staying for 7 days at Welcommon Hostel. It was nice experience! The staff was very polite and friendly and the room aw nice and clean. I was excited about social actions there. It's a place where Greek locals, migrants and refugees come together to share their experience and benefit from each other. It is really unique hostel.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
$50 - $58 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GreeceAtticaAthensExarchia
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Welcommon Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Welcommon Hostel?
Nearby attractions include National Archaeological Museum (0.2 miles), Areopagus (0.3 miles), and Kolonaki Square (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Welcommon Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Welcommon Hostel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Welcommon Hostel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Welcommon Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Atitamos, Stani, and Stoa Allios.
Is Welcommon Hostel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.9 miles away from the center of Athens.
Are any cleaning services offered at Welcommon Hostel?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Welcommon Hostel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Welcommon Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Greek, and Turkish.
Are there any historical sites close to Welcommon Hostel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Parthenon (1.1 miles), Acropolis (1.0 miles), and Herod Atticus Odeon (1.2 miles).
Is Welcommon Hostel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.