Hotel Dioskouros

English-speaking, as most hostels in Athens, and as basic as you can get, it is located in the heart of Plaka. There are 2 shared toilets on each floor and no elevator to speak of. If you're lucky enough, you'll get a room with air conditioning.The breakfast area is set in a pleasant outdoor patio. All the rooms are non-smoking and you’ll get to meet young backpackers, who share the same interests. Namely, traveling for practically nothing.