1. AthenStyle Hostel
A recent addition to the hostels in Athens, this cheerful spot is rapidly becoming the place to beat. While it has abundant dorm rooms, there are also private rooms and kitchenettes available at low prices - and they will even arrange a dinner or breakfast for you on your balcony. That's not an option at any other hostel I know of. For overflow, the relocated Athens Northern Backpacker's hostel is next door, and the two spots share a cozy relationship.
2. Athens Backpackers Hostel
A hostel with a built-in bar - that may be enough for some to decide that this Athens hostel is the way to go. Definitely catering to a young, energetic crowd, often in Greece to attend one of the major music festivals.3. Aphrodite's House, Athens
A central location in the heart of Athens makes this an easy-to-get-to hostel. It also features its own bar. The rooms are plain but you won't spend much time in them. The Aphrodite hostel also offers long-term luggage storage (3 month maximum).4. Student and Travelers Inn, Athens
This hostel is located in the Plaka, the old heart of Athens, near the Acropolis, lots of shops, touristy restaurants, and tempting, meandering streets.5. Zorba's Hostel and Hotel
Not far from the National Archaeological Museum, this hostel is in a picturesque old building. The public areas are plain but the rooms are nicely furnished.6. The Pink Palace, Corfu
Legendary hotel which has created far, far more than its share of wild memories for young visitors to Greece. Reservations recommended, but it's not clear why, as even their website says "No one ever turned away!" Definitely not for the faint of heart7. Youth Hostel Plakias, Crete
Billing itself as the "most southerly hostel in Europe", this hostel is indeed on the far south coast of Crete, where nude beaches are abundant and the vibe is very different from the crowded northern coast of Crete. No age limit, beds cost 8 Euro (but a cheaper weekly rate is available) and there is no limit on how long you can stay. There're not many other limits either! Not for the sedate no matter what your age.8. Youth Hostel Rethimno
Located in the heart of Rethymno, a colorful small city on the north coast of Crete. Open year-round; bring your own sheets or rent them for an extra Euro per night. Rates start at 7.50 Euro.9. Youth Hostel Anna, Santorini
Located near the black-sand beach of Perissa with bus service to the other areas of the island, this well-run hostel on Santorini is quieter than some of its kin elsewhere. Open only during the late spring, summer, and early fall.10. The Purple Pig and Stars Camping, Ios
This campground provides cheap lodging if you have your own gear; if not you can rent a tent. There are bungalows available as well. Is Ios as wild as they say? Here's what one reader experienced.11. Paradise Beach Resort, Mykonos
Don't be put off by the word "resort" - beds here start as low as 10 Euro in one of the beach cabins. They do offer private rooms at a higher cost, and, at the other end, tents for 8 Euro. Even the tents are big sturdy ones with beds, not crawl-in types. It's right on the renowned Mykonos beach, with a variety of water sports available at extra cost. This just may be the best-value hostel in Greece.12. Hotel Dioskouros
The <a href="http://www.hoteldioskouros.com/">Hotel Dioskouros</a> emphasizes its hostel side - low prices but a good location for this 15-room hotel in a repurposed neoclassical building. While some of their "estimated walking times" look a little optimistic to me, there's no doubt that this hotel puts you in a central location close to Syntagma Square, the Acropolis, and the Temple of Zeus, among other sights.<P>
