Volunteers stay accommodated in a youth hostel located in the heart of Athens, only a 5-minute from Omonia Square where the second most central metro stop is, right next to Psirri neighborhood and a 30 minute walk to Acropolis. The neighborhood offers everything you will need, supermarkets, bars, local coffee shops, shopping malls, ATMs, access to all transportation means. The airport is just 45 minutes away by public transportation.
This youth hostel has dormitory-style rooms accommodating from 8-10 participants (female and mixed) and private rooms (available for upgrades upon request. Bathrooms are in each room and shared with the rest of the people in your room).
The hostel offers a bar area and sitting area, a communal kitchen for those that want to cook and also rooms with balconies to relax and a rooftop with the most amazing views of Acropolis.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at the hostel every day.
The menu consists of local food, a mixture of meat, fish and fresh vegetables and everyday the volunteers can try various meals made in Greek style. In case of diet restrictions such as vegan and vegetarians, gluten-free and lactose intolerant the hostel can accommodate your needs, after informing them in advance. Breakfast is served in buffet style and includes cereal, yogurt, seasonal fruits, jams, honey, bread, cakes/cookies, milk, tea, coffee, juices, eggs, cheese.
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