Many bouzoukia offer student prices, usually on specific weeknights or student nights: either discounted bar entry with a drink, or a bottle for a larger group. You'll need a valid student ID and a booking in advance.
Yes, you can enjoy the bouzoukia on a student budget. The trick is the right night and the right type of booking. Many venues in Athens and Thessaloniki offer student prices or full student nights, especially midweek.
Whether you’re a Greek student or here on Erasmus, this guide explains how student deals work, where the hidden costs are and how your group can keep the per-person cost reasonable.
How student prices work
There are three common formats:
- Student bar entry. Entry with one drink at a reduced price, with a student ID. Ideal for 2–4 people.
- Student bottle. A table with one bottle covering more people than usual, or at a lower price.
- Student nights. A specific weeknight with its own programme and prices for students.
Offers change by season and venue. Current student prices are in our Athens bouzoukia prices and Thessaloniki bouzoukia prices tables, and organised events are on the student nights page.
What it costs per person
Student bar entry with a drink costs noticeably less than the regular bar price. At a table, your cost per person depends on how many share the bottle. The closer you are to the maximum guests per bottle, the lower the price for each of you.
| Group | Cheapest option |
|---|---|
| 2–3 students | Student bar entry |
| 4–6 students | One bottle, full table |
| 7–12 students | Student night, or two bottles at joined tables |
Which nights to choose
- Monday to Thursday (where the venue is open): almost all student offers are here.
- Start of the season (October–November): venues want to fill up and deals are more generous.
- Friday and Saturday: student prices rarely apply. If it has to be a Saturday, the bar is the budget option.
Check what’s on tonight to catch the right weeknight.
What to bring
- A valid student ID. Without it, you pay full price.
- Passport or national ID, especially if you look young.
- A booking in one person’s name with the correct headcount.
Traps that inflate the bill
Flowers
Flowers are optional and can easily double the cost of a night. If you want to throw some, agree one fixed amount shared by the whole group.
The second bottle
The student price usually covers the first bottle only. A second one may be charged at the regular rate. Ask before ordering. More in how the bottle works.
Last-minute changes
If you book for 6 and turn up with 9, the table is re-priced. Keep your booking updated.
Athens or Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is Greece’s student city, and you feel it at night. Many venues build their weeknights around a student crowd, with prices and lineups aimed at younger groups. See bouzoukia in Thessaloniki.
In Athens, student offers exist but are more scattered, often tied to specific venues or lineups. Here, checking in advance makes a real difference.
Three smart tricks
- Fill the table. If a bottle covers 6, go as 6, not 4.
- Eat before you go. Bouzoukia serve little food, so a cheap dinner first keeps spending down.
- Try a live-music taverna. For live Greek music on a small budget, it’s often the most affordable option. See what to expect.
Getting home
After a bottle, nobody drives. For larger groups, a shared VIP transfer split between everyone often works out better than several taxis at dawn.
Find the best student deal through us
Tell us how many you are, which night suits you and your budget per person. We check which venue has the best student price that week and book the table. Use the booking form or send us a message. Every booking is confirmed by phone or email.
Frequently asked questions
Do student prices apply on Saturdays?
Rarely. Student offers are mostly on weeknights or specific nights. On Saturdays regular prices almost always apply.
Does my international or Erasmus student card count?
It may, but policies vary by venue. Ask when booking and bring both your student card and your passport or ID.
Does everyone in the group need to be a student?
Usually the student price applies to those with valid ID. If your group is mixed, ask how the table will be charged.
Is there an age limit?
Entry to venues serving alcohol is for adults only. Some venues also set their own minimum age.