A centrally located, budget hotel with low rates, Athens Studios offers apartments with kitchens that can sleep from two to six people, studio style rooms and the new addition of lofts. Its sports bar and Fish Cafe provide a nice balance between privacy and
community. Located within yards of the Acropolis metro station and a 10-minute walk to Syntagma Square, it's hard to beat the area for convenience and activity.
A centrally located, budget hotel with low rates, Athens Studios offers apartments with kitchens that can sleep from two to six people, studio style rooms and the new addition of lofts. Its sports bar and Fish Cafe provide a nice balance between privacy and
community. Located within yards of the Acropolis metro station and a 10-minute walk to Syntagma Square, it's hard to beat the area for convenience and activity.
The 38-room Hera Hotel is an upper-mid-range boutique hotel located on the edge of the Plaka neighborhood in Athens. The main draw here is Peacock, the rooftop restaurant offering great views of the Acropolis. Breakfast (if you purchase a particular package) and Wi-Fi are free, though breakfast is served inside the hotel without any views. The rooms are on the smaller side (though some have furnished balconies with Acropolis views) and the clientele is generally older. It may be worth checking rates at AVA Hotel, a nearby boutique hotel with large suites featuring full kitchens.
The 38-room Hera Hotel is an upper-mid-range boutique hotel located on the edge of the Plaka neighborhood in Athens. The main draw here is Peacock, the rooftop restaurant offering great views of the Acropolis. Breakfast (if you purchase a particular package) and Wi-Fi are free, though breakfast is served inside the hotel without any views. The rooms are on the smaller side (though some have furnished balconies with Acropolis views) and the clientele is generally older. It may be worth checking rates at AVA Hotel, a nearby boutique hotel with large suites featuring full kitchens.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
The 16-room AVA Hotel Athens is a small and sophisticated boutique in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens. The location is particularly convenient -- it's near the Acropolis and is a three-minute walk from the Temple of Zeus. All rooms are suites that look more like elegant apartments than hotel rooms (though only the higher priced suites have Acropolis views from private balconies). There is an on-site snack bar, but no full restaurant and breakfast isn't free. Another option at a similar price point is the Electra Palace Hotel Athens -- unlike AVA, it has a pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
The 16-room AVA Hotel Athens is a small and sophisticated boutique in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens. The location is particularly convenient -- it's near the Acropolis and is a three-minute walk from the Temple of Zeus. All rooms are suites that look more like elegant apartments than hotel rooms (though only the higher priced suites have Acropolis views from private balconies). There is an on-site snack bar, but no full restaurant and breakfast isn't free. Another option at a similar price point is the Electra Palace Hotel Athens -- unlike AVA, it has a pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
The 320-room Hotel Grand Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is a luxury property centrally located right across the street from the Parliament and within walking distance of many top sights like the Acropolis. There are a number of dining options on-site, including a chic cigar lounge and a rooftop restaurant with lovely Acropolis views, as well as two pools, a spa, and a fitness center. Elegant rooms feature chic, classic decor, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs -- but they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and minibars. As an alternative, travelers could check rates at Electra Palace Hotel Athens, which has a rooftop pool and rooms with minibars.
The 320-room Hotel Grand Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is a luxury property centrally located right across the street from the Parliament and within walking distance of many top sights like the Acropolis. There are a number of dining options on-site, including a chic cigar lounge and a rooftop restaurant with lovely Acropolis views, as well as two pools, a spa, and a fitness center. Elegant rooms feature chic, classic decor, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs -- but they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and minibars. As an alternative, travelers could check rates at Electra Palace Hotel Athens, which has a rooftop pool and rooms with minibars.
The upper-middle-range Novotel Athenes offers stylish accommodation about a 30-minute walk from Athens attractions. Its residential neighborhood isn't the fanciest, but cosmopolitan interiors here are smart, although predictable chain decor extends to the 196 rooms. They're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars, plus sofa beds are great for families. Panoramic views are sensational from the rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant, although the space is only open in summer. Corporate guests get a dedicated floor, and indoor fitness, bar, and restaurant facilities are open year-round. Travelers looking to be in the city center should compare rates with the Plaka Hotel, which still offers the rooftop experience, albeit without the pool.
The upper-middle-range Novotel Athenes offers stylish accommodation about a 30-minute walk from Athens attractions. Its residential neighborhood isn't the fanciest, but cosmopolitan interiors here are smart, although predictable chain decor extends to the 196 rooms. They're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars, plus sofa beds are great for families. Panoramic views are sensational from the rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant, although the space is only open in summer. Corporate guests get a dedicated floor, and indoor fitness, bar, and restaurant facilities are open year-round. Travelers looking to be in the city center should compare rates with the Plaka Hotel, which still offers the rooftop experience, albeit without the pool.
The 115-room Athens Cypria Hotel is a reasonably priced three-pearl property near Syntagma Square, adjacent to Ermou Street, a well-known shopping area, and within walking distance of the Acropolis and the old town of Plaka. Most of the rooms are small, but they have balconies, and a few have views of the Acropolis. Furnishings, however, are dated and worn. Superior and Luxury Rooms are larger, and have whirlpools. All rooms include minibars, satellite TV, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. While there's an Internet corner in the lobby, there's no full business center or fitness center. A buffet breakfast is provided, and the on-site Annabel Cafe Bar offers cocktails and a wide wine selection, and light snacks.
The 115-room Athens Cypria Hotel is a reasonably priced three-pearl property near Syntagma Square, adjacent to Ermou Street, a well-known shopping area, and within walking distance of the Acropolis and the old town of Plaka. Most of the rooms are small, but they have balconies, and a few have views of the Acropolis. Furnishings, however, are dated and worn. Superior and Luxury Rooms are larger, and have whirlpools. All rooms include minibars, satellite TV, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. While there's an Internet corner in the lobby, there's no full business center or fitness center. A buffet breakfast is provided, and the on-site Annabel Cafe Bar offers cocktails and a wide wine selection, and light snacks.
The 76-room Airotel Alexandros is an upper-mid-range hotel in a convenient location in Athens close to the Acropolis and two metro stations. There's no pool or spa, but the hotel does have a small business center and private parking. The grounds are well maintained, and rooms here are clean and cozy, with a fresh, minimal feel in the more recently updated rooms, which come with flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Some lower-level rooms are not renovated and are sporting dated decor. The free buffet breakfast is full of tasty and healthy choices, and Don Giovanni is a traditional, cozy restaurant with a decent buzz. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
The 76-room Airotel Alexandros is an upper-mid-range hotel in a convenient location in Athens close to the Acropolis and two metro stations. There's no pool or spa, but the hotel does have a small business center and private parking. The grounds are well maintained, and rooms here are clean and cozy, with a fresh, minimal feel in the more recently updated rooms, which come with flat-screen TVs and stocked minibars. Some lower-level rooms are not renovated and are sporting dated decor. The free buffet breakfast is full of tasty and healthy choices, and Don Giovanni is a traditional, cozy restaurant with a decent buzz. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
Within a 10-minute walk to the Parthenon and Acropolis, Divani Acropolis Palace Hotel is a luxury chain hotel in a convenient location. The hotel has 250 pretty rooms, some featuring balconies with views of the Acropolis. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and bar in a serene, leafy setting, as well as a rooftop garden with a bar. The hotel also has a full restaurant, and a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. It’s a good pick for business travelers, as there are several meeting spaces available. Guests may want to compare rates with the Herodion Hotel, a popular upscale hotel with a pretty atrium bar.
Within a 10-minute walk to the Parthenon and Acropolis, Divani Acropolis Palace Hotel is a luxury chain hotel in a convenient location. The hotel has 250 pretty rooms, some featuring balconies with views of the Acropolis. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and bar in a serene, leafy setting, as well as a rooftop garden with a bar. The hotel also has a full restaurant, and a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. It’s a good pick for business travelers, as there are several meeting spaces available. Guests may want to compare rates with the Herodion Hotel, a popular upscale hotel with a pretty atrium bar.
The 80-room, mid-range Attalos Hotel is in the heart of Athens' Plaka district, a 15-minute walk to the top of the Acropolis and near most of the historic sites, as well as popular flea and food markets. This family-run hotel is neither flashy nor opulent, but it is clean and well-maintained, with smallish rooms that offer a good base for tourists or business travelers, and a charming, spacious rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city. Aside from this and a basic breakfast (for a fee), there are few on-site amenities.
The 80-room, mid-range Attalos Hotel is in the heart of Athens' Plaka district, a 15-minute walk to the top of the Acropolis and near most of the historic sites, as well as popular flea and food markets. This family-run hotel is neither flashy nor opulent, but it is clean and well-maintained, with smallish rooms that offer a good base for tourists or business travelers, and a charming, spacious rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city. Aside from this and a basic breakfast (for a fee), there are few on-site amenities.