The mid-range Athens Habitat combines the amenities and services of a hotel with the autonomy and comfort of a spacious apartment. Located one block away from Kifisias Avenue -- a street full of offices and business buildings -- this is a popular pick for business travelers. The location is miles away from the Acropolis and other tourist hot spots; if you want to explore the ancient ruins of Greece, this is an inconvenient base. The rooms and suites are modern and bright and deliver on the details, from the contemporary kitchenettes to the furnished balconies. Reflexology and Reiki are on offer to wind down business-frazzled minds (reservations are necessary). It is worth checking out Elements Hotel Apartments, a similarly priced hotel with access to a swimming pool, only 10 minutes away by car.
The mid-range Athens Habitat combines the amenities and services of a hotel with the autonomy and comfort of a spacious apartment. Located one block away from Kifisias Avenue -- a street full of offices and business buildings -- this is a popular pick for business travelers. The location is miles away from the Acropolis and other tourist hot spots; if you want to explore the ancient ruins of Greece, this is an inconvenient base. The rooms and suites are modern and bright and deliver on the details, from the contemporary kitchenettes to the furnished balconies. Reflexology and Reiki are on offer to wind down business-frazzled minds (reservations are necessary). It is worth checking out Elements Hotel Apartments, a similarly priced hotel with access to a swimming pool, only 10 minutes away by car.
The 50-room, mid-range Philippos Hotel has an exceptional central location right below the Acropolis. Restaurants, bars, and public transportation surround this family-run property. The air-conditioned rooms come with mini-fridges but have somewhat dated carpeting and colors. While some rooms have balconies with wonderful views, others lack light. Wi-Fi and breakfast are free, and there's also an extremely modest business center with two laptops, and meeting rooms. Guests might want to check out the Philippos' sister property, Herodion, which has a fresher decor and more amenities.
The 50-room, mid-range Philippos Hotel has an exceptional central location right below the Acropolis. Restaurants, bars, and public transportation surround this family-run property. The air-conditioned rooms come with mini-fridges but have somewhat dated carpeting and colors. While some rooms have balconies with wonderful views, others lack light. Wi-Fi and breakfast are free, and there's also an extremely modest business center with two laptops, and meeting rooms. Guests might want to check out the Philippos' sister property, Herodion, which has a fresher decor and more amenities.
Katerina Hotel is a mid-range property located near a metro station in Metaxourgeio, but it is far from sightseeing attractions. It's close to some run-down neighborhoods that not all travelers would be comfortable in. The hotel’s 51 rooms are slightly dated and have small showers, but adjoining rooms that can accommodate up to four people are available. A tasty breakfast buffet is included in the room rate, and the hotel has a bright cafe/bar area. Guests might want to check out the Plaka Hotel, a three-pearl property with a seasonal rooftop lounge that's within walking distance of the Acropolis, but has slightly higher rates than the Katerina.
Katerina Hotel is a mid-range property located near a metro station in Metaxourgeio, but it is far from sightseeing attractions. It's close to some run-down neighborhoods that not all travelers would be comfortable in. The hotel’s 51 rooms are slightly dated and have small showers, but adjoining rooms that can accommodate up to four people are available. A tasty breakfast buffet is included in the room rate, and the hotel has a bright cafe/bar area. Guests might want to check out the Plaka Hotel, a three-pearl property with a seasonal rooftop lounge that's within walking distance of the Acropolis, but has slightly higher rates than the Katerina.
The family-owned Marina Hotel is located in the center of Athens and offers easy access to a nearby metro station, which is five minutes away by foot. Though the value property is also within walking distance of Omonia Square, the surrounding area has been hit hard by Greece’s economic downturn, so travelers must take precautions. Rooms are in need of a spruce-up as well, with wall-to-wall royal blue carpets and tube-style TVs. You may want to compare rates with the Athens Center Square, a mid-range hotel just to the south with a rooftop bar and more modern rooms.
The family-owned Marina Hotel is located in the center of Athens and offers easy access to a nearby metro station, which is five minutes away by foot. Though the value property is also within walking distance of Omonia Square, the surrounding area has been hit hard by Greece’s economic downturn, so travelers must take precautions. Rooms are in need of a spruce-up as well, with wall-to-wall royal blue carpets and tube-style TVs. You may want to compare rates with the Athens Center Square, a mid-range hotel just to the south with a rooftop bar and more modern rooms.
The Victory Inn is a charming, value hotel with 34 rooms on a residential street in central Athens. The small, air-conditioned rooms, which can't accommodate more than two guests, have a mostly '70s scheme, but they are well-maintained and come with mini-fridges containing free bottled water. Some rooms have balconies or terraces with seating. Bathrooms are tiny, with showers only, but there are nice little perks, such as robes. Several shops and sights are within walking distance, as well as such attractions as Pedion Areos Park, the Hellenic Motor Museum, and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Breakfast comes with a fee but can be taken in the rooms, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.
The Victory Inn is a charming, value hotel with 34 rooms on a residential street in central Athens. The small, air-conditioned rooms, which can't accommodate more than two guests, have a mostly '70s scheme, but they are well-maintained and come with mini-fridges containing free bottled water. Some rooms have balconies or terraces with seating. Bathrooms are tiny, with showers only, but there are nice little perks, such as robes. Several shops and sights are within walking distance, as well as such attractions as Pedion Areos Park, the Hellenic Motor Museum, and the National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Breakfast comes with a fee but can be taken in the rooms, and there is free Wi-Fi throughout.
The 192-room upper-middle range, Zafolia Hotel is on one of the Athens' main arteries, within walking distance of Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. Its common areas are bright, sleek, and elegant, but the rooms don't quite match this aesthetic -- they're a neutral gray-brown, with clunky wood furniture. Higher-priced suites include terraces with seating, jetted tubs, coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, while Classic Rooms, with tube-style TVs, mini-fridges with bottled water, and no coffeemakers, don't match these amenities. There's a roof terrace with a seasonal outdoor pool and bar offering exquisite mountain views, a free breakfast, and a small fitness center and sauna.
The 192-room upper-middle range, Zafolia Hotel is on one of the Athens' main arteries, within walking distance of Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. Its common areas are bright, sleek, and elegant, but the rooms don't quite match this aesthetic -- they're a neutral gray-brown, with clunky wood furniture. Higher-priced suites include terraces with seating, jetted tubs, coffeemakers, minibars, and flat-screen TVs, while Classic Rooms, with tube-style TVs, mini-fridges with bottled water, and no coffeemakers, don't match these amenities. There's a roof terrace with a seasonal outdoor pool and bar offering exquisite mountain views, a free breakfast, and a small fitness center and sauna.
The 79-room upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property, with walls of criss-crossed wood, shag carpets, and chairs of draped fabrics, in the heart of Athens. Standard and even Superior Rooms are a little cramped, but Suites offer much more space. The hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge, which has views of the Acropolis from the south side. There is also a 24-hour fitness center and small spa on-site, and it's downtown location makes the New Hotel convenient to many tourist attractions, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Plaka.
The 79-room upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property, with walls of criss-crossed wood, shag carpets, and chairs of draped fabrics, in the heart of Athens. Standard and even Superior Rooms are a little cramped, but Suites offer much more space. The hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge, which has views of the Acropolis from the south side. There is also a 24-hour fitness center and small spa on-site, and it's downtown location makes the New Hotel convenient to many tourist attractions, including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Plaka.
The mid-range, 21-room Periscope Hotel, is in the posh Kolonaki neighborhood, about a 12-minute walk to Syntagma Square and Mount Lycabetus. The hotel is modern, sleek, and minimalist with a shades-of-gray color scheme, and its rooms come with aerial ceiling photographs of Athens, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, well-stocked minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have hot tubs and terraces. The trendy restaurant serves fusion food all day, and is a chic gathering spot for in-the-know locals. There is 24-hour concierge service, and room service (hours are limited). Guests also get free access to the nearby Holmes Place Health Club.
The mid-range, 21-room Periscope Hotel, is in the posh Kolonaki neighborhood, about a 12-minute walk to Syntagma Square and Mount Lycabetus. The hotel is modern, sleek, and minimalist with a shades-of-gray color scheme, and its rooms come with aerial ceiling photographs of Athens, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, well-stocked minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have hot tubs and terraces. The trendy restaurant serves fusion food all day, and is a chic gathering spot for in-the-know locals. There is 24-hour concierge service, and room service (hours are limited). Guests also get free access to the nearby Holmes Place Health Club.
The pet-friendly AthenStyle Hostel is a value property located between Monastiraki and Psirri, two of Athens' oldest neighborhoods, and is within walking distance of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Parliament. The hostel has private rooms with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms, and dormitories with bunk beds. All rooms have air-conditioning. Larger private rooms have terraces with views of the Acropolis and the city, as well as kitchenettes. The hotel has a rooftop cafe, bar, and restaurant with panoramic views. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas, but in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, as does off-site parking. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
The pet-friendly AthenStyle Hostel is a value property located between Monastiraki and Psirri, two of Athens' oldest neighborhoods, and is within walking distance of the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, the Temple of Zeus, and Parliament. The hostel has private rooms with flat-screen TVs and en-suite bathrooms, and dormitories with bunk beds. All rooms have air-conditioning. Larger private rooms have terraces with views of the Acropolis and the city, as well as kitchenettes. The hotel has a rooftop cafe, bar, and restaurant with panoramic views. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas, but in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, as does off-site parking. Breakfast is included in the room rate.
The 60-room Hotel Aristoteles is a basic budget hotel in the Vathis Square neighborhood of Athens. The decor is dated and the facilities basic, but it does offer a convenient option for those trying to see Athens inexpensively. Just a few minutes walk from the Omonia metro, the hotel's location makes it easy to get around the city. Rooms are generally small and bland, and the free breakfast is mediocre, but both free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and there's an on-site bar and restaurant.
The 60-room Hotel Aristoteles is a basic budget hotel in the Vathis Square neighborhood of Athens. The decor is dated and the facilities basic, but it does offer a convenient option for those trying to see Athens inexpensively. Just a few minutes walk from the Omonia metro, the hotel's location makes it easy to get around the city. Rooms are generally small and bland, and the free breakfast is mediocre, but both free Wi-Fi and parking are included, and there's an on-site bar and restaurant.