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.
The 88-room Stratos Vassilikos is a whimsically designed modern boutique hotel, part of the business-catering Airotel hotel group, located in the heart of Athens' business district. The upper-middle-range hotel is spacious and contemporary, decorated with a breezy, plant-themed style and rustic-chic touches. Wi-Fi and breakfast are free, and the trendy bar and restaurant are popular after-work spots. The hotel has a small fitness center with a sauna, a hair salon, and several meeting rooms. The business-district neighborhood is quieter than some other parts of the city, and the historic center is a metro or car ride away.
The 88-room Stratos Vassilikos is a whimsically designed modern boutique hotel, part of the business-catering Airotel hotel group, located in the heart of Athens' business district. The upper-middle-range hotel is spacious and contemporary, decorated with a breezy, plant-themed style and rustic-chic touches. Wi-Fi and breakfast are free, and the trendy bar and restaurant are popular after-work spots. The hotel has a small fitness center with a sauna, a hair salon, and several meeting rooms. The business-district neighborhood is quieter than some other parts of the city, and the historic center is a metro or car ride away.
The 91-room Ilissos Hotel is a basic, three-pearl, well-priced hotel in the central Koukaki neighborhood of Athens, not far from attractions like the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The surrounding area isn't as tourist-heavy, but the location is still convenient, and the Sygrou tram and metro station is a short walk away. Rooms are large, if bland and chain-inspired in their style, and many have private balconies. There's a bar that serves food, as well as an à la carte restaurant that serves three meals day, in addition to room service. The rooftop patio with panoramic city views is especially popular.
The 91-room Ilissos Hotel is a basic, three-pearl, well-priced hotel in the central Koukaki neighborhood of Athens, not far from attractions like the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The surrounding area isn't as tourist-heavy, but the location is still convenient, and the Sygrou tram and metro station is a short walk away. Rooms are large, if bland and chain-inspired in their style, and many have private balconies. There's a bar that serves food, as well as an à la carte restaurant that serves three meals day, in addition to room service. The rooftop patio with panoramic city views is especially popular.
The 84-room Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel is a comfortable boutique hotel with eclectic, modern decor in the the heart of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's historic attractions, including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus. The upper-middle-range hotel has two restaurants -- one with panoramic rooftop views, the other serving a free breakfast to guests -- and a lobby bar and cafe. There's a small fitness center with a sauna, as well. Most rooms are spacious and modern, with the style of a high-end chain, and some even have private balconies, although the lowest-tier Standard Rooms can feel smaller and less stylish.
The 84-room Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel is a comfortable boutique hotel with eclectic, modern decor in the the heart of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's historic attractions, including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus. The upper-middle-range hotel has two restaurants -- one with panoramic rooftop views, the other serving a free breakfast to guests -- and a lobby bar and cafe. There's a small fitness center with a sauna, as well. Most rooms are spacious and modern, with the style of a high-end chain, and some even have private balconies, although the lowest-tier Standard Rooms can feel smaller and less stylish.
The mid-range, 21-room Athens Diamond Homtel is a small, design-conscious hotel in Athens' central Syntagma neighborhood. Within walking distance of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, and more, the hotel is convenient for tourists who want a stylish place to stay while sight-seeing. Rooms are bright and whimsically designed, with a Philippe Starck-inspired sensibility, but many are starting to show wear and tear; most have private balconies. The hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi to all guests, but has limited other amenities.
The mid-range, 21-room Athens Diamond Homtel is a small, design-conscious hotel in Athens' central Syntagma neighborhood. Within walking distance of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, and more, the hotel is convenient for tourists who want a stylish place to stay while sight-seeing. Rooms are bright and whimsically designed, with a Philippe Starck-inspired sensibility, but many are starting to show wear and tear; most have private balconies. The hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi to all guests, but has limited other amenities.
The 13-room Athens Diamond Plus is a small, mid-range boutique hotel conveniently located in the central Syntagma neighborhood of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's most popular sights, including the Acropolis. Affiliated with the Athens Diamond Homtel across the street, the Athens Diamond Plus strives for a more classically opulent feel than its sister property (though, it is not, in fact, luxurious). The whole hotel is designed in bright white, accented with flashes of gold and Philippe Starck-inspired decor. The style isn't for everyone, but the rooms are well-sized and have flatscreen TVs, mini-fridges, and small hydromassage showers.
The 13-room Athens Diamond Plus is a small, mid-range boutique hotel conveniently located in the central Syntagma neighborhood of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's most popular sights, including the Acropolis. Affiliated with the Athens Diamond Homtel across the street, the Athens Diamond Plus strives for a more classically opulent feel than its sister property (though, it is not, in fact, luxurious). The whole hotel is designed in bright white, accented with flashes of gold and Philippe Starck-inspired decor. The style isn't for everyone, but the rooms are well-sized and have flatscreen TVs, mini-fridges, and small hydromassage showers.
The 72-room, mid-range Acropolis Select Hotel is a simple, modern hotel in the heart of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's top tourist sights. The understated and stylish lobby is home to a relaxed and airy bar, and a white-tableclothed restaurant serves that a daily American breakfast buffet (other meals can be arranged). Rooms are compact and basic in style, but comfortable and modern enough for tourists looking for a pleasant place to sleep in between sightseeing; many have private balconies. Travelers looking for mid-range hotels in the heart of Athens' historic center could also try Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel.
The 72-room, mid-range Acropolis Select Hotel is a simple, modern hotel in the heart of Athens, within walking distance of many of the city's top tourist sights. The understated and stylish lobby is home to a relaxed and airy bar, and a white-tableclothed restaurant serves that a daily American breakfast buffet (other meals can be arranged). Rooms are compact and basic in style, but comfortable and modern enough for tourists looking for a pleasant place to sleep in between sightseeing; many have private balconies. Travelers looking for mid-range hotels in the heart of Athens' historic center could also try Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel.