Must-see hotels in Athens

  • Lozenge

    Athens

    Get a bit of Kolonaki chic without the full Kolonaki price tag (or distance from the centre) at this subdued modern hotel on a pedestrianised street…

  • Sweet Home Hotel

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Just a stone's throw from all the major Athens sights, this 17-room place in a converted old mansion has cosy, well-appointed rooms that are a good mix of…

  • Small Funny World

    Athens

    Located in the most happening corner of Monastiraki, this laid-back hostel is an excellent budget option with 14 beds in each of the four large tiled dorm…

  • Pi Athens Suites

    Athens

    Out of the tourist fray, Pi is on a quiet block, with the whole lovely neighbourhood of Pangrati up the hill behind. There are six sleekly styled rooms,…

  • Tony

    Acropolis Area

    Hotel Tony offers spacious, clean and modern studios, all with kitchenette, split across two buildings. Great for groups; for instance, the 'superior…

  • Alice Inn

    Syntagma & Plaka

    On a blessedly quiet block, this big old town house fulfils the fantasy that you live in Athens, in old-time elegance: high ceilings, fans, marble floors,…

  • Art Gallery Hotel

    Acropolis Area

    This family-run place is an ideal combo: close to tourist zones, but on a pretty residential block, so you feel you're in a home, inside and out. Some…

  • Attalos

    Athens

    Decor can be an odd mix of antique and late-'90s-chain-hotel, but nonetheless this 78-room place is comfortable, clean and central. Its best feature…

  • Chameleon Youth Hostel

    Athens

    This friendly, colourful hostel is a homey place with a comfy lounge, useful kitchen and laundry facilities as well as a nice rooftop terrace for chilling…

  • Boutique Athens

    Athens

    Book ahead for a superbly renovated, spacious apartment or whole house. Prime locations around the centre offer excellent value for the amenities. In…

  • Exarchion

    Athens

    What this 1960s high-rise hotel lacks in character, the surrounding neighbourhood of Exarhia makes up for. Rooms are clean and comfortable; some have…

  • Philippos Hotel

    Acropolis Area

    A popular favourite, Philippos offers small well-appointed rooms near the Acropolis. The double on the roof has a private terrace.

  • Periscope

    Athens

    On a quiet street lined with tiny, chic boutiques, this sleek grey-tone hotel is the essence of new Kolonaki. Rooms are minimalist but have great beds and…

  • Ochre & Brown

    Athens

    As the name promises, this boutique hotel is all about the earth tones, with subdued, somewhat small rooms. They are quiet, however, and the style is not…

  • The facade of Adonis hotel in Plaka neighbourhood

    Adonis

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This comfortable pension is on a quiet pedestrian street. Bathrooms are tiny and walls are a bit thin, but everything is clean, and the location is ideal…

  • Entrance to Acropolis House Pension in Athens

    Acropolis House Pension

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This family-run pension is in a well-preserved 19th-century house which retains many original features. In keeping with the building, furnishings are…

  • The facade of Hermes hotel in Plaka neighbourhood

    Hermes

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Hermes offers modern amenities with snug but comfortable rooms, including two connecting rooms for families. No real Acropolis views, but its sister hotel…

  • 360 Degrees Pop Art

    Athens

    Sister property to 360 Degrees, this 26-room hotel offers similar standard rooms but this time with geometric patterned wallpaper and a location that is…

  • Athens Camping

    Athens

    Though a bit scrubby and unattractive, the nearest campground to Athens (7km west of the city centre on the road to Corinth) has otherwise reasonable…

  • Student & Travellers' Inn

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Its location in the heart of Plaka and its low prices make this long-established hostel a popular option. Dorms and rooms, some with a private bathroom,…

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