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Athens Hotels - Where To Stay

These hotels are right in the centre, just where you want to be if you are staying in Athens for a short time - as you walk out of any of these hotels, you are right where you want to be, with the sights of Athens to enjoy at every step. 

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Electra Palace Hotel - Modern, smart, comfortable, good service, central and well located {see map location No36}. The hotel has a roof terrace that affords a good view of the Acropolis (view from some rooms also). Fine rooms and decor, experienced service in a good location. Superior rooms worth extra for views and sound insulation. 178-600+ euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Amalia Hotel - Renovated in 2007, good Athens hotel, 3 minutes from Syntagma square (opposite the main park {see map location No10}), totally modernised, smart rooms, medium price range. Close to Plaka and Acropolis. Public transport outside the entrance. 150-210 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Ava Hotel - Quality, small apartment hotel in the shadow of the Acropolis. Perfect location; on a low-traffic street between Hadrian's Arch & the Temple of Zeus and the column of Lyssikrates in Plaka, with the Acropolis rock in view from all the front balconies. Apartments and suites are very spacious, with homely feel and kitchenettes for more convenience during long stays. Excellent service and care. Walking distance to all main sights & shopping {see map location No63}. 140-310 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Magna Grecia Hotel - Charming small hotel in a refurbished old building on Cathedral square, on the edge of Plaka. High-ceilinged bedrooms, nice fittings and extra comfortable beds. All rooms at the front have views to the Acropolis, across the square. The roof terrace with the same views is a treat, for your breakfast or coffee. Great central location (near Monastiraki, Ermou street and Syntagma). Road traffic and Cathedral bells striking the hour make it a good choice only for those who do not mind some noise {see map location No64}. 125-170 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Hera Hotel - A small Athens hotel near the New Acropolis museum & metro station and the south side of the Acropolis. Quality rooms & interiors, wonderful roof terrace bar/restaurant with views. It has the style and decor of a private club. Comfortable and friendly. 10 minutes walk to Syntagma and Athens center. Free underground parking. {see map location No66}. 120-220 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Ochre & Brown Hotel - A chic designer, boutique, hotel of 11 (only) rooms. Lushly modern and intimate. Service with panache, fine restaurant. Near Thissio, Monastiraki and the Psiri/Kerameikos area. 50 m from the Thissio metro station. On the edge of Athens' center - in an increasingly fashionable and trend-setting area, by shops and the latest restaurants & cafes. Steps from the pedestrianised ring around the Acropolis. Free parking. {see map location No68}. 178-300 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Fresh Hotel - Designer hotel with bright rooms and swimming pool, off the center, between Omonoia and Psiri, near the Town Hall and the lively Central Market. Fresh Hotel has a colourful exterior and colour-themed room interiors. Bright, clean lines. Trendy but not pretentious. Interesting bar, restaurant, rooftop swimming pool with views to the city. Standard rooms are small, executive rooms or suites more spacious. If you have rented a car, the underground hotel parking will be a relief {see map location No61}. 138-350 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Amazon Hotel - For a short stay right in the centre of Athens, Amazon is a find. Rooms and bathrooms are newly fitted, comfortable. They are not large, but quite adequate for a few days' stay. A modern, presentable and welcoming small hotel. A couple of the rooms (and the rooftop suite - lots of space!) have Acropolis views. Central (but quieter) good location near Syntagma, Cathedral square and Plaka {see map location No65}. 85-160 euros/night (2 people). Full review, photos, rates & reservations with CreteTravel.com

Economical: (Price Category: H4-H3)
Hotel Tempi - 29 Eolou Street. Plaka. Tel: 210-321 3175 {see map location No22}. Some rooms available with a balcony which have a sideway view of the Acropolis. Rooms are simple, friendly place. Conveniently located on a pedestrian street at the edge of Plaka and Syntagma, shops and restaurants - a short walk to all major places of interest. On the small square of Agia Irini; church right outside and flower shops across it. The cafe two doors to your right as you walk out of the hotel has wonderful looking salads and is anyway, a pleasing place for a drink. Tempi Hotel website
Cecil Hotel - 39 Athinas, Monastiraki. Tel. 210-321 7079 {see map location No24}. Un-exceptional, but convenient small hotel, with neat rooms at moderate prices. Has been said to be noisy at times. Book now

Moderate: (Price Category: H2-H1-H1+)
Hotel Attalos - 29 Athinas, Plateia Monastiraki. Tel: 210-321 2803 {see map location No23}. Again in the centre. Renovated in December 2003. Fully equipped standard rooms and breakfast included in the price. Close to the flea market and an easy trip to Pireas (for ferries) from the nearby Monastiraki Station. View of Acropolis from roof terrace and some rooms. Book now
Adrian Hotel - 74 Adrianou, Plaka. Tel. 210-322 1553 {see map location No28}. In touristy area in the historic centre, old but comfortable, rooms with double glazed windows - some with view to the Acropolis. Book now
Hotel Plaka, 7 Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos, Plaka. Tel. 210-322 2096 {see map location No18}. Comfortable, smart rooms. Roof garden with Acropolis views. Book now
Herodion Hotel, 4 Rovertou Galli, Makrygianni. Tel. 210-923 6832 {see map location No5}. Renovated, comfortable hotel. Located on the other side of the Acropolis, with close-up views to the Acropolis from the roof terrace (as well as to the Herodes Atticus Oden below on the Acropolis south slope). With restaurant, bar and a cafe in a semi-outdoor atrium. Book now

De Luxe: (Price Category: H0/H1)
NJV Athens Plaza, Vas. Giorgiou A2, Syntagma Tel: 210-335 2400 {see map location No15}. Book now
King George II, Vas. Giorgiou A2, Syntagma. Tel. 210-322 2322 {see map location No14}. A hotel of both intimate and grand style. Book now
Grande Bretagne, Vas. Giorgiou, Syntagma Tel: 210 - 33 30 000 refurbished and resplendent! {see map location No13} Book now
On Syntagma square - this is the centre of everything in Athens. Convenient for everything you would wish to see in Athens and a prestigious base for a business or leisure stay.

Athens Hilton, Vas. Sofias 46, closest to the National Art Gallery, 10-15 minute walk from Plaka. Tel. 210-728 1000 {see map location No54}. Book now

Athens Airport Hotels (all 2 of them):
Sofitel (a 5-star offering and the only hotel "at" the airport). You can walk from your arrival gate to the hotel lobby in under 10 minutes. Indoor pool. Rooftop dining. Tel: 210-3544000. Book now

Holiday Inn 5-star hotel, 10 km (7 minutes) from the airport (on Attiki Odos highway, on the way to the centre). Free airport shuttle service. Indoor pool. Tel: 210-6689000. Book now

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