Attiki hotels & places to stay

I had stayed in the original hotel as a child when we traveled with my parents to Athens, and the hotel was called "Diomia" in the 60s! Returning after many years was a wonderful walk back to my youth. Hotel has been renovated and rooms are clean and very well maintained. The staff is extremely friendly and professional. The rooftop bar with views of the Acropolis a very nice bonus. We were very happy to see that the hotel is indeed non smoking (A deal breaker for us). The best part is the location.

Excellent! I was travel weary and decided to treat myself to a stay at the Sofitel, which is a chain I have previous positive experience with and was not disappointed. The hotel staff anticipated my needs, was helpful and informative as well as courteous and fluent in English. The 24 hour restaurant and room service were probably the best feature, with the rain fall shower head being a very close second. The room felt modern and was clean and comfortable. The food offerings are truly gourmet and were flavorful, fresh, and imaginative--worthy of a five star hotel for sure. Rate was reasonable and the location could absolutely not be more convenient. I would most definitely go back!

Very good location. Hotel staffs are very friendly and acommodating. I have travelling a lot and book in differ type hotel, from 5 stars to inn and first time to experience this type of hospitality. Very warm and helpful. Breakfast is good but have same foods for two days. Room is clean and nice only if they can do some with the curtain, you can’t open the curtain people can see from the outside, there is office building infront of the room.

Initially booked Athenaeum Grand but was redirected to Athenaeum Palace, which was equally fantastic hotel located just about 150m adjacent. Location is very convenient with bus stop just outside the hotel, 24hrs convenient store and metro is just 3 stops away. The room was awesome!! New amenities and also comes with a handy which is VERY useful for tourist not having data on your mobile. Breakfast was a simple spread but was more than enough to keep us satisfied; you couldn't ask for more. And the most importantly and the best part of the stay is the STAFF!! Oh yes, they have the friendliest staff of whole Greece :) From their guest relation staff to front office staff and their porter, is the most friendliest and most helpful bunch of people you could ever ask for!! We would give every single star to all of them and the service they provided. Most recommended to stay.

So far the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in Europe. Their service was exceptionally GOOD. I lost my passport on the first day I arrived Athens, the hotel receptionist helped me out to contact the embassy and assisted me to the nearest police station. Fortunately, three days later, someone from the Ministry of Culture in Athens has found my passport, however I couldn’t collect from the person by myself as I was in Santorini and so I asked if the receptionist named Ellia (lady who works for the evening shift) could collect on behalf of me. The next day she collected for me before going to work and that is why I need to give her a big shoutout. The hotel manager knew that I’ve lost my money and everything and so he gave me a 50% discount and have upgraded me to a suite room facing the acropolis. Location is great, just a 20mins walk to acropolis. Breakfast choices are limited however it’s delicious. Room is clean and the bathroom is super big. Overall, 100% recommended to stay here!

After some complications with our room - we had booked a Spa Suite, which was no longer available. The staff did everything they could to make our stay as comfortable as possible. They compensated us with a complimentary dinner in their own restaurant, which I must say was one of the best meals we had in Greece - and one of the best Views of the Acropolis. Staff in all areas of the Hotel were very welcoming and helpful. Athens Status Suites is only a small hotel, but makes up for it with their friendly attitudes. Make sure you go to the rooftop bar for a great view around sunset. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

Do you want to be in the HEART of Athens and be able to snoop 'til you droop or shop 'til you drop and not pay so much for your room you have to shop only the flea markets? Is your destination Athens or a hotel? If you want Athens and all it offers, book a room at the Arethusa Hotel. If you want frills to keep you in the hotel and off the streets, go to Las Vegas. Do you want a spa, pool, gym, and hot towels - stay home! The Arethusa will provide everything you need PLUS an outstanding breakfast! Eleni, the Pearl of the Agean Sea, will give you the most professional front desk experience you will ever have. You will see the best managed breafast operation in Europe, and it's free! You even get a real window you can open to get fresh air! Outstanding!

the hotel is newly renovated with bold colours. the receptionist are very friendly and speaks good english. the hotel is about 5 storeys high and has a small lift which is adequate for big luggage. the rooms are spacious with a nice bathroom. remember not to drop toilet tissues in the toilet bowl as this is a requirement in most greek hotels. you have to put them in the bin provided (takes some getting use to !!). breakfast is great with a variety of choice including hot and cold dishes. must try the greek yoghurt and cheeses. the hotel is very close to the metro metaxourgio. once pass the turnstile, take left up the escalator. once above ground, take the right fork down chiou road. the hotel is just one block away at the junction. the area is not the best looking but everything become ok once you get into the hotel.

Fantastic location! The view from the rooftop phenomenal! Very close proximity to all the major spots in Athens (e.g., Plaka, Acropolis). You can see the Parthenon straight ahead from the rooftop! Beautiful! We even managed to see all the New Year’s fireworks over the Acropolis simply by walking out of the hotel, turning around the corner and standing on the sidewalk. Lunch on 01/01/19 on the rooftop was great and included even less common Greek dishes (e.g., skioufihta from Crete). The staff offered us one free drink per person. Wonderful gesture. Plenty of Greek wine options on the menu. Breakfast was good (neither exceptional, nor bad). Didn’t use the gym. Would have been nice to have parking (hence the 4 stars under facilities), but I certainly understand this is very difficult in central Athens. The room was clean and modern. The coffee machine was great and water and juice from the mini fridge were free! Booked one room with double bed and two fold out beds (family).

I planned to stay 2 nights at Ares Athens hotel, but ended up staying for 7 nights! I immediately felt home and safe in this hotel, because of the 24 hour reception. Nikos, who was there almost 24/7, is very friendly and helpful. Although, they don't advertise breakfast, there is a small area where you can have tea or coffee and a chocolate croissant every morning as a service. I stayed in a frontside room at the 4th floor. Windows isolate sound pretty good for a good night's rest. Omonia metrostation is around the block and very close by. If you want to go to the touristic city center, I recommend to take a metro from here to Monastiraki (1 stop) and you are right in the middle of shops, restaurants and sight seeing starting points. For solo (female) travellers it is best to take the metro to avoid having to walk the shady streets in the area. During the day it's ok, but in the evening and at night, avoid the smaller streets. Location of the hotel is safe as it is on a main street.

Kostas, the front office manager took very good care of us , He was gracious and helpful. The breakfast staff were efficient, professional and very nice, I took off 2 stars for the hamam which is a steam room and was not working well For our time there , but management made it up to us. The layout is a bit odd and the sauna a bit tight.The pool and rooftop deck are beautiful,(Nice long pool for length swimming ) but hours in the winter season (November ) a bit short, so not open for a morning swim before heading out or an evening swim after a long day out. Jacuzzi, cold , Sauna and gym open though. Overall a very positive and pleasant experience .Close to everything. Rooms lovely, a good size and cleaning staff very good as well. Thank you for a good home base in Athens for a week. Best Wishes, jamie from Canada

Booked into the hotel for the final two nights of our trip to Greece. The rooftop pool was a real drawcard as we were looking to relax prior to the pending long flights. We, and other couples (and their children) were unable to enjoy the pool area due obscene language and unacceptable drunken behaviour by a group of young males and females. The staff did nothing about it, other than continue to serve alcohol to them. I wrote to the manager expressing my disappointment in a constructive manner, however did not even receive a response. Very disappointing.

Great stay. Out of the main city yet in easy walking distance. Amazing Views of the Acropolis by day & night. Large swimming pool on top balcony. Fine dining is also available. Walk down too up market shops & cafes, easy access into Central Athens. This Hotel is rated 5-stars so your are paying for it. No Breakfast allowance & no free in room internet is a little disheartening for the cost of the room itself. These are straight forward options that should be inclusive when looking at the room rate.

We got on the train from the airport and got of at Syntagma station where the hotel is just about a minute walk away. Syntagma is the best place to stay and Astor hotel is one of the good price hotel. Since we arrived about 8am, the room was not yet available (we have the impression that this hotel is always fully booked so better book early). Check in staff was very friendly and guaranteed us the best room but only after 12nn. We therefore went on the tour first. Check in staff also very helpful in giving out information on where to go and how to go about. Upon our return, we got a room on the top floor (i suppose the suites) with the view of the Acropolis! It was perfect! The room is very clean, the toilet is also clean and spacious enough. We had a very huge balcony! I recommend this hotel for leisure or business.

This hotel needs to seriously have an upgrade on its linen, pillows in the room were disgusting, yellow and stained had to get new ones, there was no way I was sleeping on them. The bath mat was in threads, and all mats were like that everyday ! The shower curtain needed replacing it was covered in pink mould and black spots of mould. The shower leaked so badly that hand towels had to be used as floor mats to soak it up . The hotel looked very regal but it is very old when you get close up. The breakfast room needed an extra waiter as many times the tables had not been cleaned down, and we needed to replace table cloths ourselves. No bowls, no milk, no cutlery, had to go looking for them, then when we get them they are not dry still wet. Something that resemble scrambled eggs were supplied daily and that was the only choice and microwaved bacon! Sometimes if you were lucky there might have been the odd small sausage left! Found only one girl at reception helpful the others were not so concerned with hello or goodbye. I'm sorry but I could not recommend a long stay to my friends as I strongly think this hotel doesn't even meet the 3star standard that is stated. We needed to extend our stay in Athens and there was no way we could stay in that particular room for any longer. The only positive was it was in an convenient spot in Pireaus!

If you are traveling to Athens to see the sights, two days is perfect. I highly recommend booking The Athens Gate hotel. Generously sized patios, unbelievable views of the Acropolis and Athens Gate, and the best rooftop breakfast in the city is what you will find! It is right next to the main hop on / hop off buses and many affordable restaurants and the Akropolis train stop is just behind the hotel.

What a gem this place is. Perfect location for exploring Plaka, Monestraki flea market and the Acropolis. Just steps away from the main shopping street. Rooms are modern, really nicely appointed & beds are reallly comfortable. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is served in your room. The hotel also has a lift so getting to your room is not an issue. One of the best boutique hotels we stayed in in the last few years.

Location--central: near Syntagma Square, city center, and airport drop off. Fantastic view of Acropolis. Less than 5 minutes' walk to Plaka Cleanliness and comfort --spotless and new. Though the hotel decided on whether the airconditioning or heater was to be used, you could adjust it. Had bathroom amenities Wifi--good reception in our room (511) Breakfast -- many choices, hot, cold; yummy Greek yogurt! Staff--polite and helpful Felt like a 4-star hotel compared to other 3-star hotels we stayed at in Munich and Florence

I wanted to take my time with this review and not just rush into it. I read a lot of reviews about the hotel and the area it is in. I arrived very late to the hotel, around 10pm, the gentleman on the receptionist was very nice and pleasant although there was a strong smell of smoke coming from the lobby which was off-putting. The room itself is basic but very clean and had a safe in the cupboard which was a boost because I read an earlier review stating there was no safe and they had to leave all their valuables at the reception. I requested a taxi to take me to the airport at 4am, this arrived no issue. I only have two issues with the room which are the air conditioning is so loud during the night and you literally have to slam the door close. I think the rooms need to be revamped, maybe a floor at a time? I can't comment on the breakfast because I didn't have while I stayed there because I like to go out for breakfast but I did have a cheese and ham toastie one evening which was really nice. The staff that work at the hotel are really nice, I think it's one person on during the day and one during the night which is why there is no room service and I had to go down to the reception to collect my toastie which I didn't really mind at all. The area......I was very concerned after reading a lot of reviews stating the area was very dangerous/dodgy but I didn't feel unsafe while walking about. The hotel is across the road from he train station, I had no issue using that nor did I ever feel unsafe. The hotel is within walking distance to the National Archaeological Museum and again I never felt unsafe. I arrived back to the hotel at 1am after being at a festival all day and I never felt unsafe or had any hassle.

First room at 3am in the morning when flight arrived, view overlooked horrible inner courtyard, shower broken so at 4am moved to better room with front street view, 1st room run down and small, try to get rooms on street side, came back as apartment booking fell thru, and luckily friendly staff got me exec room with acropolis view, fantastic!!!!!!!! view amazing, rooms ok, clean but a little tired, bathroom ok, but really view of acropolis...who cares...ha

It's been a wonderful stay in Holiday Inn Athens Attica Avenue Airport Hotel. Actually, I was deciding between a hotel just next to the airport and Holiday Inn when I was booking a place to stay for the night before my flight. And I choose Holiday Inn because it's much cheap (it's like 70 euro cheaper), though it is not so close to the airport. It costed by 20 euro to get from the airport to the hotel (I took the metro from Piraeus to Airport, and then took a taxi to the hotel that night) . The room was clean and free wifi was available. The best part about the hotel was that it provided free shuttle bus from the hotel to airport. Overall, I think this is a great value of money.