A mid-range property with 46 spotless rooms, the Amazon is a partially updated Best Western chain hotel. It attracts tourists who want to spend the day in Athens and avoid high hotel costs. The overall decor is cheerful and modern in an Ikea kind of way, but some of the rooms need renovating, as they feature a ‘70s shade of salmon pink. There’s no pool or fitness center, and visitors looking for more suave lodgings may want to check out the similarly priced Y Hotel, which has chic guest rooms and a fitness center.
A mid-range property with 46 spotless rooms, the Amazon is a partially updated Best Western chain hotel. It attracts tourists who want to spend the day in Athens and avoid high hotel costs. The overall decor is cheerful and modern in an Ikea kind of way, but some of the rooms need renovating, as they feature a ‘70s shade of salmon pink. There’s no pool or fitness center, and visitors looking for more suave lodgings may want to check out the similarly priced Y Hotel, which has chic guest rooms and a fitness center.
A well-maintained, family-run hotel, Hotel Tony is located between Filopappos Hill and Syngrou Avenue. The property is close to Syngrou/Fix Metro Station and the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre. It’s a warm and welcoming place to stay, and the garden is picturesque with plenty of pretty potted plants. Tony, the owner, is quite a character himself -- a larger than life man, and very funny -- whose tastes in furnishing and decor matches his personality. There are very few amenities here, but rooms feature kitchenettes and large flat-screen TVs.
A well-maintained, family-run hotel, Hotel Tony is located between Filopappos Hill and Syngrou Avenue. The property is close to Syngrou/Fix Metro Station and the Dora Stratou Greek Dances Theatre. It’s a warm and welcoming place to stay, and the garden is picturesque with plenty of pretty potted plants. Tony, the owner, is quite a character himself -- a larger than life man, and very funny -- whose tastes in furnishing and decor matches his personality. There are very few amenities here, but rooms feature kitchenettes and large flat-screen TVs.
The 154-room Saint George Lycabettus Hotel sits on a winding uphill road that leads to Lycabettus Hill. Family-run since 1973, this understated upscale property, which is a two-minute walk from Kolonaki's shops, galleries, and restaurants, stands out for its panoramic views that extend beyond the Acropolis. It has several restaurants and bars on-site, a summer rooftop pool and bar, a full-service spa and fitness center, and an in-house art gallery. Most rooms have balconies, and come with Coco-Mat bed linens, minibars, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers; some premium suites have fireplaces. While the hotel might be more subdued than its luxury competitors (some might call it dowdy), it has a traditional elegance. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, but on-site parking comes with a fee.
The 154-room Saint George Lycabettus Hotel sits on a winding uphill road that leads to Lycabettus Hill. Family-run since 1973, this understated upscale property, which is a two-minute walk from Kolonaki's shops, galleries, and restaurants, stands out for its panoramic views that extend beyond the Acropolis. It has several restaurants and bars on-site, a summer rooftop pool and bar, a full-service spa and fitness center, and an in-house art gallery. Most rooms have balconies, and come with Coco-Mat bed linens, minibars, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers; some premium suites have fireplaces. While the hotel might be more subdued than its luxury competitors (some might call it dowdy), it has a traditional elegance. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, but on-site parking comes with a fee.
The Crowne Plaza is a solid luxury option in a central Athens location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Syntagma Square. Though the hotel caters to business travelers with its 14 meeting rooms and well-equipped business center, leisure travelers can appreciate the rooftop pool, two restaurants, and small fitness center. The hotel does not have a full spa, but does provide a limited menu of spa services and an on-site sauna. Rooms are sleek and modern, and come equipped with spacious bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, media hubs for electronics hookups, and coffeemakers. For a luxury property, the Crowne Plaza often offers reasonable rates considering its long list of amenities.
The Crowne Plaza is a solid luxury option in a central Athens location, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and Syntagma Square. Though the hotel caters to business travelers with its 14 meeting rooms and well-equipped business center, leisure travelers can appreciate the rooftop pool, two restaurants, and small fitness center. The hotel does not have a full spa, but does provide a limited menu of spa services and an on-site sauna. Rooms are sleek and modern, and come equipped with spacious bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, media hubs for electronics hookups, and coffeemakers. For a luxury property, the Crowne Plaza often offers reasonable rates considering its long list of amenities.
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.