In an unattractive neighborhood surrounded by old apartment buildings, the Apollo is dated but offers affordable rates for a fairly central location. With a free (but scant) breakfast buffet, a rooftop bar with great views, the National Theater less than a 10-minute walk away, and the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora within a 10-minute metro ride, the hotel finds that most guests are willing to overlook old curtains and the smell of bug spray for the low rates.
In an unattractive neighborhood surrounded by old apartment buildings, the Apollo is dated but offers affordable rates for a fairly central location. With a free (but scant) breakfast buffet, a rooftop bar with great views, the National Theater less than a 10-minute walk away, and the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora within a 10-minute metro ride, the hotel finds that most guests are willing to overlook old curtains and the smell of bug spray for the low rates.
The 22-story President Hotel is considered a skyscraper in Athens. The 516-room, three-pearl property caters mainly to groups of tourists -- the lobby has been compared to Grand Central Station in the mornings. Despite basic, dated rooms and a nondescript location away from tourist attractions, the hotel does have great features including a seasonal and unheated rooftop pool and chic Penthouse 21 Bar and Restaurant with great city views. Rooms on higher floors offer sweeping views of Athens, but there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
The 22-story President Hotel is considered a skyscraper in Athens. The 516-room, three-pearl property caters mainly to groups of tourists -- the lobby has been compared to Grand Central Station in the mornings. Despite basic, dated rooms and a nondescript location away from tourist attractions, the hotel does have great features including a seasonal and unheated rooftop pool and chic Penthouse 21 Bar and Restaurant with great city views. Rooms on higher floors offer sweeping views of Athens, but there is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi.
The 164-room mid-range Oscar Hotel has a great central location near Omonia Square, but the neighborhood is a bit dicey and the hotel's overall decor looks old. Rooms have '90s green carpeting, no showers (bathtubs only), and guests complain that some rooms smell of smoke and are noisy. All rooms have balconies, some big enough to hold a table and chairs, and some have views of Athens. The rooftop terrace/bar is a highlight here, mainly for its views. Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast are free, and there's a small, seasonal outdoor pool, with views of Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis.
The 164-room mid-range Oscar Hotel has a great central location near Omonia Square, but the neighborhood is a bit dicey and the hotel's overall decor looks old. Rooms have '90s green carpeting, no showers (bathtubs only), and guests complain that some rooms smell of smoke and are noisy. All rooms have balconies, some big enough to hold a table and chairs, and some have views of Athens. The rooftop terrace/bar is a highlight here, mainly for its views. Wi-Fi and a buffet breakfast are free, and there's a small, seasonal outdoor pool, with views of Lycabettus Hill and the Acropolis.
This modern budget property is located on a quiet street in the historical neighborhood of Plaka, within a five-minute walk of Syntagma Square and a 15-minute walk of the Acropolis. The highlight here is a gorgeous shaded rooftop with views of the Acropolis, where a free continental breakfast is served. Clean rooms have furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs, and a variety of color schemes from brown to pink; just note that bathrooms are small, walls are a bit thin, and some rooms face an interior courtyard. Wi-Fi is free. This is a good value given the terrific location, though it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Best Western Amazon Hotel.
This modern budget property is located on a quiet street in the historical neighborhood of Plaka, within a five-minute walk of Syntagma Square and a 15-minute walk of the Acropolis. The highlight here is a gorgeous shaded rooftop with views of the Acropolis, where a free continental breakfast is served. Clean rooms have furnished balconies, flat-screen TVs, and a variety of color schemes from brown to pink; just note that bathrooms are small, walls are a bit thin, and some rooms face an interior courtyard. Wi-Fi is free. This is a good value given the terrific location, though it may be worth comparing rates with the nearby Best Western Amazon Hotel.
A good pick for the price, the Hotel Metropolis is a value hotel with 21 modern rooms, including a few with balconies and Acropolis views. It’s a block away from a popular pedestrian street in central Athens with restaurants and shops and within walking distance to Acropolis and the Parthenon. The hotel has a breakfast terrace with amazing views of the Acropolis, but breakfast isn’t included in the room price. Potential guests may want to compare rates at the Athens Center Square, a trendy mid-range hotel with a rooftop bar and modern rooms.
A good pick for the price, the Hotel Metropolis is a value hotel with 21 modern rooms, including a few with balconies and Acropolis views. It’s a block away from a popular pedestrian street in central Athens with restaurants and shops and within walking distance to Acropolis and the Parthenon. The hotel has a breakfast terrace with amazing views of the Acropolis, but breakfast isn’t included in the room price. Potential guests may want to compare rates at the Athens Center Square, a trendy mid-range hotel with a rooftop bar and modern rooms.
