The 6 Greatest Accommodations in Athens (Up to date 2023)

Posted: 12/19/23 | December nineteenth, 2023

This 5,000-year-old Greek capital is dwelling to the enduring Acropolis with its hilltop of millennia-old buildings and ruins, and just under it, the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of streets lined with bars, eating places, and historic ruins.

Whereas Athens has by no means spoken to me the way in which that different European capitals have (I’m extra a fan of the islands and the inside of the nation), it has grown on me on every go to. You may’t deny the layers of historical past right here. You’ll stumble throughout millennia-old ruins as you stroll down random streets (that is why I really like taking strolling excursions within the metropolis as I’ll be taught a ton about what I’m truly taking a look at).

Selecting the correct resort in your journey is essential because it’s a reasonably sprawling metropolis with a whole lot of completely different neighborhoods to select from.

That will help you select, right here’s my listing of the very best motels in Athens:

1. Athens Middle Sq. Resort

True to its title, this resort is in the course of completely all the pieces in Plaka, the historic central neighborhood. Regardless of the crowds, I believe the realm is gorgeous and it’s one among my favourite elements of Athens. Many of the rooms right here have a view of the Acropolis (so be sure you ask for one) and there’s a rooftop terrace and bar with good views too. Rooms are easy however decently sized, with flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, and air con. There’s an included expansive each day buffet breakfast that includes Greek and American delicacies that’s tremendous good too, in addition to free espresso and tea within the foyer all day lengthy.

2. Athensdot

This newer property is in Psyrri (generally spelled Psiri), a neighborhood that’s near the primary sights but rather more frequented by locals. This is without doubt one of the greatest space within the metropolis (it’s truly my favourite). Athensdot has a cool, pop-art design all through, with massive scale drawings on the partitions and brilliant bursts of crimson in all places. Rooms differ from inner rooms with no window to rooms with a balcony, and whereas they’re priced accordingly, you’ll be able to all the time ask at check-in to see if there’s availability to bump you as much as a nicer room. In all rooms you’ll discover free Wi-Fi, massive flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, desks within the room, and pleasant employees. You can too get free bikes to trip round too!

3. Dryades & Orion Resort

Hugging a hilly park, this cozy resort is in Exarcheia. The realm has a extremely energetic scholar vibe has a plethora of political avenue artwork adorning the buildings. This resort is an inexpensive mid-range spot with a whole lot of completely different room configurations to select from. There may be exceptionally useful employees and distinctive homey décor and furnishings in every room that embody all the conventional resort facilities. There’s additionally a rooftop backyard with panoramic views over the town the place you’ll be able to have breakfast within the mornings and watch the sundown from too.

4. Coco-Mat Resort

This design-forward 4-star resort is within the coronary heart of Kolonaki, a quiet neighborhood famend for its upscale boutiques and artwork galleries. The resort is definitely run by the mattress firm Coco-Mat. All rooms are outfitted with high-quality mattresses, and you’ll even select your pillow from a menu with 12 completely different pillow sorts. All of the rooms have TVs, free and quick Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, desks, a great deal of pure gentle, and upscale tub merchandise. There’s a incredible breakfast buffet within the mornings too.

5. Plaka Resort

Comfy and pleasant, Plaka Resort is (you guessed it) within the coronary heart of Plaka, the primary space of the town the place you’ll discover the vast majority of ruins and vacationer sights. The resort is only a six-minute stroll away from the Acropolis and boasts stellar views of it from each in-room balconies and the rooftop terrace bar/restaurant. There’s additionally a complimentary (and big) buffet breakfast that includes native specialties. The rooms are on the smaller facet and are merely adorned however they’ve comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and safes. It’s not too loud right here both making it for a easy however comfy keep within the coronary heart of all of it.

6. Colours Resort Athens

This trendy four-star resort presents brilliant, cheery lodging with free Wi-Fi, large spa-like bogs that includes rainmaker showers, comfy beds, plush bathrobes, and desks. The colourful rooms are available a wide range of completely different configurations, although all are fairly spacious and with a whole lot of pure gentle. There’s additionally a incredible and in depth breakfast buffet that’s adjustments a bit day by day (although there’s all the time contemporary home made pastries, fruit, cereal, eggs, and yogurt). It’s in Exarcheia, a pleasant quiet space that’s not too removed from the primary sights (it’s a couple of 15-minute stroll).

Athens presents an array of inexpensive motels. All of the motels above are good locations to remain in and you’ll’t go fallacious in any of them.
 

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