Hotel Arcade Athens is a 3-star hotel on Aiolou Street, a shopping street that runs down towards Monastiraki. It offers several breakfast options and rooms with a fridge and a coffee machine. It suits couples and travellers who want the centre on foot and a straightforward hotel.
Location and getting around
Monastiraki, Psyrri and Syntagma are about 10 minutes away on foot. Plaka, the Ancient Agora, the Acropolis (the Parthenon) and the National Archaeological Museum are around 15. The hotel also lists Ermou Street and the Temple of Hephaestus among the places reachable on foot, and the University about 6 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a fridge, a coffee machine and a desk. The private bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer and toiletries. Some have their own terrace with city views.
- Buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
- Airport transfer for a charge, according to the hotel itself.
No restaurant or 24-hour reception is listed.
Who it suits
- Couples who want to explore the centre without relying on transport.
- Vegetarians who want to have breakfast at the hotel.
- Guests who like a room with a terrace for a drink at the end of the day.
Compare with other places to stay in Athens.
Good to know
Check-in is only available from 15:00 to 23:00, and the hotel asks you to tell it your arrival time. If your flight lands at night, arrange this beforehand. Check-out is until 11:00. The private terrace is not in every room.