According to the property itself, the building of the Hotel Athens Psiri Athens was built in 1940 and later adapted as a hotel. It is a 2-star hotel on Sofokleous Street, about a 5-minute walk from the Psyrri neighbourhood that gives it its name, and suits you if you want something functional for exploring the centre on foot.
Location and getting around
Monastiraki Square is about a 10-minute walk away. You reach the Ancient Agora, Plaka, Syntagma Square or the National Archaeological Museum in around 15 minutes, and the Acropolis (the Parthenon) in about 20. The hotel also mentions Omonia Square and the National Theatre of Greece among the places nearby.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, a desk, a flat-screen TV and a fridge, with bed linen and towels.
There is free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and a tourist information desk where they help you prepare your visits. According to the property itself, it organises airport transfers.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers or couples who want a central 2-star hotel with their own bathroom.
- Guests who find it useful to be guided at reception when planning their days.
- Anyone who will spend the day out and only needs to sleep somewhere well connected.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and the hotel asks you to tell it your arrival time in advance. Check-out is until 11:00. It is not stated whether it offers breakfast. More options in the centre are in places to stay in Athens.