With a spa, a sauna, a hot tub and a gym, the Hotel Athensotel Athens is a 4-star hotel designed to combine sightseeing and rest. It is on Agias Eleousis Street, in the Psyrri neighbourhood, a few minutes from Monastiraki. It works well if you want to unwind after a day of walking among ruins and do not want to leave the historic centre to have a sauna or a gym.
Location and getting around
Psyrri is the neighbourhood of narrow streets north of Monastiraki. From the hotel, Monastiraki and the heart of Psyrri are about a 5-minute walk away. The Acropolis (the Parthenon), Plaka and the Ancient Agora are about 10 minutes, and Syntagma about 15.
Piraeus port is about 8 km away; to get there, the Metro or a taxi is the practical choice. The hotel offers an airport transfer.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have modern decor, air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels, a fridge and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel facilities:
- a spa with a sauna and a hot tub;
- a gym;
- a terrace with city views;
- a reception with multilingual staff who help with excursions.
Breakfast is served continental or as a buffet.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to exercise or use the sauna during the trip.
- Anyone who likes to go out for dinner and a drink without taking transport.
- Couples looking for a 4-star hotel with a wellness area in the centre.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. When booking, ask whether your chosen room has a kitchen, because not all list one. More places to stay are in Athens.