The Hotel Athos Athens is a 3-star hotel on Patroou Street, in the part of Plaka that faces Syntagma. It has a 24-hour reception, a bar, parking and a rooftop terrace. It may suit you if you arrive by car or want a hotel with a full range of services inside the historic centre.
Location and getting around
Syntagma is about a 5-minute walk away and the Acropolis Museum about 10. Allow around 15 minutes on foot to the Ancient Agora and about 25 to the National Archaeological Museum.
You do not need a car to see the main sights in central Athens, but if you arrive in your own vehicle, the hotel’s parking lets you leave it for the duration of your stay. For Piraeus, about 8 km away, the Metro or a taxi is the practical choice.
Rooms and facilities
In the room you will find air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, a TV and a private bathroom with toiletries. There is free Wi-Fi.
According to the hotel itself, the superior rooms have a balcony with side or direct views of the Acropolis, and the rooftop, on the sixth floor, also faces the Parthenon. You can have a drink there in the morning or at the end of the day. Breakfast is continental.
Who it suits
- Guests travelling by car who need parking.
- Anyone who wants to see the Acropolis from the hotel and is willing to ask for a superior room.
- Travellers arriving at odd hours who need a reception open all night.
- Visitors on a short trip who want to explore the centre on foot.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 13:00; bring photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 11:00. There are more 3-star hotels in the same area.