The Hotel Electra Palace Athens is a 5-star hotel on Nikodimou Street, in the Plaka neighbourhood, with a rooftop pool and a spa with an indoor pool and a sauna. It is a good fit if you want to swim with a view and walk out towards Syntagma or the Acropolis.
Location and getting around
Syntagma Square and the heart of Plaka are about a 5-minute walk away. You can reach the Acropolis and Monastiraki Square in around 10 minutes. The Acropolis Museum is roughly a 10-minute walk, heading down through the streets of Plaka.
According to the hotel, it has direct views of the Acropolis. If you want to see more options in the area, see our hotels in Athens.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms and suites have air conditioning, satellite TV, bathrobes and slippers. Some have Acropolis views.
On the rooftop there is a pool and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The spa has an indoor pool and a sauna. Breakfast is a Greek buffet, and staff give tips on getting around the city, according to the hotel.
Who it suits
- Travellers visiting out of season who want an indoor pool.
- Anyone who likes to dine on a rooftop with the Acropolis in front of them.
- First-time visitors to Athens who want to sleep in Plaka.
- Guests who want to finish sightseeing with a sauna before dinner.
Good to know
- The room is ready from 15:00; bring photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is until 11:00.
- If you want Acropolis views, choose that room type when booking.