On Lekka Street, between Syntagma and Monastiraki, the Hotel Gatsby Athens is a 5-star hotel with a terrace, a gym, a restaurant and a bar. It works well as a base for exploring the historic centre on foot, with a 24-hour reception and an American à la carte breakfast.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Lekka 18. Syntagma Square is about a 5-minute walk away and, in around 10 minutes, you reach the Acropolis (the Parthenon), the Plaka neighbourhood, Monastiraki Square or Psyrri. The Acropolis Museum is about a 15-minute walk.
For Piraeus port, about 8.4 km away, the Metro or a taxi is the practical choice.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel offers private check-in and check-out, a concierge service and free Wi-Fi in the shared areas. There is a fitness centre to keep up your routine, and the terrace is a place for a drink at the end of the day.
- Restaurant and bar: Mediterranean cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner, with a drinks menu.
- Breakfast: American à la carte, with champagne, local specialities, hot dishes and freshly baked pastries.
- Reception: open 24 hours.
Who it suits
- Guests who arrive late or leave very early and need a reception at any hour.
- Anyone who likes a leisurely breakfast with hot dishes.
- Visitors who want to divide their days between the Acropolis, Plaka and the shops of Ermou Street, all on foot.
Good to know
On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. You can check in from 15:00 to 00:00. Check-out has a short window, from 10:30 to 11:00, so plan your last morning carefully. No parking or pool is listed. You will find more places of this category in our 5-star hotels.