Hotel Phidias by Oniro Athens is a 3-star hotel on the pedestrian Apostolou Pavlou Street, the promenade that skirts the Acropolis on the west side. Every room has a balcony and there is a lounge with a bar. It is a choice for couples and for anyone who wants to walk around the historic centre from the front door.
Location and getting around
The Ancient Agora is about a 5-minute walk away. Monastiraki, Psyrri and the Acropolis (the Parthenon) are about 10 minutes on foot, and Plaka and the Acropolis Museum about 15. According to the hotel itself, Thissio Metro station is roughly 100 m away, and there is free parking on the surrounding streets.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has a balcony with views of the city or the garden. Equipment includes air conditioning, a satellite TV and an iron. The bathroom is private, with a shower and a hairdryer.
- Continental breakfast.
- A social lounge with a bar, for a coffee or a drink.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
No restaurant or 24-hour reception is listed; there are places to eat along the promenade and in Monastiraki.
Who it suits
- Guests who want to stroll along Apostolou Pavlou at dusk and be back at the hotel in a minute.
- Anyone who likes having a balcony to step out onto.
- Travellers who will use the Metro and want the station almost at the door.
Compare with other hotels in Athens.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, with photo ID and a credit card; if you will arrive later, speak to the hotel first. You can stay until 12:00 on the day you leave. Street parking depends on there being a free space.