The Hotel The Character Athens is a 4-star hotel at Stadiou 63 with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. According to the property itself, Omonia Square and its Metro station are a two-minute walk. It is a good fit if you want to have breakfast and dinner at the hotel and get around the city by Metro.
Location and getting around
The National Archaeological Museum is about a 10-minute walk away, as is the Psyrri neighbourhood. In around 15 minutes you reach Monastiraki or Syntagma, and in about 20 the Acropolis (the Parthenon) or Lycabettus Hill. The hotel also mentions the National Theatre of Greece, about 500 m away.
If your trip continues by ferry, Piraeus port is about 8 km away: the Metro or a taxi is the practical choice.
Rooms and facilities
Breakfast is a buffet and is served every day. There is an open-air terrace, a restaurant, a bar and free Wi-Fi throughout the building, which is smoke-free.
Reception is open 24 hours and, according to the property itself, the team speaks Greek, English and French. There are no details about the room equipment, so check what each room type includes when booking.
Who it suits
- Guests who want a restaurant and a terrace in the same hotel.
- Travellers who use the Metro and want the station next door.
- Anyone who finds it easier to speak French or English.
- Visitors catching a ferry the next day who want to spend the night in the centre.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to midnight and check-out is until 11:00. Smoking is not allowed inside. You can see other areas in where to stay in Athens.