The 6 Greatest Inns in Athens (Up to date 2023)

Posted: 12/19/23 | December nineteenth, 2023

This 5,000-year-old Greek capital is residence to the long-lasting Acropolis with its hilltop of millennia-old constructions and ruins, and just under it, the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of streets lined with bars, eating places, and historical ruins.

Whereas Athens has by no means spoken to me the way in which that different European capitals have (I’m extra a fan of the islands and the inside of the nation), it has grown on me on every go to. You may’t deny the layers of historical past right here. You’ll stumble throughout millennia-old ruins as you stroll down random streets (that is why I like taking strolling excursions within the metropolis as I’ll be taught a ton about what I’m truly taking a look at).

Selecting the correct lodge in your journey is essential because it’s a reasonably sprawling metropolis with a whole lot of totally different neighborhoods to select from.

That can assist you select, right here’s my record of the very best accommodations in Athens:

1. Athens Heart Sq. Resort

True to its title, this lodge is in the course of completely every part in Plaka, the historic central neighborhood. Regardless of the crowds, I believe the world is gorgeous and it’s one among my favourite elements of Athens. A lot of the rooms right here have a view of the Acropolis (so remember to ask for one) and there’s a rooftop terrace and bar with good views too. Rooms are easy however decently sized, with flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, and air-con. There’s an included expansive day by day buffet breakfast that includes Greek and American delicacies that’s tremendous good too, in addition to free espresso and tea within the foyer all day lengthy.

2. Athensdot

This newer property is in Psyrri (generally spelled Psiri), a neighborhood that’s near the principle sights but rather more frequented by locals. This is without doubt one of the greatest space within the metropolis (it’s truly my favourite). Athensdot has a cool, pop-art design all through, with giant scale drawings on the partitions and brilliant bursts of purple in every single place. Rooms differ from inside rooms with no window to rooms with a balcony, and whereas they’re priced accordingly, you’ll be able to at all times ask at check-in to see if there’s availability to bump you as much as a nicer room. In all rooms you’ll discover free Wi-Fi, giant flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, desks within the room, and pleasant workers. You can even get free bikes to trip round too!

3. Dryades & Orion Resort

Hugging a hilly park, this cozy lodge is in Exarcheia. The world has a extremely energetic pupil vibe has a plethora of political avenue artwork adorning the buildings. This lodge is an inexpensive mid-range spot with a whole lot of totally different room configurations to select from. There’s exceptionally useful workers and distinctive homey décor and furnishings in every room that embody all the conventional lodge facilities. There’s additionally a rooftop backyard with panoramic views over the town the place you’ll be able to have breakfast within the mornings and watch the sundown from too.

4. Coco-Mat Resort

This design-forward 4-star lodge is within the coronary heart of Kolonaki, a quiet neighborhood famend for its upscale boutiques and artwork galleries. The lodge is definitely run by the mattress firm Coco-Mat. All rooms are outfitted with high-quality mattresses, and you may even select your pillow from a menu with 12 totally different pillow varieties. All of the rooms have TVs, free and quick Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, desks, a great deal of pure mild, and upscale bathtub merchandise. There’s a incredible breakfast buffet within the mornings too.

5. Plaka Resort

Snug and pleasant, Plaka Resort is (you guessed it) within the coronary heart of Plaka, the principle space of the town the place you’ll discover nearly all of ruins and vacationer points of interest. The lodge is only a six-minute stroll away from the Acropolis and boasts stellar views of it from each in-room balconies and the rooftop terrace bar/restaurant. There’s additionally a complimentary (and large) buffet breakfast that includes native specialties. The rooms are on the smaller facet and are merely adorned however they’ve comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and safes. It’s not too loud right here both making it for a easy however comfy keep within the coronary heart of all of it.

6. Colours Resort Athens

This trendy four-star lodge presents brilliant, cheery lodging with free Wi-Fi, large spa-like loos that includes rainmaker showers, comfy beds, plush bathrobes, and desks. The colourful rooms are available a wide range of totally different configurations, although all are fairly spacious and with a whole lot of pure mild. There’s additionally a incredible and in depth breakfast buffet that’s modifications a bit day-after-day (although there’s at all times contemporary selfmade pastries, fruit, cereal, eggs, and yogurt). It’s in Exarcheia, a pleasant quiet space that’s not too removed from the principle points of interest (it’s a few 15-minute stroll).

Athens presents an array of inexpensive accommodations. All of the accommodations above are good locations to remain in and you may’t go incorrect in any of them.
 

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