The 6 Greatest Motels 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 buildings and ruins, and slightly below it, the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of streets lined with bars, eating places, and historic ruins.

Whereas Athens has by no means spoken to me the best way 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 possibly can’t deny the layers of historical past right here. You’ll stumble throughout millennia-old ruins as you stroll down random streets (for this reason I like taking strolling excursions within the metropolis as I’ll study a ton about what I’m truly ).

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

That will help you select, right here’s my listing of the very best motels in Athens:

1. Athens Heart Sq. Lodge

True to its identify, this resort is in Plaka, the historic central neighborhood. Regardless of the crowds, I like this stunning space. This resort has a minimalist design with welcoming pastel colours all through, and most rooms have a view of the Acropolis (so remember to ask for one). Plus, there’s a rooftop terrace and bar with good views too. Rooms are easy however decently sized, with flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, air con. The scrumptious buffet breakfast is complimentary and fairly expansive, that includes Greek and American delicacies. There’s additionally free espresso and tea within the foyer all day lengthy.

2. Athensdot

This newer property is in Psyrri (typically spelled Psiri), a neighborhood that’s near the principle sights but way more frequented by locals. It’s my favourite space of the town. Athensdot has a cool, pop-art design all through, with giant scale drawings on the partitions and brilliant bursts of pink in all places. Rooms range from inner rooms with no window to rooms with a balcony and views of the Acropolis. In all rooms you’ll discover free Wi-Fi, giant flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and desks. There’s pleasant workers and you may as well get free bikes to experience round too! Whereas there’s no breakfast served on the property, there’s a cute 24-hour café only a few doorways down that serves meals in any respect hours.

3. Dryades & Orion Lodge

This cozy resort is in Exarcheia, an space with a extremely energetic pupil vibe and plenty of road artwork. This reasonably priced resort has lot of various room configurations to select from and exceptionally useful workers. The sizable rooms have distinctive homey décor and eclectic furnishings, plus all the conventional mid-range resort facilities (air con, tea/espresso makers, mini fridges). It’s price it to pay a bit further for the homecooked breakfast buffet. It options native delicacies and is served on the rooftop backyard, which has nice view of the Acropolis.

4. Coco-Mat Lodge

This design-forward 4-star resort is within the coronary heart of Kolonaki, a quiet neighborhood famend for its upscale boutiques and artwork galleries. The resort is definitely run by the mattress firm Coco-Mat. All rooms are geared up with high-quality mattresses, and you may even select your pillow from a menu with 12 totally different pillow varieties. Your entire resort has a light-weight and ethereal design, with wood accents and a comfortable shade palate. Every room has a TV, free and quick Wi-Fi, a Nespresso machine, desk, a great deal of pure gentle, and upscale tub merchandise within the giant bogs. There’s a incredible Greek breakfast buffet within the mornings too.

5. Plaka Lodge

Snug and pleasant, Plaka Lodge is (you guessed it) within the coronary heart of Plaka. You’ll discover nearly all of ruins and vacationer points of interest right here. This merely embellished resort boasts stellar views of the Acropolis from each in-room balconies and the rooftop terrace bar/restaurant. There’s additionally a complimentary (and big) buffet breakfast that includes native specialties. The rooms are on the smaller facet however have comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and safes. It’s not too loud right here both, making for a easy however comfy keep within the coronary heart of all of it.

6. Colours Lodge Athens

This fashionable four-star resort affords brilliant, cheery lodging with free Wi-Fi, huge spa-like bogs that includes rainmaker showers, comfy beds, plush bathrobes, and desks. The colourful rooms are available quite a lot of totally different configurations, although all are fairly spacious and with loads of pure gentle. There’s additionally a incredible and in depth breakfast buffet that modifications a bit on daily basis (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 couple of 15-minute stroll).

Athens affords an array of reasonably priced motels. All of the motels above are good locations to remain in and you may’t go unsuitable in any of them.
 

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