Acropolis Select HotelvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, AthensWas is preferred by most professionals compared to Acropolis Select Hotel. AthensWas comes in at #20 in Athens with praise from 6 sources including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Star Service.
Acropolis Select Hotel
37-39 Falirou Street, Athens 11742, Greece
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Bright, comfortable guest rooms—some of them recently renovated—have cheery yellow paintings and relaxing earthly hues." Full review
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About a dozen rooms look toward the Acropolis: ask for Rooms 401–405 for the best views.
Lonely Planet
"This sleek modernised hotel offers an attractive combination of contemporary style and an old-fashioned welcome. ... The rooms are attractive, with big comfortable beds." Full review
i
The only issue is traffic noise from busy Syngrou; you're better off as high as possible, and on the front (Falirou St) side of the hotel if you're a light sleeper.
Star Service
"In an excellent central location, walking distance to the Acropolis (10 minutes on foot) and a variety of good cafes and bustling but pleasant shopping streets, this is an older staple with a new look." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Rooms are compact and basic in style, but comfortable and modern enough for tourists looking for a pleasant place to sleep... many have private balconies." Full review
AthensWas Design Hotel
5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Look out for the 45 black and white photographic close-ups of ancient Greek statues throughout the hotel, setting a subdued and classic tone." Full review
Fodor's
"This modern design hotel is only minutes from the Acropolis and its museum. Its rooftop café-restaurant has been a hot spot for locals and others looking for a drink or meal with a view." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review