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Amalia Hotel AthensvsPlaka Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Plaka Hotel scores significantly better than Amalia Hotel. Plaka Hotel is ranked #14 in Athens with endorsements from 7 reviewers including The Telegraph, Oyster and EuroCheapo.
Amalia Hotel Athens
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
10 Amalias Avenue, Athens 10557, Greece
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Well-kept, minimalist hotel close to the plazas and Parliament buildings."
Star Service "The standards here are high, and anyone looking for an intimate, affordable local version of a Hilton will find it here. " Full review
Fodor's "The central location and competitive prices are the main attractions here for most visitors, with a location right on one of Athens's biggest, busiest streets." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Amalia Hotel is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with a central location in Syntagma Square." Full review
Plaka Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo Frommer's
Lonely Planet
7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street, Plaka/Syntagma, Athens 10556, Greece
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This hotel is popular with Greeks, who prefer its modern conveniences to the old-fashioned charms of most other hotels in the area." Full review
Fodor's "Comfortable... the guest rooms in this charming, central hotel are a comfortable place to rest while in the heart of old Athens." Full review
Star Service "This comfortable, contemporary, tourist-class hotel is a great deal for sightseers in search of centrality without forking over too many euros per night." Full review
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There are no suites or connecting rooms here, and the best rooms to request are those recently renovated or the panoramic Acropolis Double rooms with small scenic balconies.
OysterMid-Range
"In an excellent location for sightseeing... the rooftop lounge is the highlight of the hotel with its comfortable seating and stunning views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Perfect for visitors to Athens who want to do the sights without any fuss, Plaka offers comfortable, modern rooms and an open-air rooftop bar, close to the Acropolis." Full review
EuroCheapo "The three-star Hotel Plaka is not a flashy place. First and foremost, it's a capable hotel located at the edge of Plaka, bordering Monastiraki.
Room furnishings are comfortable if plain." Full review
Frommer's "Great location, inspiring Acropolis view from rooftop café, and perfectly decent...balcony rooms on the fifth and sixth floors have fine views over the Plaka, while some have Acropolis views." Full review
Lonely Planet "It’s hard to beat the Acropolis views from the rooftop garden at this refurbished hotel, which you also enjoy from the top-floor rooms." Full review
