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Arion Athens HotelvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both Arion Athens Hotel and AthensWas are recommended by professionals. On balance, AthensWas is preferred by most professionals compared to Arion Athens Hotel. AthensWas is ranked #10 in Athens with endorsements from 7 reviews including Star Service, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Arion Athens Hotel
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Let's Go
EuroCheapo
Agiou Dimitriou 18, Plaka/ Monastiraki, Athens 10554, Greece
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "This three-star hotel overlooking Agiou Dimitriou Sq has the standard mod cons and is simply furnished with marble bathrooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Arion is yet another member of the Stathopoulos chain... there is also a rooftop bar with Acropolis views."
Star Service "May feel somewhat removed from the action for first-time visitors, but its strong modern character, seasonal panoramic rooftop bar and low rates keep occupancy levels high during the peak months." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"A top choice for travelers who want to explore Athens on foot. Competitive prices include a buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi." Full review
Let's Go "Opened in a new building in 2005, Arion offers posh, polished, and predictably pricey lodging in an ideal location." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Arion's crowd has a distinctly hipster cast." Full review
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If you want lots of light in your room, be sure to request a room in the front or the back of the hotel.
AthensWas Design Hotel Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Oyster
Fodor's Fodor's Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
OysterUpscale
"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 PlanetTop choice
"The location, a three-minute walk to the Acropolis gate, couldn't be better." Full review
