NEW HotelvsArt Gallery Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, New Hotel ranks significantly higher than Art Gallery Hotel. New Hotel scores 86 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
NEW Hotel Show All Reviews
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge
"Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's
"Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service
"This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property... the hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You'll find plenty of traditional Greek touches at NEW Hotel (and a central location), but that's not to say it is a traditional hotel experience." Full review
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Don't miss the rooftop bar for cocktails made with Mastic--a better alternative than the Ouzo stuff that has pine-y and creamy with a faint bite of licorice.
Jetsetter
"Quirky design hotel with a rooftop lounge and artwork by Greek designers in Athens's hip Plaka neighborhood." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Details such as Kiehl’s amenities and great bedding do not go amiss. Perhaps even better than the design, is the food." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This city-centre hotel incorporates the long-standing history and modern, hip culture of Athens through its beautiful contemporary design and imaginative spaces." Full review
Art Gallery Hotel
Erechthiou 5, Koukaki, Athens 11742, Greece
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
DK Eyewitness
"This family-run pension-hotel, named for the artwork on the common–area walls, has received a make over."
Rough Guide
"This slightly old-fashioned, family-owned pension with many repeat customers is named for its abundance of original artworks."
Fodor's
"Comfortably old-fashioned, with family paintings on the muted white walls, comfortable beds, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and balconies in many guest rooms that offer views of Filopappou." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Just north of pedestrian street Drakou in the extremely pleasing residential neighborhood of Koukaki, Art Gallery Hotel is a great option for travelers seeking a quiet inn just off the tourist path." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms are petite and furnished with an eclectic mixture of Victoriana including marble-topped tables and ceiling fans...there is a pleasing view of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar/lounge" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Staying in this quaint, family-run place feels like staying in a home." Full review