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Athens Center SquarevsPlaka Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Plaka Hotel ranks slightly higher than Athens Center Square. Plaka Hotel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 7 publications like The Telegraph, Oyster and Star Service.
Athens Center Square
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Fodor's
15, Aristogitonos Street & Athinas, Monastiraki/ Psyri, Athens 10552, Greece
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "By the Central Market, this hotel with its rather unusual location and its bright colors (kiwi-blue-red-orange) is very clean and trendy with an efficient staff." Full review
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The front rooms (facing the Market) can be noisy so request a back room.
Rough Guide "This new, budget boutique hotel, directly above the fruit and vegetable market, is handy for Psyrrí too, though the area can be rather insalubrious at night."
OysterMid-Range
"Guest rooms are stylish and comfortable and some have great views of the Acropolis. The big bonus here is the rooftop bar with fabulous views of the city." Full review
Fodor's "This surprisingly peaceful, modern hotel nevertheless blends nicely into the iconic, bustling landscape of the Athens Central Market." 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
i
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
