Fresh HotelvsAthens Studios
Fresh Hotel and Athens Studios are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Fresh Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Athens Studios. Fresh Hotel is ranked #4 in Athens with positive reviews from 12 reviewers like Mr & Mrs Smith, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
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26 Sofokleous Str., Athens 10552, Greece
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"What was once an undistinguished... hotel from the '70s has morphed into one of the coolest and most stylish designer hotels in the city." Full review
Insight Guides
"You will either love or hate this startling ‘design’ hotel, with its lollipop colour scheme of panels everywhere from reception to the balconies."
Concierge
"The value is not to be sneezed at. Especially if you're cool enough to take advantage of the scene-y rooftop pool and Air Lounge Roof Bar."
Fodor's
"Reveling in minimalist glam, this attractive boutique hotel has relaxing and expertly decorated rooms, a plugged-in staff, and two restaurants that feature nouvelle-Mediterranean cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh is quickly becoming a jet-set hangout thanks to the rooftop pool with views of the Acropolis and the nouvelle Greek cuisine at Orange Bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The closest design hotel to the town centre, Fresh combines minimalist chic with shockingly vibrant colours, right down to the balcony partitions."
Rough Guide
"Glossy, high-end hotel in the heart of the market area. Lavish use of colour, elegant furnishings and great lighting and bathrooms, though you do wonder how long it will stay looking fresh."
Star Service
"Around the corner from Kotzia Square and the central food market hall, 300 meters from the Omonia metro station, this is one of the city's most notable recent arrivals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night." Full review
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Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Couples who want a taste of trendy Athens head for this hip downtown hotel, with a coloured plexiglass façade, rooftop plunge pool and an edgy vibe." Full review
Athens Studios
3A Veikou St, Makrigianni, Athens 11742, Greece
From $15/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Furnished apartments for up to six people, with kitchen, sitting room, TV, a/c and linen provided."
Oyster
Budget
"An unmistakable youth hostel vibe to the place, with its sports bar and Fish Cafe, it provides a nice balance between privacy and community." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hostel and studio apartment complex is just a few minutes’ walk to the Acropolis." Full review
Frommer's
"Apartments have private kitchenettes; shared dorms have shared kitchenettes; ditto with bathroom facilities...the kitchen facilities make this a good place to consider for an economical stay.
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In high season, a minimum stay of a week is sometimes required.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"These relaxed apartments promise to be an interesting option, particularly for groups of three or four travelling together." Full review