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Athens StudiosvsHotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks significantly higher than Athens Studios. Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at 96 with endorsements from 17 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Star Service.
Athens Studios
Rough Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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."
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Insight Guides
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Vas. Georgiou A' 1, Constitution Square, Athens 10563, Greece
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "Impressive 19C city centre hotel, affording fantastic views of the surrounding area. Grand interior displays elegant handmade furnishings."
Frommer's "From Winston Churchill to Sting, the guests who stay here expect the highest level of attention... You are unlikely to be disappointed." Full review
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Ask for a room with a balcony overlooking Syntagma Square, the Parliament building, and the Acropolis.
Insight Guides "Perhaps the most famous hotel in Athens, oozing history and class, the Grande Bretagne on Sýndagma Square dates from 1846."
Concierge "While some might argue for the Parthenon, more modern types agree that the most enduring luxury address in Athens is this 321-room hotel on Syntagma Square."
Fodor's "The landmark Grande Bretagne remains the most exclusive hotel in Athens... you may very well think it is the very best." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The central location is perfect—opposite the Parliament Building and overlooking Syntagma Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Originally built in 1842 for King Otto, the Grande Bretagne has always been Athens’ most exclusive hotel."
Rough Guide "If someone else is paying, try to get them to put you up at the Grande Bretagne, the grandest of all Athens’ hotels, with the finest location in town."
Star Service "Located next to the Syntagma metro station and the E95 Airport Express Bus stop, this is the grande dame of Athenian hotels, a refined yet modern hotel, with a rich history of entertaining dignitaries." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Grande Bretagne is not only a solid choice of accommodations for your stay in Athens: it has a killer rooftop breakfast spread with an even more killer view of the Acropolis." Full review
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I choose the good full fat stuff and loaded it with pistachios and thyme honey.
