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Central HotelvsAthensWas Design Hotel
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, AthensWas scores slightly higher than Central Athens Hotel. AthensWas ranks #10 in Athens with praise from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Central Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
National Geographic Lonely Planet
Apollonos 21, Athens 10557, Greece
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "This stylish hotel features wonderful sea grass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms, and excellent soundproofing." Full review
Lonely Planet "As its name suggests, Central Hotel is in a great location between Syntagma and Plaka."
DK Eyewitness "Italian designer furniture, marble-clad bathrooms and wooden flooring set the tone for this revamped hotel, with warm-toned soft furnishings in the comfortable, soundproofed rooms."
Rough Guide "This modern three-star hotel has a designer feel, with seagrass or wooden floors, marble bathrooms and excellent soundproofing."
Star Service "The hotel is situated near the Acropolis and a 5-minute walk from Syntagma Square, the business shopping center of the city, on a small, quiet street facing two well-preserved neoclassical buildings." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Central Hotel Athens is located in the Old City and offers views of the famous Acropolis from some rooms, private patios, and its modern and chic rooftop terrace bar." Full review
National Geographic "Rear-facing rooms on fourth through sixth floors get decent Acropolis views." Full review
Lonely Planet "This low-key stylish hotel has comfortable rooms done in light, contemporary tones, with good bathrooms" Full review
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
