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Marble HousevsAthensWas Design Hotel
Marble House and AthensWas are both praised by travel writers. Overall, AthensWas scores significantly better than Marble House. AthensWas comes in at #10 in Athens with endorsements from 7 publications such as Star Service, Mr & Mrs Smith and Condé Nast Traveler.
Marble House
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
EuroCheapo
Oyster
Lonely Planet
35 Zinni Anastasiou, Koukaki, Athens 11741, Greece
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Frommer's "Famous among budget travelers (including many teachers) for its friendly staff." Full review
Insight Guides "This welcoming, family-run pension has an enviably quiet, yet convenient location... great value – book well in advance."
Fodor's "This popular and recently renovated guesthouse has a steady clientele... thanks to guests who don't mind the fact that this spot is a little off the tourist circuit." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The helpful Nikoloulias family’s pension has an enviable location on a quiet cul-de-sac."
Rough Guide "The best value in Koukáki, family run and friendly. Simple rooms with and without private bath, with fans and a/c (for extra charge). It’s often full, so call ahead. €45."
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"Located down a little alleyway well off Anastasiou Zinni in the relaxed 'hood of Koukaki, the one-star Marble House provides an exceptionally quiet budget bed." Full review
OysterBudget
"Not far from downtown Athens, the 16-room value Marble House is a friendly, family-run hotel ideal for tourists on a budget." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac is one of Athens’ best-value budget hotels." 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
