Plaka HotelvsAttalos Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Plaka Hotel ranks significantly higher than Attalos Hotel. Plaka Hotel scores 82 with praise from 7 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and EuroCheapo.
Plaka Hotel
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
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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.
Oyster
Mid-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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Attalos Hotel
Athinas 29, Monastiraki, Athens 10554, Greece
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"Though decor has never been its strong point, this nonetheless comfortable hotel is very central. Its best feature remains the rooftop bar with wonderful views of the Acropolis." Full review
Rough Guide
"Modern from the outside but traditional within, the Attalos has bright, comfortable rooms, well insulated from the noisy street, all with a/c and TV."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This family-run hotel is neither flashy nor opulent, but it is clean and well-maintained, with smallish rooms that offer a good base... and a charming, spacious rooftop bar." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Just steps from the heart of Monastiraki and Plaka, this two-star hotel has a throwback vibe and a rooftop deck with fantastic Acropolis views." Full review
Frommer's
"Six-story Attalos is just a block away on busy Athinas Street. The staff is exceptionally helpful...the rooms here are simple, even plain, but the pillows and mattresses are good and firm" Full review