Cecil Hotel AthensvsHermes Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Hermes Hotel scores significantly better than Cecil Hotel. Hermes Hotel ranks #8 in Athens with endorsements from 8 reviews like Michelin Guide, EuroCheapo and DK Eyewitness.
Cecil Hotel Athens
39 Athinas Str., Athens 10554, Greece
From $43/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Cecil offers reasonably priced rooms in a beautifully restored neoclassical town house with great architectural details." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This charming old hotel on busy Athinas has beautiful high, moulded ceilings, polished timber floors and an original cage-style lift." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the oldest buildings in central Athens, dating from the 1850s, has been restored as a good-value character hotel with soundproofed, tastefully decorated, en suite rooms."
Rough Guide
"This formerly run-down, 150-year-old pension has been lovingly restored."
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The two-star Cecil Hotel is another of our fave Athens hotels." Full review
Hermes Hotel Show All Reviews
19, Apollonos Street, Syntagma/Plaka, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Compact, modern hotel... well-kept, contemporary interior."
Frommer's
"The Hermes Hotel has designer touches in every room, including polished wood floors, marble bathrooms, and balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Sunny guest rooms with brightly colored decorative details and marble bathrooms feel warm and welcoming." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hermes is next to the Central Hotel, with similar amenities, but not quite as swishy." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Part of a small group of four co-owned hotels, the Hermes has a very pleasant ground floor lounge-bar-café as well as the inevitable roof terrace."
Rough Guide
"Friendly and welcoming three-star with marble bathrooms, polished wood floors and designer touches in every room, plus TV, a/c and fridge."
Star Service
"The hotel is situated between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations and just steps away from Plaka district." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range, 45-room hotel is a clear favorite for families, couples and older travelers desiring a quiet, safe and convenient location." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Hermes offers 45 attractive rooms in the middle of the Plaka." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Hermes offers modern amenities with snug but comfortable rooms, including two connecting rooms for families" Full review