Central HotelvsFresh Hotel
Both Central Athens Hotel and Fresh Hotel are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Fresh Hotel ranks significantly better than Central Athens Hotel. Fresh Hotel ranks #4 in Athens with approval from 12 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Oyster.
Central Hotel
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
Oyster
Mid-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
Fresh Hotel Show All Reviews
26 Sofokleous Str., Athens 10552, Greece
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"What was once an undistinguished... hotel from the '70s has morphed into one of the coolest and most stylish designer hotels in the city." Full review
Insight Guides
"You will either love or hate this startling ‘design’ hotel, with its lollipop colour scheme of panels everywhere from reception to the balconies."
Concierge
"The value is not to be sneezed at. Especially if you're cool enough to take advantage of the scene-y rooftop pool and Air Lounge Roof Bar."
Fodor's
"Reveling in minimalist glam, this attractive boutique hotel has relaxing and expertly decorated rooms, a plugged-in staff, and two restaurants that feature nouvelle-Mediterranean cuisine." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Fresh is quickly becoming a jet-set hangout thanks to the rooftop pool with views of the Acropolis and the nouvelle Greek cuisine at Orange Bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The closest design hotel to the town centre, Fresh combines minimalist chic with shockingly vibrant colours, right down to the balcony partitions."
Rough Guide
"Glossy, high-end hotel in the heart of the market area. Lavish use of colour, elegant furnishings and great lighting and bathrooms, though you do wonder how long it will stay looking fresh."
Star Service
"Around the corner from Kotzia Square and the central food market hall, 300 meters from the Omonia metro station, this is one of the city's most notable recent arrivals." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night." Full review
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Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Couples who want a taste of trendy Athens head for this hip downtown hotel, with a coloured plexiglass façade, rooftop plunge pool and an edgy vibe." Full review