NEW HotelvsDivani Palace Acropolis
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, New Hotel scores significantly higher than Divani Palace Acropolis. New Hotel comes in at 89 with endorsements from 12 publications like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
NEW Hotel Show All Reviews
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge
"Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's
"Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service
"This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale New Hotel is an intricately designed boutique property... the hotel has a well-regarded restaurant as well as the top-floor Art Lounge." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You'll find plenty of traditional Greek touches at NEW Hotel (and a central location), but that's not to say it is a traditional hotel experience." Full review
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Don't miss the rooftop bar for cocktails made with Mastic--a better alternative than the Ouzo stuff that has pine-y and creamy with a faint bite of licorice.
Jetsetter
"Quirky design hotel with a rooftop lounge and artwork by Greek designers in Athens's hip Plaka neighborhood." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Details such as Kiehl’s amenities and great bedding do not go amiss. Perhaps even better than the design, is the food." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This city-centre hotel incorporates the long-standing history and modern, hip culture of Athens through its beautiful contemporary design and imaginative spaces." Full review
Divani Palace Acropolis
19 - 25 Parthenonos St, Athens 11742, Greece
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Just 3 blocks south of the Acropolis, in a quiet residential neighborhood, this place does a brisk tour business but also welcomes independent travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This popular business and conference hotel has vast common facilities... rooms are a good size."
Star Service
"On a quiet residential street five blocks south of the Acropolis, this hotel is a pleasant 10-minute stroll to Plaka." Full review
i
These new Executive rooms are the ones to request, as the older rooms, though tidy, are beginning to look outdated.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Dine on the rooftop garden restaurant to look out over the Acropolis." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There's a seasonal outdoor pool and bar in a serene, leafy setting, as well as a rooftop garden with a bar. The hotel also has a full restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This well-upholstered classic is just five minutes' walk from the Acopolis...built on the ancient city's walls, around a pretty courtyard pool. There's also a rooftop restaurant with Acropolis views. " Full review