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Electra Palace AthensvsHotel Acropolis House
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Electra Palace Athens ranks significantly higher than Hotel Acropolis House. Electra Palace Athens comes in at 85 with praise from 9 publications including Star Service, Rough Guide and Oyster.
Electra Palace Athens
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
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18-20 N Nikodimou St, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide "Attractive hotel on a peaceful city street - its classical facade concealing a much more contemporary interior."
Frommer's "A modern and stylish hotel... Guest rooms here are pleasant and decorated in soft pastels and the rooftop pool is a great touch." Full review
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Ask for a top-floor unit when you make your reservation.
Fodor's "If you want simple elegance, excellent service, and a great location, this is the hotel for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The interior lives up to this promise, with plush rooms, antique and mock-antique decor, a wellness centre, plus plans for a rooftop pool."
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It’s worth paying extra for a suite.
Rough Guide "Right in the heart of Pláka, this luxurious hotel has excellent facilities, including indoor and rooftop pools, plus a gym and sauna."
Star Service "Located 400 meters from Syntagma Square and 800 meters from the Acropolis, this property overlooks a narrow street and is just around the corner from the city's oldest neighborhood." Full review
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Not all Superiors have balconies so be sure to request one in advance.
Lonely Planet "Plaka’s smartest hotel is one for the romantics." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Beautiful luxury property... grounds and facilities are gorgeous, featuring an outdoor garden with manicured lawns and a pavilion where guests can enjoy the free breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This five-star hotel in Athens is a peaceful base for visiting the city’s top attractions — it’s a five-minute walk to Syntagma Square and 15 minutes to the Acropolis." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"For classic Greek decor, top-notch service and close proximity to many of central Athens' shops, restaurants and attractions, visitors recommend staying at the Electra Palace Athens." Full review
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To avoid these issues, upgrade to a superior room or suite – which all have views of the Acropolis – on a higher floor.
Hotel Acropolis House Frommer's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Let's Go
EuroCheapo Oyster Lonely Planet
6-8 Kodrou & Voulis St. Plaka, Athens 10558, Greece
From $28/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "This small hotel in a handsomely restored 150-year-old villa retains many of its original architectural details." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Athens’ first mansion turned pension-hotel, Acropolis House offers a mix of en suite and basic rooms, most with high ceilings (some with murals)."
Rough Guide "A rambling, slightly dilapidated 150-year-old mansion much loved by its regulars – mostly students and academics."
Let's Go "This 150-year-old mansion used to be the house of a local lawyer, but is now a peaceful hotel where guests can get a taste of lavish living." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"This 19-room budget property in the heart of Plaka offers authentic Athens charm." Full review
OysterBudget
"The two-pearl Hotel Acropolis House is a charming budget option in central Athens in the Plaka district." Full review
Lonely Planet "This atmospheric family-run pension is in a beautifully preserved, 19th-century house, which retains many original features and has lovely painted walls." Full review
