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Hera HotelvsPlaka Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hera Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Plaka Hotel. Hera Hotel is ranked #11 in Athens with positive reviews from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Hera Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
EuroCheapo
Lonely Planet
Falirou 9, Athens 11742, Greece
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The elegant Peacock Lounge has become one of the most popular bar/restaurants in the city -- especially a little after sunset for its breathtaking views." Full review
Fodor's "Attention to elegant detail—the lobby's marble floors, wood paneling, and leather sofas—reigns at this boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Refurbished as a boutique hotel, the Hera’s rooms are on the small side but lack for nothing; it’s worth paying extra for fifth floor suites with bigger balconies."
Star Service "This exemplary small hotel has an elegant traditional spark and standout service that make it one of the more attractive small hotels here." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An upper-mid-range boutique hotel located on the edge of the Plaka neighborhood... the main draw here is Peacock, the rooftop restaurant offering great views of the Acropolis." Full review
Jetsetter "Cozy crash pad in the shadow of the Acropolis with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Parthenon." Full review
EuroCheapo "We consider Hera splurge-worthy for its relative affordability, its great location, and its inviting high-end atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This elegant boutique hotel, a short walk from the Acropolis and Plaka, was totally rebuilt but the formal interior design is in keeping with the lovely neoclassical facade." Full review
Plaka Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph EuroCheapo Frommer's Lonely Planet
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.
OysterMid-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 Telegraph8.0
"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
