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Hera HotelvsThe Student & Travellers Inn
Hera Hotel and The Student & Travellers Inn are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hera Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Student & Travellers Inn. Hera Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 6 reviews such as oyster.com, DK Eyewitness 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
"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
"Attention to elegant detail—the lobby's marble floors, wood paneling, and leather sofas—reigns at this boutique hotel." Full review
"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."
"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
Upper-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
"Cozy crash pad in the shadow of the Acropolis with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Parthenon." Full review
"We consider Hera splurge-worthy for its relative affordability, its great location, and its inviting high-end atmosphere." Full review
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
The Student & Travellers Inn
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
EuroCheapo
Lonely Planet
16 Krdathineon Street, Plaka, Athens 10558, Greece
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
"On a quiet pedestrian street on the outskirts of the Plaka, the inn features a charming, casual look with four- and eight-bed dorm rooms with shared facilities." Full review
"On a pretty pedestrian street in the heart of Pláka, this friendly, upscale hostel offers shared and individual accommodation in single, double, triple and quadruple rooms."
"A mixture of hotel and hostel, this is a very friendly, perennially popular travellers’ meeting place."
Editor's Pick
"The Student and Travellers Inn, situated in the heart of Plaka, shares a street with some of the neighborhood's best tavernas, pastry shops, ice creameries, jewelry shops, and souvenir stores." Full review
"Its location in the heart of Plaka makes this long-established hostel popular with visitors of all ages." Full review