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Royal OlympicvsHermes Hotel
Both Royal Olympic Hotel and Hermes Hotel are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Hermes Hotel ranks slightly higher than Royal Olympic Hotel. Hermes Hotel is ranked #14 in Athens with recommendations from 9 publications including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
Royal Olympic
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens 11743, Greece
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "Tastefully decorated (marble, wood, and bronze) with clean, decent-size rooms and bathrooms, and there's a breathtaking city and Acropolis view from its top-floor restaurant." Full review
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For Acropolis views request a room above the third floor.
Star Service "Opposite the Temple of Jupiter and a large park pocked with ongoing archaeological excavations, this family-run hotel is a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis." Full review
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Guests can also choose among a selection of suites.
OysterLuxury
"The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures." Full review
Hermes Hotel
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Oyster
EuroCheapo Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
19, Apollonos Street, Syntagma/Plaka, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Compact, modern hotel... well-kept, contemporary interior."
Frommer's "The Hermes Hotel has designer touches in every room, including polished wood floors, marble bathrooms, and balconies." Full review
Fodor's "Sunny guest rooms with brightly colored decorative details and marble bathrooms feel warm and welcoming." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hermes is next to the Central Hotel, with similar amenities, but not quite as swishy." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Part of a small group of four co-owned hotels, the Hermes has a very pleasant ground floor lounge-bar-café as well as the inevitable roof terrace."
Rough Guide "Friendly and welcoming three-star with marble bathrooms, polished wood floors and designer touches in every room, plus TV, a/c and fridge."
Star Service "The hotel is situated between Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations and just steps away from Plaka district." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This mid-range, 45-room hotel is a clear favorite for families, couples and older travelers desiring a quiet, safe and convenient location." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Hermes offers 45 attractive rooms in the middle of the Plaka." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hermes offers modern amenities with snug but comfortable rooms, including two connecting rooms for families" Full review
