Tempi HotelvsHotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Tempi and Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Tempi. Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel ranks #1 in Athens with accolades from 13 reviewers like Jetsetter, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Tempi Hotel
Eolou 29, Athens 10551, Greece
From $43/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
Frommer's
"If you believe that location is everything, consider the three-story Tempi, which faces the flower market by the Church of Ayia Irini (St. Irene) on a pedestrian street." Full review
Fodor's
"It's all about location for this bare-bones budget hotel just a short, pleasant stroll from Plaka, the Roman Agora, and Psirri's nightlife." Full review
Rough Guide
"A long-time favourite with budget travellers: book exchange, free wi-fi, drinks and shared kitchen, plus handy affiliated travel agency."
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Ahh, Tempi Hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Location and affordability are the strengths of this older, family-run place on pedestrian Eolou, with front balconies overlooking the church on Plateia Agia Irini, and side views of the Acropolis." Full review
Hotel Grande Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel Show All Reviews
Vas. Georgiou A' 1, Constitution Square, Athens 10563, Greece
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Impressive 19C city centre hotel, affording fantastic views of the surrounding area. Grand interior displays elegant handmade furnishings."
Frommer's
"From Winston Churchill to Sting, the guests who stay here expect the highest level of attention... You are unlikely to be disappointed." Full review
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Ask for a room with a balcony overlooking Syntagma Square, the Parliament building, and the Acropolis.
Insight Guides
"Perhaps the most famous hotel in Athens, oozing history and class, the Grande Bretagne on Sýndagma Square dates from 1846."
Concierge
"While some might argue for the Parthenon, more modern types agree that the most enduring luxury address in Athens is this 321-room hotel on Syntagma Square."
Fodor's
"The landmark Grande Bretagne remains the most exclusive hotel in Athens... you may very well think it is the very best." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The central location is perfect—opposite the Parliament Building and overlooking Syntagma Square." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Originally built in 1842 for King Otto, the Grande Bretagne has always been Athens’ most exclusive hotel."
Rough Guide
"If someone else is paying, try to get them to put you up at the Grande Bretagne, the grandest of all Athens’ hotels, with the finest location in town."
Star Service
"Located next to the Syntagma metro station and the E95 Airport Express Bus stop, this is the grande dame of Athenian hotels, a refined yet modern hotel, with a rich history of entertaining dignitaries." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Hotel Grande Bretagne is not only a solid choice of accommodations for your stay in Athens: it has a killer rooftop breakfast spread with an even more killer view of the Acropolis." Full review
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I choose the good full fat stuff and loaded it with pistachios and thyme honey.