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Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique HotelvsPlaka Hotel
Both Plaka Hotel and Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Plaka Hotel scores marginally higher than Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel. Plaka Hotel ranks #13 in Athens with approval from 7 publications including Oyster, EuroCheapo and Frommer's.
Pallas Athena Grecotel Boutique Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
EuroCheapo
U.S. News & World Report Lonely Planet
65 Athinas & Lykourgou Str., Athens 10551, Greece
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "Ten international artists were handpicked to decorate the 57 "graffiti" rooms with themes ranging from Japanese and Byzantine art to comic book art." Full review
Concierge "The wow factor here is that a group of graphic artists were let loose to turn an ordinary space into something uniquely playful."
Travel + Leisure "The best views are of the 76 rooms themselves at this witty and whimsical graffiti-artist-decorated boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet "A reception desk created out of two Mini Coopers sets the tone for this fun hotel with original murals throughout." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 63 guest rooms at the upscale Pallas Athena Grecotel are large, creatively designed, and modern -- most are suites." Full review
Star Service "An art boutique hotel makes its debut in the hotel market of Athens and is definitely worth a stay." Full review
Fodor's "Fun yet posh, this dream pad for the young and the young-at-heart is a crazy/cool boutique art hotel (fully refurbished in 2013)." Full review
EuroCheapo "The splurge-worthy Pallas Athena Hotel is located in one of Athens' most bustling areas." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The best way to characterize this hotel is as a modern boutique with quirky-yet-tasteful decor." Full review
Lonely Planet "The designers have brought a playful touch to the rooms of this 63-room boutique hotel, filling them quirky, colourful pieces of contemporary art, decor and furnishings" 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
