Periscope HotelvsThe Margi
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Periscope Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Margi. Periscope Hotel ranks #6 in Athens with endorsements from 11 publications like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Periscope Hotel Show All Reviews
22 Haritos str., Kolonaki, Athens 10675, Greece
From $96/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Modern, minimalist hotel on a quiet residential street in an elegant district."
Frommer's
"The Periscope is a concept hotel with an unusual concept: surveillance." Full review
Concierge
"This contemporary design hotel may be more suited for solitary business travelers than couples on vacation."
Fodor's
"This sleek concept hotel combines minimalist urban-chic design, amenity-filled rooms, and exceptional service for a truly relaxing experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The periscope mounted on top of this 21-room boutique hotel in elegant Kolonaki means even the ground-floor bar gets an aerial view of Athens (displayed on a TV screen)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Just a 5-minute walk from Kolonaki Square, this smart design hotel opened in 2005. All rooms have wooden floors and minimalist furniture in blacks, greys and whites."
Rough Guide
"Designer minimalism on a shopping street in Kolonáki; the name refers to a periscope camera set up on the roof, which guests can control and view the pictures."
Star Service
"As much an outpost for hip Athenians as for travelers, this artistic haute-spot has been transformed from relatively banal boarding house...into a trendy magnate." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"In the posh Kolonaki neighborhood, about a 12-minute walk to Syntagma Square and Mount Lycabetus. The hotel is modern, sleek, and minimalist." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Kolonaki is the affluent neighbourhood of Athens, but it's by no means a stuffy one." Full review
The Margi
11 Litous Street, Vouliagmeni 16671, Greece
From $158/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Stylish hotel on the peninsula, close to the beach."
Frommer's
"Wonderfully stylish and atmospheric with colonial-style decor... Spacious rooms where contemporary design and antiques blend seamlessly." Full review
Concierge
"Located in the chic suburb of Vouliagmeni, sometimes known as the Athenian Riviera, the Margi is an 89-room design-driven hotel with a setting... that makes nearby Athens seem a long way off."
Travel + Leisure
"The 88-room property... is minutes from the Adriatic Sea and other playgrounds including golf courses, shopping streets, and direct trains that bring you into central Athens." Full review
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You can't leave until you've tasted its signature pomegranate mojito.
Jetsetter
"Hip beach retreat with a lantern-lit pool on the Athenian Riviera, a 30-minute drive from the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Margi is a distinguished luxury boutique hotel set in the sea fringing Athens Riviera, offering excellent Greek gastronomy experiences." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"About 12 miles south of Athens, The Margi is located in the "Athenian Riviera" just a short walk from the area's beaches." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Margi, an 88-room hotel that’s as clear an exemplar of the luxury-boutique genre...every room and suite is equipped with a modern entertainment center, a private balcony or patio, and a bathroom" Full review