The Best Bargain Hotels in Athens
Athens, having been through a crippling nearly decade long recession, has some very good deals for those visiting on a budget. There are a few small hotels springing up, as well as some older ones that fit the bill. The locations to go for are around the Acropolis like Plaka and Monastiraki, as well as the more residential areas like Koukaki and Thissio, where you can walk to most of the major attractions in the city and many of the great restaurants and bars on offer in the Greek capital.
Hotel Achilleas
Why it made the list
Less than a quarter mile from Athens’ central square, Syntagma, even though it’s not the prettiest, Achilleas functions very well as a short stay option in the capital. Next to the busy shopping district, there are plenty of eateries and bars on its doorstep. Plaka is a 5-minute walk away and the closest entrance to the Acropolis about 15 minutes on foot. The staff are warm and helpful in this family-run establishment.
Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel
Why it made the list
Located in the off the residential Makriyianni district, only a couple of minutes’ walk from Acropolis Metro and museum, and Plaka (5-minute walk), this is a convenient hotel for short stays in Athens. The rooms are on the large side, staff are on point and breakfast is reasonable. Excellent drinking and dining options nearby, but a negative is that it is right on one of Athens’ busiest roads, Syngrou Ave.
Hermes Hotel
Why it made the list
In the higher price range for budget hotels, Hermes hotel is excellently located on the boundary between central Syntagma square and historic Plaka, making all the best that Athens has to offer well within walking distance. Breakfast is good and even though the amenities are basic, they are adequate and the service goes that extra mile.
Acropolis Select
Why it made the list
With off seasons deals for under 50€, this large (72 rooms) 3-star hotel, in the trendy residential Koukaki area is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Acropolis museum, Acropolis Metro and Plaka. Whilst many of the rooms are boxy, the staff are professional and breakfast is adequate.
Athens Center Square
Why it made the list
Very close to the central but a touch seedy Omonia Square (with a metro station), this bright and colorful hotel benefits from being close to many of the trendy nightlife spots of the capital. Some rooms have Acropolis views as does the lovely roof terrace bar. Service is good and breakfast more than adequate, this establishment punches above its weight.
Marble House
Why it made the list
Family run, small hotel (16 spacious rooms), with very friendly staff, makes you feel right at home. Centrally located in the residential Koukaki district (5-minute walk to Syngrou Fix metro), it is reasonably close to the Acropolis and its museum (both a leisurely 10-minute walk). On the downside it has few amenities (breakfast is charged extra)) and no elevator, but even so it is still excellent value for money.
Adrian Hotel
Why it made the list
Located in the heart of historic Plaka and surrounded by ancient sites, there are few better locations in Athens. The plentiful and decent Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Acropolis and picturesque Plaka. There are only the essential amenities, but the location next to plenty of excellent bars, cafés and restaurants more than makes up for that.
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