Athens City Center Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel

8.1 / 10

(1877 Reviews)

From 157$
Jason Inn

8.5 / 10

(1021 Reviews)

From 114$
Candia Hotel

7.4 / 10

(596 Reviews)

From 58$
Grecotel Pallas Athena

8.9 / 10

(629 Reviews)

From 144$
Polis Grand Hotel

8.3 / 10

(2363 Reviews)

From 102$

There are many Central hotels when travelling to Athens in Greece. All of these hotels offer something unique and provide an unforgettable experience for tourists.

The first Central hotel is the King George Palace. This hotel is located in the heart of Athens and offers stunning views of the Acropolis. The King George Palace is also home to a luxury spa, making it the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing.

Another excellent Central hotel is the Electra Palace. This hotel is located on Syntagma Square and is within walking distance of many of Athens' top attractions. The Electra Palace is also home to a rooftop pool with amazing views of the city.

If you're looking for a Central hotel with a more traditional feel, the Grande Bretagne is a great choice. This hotel is located in the historic heart of Athens and is home to beautiful gardens and a luxurious spa. The Grande Bretagne also offers stunning views of the Acropolis.

Finally, the Athens Hilton is a great option for those looking for a centrally located hotel with all the modern amenities. This hotel is located just minutes from the Acropolis and is home to a rooftop pool and bar. The Athens Hilton is also the perfect place to stay if you're planning to visit the Athens International Convention Centre.

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Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel Jason Inn Candia Hotel Grecotel Pallas Athena Hotels in Central Athens With Parking Polis Grand Hotel Plaka Hotel Apollo Hotel Hotels in Athens City Centre With Swimming Pool Novotel Athens White Lotus Hotel Astor Hotel

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8.1
Very good
1877 Reviews

Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel

📍 2 Megalou Alexandrou Street

From 157$

Located about 6 minutes' walk from National Theatre of Greece in Athens, the 5-star Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel offers a wellness area including a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool. Set in a shopping area, the hotel features a swimming pool and 276 rooms with courtyard views.

This modern accommodation is right in the centre of the city, nearly 16 minutes' walk from Hadrian's Roman Library, and right at Metaxourgio tube station. Guests can visit Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators, which is just 5 minutes' walk away, and the ancient Roman Agora Square which is a stroll from the Wyndham Grand Athens. The nearby notable religious buildings include the ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus, 25 minutes' walk from the vibrant property. Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel is located within walking distance of Thissio train station, while Lais bus stop is less than 10 minutes' walk away.

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8.5
Very good
1021 Reviews

Jason Inn

📍 12 Assomaton Street

From 114$

Around 25 minutes on foot from the ancient citadel "Acropolis", Jason Inn Athens includes 60 rooms. Featuring a shop and a restaurant, the inn is located at a short distance from Monastiraki.

Guests can visit Archaeological site of Kerameikos situated only a 5-minute stroll away. From this 3-star hotel it will take 18 minutes to walk to the majestic Parthenon Ruins. The nearby shopping sights include Attica, The Department Store, which is 1.5 km away. The nearest tube station to Jason Inn is Thisseio, only a 5-minute stroll away.

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7.4
Good
596 Reviews

Candia Hotel

📍 40, Diligianni Str.

From 58$

Placed within 10 minutes' drive of shopping venues such as Ermou Street-Shopping Area, the comfortable Candia Hotel Athens includes a restaurant and a lobby area. Featuring 142 rooms with views of the city, the 4-star hotel is set within 20 minutes' walk of Attica, The Department Store.

Such city attractions as Expiration date, which is a mere 100 metres from the property, and the state park "National Garden", which is approximately 2.3 km away, are well worth a visit. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the multi - purpose Panathenaic Stadium, 10 minutes' drive from the Candia Athens. Moreover, there is an international restaurant and a bar near this comfortable accommodation. Along with other cultural attractions the dazzling Acropolis Museum is nestled 5 minutes by car from Candia Hotel. The property is within walking distance to a railway station and right by Larissa tube station.

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8.9
Excellent
629 Reviews

Grecotel Pallas Athena

📍 65 Athinas & Lycourgou Street

From 144$

Located only 0.8 km from Monastiraki, the elegant 5-star Grecotel Pallas Athena offers rooms with panoramic views of the hills. There is a tube station near the boutique style hotel, and guests can easily reach Kotzia Square which is a mere 150 metres away.

The luxury accommodation in a lively area is within 15 minutes' walk of Art Shop and relatively close to such shopping venues as Ermou Street-Shopping Area. The exclusive Grecotel Pallas Athena is notable for its central location approximately a 5-minute stroll from Omonia Square. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the state park "National Garden", 5 minutes' drive from this Athens property. The nearest underground station is approximately a 5-minute walk away.

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8.3
Very good
2363 Reviews

Polis Grand Hotel

📍 19 Patision And 10 Veranzerou St

From 102$

Offering a safety deposit box and a fire extinguisher, Polis Grand Hotel Athens is nestled a 5-minute walk from Loumidi and within 2.4 km of the ancient citadel "Acropolis". Set a few minutes drive from the neoclassical National Archaeological Museum, the 4-star hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a bistro bar.

Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km from the fine accommodation, which lies in the entertainment district of Athens. Located merely 5 minutes' walk from Omonia underground station, the Polis Grand Athens is approximately a 25-minute walk from Mount Lycabettus. This Athens property is placed just a pleasant stroll away from Lycabettus Hill. There is Erechtheion Temple about 25 minutes' walk away, and KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station quite close to Polis Grand Hotel. The fine accommodation is ideally placed approximately a 20-minute walk from Thissio train station.

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Hotels in Athens

Hotel with a view 🔍 Wyndham Grand Athens Hotel
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Jason Inn
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Candia Hotel

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8.8
Excellent
3396 Reviews

Plaka Hotel

📍 7 Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos

From 71$

Plaka Hotel Athens is located near an entertainment district, within 15 minutes' walk of the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum". The hotel is situated near a tube station, and offers a roof garden as well as a terrace bar.

The pleasant 3-star property is placed about 35 km from Eleftherios Venizelos airport and at an 18 km distance from such cultural venues as Technopolis City of Athens. The ancient Tower of the Winds is relatively close to this Athens hotel, while the well-preserved Greek Temple of Hephaestus is less than an 11-minute walk away. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Pond with turtles less than 13 minutes' walk away. One of the most important attractions in Athens is Museum of Illusions Athens and it is located around 7 minutes' walk from Plaka Hotel. The nearest underground station is 5 minutes' walk away.

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Hotels in Athens City Centre With Swimming Pool

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7.8
Very good
988 Reviews

Apollo Hotel

📍 10, Ahilleos Str. Metaxourgio Square

From 56$

Offering a beauty salon and a lobby area, the 3-star Apollo Hotel Athens lies in Metaxourgeio, brimming with performing arts theaters, and studios and galleries showcasing the works of Greek and international artists, within 18 minutes' walk of Plaka and a 10-minute ride from such cultural places of interest as the dazzling Acropolis Museum. Located within a 10-minute drive of Parthenon Ruins, this Athens hotel features 53 rooms with views of the courtyard.

The Apollo Athens stands around 10 minutes by car from the ancient citadel "Acropolis". Shopping tourists will enjoy proximity to Kotzia Square (800 metres) and Ermou Street-Shopping Area (1.8 km). This Athens property is also at a short distance from Icarus Monument of Fallen Aviators and Omonia Square. Apollo Hotel is close to the public transport, as it is set merely a 5-minute walk from Metaxourgio underground station and less than a 10-minute walk from Lais bus stop.

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7.6
Very good
1060 Reviews

Novotel Athens

📍 4 Michail Voda Street

From 91$

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, the 4-star Novotel Athens is at a 2.7 km distance from Parthenon Ruins. Boasting a location not so far from Hellenic Motor Car Museum, the hotel comprises 196 rooms and 2 restaurants.

This property is located 5 minutes' walk from Snow White, around a 5-minute walk from Larissa tube station. Benaki Museum is a 25-minute walk from the hotel, while Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 40 km from it. Museum of Illusions Athens is nearly 20 minutes' walk away, and Thissio is situated within 1.7 km of the accommodation. Start street bus stop is relatively close to Novotel Athens.

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8.3
Very good
120 Reviews

White Lotus Hotel

📍 Favieroy 56, Metaxourgio

From 49$

The 4-star White Lotus Hotel is set in the heart of Athens, at 200 metres from Metaxourgio underground station. Located within a 5-minute drive of the public park "National Garden", the luxury hotel features 12 rooms with views of the city.

Adult Theaters stands a mere 400 metres away, and Monastiraki is within close distance of this Athens property. History lovers will enjoy visiting the ancient Roman Agora Square (1.7 km) and Parthenon Ruins (2.5 km). The nearby shopping sights include Ermou Street-Shopping Area, which is 5 minutes' drive away. White Lotus Hotel is located 35 km from Eleftherios Venizelos airport and about a 15-minute walk from Lais bus stop.

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8.3
Very good
2496 Reviews

Astor Hotel

📍 16 Karagiorgi Servias Street

From 105$

Astor Hotel Athens is nestled within a 6-minute walk of Plaka and features a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service. The hotel provides Wi-Fi in the rooms.

Situated in Syntagma where the change of the guard takes place throughout the day and is worth seeing, the accommodation is set not too far from the ancient citadel "Acropolis". Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center Park is 16 minutes on foot from this comfortable hotel, while Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 35 km from it. Located within a minutes' drive from the ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus, the property puts the city at your fingertips. The 4-star Astor Hotel is approximately a 5-minute walk from X95 Airport bus stop and nearly a 5-minute walk from Syntagma underground station.

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8
Very good
1793 Reviews

Melia Athens Hotel

📍 Chalkokondyli 14 & 28Th October

From 111$

Situated 25 minutes on foot from Mount Lycabettus, the contemporary 4-star Melia Athens Hotel features Wi-Fi in public areas and private car parking on site. The boutique hotel is in a business area, a 5-minute ride from such natural sights as the scenic park "National Garden".

The business accommodation is set in the centre of Athens close to Omonia Square. Standing only 550 metres from the neoclassical National Archaeological Museum, this Athens hotel is at a 2.5 km distance from the ancient citadel "Acropolis". Panathenaic Multi-Purpose Stadium is approximately a 5-minute drive from the luxury property, while Thissio is situated nearly a 20-minute walk away. Melia Athens Hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of KTEL Athens Station Terminal B bus station and not far from Omonia underground station.

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8.7
Excellent
1970 Reviews

Ibis Styles Athens Routes Hotel

📍 Vouliagmenis Avenue 109

From 72$

Ibis Styles Athens Routes Hotel is set within 1.5 km of Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center Park and around a 17-minute walk from the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum". Also, you can use a private parking garage on site.

Agios Georgios is approximately 7 minutes' walk away, while Thissio train station is 2.6 km from this hotel. The 4-star hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as the the Zappion (1.5 km) and the public park "National Garden" (1.6 km). Parthenon Ruins is 1.4 km away, while Aghios Ioannis is right by the accommodation. There is Shuttle SNFCC to Sintagma bus stop close to Ibis Styles Athens Routes Hotel, it's about 10 minutes' walk away.

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8.6
Excellent
1465 Reviews

Hotel Fresh

📍 Sofokleous Street 26

From 103$

The 4-star Hotel Fresh Athens, located nearly a 9-minute walk from the Roman ruins "Hadrian's Library" and a 5-minute walk from Kotzia Square, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. This Athens hotel offers 133 guest rooms and amenities such as baggage storage and a restaurant.

The property is set around 5 minutes' walk from Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Catholic Cathedral and a few metres away from Omonia underground station. The dazzling Acropolis Museum is nearly 20 minutes' walk from the Fresh Athens, while Klavthmonos bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away. Parthenon Ruins is just a short drive from the accommodation, while Thissio is situated a mere 950 metres away. The nearest underground station is less than a 5-minute walk away.

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9.2
Excellent
2496 Reviews

Coco-Mat Athens Bc Hotel

📍 5 Falirou, Αθήνα

From 216$

Nestled in the Koukaki district of Athens, the 5-star Coco-Mat Athens Bc Hotel is around 20 minutes' walk from culture-oriented attractions like Benaki Museum. An outdoor swimming pool along with a plunge pool, a steam room and locker rooms can be enjoyed at the hotel, set a walk from the ancient citadel "Acropolis".

The accommodation is located about a 5-minute walk from Akropoli tube station and 550 metres from Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Nonprofit Museum. The Coco-Mat Athens Bc provides history lovers with proximity to Parthenon Ruins (1.2 km) and Hadrian's Roman Library (1.4 km). Also, the property is a 20-minute walk from Syntagma guards ceremony, while Thissio train station is placed 1.7 km away. Shuttle SNFCC to Sintagma bus stop is in a short walking distance to Coco-Mat Athens Bc Hotel.

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8.9
Excellent
826 Reviews

Hotel Achilleas

📍 Lekka 21

From 84$

Offering a restaurant and a lobby area, the welcoming Hotel Achilleas Athens lies in Syntagma where the change of the guard takes place throughout the day and is worth seeing, within a 5-minute walk of Ermou Street-Shopping Area and 0.9 km from such cultural places of interest as Ancient Agora of Athens Ruins. Only a short walk from Plaka, this Athens hotel with 34 rooms features a currency exchange and a lift.

Syntagma Square is located 5 minutes' walk from the comfortable Achilleas Athens, and such natural sites as the state park "National Garden" are 1.1 km away. Attractions, at a moderate distance from the 3-star boutique style property, include Ermou Street. Visit Pond with turtles, 0.9 km from this newly refreshed accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Greece. The nearby sport attractions feature the ancient-turned-modern Panathenaic Stadium a 5-minute drive from Hotel Achilleas. Thissio train station is at a short distance from the welcoming property, while Parthenon Ruins is placed 1.5 km away.

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8.7
Excellent
2460 Reviews

Attalos Hotel

📍 29 Athinas Str.

From 84$

Attalos Hotel Athens is nestled 5 minutes on foot from Monastiraki and features a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service. This comfortable hotel also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.

The property is located only 1.7 km from the ancient citadel "Acropolis" and only metres from Plaka. Psiri where the majority of the sights sits, amid the intense city vibes, where the hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the hilltop temple monument "Acropolis Museum", which is approximately a 17-minute walk away. Mount Lycabettus is approximately a 10-minute drive from this classic 3-star accommodation, while Thissio is situated just a 10-minute walk away. Attalos Hotel is nearly 10 minutes' walk from Klavthmonos bus stop and relatively close to Thisseio underground station.

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8.4
Very good
627 Reviews

Arion Athens Hotel

📍 18 Agiou Demetriou

From 70$

Standing a mere 0.6 km from Plaka, the superb Arion Hotel enjoys a charming location in the very heart of Athens. Set at a medium distance from Stoa Basileios, this Athens hotel provides fabulous views of the city along with 51 rooms.

The 3-star business property is located in a shopping area of Athens, about a 5-minute walk from Monastiraki. The charming hotel is also 5 minutes by car from such natural sights as the public park "National Garden". A shopping mall and a market can be discovered near this modern accommodation. The nearby sport attractions feature the multi - purpose Panathenaic Stadium approximately 10 minutes' drive from the elegant Arion Hotel. The family-friendly property is settled within walking distance from Thissio train station, while the dazzling Acropolis Museum is 18 minutes' walk away.

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8.5
Very good
206 Reviews

New Hotel

📍 16, Fillelinon Str.

From 188$

The 5-star New Hotel is situated in the very heart of Athens within 500 metres of Art Shop. Boasting a location a walk from the vast Temple of Olympian Zeus, the contemporary hotel features 79 rooms as well as a restaurant and a luggage room.

The centre of Athens can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like the state park "National Garden" are just 0.6 km away. The majestic Parthenon Ruins is also located only 1.2 km from the New Athens. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being close to Ermou Street-Shopping Area. The deluxe New Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Syntagma underground station and approximately a 5-minute stroll from X95 Airport bus stop.

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8.9
Excellent
4050 Reviews

Electra Palace Athens

📍 18-20 N.Nikodimou Street

From 180$

The 5-star Electra Palace Athens Hotel is placed in a shopping area of Athens, nearly 13 minutes on foot from the ancient citadel "Acropolis" and around a 9-minute stroll from the the Zappion. This classical-style hotel features an à la carte restaurant, a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an indoor pool, and boasts a great location near an underground station.

The non-smoking accommodation is set in Plaka with narrow cobblestone streets lined with tiny shops selling jewelry, clothes and local ceramics, just a pleasant stroll away from the hard-to-miss historical sites like Parthenon Ruins. The luxury Electra Palace Athens is also 750 metres from such natural sights as the big historic park "National Garden". In addition, this Athens property is a few metres away from corporate offices and relatively near Zappeion Conference & Exhibition Center Park. Electra Palace Athens Hotel is centrally located within 8 minutes' walk of the ancient Roman Agora Square. The nearest underground station is approximately 5 minutes' walk away.

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9.1
Excellent
1214 Reviews

Athens Capital Center Hotel - Mgallery Collection

📍 4 Elefrheriou Venizelou Avenue And 2 Kriezotou

From 257$

Nestled in Syntagma where the change of the guard takes place throughout the day and is worth seeing, Athens Capital Center Hotel - Mgallery Collection is within 0.6 km of such cultural places of interest as the Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation - Museum of Cycladic Art. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool along with an à la carte restaurant, the hotel is located within close distance of Benaki Museum.

The Capital Center Hotel - Mgallery Collection Athens is situated 14 minutes' stroll from Plaka, within walking distance of Syntagma underground station. The property offers proximity to natural sights like the public park "National Garden" (1.1 km) and the the Zappion (1.2 km). The accommodation is about 20 minutes on foot from the neoclassical National Archaeological Museum and other main attractions of Athens. Guests will find X95 Airport bus stop next to the 5-star Athens Capital Center Hotel - Mgallery Collection, 250 metres away.

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8.6
Excellent
944 Reviews

Hotel Katerina

📍 20, Karolou & Psaron Str.

From 68$

Featuring a convenient location, the 3-star Hotel Katerina Athens offers views of the patio, and is placed 5 minutes by car from Ermou Street-Shopping Area. Moreover, the smoke-free hotel also provides guests with a free car park, a sun deck and a restaurant.

The property is located in the heart of Athens at 650 metres of Omonia Square and 2.7 km from the public park "National Garden". History lovers will enjoy visiting the ancient Roman Agora Square (1.6 km) and Parthenon Ruins (2.4 km). Hellenic Parliament is a stroll from this Athens hotel, while Thissio is situated around 20 minutes' walk away. Hotel Katerina is set less than 10 minutes' walk from Lais bus stop and a minute's walk from Metaxourgio tube station.

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Athens City Center Hotels FAQ
Which Central hotels have a lot of guest reviews?
What are the best central hotels in Athens?
We recommend Coco-Mat Bc rated 8.2/10, a 5-star accommodation with an infinity pool, an indoor swimming pool and a spa lounge on site. It's located 600 metres from Theatre of Dionysus. Alternatively, book Emporikon Hotel rated 8.2/10 for 220US$ per night. It's located 750 metres from the city centre and features a tennis court, shuttle service and concierge service. Other best central places to stay are Grecotel Pallas Athena, Royal Olympic Hotel and Athenaeum Intercontinental, An Ihg Hotel.
What are the best cheap hotels in Athens city centre?
For a budget-conscious traveller to Athens, there are 115 central options for consideration. The best budget deal is Victory Inn with rating 8.2/10, which costs from 14US$ per night. It offers concierge service, cots and a business centre. Alternatively, book Diros Hotel (rating: 7.0/10) for 51US$ per night. This 3-star hotel provides 24 hour front desk assistance, housekeeping and a xerox on site. Other top properties include Dorian Inn, The Crystal Blue Hotel and Phaedra Hotel.

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