The Best Hotels in Athens City Centre, Athens - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in Athens City Centre

Find the best Athens City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Plaka

Enjoy this historical Athens hub that offers extensive shopping and dining, intermingled with ancient attractions such as the library of Adrianos.

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Athens which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and building ruins

Monastiraki

Monastiraki is popular for its fantastic nightlife. Explore top sights like Monastiraki Square and Ermou Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Monastiraki Station.

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The new Acropolis museum is a must see in Athens. Built over an ancient ruin it houses many artefacts as well as commanding some spectacular views of the Parthenon and Acropolis Hill.

Koukaki

Visitors to Koukaki love its fascinating museums, and you can check out Acropolis Museum and Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Akropoli Station.

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Syntagma

While you're in Syntagma, take in top sights like Syntagma Square and jump on the metro at Syntagma Station to see more of the city.

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Mount Lycabettus which includes mountains and a city

Kolonaki

Spend some time visiting places like Benaki Museum while getting to know Kolonaki, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Aristippou Station or Evangelismos Station to see more of the area.

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Top Athens City Centre Hotel Reviews

Royal Olympic Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good hotel for big groups Good location But very old hotel very dark rooms no lights on the ceiling in bedrooms only side lamps. Needs a total revamp. "

Electra Palace Athens

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent option for Athens stay. Hotel was close to many of the major activities, staffs were very friendly. You can't say enough good things about rooftop restaurant. Breakfast was excellent with a million dollar view!!! We also had a dinner and night view was also great. Room was clean and just enough space for us to stay for a week. Excellent overall!!!"

Athens Tower

8/10 Good

"Location was perfect for a solo female, literally opposite monastiraki square & metro station. Walking distance to all usual attractions, shops & restaurants etc. Reception staff were wonderful, responsive with my questions before & during my stay. Luggage storage was available which was great for my last day. Room was immaculate & cleaned daily. I stayed in mid-March - no need for aircon. Breakfast was plentiful & the Restaurant has views over the square & the acropolis / Parthenon. Roof bar/terrace was lovely and a very popular venue throughout the evening. My room was on 5th floor and the base line was audible but not disturbing for me. Would recommend this hotel & would definitely return."

The Pinnacle Athens

8/10 Good

"All of the Staff were very friendly and helpful from start to finish. It was out of season so quiet in the hotel, plenty of choice for breakfast and a free bottle of wine in our room on arrival was a nice touch. Lovely view from the rooftop bar. The area is having a number of roadworks done and pavement improvements, but overall location was great for getting around the city on foot, and only 5 minutes from the metro station, so used the metro for airport transfers which was a big cost saver."

Athens Gate Hotel

8/10 Good

"We had a wonderful stay at Athens Gate. The location was perfect and the staff were lovely. The hotel restaurant was very nice with amazing Acropolis views, and the included breakfast was surprisingly tasty. We would happily stay here again. Only small downsides were street noise at night, but I brought earplugs. "

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Athens City Centre?

Athens City Centre is an historic neighbourhood known for its charming cafes and sightseeing. Experience the best of Athens City Centre with a visit to Acropolis, Syntagma Square and Parthenon.

Where is the best place to stay in Athens City Centre?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Athens BlueBuilding is the highest ranked property in Athens City Centre. This guest house is a short 14-minute walk from Panathenaic Stadium, and it offers in-room kitchens and a rooftop terrace. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Athens Woo Suites and Acro Urban Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Athens City Centre?

Expedia has 4524 hotels and other accommodation options in Athens City Centre to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Athens area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Athens City Centre, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Athens City Centre.

What is there to do in this Athens neighbourhood?

Explore Athens City Centre's landmarks such as Acropolis, Parthenon and Roman Agora and learn about the local history. Syntagma Square and Hellenic Parliament are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Athens City Centre include Ioannis Sykoutris Library, Cathedral of St. Dionysius the Areopagite and Museum and Study Centre of Greek Theatre. While you're out sightseeing, Gloria Theater and Aliki Theater are a couple of additional sights to visit in Athens.

How can I get around Athens City Centre and the greater Athens area?

If you want to see more of the city, Panepistimio Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Syntagma Station and Omonoia Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Athens Central Station.

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Where to stay in Athens City Centre

Plaka

Monastiraki

Koukaki

Syntagma

Kolonaki

Top Athens City Centre Hotel Reviews

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