The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures. Across the street from the Temple of Zeus and a 12-minute walk to the Acropolis, the hotel is at the center of historic Athens. The entire property is decorated grandly -- with lots of bronze details, Greek art and mosaics, and blue-carpeted hallways -- but the Executive and Deluxe Rooms could use a little more space and light. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a rooftop garden restaurant and bar, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. An on-site Wellness Center is in the works, but has not opened as of December 2016. Right now guests can book spa treatments through a local partnership.
The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures. Across the street from the Temple of Zeus and a 12-minute walk to the Acropolis, the hotel is at the center of historic Athens. The entire property is decorated grandly -- with lots of bronze details, Greek art and mosaics, and blue-carpeted hallways -- but the Executive and Deluxe Rooms could use a little more space and light. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a rooftop garden restaurant and bar, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. An on-site Wellness Center is in the works, but has not opened as of December 2016. Right now guests can book spa treatments through a local partnership.
The Chic Hotel is a 35-room boutique property close to Omonia Square. The hotel is sleek and minimalist, and the compact rooms are bright yet oddly laid out. They come with mounted 26-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. HiTech Rooms, for gadget lovers and business travelers, have bigger TVs, high-definition game consoles, DVD players, and iPod docks, with laptops available on request. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served in a stark-white breakfast room. The hotel is located within a quick metro ride of major attractions, such as the Acropolis and the Plaka, and is close to popular nighlife, but the immediate area is a bit dodgy, with a high degree of homelessness and drug abuse.
The Chic Hotel is a 35-room boutique property close to Omonia Square. The hotel is sleek and minimalist, and the compact rooms are bright yet oddly laid out. They come with mounted 26-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. HiTech Rooms, for gadget lovers and business travelers, have bigger TVs, high-definition game consoles, DVD players, and iPod docks, with laptops available on request. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and is served in a stark-white breakfast room. The hotel is located within a quick metro ride of major attractions, such as the Acropolis and the Plaka, and is close to popular nighlife, but the immediate area is a bit dodgy, with a high degree of homelessness and drug abuse.
The 389-room Stanley Hotel is within walking distance of a fresh fish and meat market and right next to a metro station for convenient access to historic sites. This mid-range property is clean and comfortable, with some upgrades to keep it fresh -- hallways and blocks of rooms, primarily -- but other areas still need an update. A variety of room options are available, all with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, but not all with kettles. A refreshing pool in the rooftop garden and two decent restaurants -- one serving a free breakfast buffet -- make this a suitable pick for business or sightseeing in Athens. For a hotel with more panache, check out A is for Athens, offering stylish rooms within walking distance of the Acropolis.
The 389-room Stanley Hotel is within walking distance of a fresh fish and meat market and right next to a metro station for convenient access to historic sites. This mid-range property is clean and comfortable, with some upgrades to keep it fresh -- hallways and blocks of rooms, primarily -- but other areas still need an update. A variety of room options are available, all with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, but not all with kettles. A refreshing pool in the rooftop garden and two decent restaurants -- one serving a free breakfast buffet -- make this a suitable pick for business or sightseeing in Athens. For a hotel with more panache, check out A is for Athens, offering stylish rooms within walking distance of the Acropolis.
In a convenient location for sightseeing, the upscale Herodion Hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the Acropolis and Parthenon. The hotel has a free breakfast buffet, a pretty atrium bar, a restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and rooftop terraces with amazing views of the Acropolis. There are also two terrace hot tubs and a rooftop restaurant/bar that's open in the summer. The 90 rooms are on the small side, and bathrooms have shower/tub combinations with hand showers. Guests looking for a hotel with a pool should check out Divani Acropolis Palace Hotel, a luxury hotel in a similar price range with a pretty outdoor pool area.
In a convenient location for sightseeing, the upscale Herodion Hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of the Acropolis and Parthenon. The hotel has a free breakfast buffet, a pretty atrium bar, a restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and rooftop terraces with amazing views of the Acropolis. There are also two terrace hot tubs and a rooftop restaurant/bar that's open in the summer. The 90 rooms are on the small side, and bathrooms have shower/tub combinations with hand showers. Guests looking for a hotel with a pool should check out Divani Acropolis Palace Hotel, a luxury hotel in a similar price range with a pretty outdoor pool area.
Electra Palace Hotel Athens is a beautiful luxury property with 150 rooms in the neighborhood of Plaka. The grounds and facilities are gorgeous, featuring an outdoor garden with manicured lawns and a pavilion where guests can enjoy the free breakfast. The rooftop restaurant, pool, and surrounding deck offer stunning views of the Acropolis. The hotel has a spa with a large indoor pool and hot tub as well as a fitness center. Rooms offer classic decor with crown molding, wooden floors, and area rugs. Guests looking for more modern accommodations may want to check out the less expensive New Hotel Athens, which is nearby.
Electra Palace Hotel Athens is a beautiful luxury property with 150 rooms in the neighborhood of Plaka. The grounds and facilities are gorgeous, featuring an outdoor garden with manicured lawns and a pavilion where guests can enjoy the free breakfast. The rooftop restaurant, pool, and surrounding deck offer stunning views of the Acropolis. The hotel has a spa with a large indoor pool and hot tub as well as a fitness center. Rooms offer classic decor with crown molding, wooden floors, and area rugs. Guests looking for more modern accommodations may want to check out the less expensive New Hotel Athens, which is nearby.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
High on a hillside on the edge of town, Ostraco Suites is an intimate boutique hotel with 22 rooms, two small wedding chapels, and broad views of the Aegean. The hotel's rooms range from compact to large, though the furnishing's purposeful white patina can't mask some visible wear. All include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and premium coffeemakers, and the best suites have outdoor hot tubs on terraces facing the sea. There's an airy restaurant and bar serving organic regional cuisine and a la carte breakfast, along with an outdoor pool, but no spa or fitness center. As an alternative, it's worth comparing the views at the more polished Boheme nearby, which has a similar vibe.
High on a hillside on the edge of town, Ostraco Suites is an intimate boutique hotel with 22 rooms, two small wedding chapels, and broad views of the Aegean. The hotel's rooms range from compact to large, though the furnishing's purposeful white patina can't mask some visible wear. All include free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and premium coffeemakers, and the best suites have outdoor hot tubs on terraces facing the sea. There's an airy restaurant and bar serving organic regional cuisine and a la carte breakfast, along with an outdoor pool, but no spa or fitness center. As an alternative, it's worth comparing the views at the more polished Boheme nearby, which has a similar vibe.
Andronis Luxury Suites is a luxury boutique overlooking the Aegean Sea. Though Santorini and over-the-top hotels go hand-in-hand, this property has the added benefit of a location overlooking the Caldera side of the Mediterranean and it is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Oia. Each of the 22 suites includes a private hot tub; some suites are done in the traditional cave style of the island. A dramatic infinity pool overlooks the cliffs and sea below. The on-site restaurant gets good reviews for Greek food and free breakfast with local ingredients. Like most hotels in this part of the world, expect steep steps and spotty Wi-Fi access.
Andronis Luxury Suites is a luxury boutique overlooking the Aegean Sea. Though Santorini and over-the-top hotels go hand-in-hand, this property has the added benefit of a location overlooking the Caldera side of the Mediterranean and it is within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Oia. Each of the 22 suites includes a private hot tub; some suites are done in the traditional cave style of the island. A dramatic infinity pool overlooks the cliffs and sea below. The on-site restaurant gets good reviews for Greek food and free breakfast with local ingredients. Like most hotels in this part of the world, expect steep steps and spotty Wi-Fi access.
Caldera Villas is a three-pearl boutique hotel, conveniently located in the center of Oia Village. The modern, cave-style rooms, suites, and studios all have private terraces with beautiful views over the Caldera and Aegaen Sea, along with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and refrigerators; some rooms have hot tubs and kitchenettes. While there is free Wi-Fi available throughout, guests have complained of weak signal in the rooms. Free buffet breakfast is served on the sun terrace -- including a wide selection of local foods. Free water, tea, and coffee are available in the lobby throughout the day. There's a small swimming pool on the terrace, surrounded by sun lounges and umbrellas. Though a bit pricier, Oia Mare Villas is another romantic boutique hotel to consider in Oia.
Caldera Villas is a three-pearl boutique hotel, conveniently located in the center of Oia Village. The modern, cave-style rooms, suites, and studios all have private terraces with beautiful views over the Caldera and Aegaen Sea, along with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and refrigerators; some rooms have hot tubs and kitchenettes. While there is free Wi-Fi available throughout, guests have complained of weak signal in the rooms. Free buffet breakfast is served on the sun terrace -- including a wide selection of local foods. Free water, tea, and coffee are available in the lobby throughout the day. There's a small swimming pool on the terrace, surrounded by sun lounges and umbrellas. Though a bit pricier, Oia Mare Villas is another romantic boutique hotel to consider in Oia.
Oia is famous for its caldera views, though you shouldn't expect those at this simple value hotel. The two-and-a-half-pearl Laokasti Villas has the benefit of being at the edge of town, so it has less steps than similar properties on the caldera side, and is still close to shops and restaurants (and spectacular sunsets). The hotel has a homey, traditional air, and its 17 simple rooms come in a variety of configurations including larger maisonettes. While some have sea views, they can be partial. There's a taverna-style restaurant and the tranquil pool area looks seaward as well. Laokasti Villas is a good value for the location, but for a cheaper alternative, travelers could look at Aspa Villas, which is a few minutes down the main road but lacks a restaurant.
Oia is famous for its caldera views, though you shouldn't expect those at this simple value hotel. The two-and-a-half-pearl Laokasti Villas has the benefit of being at the edge of town, so it has less steps than similar properties on the caldera side, and is still close to shops and restaurants (and spectacular sunsets). The hotel has a homey, traditional air, and its 17 simple rooms come in a variety of configurations including larger maisonettes. While some have sea views, they can be partial. There's a taverna-style restaurant and the tranquil pool area looks seaward as well. Laokasti Villas is a good value for the location, but for a cheaper alternative, travelers could look at Aspa Villas, which is a few minutes down the main road but lacks a restaurant.