Hotel Directory
Hotel Hermes
Perfectly located between Syntagma and Plaka, Hermes is noted for its extremely friendly and helpful staff. The 45 rooms all have wooden floors and white marble bathrooms, and some but not all have balconies. A plentiful buffet breakfast is served daily and the lounge does all-day free tea and coffee. Wi-Fi throughout. Syntagma Metro station is a 2 minute walk away.
Apollonos 19,
Athens,
105 57
Tel: +30 21 0322 2706.
Email:
Web: http://www.hermeshotel.gr
Art Gallery Hotel
Housed in the former studio and gallery of Greek artist Dora Bouki, this old-fashioned hotel is ideally located in a quiet residential street in Koukaki, 10 minutes from Plaka. There are 21 rooms, all with wooden floors, ceiling fans and bathrooms; some also have Acropolis-view balconies. Colourful oil paintings by Bouki are on display throughout the building and the resident cat adds to the homely atmosphere.
Erecthiou 5,
Athens,
117 42
Tel: +30 21 0923 8376.
Email:
Web: http://www.artgalleryhotel.gr
AthenStyle
Tucked into a small street north of Monastiraki's central square, this simple but stylish hostel has dorms, private rooms and studio apartments, some offering balconies with Acropolis views. An added bonus is the large lockers that can fit a big suitcase – ideal if you're planning to go island hopping and want to travel light. The rooftop bar has nightly happy hours.
Agias Theklas 10,
Athens,
105 54
Tel: +30 21 0322 5010.
Email:
Web: http://www.athenstyle.com