The 6 Greatest Lodges in Athens (Up to date 2023)

Posted: 12/19/23 | December nineteenth, 2023

This 5,000-year-old Greek capital is dwelling to the long-lasting Acropolis with its hilltop of millennia-old buildings and ruins, and just under it, the Plaka neighborhood, a labyrinth of streets lined with bars, eating places, and historical ruins.

Whereas Athens has by no means spoken to me the way in which that different European capitals have (I’m extra a fan of the islands and the inside of the nation), it has grown on me on every go to. You may’t deny the layers of historical past right here. You’ll stumble throughout millennia-old ruins as you stroll down random streets (for this reason I like taking strolling excursions within the metropolis as I’ll be taught a ton about what I’m really ).

Choosing the right lodge on your journey is essential because it’s a reasonably sprawling metropolis with loads of completely different neighborhoods to select from.

That will help you select, right here’s my record of the very best inns in Athens:

1. Athens Heart Sq. Lodge

True to its title, this lodge is in the midst of completely every thing in Plaka, the historic central neighborhood. Regardless of the crowds, I believe the world is gorgeous and it’s certainly one of my favourite elements of Athens. Many of the rooms right here have a view of the Acropolis (so make sure you ask for one) and there’s a rooftop terrace and bar with good views too. Rooms are easy however decently sized, with flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, and air con. There’s an included expansive every day buffet breakfast that includes Greek and American delicacies that’s tremendous good too, in addition to free espresso and tea within the foyer all day lengthy.

2. Athensdot

This newer property is in Psyrri (typically spelled Psiri), a neighborhood that’s near the primary sights but far more frequented by locals. This is among the finest space within the metropolis (it’s really my favourite). Athensdot has a cool, pop-art design all through, with giant scale drawings on the partitions and brilliant bursts of purple in every single place. Rooms differ from inside rooms with no window to rooms with a balcony, and whereas they’re priced accordingly, you’ll be able to all the time ask at check-in to see if there’s availability to bump you as much as a nicer room. In all rooms you’ll discover free Wi-Fi, giant flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, desks within the room, and pleasant workers. You too can get free bikes to trip round too!

3. Dryades & Orion Lodge

Hugging a hilly park, this cozy lodge is in Exarcheia. The realm has a extremely energetic pupil vibe has a plethora of political avenue artwork adorning the buildings. This lodge is an inexpensive mid-range spot with loads of completely different room configurations to select from. There’s exceptionally useful workers and distinctive homey décor and furnishings in every room that embrace all the traditional lodge facilities. There’s additionally a rooftop backyard with panoramic views over the town the place you’ll be able to have breakfast within the mornings and watch the sundown from too.

4. Coco-Mat Lodge

This design-forward 4-star lodge is within the coronary heart of Kolonaki, a quiet neighborhood famend for its upscale boutiques and artwork galleries. The lodge is definitely run by the mattress firm Coco-Mat. All rooms are geared up with high-quality mattresses, and you may even select your pillow from a menu with 12 completely different pillow sorts. All of the rooms have TVs, free and quick Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, desks, a great deal of pure gentle, and upscale tub merchandise. There’s a improbable breakfast buffet within the mornings too.

5. Plaka Lodge

Comfy and pleasant, Plaka Lodge is (you guessed it) within the coronary heart of Plaka, the primary space of the town the place you’ll discover the vast majority of ruins and vacationer points of interest. The lodge is only a six-minute stroll away from the Acropolis and boasts stellar views of it from each in-room balconies and the rooftop terrace bar/restaurant. There’s additionally a complimentary (and large) buffet breakfast that includes native specialties. The rooms are on the smaller facet and are merely adorned however they’ve comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and safes. It’s not too loud right here both making it for a easy however comfy keep within the coronary heart of all of it.

6. Colours Lodge Athens

This trendy four-star lodge provides brilliant, cheery lodging with free Wi-Fi, huge spa-like loos that includes rainmaker showers, comfy beds, plush bathrobes, and desks. The colourful rooms are available in a wide range of completely different configurations, although all are fairly spacious and with loads of pure gentle. There’s additionally a improbable and intensive breakfast buffet that’s adjustments a bit every single day (although there’s all the time contemporary do-it-yourself pastries, fruit, cereal, eggs, and yogurt). It’s in Exarcheia, a pleasant quiet space that’s not too removed from the primary points of interest (it’s a few 15-minute stroll).

Athens provides an array of inexpensive inns. All of the inns above are good locations to remain in and you may’t go improper in any of them.
 

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