The historic Plaka district is one of Athens’ oldest neighborhoods and it lies in the shadow of the Acropolis. It is one of the city’s main tourist attractions and has many hotels catering to different tastes and budgets. Much of Plaka is closed to motor traffic, and it has a thriving nightlife with pavement cafes, bars and restaurants.
This hotel features contemporary styling and is located in the heart of the Plaka district, 200 yards from Constitution Square--Athens’ most important public space. The terrace overlooks the rooftops of the historic city and has views of the Acropolis; breakfast is served on the terrace and guests can relax there with a drink in the hot tub. All rooms have a bathroom with shower, television, air conditioning and refrigerators. Other amenities include Intent access and direct-dial phones. Dedicated family accommodations come with two bedrooms each with a bathroom.
Central Athens Hotel
Pollonos 21
Athens, 10557
Greece
011-30-210-3234357
centralhotel.gr
Housed in a refurbished historic building located in the center of the historic town, this hotel features antique-style furnishings and is a 10-minute walk to Constitution Square. The hotel lies 400 yards from the Acropolis and Plaka, 900 yards from the Monastiraki Flea Market and a 1,000 yards from the Natural Historic Museum. Rooms have television, DVD players and Internet access and bathroom amenities include bathrobes and hair dryers. The hotel serves a buffet breakfast, there is an on-site bar, and tourist information is available from the 24-hour front desk which has multilingual staff.
Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel
48 Sygrou Ave.
Athens, 11742
Greece
011-30-210-9249050
acropolismuseumhotel.com
The Plaka hotel is located on a narrow street right in the Plaka district and features a rooftop terrace with panoramic views across Athens and the Acropolis. The terrace bar serves drinks and snacks. The 67 rooms come with satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-refrigerators and wireless Internet access. Room service is available from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and babysitting can be arranged on request. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace in summer and includes hot choices as well as the traditional Greek yogurt and honey.
7 Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street
Athens, 10556
Greece
011-30-210-3222096
plakahotel.gr
