A little known gem in the city center, this hotel is a few minutes from Syntagma square, offering a reasonably priced alternative for those who want convenience and comfort. Enter the faintly art deco style lobby from the quiet street, and the staff will take care of you from there. The air conditioned rooms are simple and clean, done in shades of blue, and furnished with satellite TV and standard amenities such as hair dryer, minibar, and safe box. Some on the upper floors open out onto a balcony; those on the sixth floor have Acropolis views.
The temptation especially for visitors heading to the islands is to get through Athens as quickly as possible. This is a mistake. To fully experience Athens is to understand the essence of Greece: ancient monuments surviving in a sea of cement, startling beauty amid squalor, tradition and modernity side by side. Athens is home to 4 million people 40% of Greece's population. Take the time to explore, and you will discover pockets of incomparable charm. Athens is an intriguing crossroads, blending elements of Middle Eastern and Western cultures. Underneath the confusion and modern clutter lies a palpable Mediterranean warmth that can be most appealing.