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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 constructions and ruins, and slightly below 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 possibly can’t deny the layers of historical past right here. You’ll stumble throughout millennia-old ruins as you stroll down random streets (that is why I like taking strolling excursions within the metropolis as I’ll be taught a ton about what I’m truly taking a look at).

Selecting the correct resort to your journey is essential because it’s a reasonably sprawling metropolis with a variety of completely different neighborhoods to select from.

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

1. Athens Middle Sq. Lodge

True to its identify, this resort is in Plaka, the historic central neighborhood. Regardless of the crowds, I like this lovely space. This resort has a minimalist design with welcoming pastel colours all through, and most rooms have a view of the Acropolis (so make sure to ask for one). Plus, there’s a rooftop terrace and bar with good views too. Rooms are easy however decently sized, with flat-screen TVs, desks, mini fridges, air-con. The scrumptious buffet breakfast is complimentary and fairly expansive, that includes Greek and American delicacies. There’s additionally 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 principle sights but rather more frequented by locals. It’s my favourite space of town. Athensdot has a cool, pop-art design all through, with massive scale drawings on the partitions and brilliant bursts of pink in all places. Rooms range from inside rooms with no window to rooms with a balcony and views of the Acropolis. In all rooms you’ll discover free Wi-Fi, massive flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and desks. There’s pleasant workers and you can even get free bikes to journey round too! Whereas there’s no breakfast served on the property, there’s a cute 24-hour café only a few doorways down that serves meals in any respect hours.

3. Dryades & Orion Lodge

This cozy resort is in Exarcheia, an space with a extremely energetic pupil vibe and many road artwork. This reasonably priced resort has lot of various room configurations to select from and exceptionally useful workers. The sizable rooms have distinctive homey décor and eclectic furnishings, plus all the conventional mid-range resort facilities (air-con, tea/espresso makers, mini fridges). It’s price it to pay a bit additional for the homecooked breakfast buffet. It options native delicacies and is served on the rooftop backyard, which has nice view of the Acropolis.

4. Coco-Mat Lodge

This design-forward 4-star resort is within the coronary heart of Kolonaki, a quiet neighborhood famend for its upscale boutiques and artwork galleries. The resort 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 varieties. The whole resort has a light-weight and ethereal design, with picket accents and a delicate colour palate. Every room has a TV, free and quick Wi-Fi, a Nespresso machine, desk, a great deal of pure mild, and upscale bathtub merchandise within the massive loos. There’s a implausible Greek breakfast buffet within the mornings too.

5. Plaka Lodge

Snug and pleasant, Plaka Lodge is (you guessed it) within the coronary heart of Plaka. You’ll discover nearly all of ruins and vacationer points of interest right here. This merely embellished resort boasts stellar views of the Acropolis 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 however have snug beds, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and safes. It’s not too loud right here both, making for a easy however snug keep within the coronary heart of all of it.

6. Colours Lodge Athens

This fashionable four-star resort affords brilliant, cheery lodging with free Wi-Fi, huge spa-like loos that includes rainmaker showers, snug beds, plush bathrobes, and desks. The colourful rooms are available quite a lot of completely different configurations, although all are fairly spacious and with a variety of pure mild. There’s additionally a implausible and in depth breakfast buffet that adjustments a bit each day (although there’s all the time recent home made pastries, fruit, cereal, eggs, and yogurt). It’s in Exarcheia, a pleasant quiet space that’s not too removed from the principle points of interest (it’s a couple of 15-minute stroll).

Athens affords an array of reasonably priced inns. All of the inns above are good locations to remain in and you may’t go mistaken in any of them.
 

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