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Athens Hotel recommendations near the acropolis?

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lookingforshoes · 08/04/2025 22:56

I will be travelling alone, and I don’t speak Greek, so I had been hoping to stay somewhere like the Marriott or Hilton where staff will probably understand me and be able to help with directions, recommendations etc.
These hotels seem to be a good 30-40 minute walk away from the Acropolis though, and I was hoping for somewhere closer. Does anyone know of anywhere that would fit the bill?

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Chypre · 08/04/2025 22:59

Small boutique hotel - La Divina. In a former Maria Callas music hall, full of character!

TripleB32 · 08/04/2025 23:27

I stayed here https://www.booking.com/Share-5c8cCsS as a lone traveller. 25 min easy walk from the Acropolis. Really nice place.

Octavia64 · 08/04/2025 23:34

Electra metropolis.

best view of the acropolis from the breakfast ever!

all the staff speak English

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ErrolTheDragon · 08/04/2025 23:56

Octavia64 · 08/04/2025 23:34

Electra metropolis.

best view of the acropolis from the breakfast ever!

all the staff speak English

That’s where we stayed too. All the main sites were within easy walking distance.

I’d be surprised if there weren’t staff who speak decent English in most hotels though tbh.

LoserWinner · 09/04/2025 00:14

I stayed here: https://www.athenswas.gr/

The staff all spoke English, five mins walk to the entrance to the Acropolis, and the hotel restaurant had a lovely view of the Acropolis as I had breakfast. It was lovely.

Luxury Hotel in Athens near Acropolis | AthensWas Hotel

AthensWas is a superior luxury hotel in Athens situated in the beating heart of the city and just a breath away from the Acropolis Museum, the sacred Acropolis Hill and Plaka (Old Town).

https://www.athenswas.gr

Darkclothes · 09/04/2025 00:28

Watching as planning on going later in the year.

MaeDuptag · 09/04/2025 00:31

I usually stay at Athens Studios - but rather fancy Coco-Mat Athens opposite (has a lovely rooftop pool looking at the Acropolis!) - everyone involved in tourism speaks English. I love Athens - enjoy 😊

onelostsoulswimminginafishbowl · 09/04/2025 02:28

I stayed here and loved it. Great view of the Acropolis from the bed!
houses.ergonfoods.com/ergon-house-athens/accommodation

sunsu · 09/04/2025 02:36

We stayed here. Fantastic views of the acropolis and staff all spoke great English. divaniacropolishotel.com

McSpoot · 09/04/2025 03:09

ErrolTheDragon · 08/04/2025 23:56

That’s where we stayed too. All the main sites were within easy walking distance.

I’d be surprised if there weren’t staff who speak decent English in most hotels though tbh.

Also loved this hotel (though, to be fair, I was there for work so didn't do much sightseeing but we did do a "field trip" to the acropolis and it was an easy walk).

Squarepegina · 09/04/2025 03:39

I stayed here as a solo traveler. Budget, friendly and in safe walking area to acropolis. Athens is wonderful.
www.booking.com/Share-DQTgR2h

ErrolTheDragon · 09/04/2025 07:04

I just had a look at where the likes of the Marriott and Hilton are - as I suspected, out down a big main road which I seem to remember (from taking the hop on hop off tourist bus down to the coast) was not very nice.

Boohoo76 · 09/04/2025 07:09

ErrolTheDragon · 08/04/2025 23:56

That’s where we stayed too. All the main sites were within easy walking distance.

I’d be surprised if there weren’t staff who speak decent English in most hotels though tbh.

I also recommend this hotel too. Fantastic location.

lookingforshoes · 09/04/2025 23:20

Thanks everyone, you have been a huge help! Really looking forward to the trip.

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ErrolTheDragon · 09/04/2025 23:26

you’ll have a great time, there’s so many wonderful places to visit and things to see.

lookingforshoes · 12/04/2025 23:26

Squarepegina · 09/04/2025 03:39

I stayed here as a solo traveler. Budget, friendly and in safe walking area to acropolis. Athens is wonderful.
www.booking.com/Share-DQTgR2h

Hi @Squarepegina Marble House is the top search result in that link, is that where you stayed? Many thanks.

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friskybivalves · 13/04/2025 14:43

This place also great - lovely helpful staff and so close to acropolis. Great coffee at the Diogenes coffee shop just down the road!

https://www.101adrianouapartments.com/

Adrianou Apartments in Plaka Athens center - Official Site

Luxury Apartments for rent in Plaka Athens, providing modern amenities and Akropolis view

https://www.101adrianouapartments.com/

CharlotteStreetW1 · 13/04/2025 14:49

www.herodion.gr/en?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=SearchBrand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwe2_BhBEEiwAM1I7sX8mDnaTyu3NqsgFVSMtE7o6krRbU6MNduKDGpqP0Z2FUenYJbJKghoChx0QAvD_BwE

(Sorry about link) This is a lovely hotel near the Acropolis. We're staying there again this summer.

Enjoy Athens, it's fabulous.

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