I would actually give it 3.5 stars but had to round up to 4. We needed a clean, cheap place close to the train station, and this fit the bill. The room was clean, although it smelled of smoke (most of Athens smells like smoke!). Beds were comfortable, shower was hot, and the wifi worked. Certainly nothing fancy, definitely a utilitarian hotel. Dated, for sure, but for one night it was what we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Great friendly helpful staff
Good rooms and separate bathroom... excellent hot water!
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My only complaint really is that there is no facility in room, or even on each floor to make a hot drink... even just a kettle and cups and supply own tea/coffee etc... The drinking cups in the room are a bit pathetic as well..
Other than that.. it's ok... nice and close to the Metro and plenty of eating options close by. A friendly travel shop around the corner where you can buy ferry tickets to the Islands. Mini Market across the quiet tree lined road!
Well after a lengthy expensive trip though Paris, Barcelona and Santorini, we arrived in Athens and wanted to save some money. This hotel choice was just based on cost and location. The hotel is clean, quite and safe, the rooms are small but for some reason the balconies are really big; This really was a positive attribute as you could sit out side and have a beverage. I have no issues with the hotel at all, it was all great value and clean, however getting to the hotel at night can be a little sketchy. We never encountered anything bad but the surrounding neighborhood is just run down. There is transit near by and it would by-pass the area but like i said we walked every night and never had a problem. If you want to save some money i would recommend the hotel Cosmos.
A very nice hotel. Near metro station, near Gonia restaurant with very good and cheap food. The hotel is a quiet one and clean. They change the towals every day. They also change bed clothes two days. The receptionists speak very well english and help tourists with many informations.
There is nothing fancy about this accommodation but it was clean and comfy. It is easy to get into the city centre on the Metro from here. The staff were very helpful and we enjoyed a meal in the nearby restaurant they recommend. The food was good with generous portions at a very reasonable cost. There are vending machines for hot and cold drinks and various small shops very near. It is useful to have a small fridge in the room. The air conditioning is already set but comes on when the electricity goes on when you go in the room so it takes a while to be effective. It became comfortable for us but others have mentioned they had to ask for it to be made colder. The receptionist will order any taxis you need. If you use the metro be particularly careful on the steps coming out as there are young pick picketers operating. If you should have a problem there is a special tourist police department and that is where you need to go. The British Embassy in Athens is very helpful. If you should need their help go in person before they open at 8.30 am.
Our family of 4 had a quad room. It was very plain, but clean. 4 single beds made up only with sheets as it was very hot when we were there. Blankets and bedspreads were available in the closet. Amenities include good AC, plenty of towels and hot water, TV, mini fridge. The room had a balcony, but no chairs on it. Our room was at the rear of the hotel overlooking a courtyard between buildings and it was very quiet. Shower is a handheld. Typical set up with key going in slot to have electric running only when you are in room. No paper may go in toilet. Has a tiny elevator, so 2 at a time with luggage.
Near Metaxourgio metro station so easy access to the airport, port at Piraeus, and main tourist sites. From the metro station take the street that runs diagonally off the square (Psarron, although it is not marked) for one block then turn right for one block. Look for the Opap(?) gambling shop on the corner; the hotel entrance is halfway up the block from there. It is a little over 1km to Monastiraki from Metaxourgio so it is walkable to the main tourist areas but very hot to do so in the summer.
We had no safety issues and not sure why others thought the area was not safe. We saw one homeless person in the area and a drunk guy whose wife was leading him home, but there wasn't any more graffiti than in the Plaka and we were honestly hassled more by beggars and Rastafarians in Monastiraki than this neighborhood. There is a police station a block from the Metaxourgio metro station so there is a police presence here, although not so obvious as other areas of Athens. We did not travel in the area any later than 10pm so maybe there are only issues in the wee hours? Anyway, we felt perfectly safe. There are a lot of tourist agency shops in the area.
