Electra Palace Athens
"Efficient check-in/check-out"
"Loved the pool"
"Loved the restaurant"
"Plenty of shopping options nearby"
"Outstanding views"
Property description
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireles...
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite at Duck Tail Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Electra Palace Athens, you'll be centrally located in Athens, just a 3-minute walk from Ermou Street and 5 minutes by foot from Syntagma Square. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Acropolis and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Acropolis Museum.
What's nearby
Adrianou Street(0.1 miles)
Ermou Street(0.2 miles)
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens(0.2 miles)
Athens National Garden(0.2 miles)
Syntagma Square(0.3 miles)
Roman Agora(0.3 miles)
Acropolis(0.3 miles)
Hellenic Parliament(0.3 miles)
Hadrian's Arch(0.4 miles)
Zappeion Hall(0.4 miles)
Theatre of Dionysus(0.4 miles)
Monastiraki Square(0.4 miles)
Ancient Agora of Athens(0.5 miles)
Monastiraki Flea Market(0.5 miles)
Academy of Athens(0.5 miles)
The preferred airport for Electra Palace Athens is Athens Intl. Airport (ATH)(20.9 miles)
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From
$287
/ night
Guest reviews
9.1
Superb
Based on 7,411 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
49%
Family
30%
Group
9%
Solo
2%
What guests think
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At Electra Palace Athens, travellers consistently praise the central Plaka location and breathtaking Acropolis views from shared spaces, along with generous rooftop breakfasts and welcoming staff, while also noting occasional service hiccups.
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At Electra Palace Athens, travellers consistently praise the central Plaka location and breathtaking Acropolis views from shared spaces, along with generous rooftop breakfasts and welcoming staff, while also noting occasional service hiccups.
The spa and pools are popular, though seating is limited and the gym is small. Rooms vary widely: some suites are spacious with balconies and views, but many standard rooms feel tight with older decor, limited outlets, or awkward shower over tub setups. Overall, it suits visitors who want easy access to sights and atmospheric common spaces more than expansive, ultra modern rooms.
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Facilities
Rooftop restaurant and pools with Acropolis views are highlights, and the spa with indoor pool/sauna is well liked. Downsides include a small, often crowded pool deck, a tiny gym with limited hours, and occasional construction or maintenance issues.
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Doug
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very helpful. Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast excellent. Rooftop restaurant good and views from it were amazing. Pools and spa were great! Central location with easy walk ability. No complaints at all … you will love it!
Staff was very helpful. Room was clean and well maintained. Breakfast excellent. Rooftop restaurant good and views from it were amazing. Pools and spa were great! Central location with easy walk ability. No complaints at all … you will love it!
10
Matthew
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Electra Palace. The hotel was beautiful - I don't think the photos do it justice. All of the staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and attentive. The view of the Acropolis from the restaurant and rooftop pool/bar were spectacular, and if you stay here, you should definitely book dinner in their rooftop restaurant - genuinely one of the best meals I've had! Loved every moment of staying here, and can't wait to come back!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Electra Palace. The hotel was beautiful - I don't think the photos do it justice. All of the staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and attentive. The view of the Acropolis from the restaurant and rooftop pool/bar were spectacular, and if you stay here, you should definitely book dinner in their rooftop restaurant - genuinely one of the best meals I've had! Loved every moment of staying here, and can't wait to come back!
10
Keren
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
An excellent hotel. Perfect location. The breakfast is excellent and rich — a large variety of cheeses, pastries, and omelettes, including real freshly squeezed orange juice poured to the table. The hotel has a nice spa with a pool and sauna, and each guest books a private time slot. The staff is outstanding and responds to every request or need. We especially want to mention Gorgenia (apologies if we are not pronouncing the name correctly), who made sure we enjoyed our stay and was attentive to any need. When we return to Athens, we will definitely return to the same hotel.
An excellent hotel. Perfect location. The breakfast is excellent and rich — a large variety of cheeses, pastries, and omelettes, including real freshly squeezed orange juice poured to the table. The hotel has a nice spa with a pool and sauna, and each guest books a private time slot. The staff is outstanding and responds to every request or need. We especially want to mention Gorgenia (apologies if we are not pronouncing the name correctly), who made sure we enjoyed our stay and was attentive to any need. When we return to Athens, we will definitely return to the same hotel.
10
gerard
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hôtel très bien placé dans Plaka, Vue splendide sur l’acropole, notamment sur la terrasse pendant le petit déjeuner (et du restaurant). Le petit-déjeuner était excellent et très qualitatif. Très belle vue depuis la piscine extérieure ( elle était à 20C pendant notre séjour debut Novembre donc baignable si on n’est pas frileux). Il y a aussi une piscine intérieure chauffée (mais pas de chaises longues pour s’allonger). Seul bémol , du bruit de la rue dans notre chambre en journée, mais ce n’était pas dérangeant la nuit.
Hôtel très bien placé dans Plaka, Vue splendide sur l’acropole, notamment sur la terrasse pendant le petit déjeuner (et du restaurant). Le petit-déjeuner était excellent et très qualitatif. Très belle vue depuis la piscine extérieure ( elle était à 20C pendant notre séjour debut Novembre donc baignable si on n’est pas frileux). Il y a aussi une piscine intérieure chauffée (mais pas de chaises longues pour s’allonger). Seul bémol , du bruit de la rue dans notre chambre en journée, mais ce n’était pas dérangeant la nuit.
10
Shelley
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
10
Gwen
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast included, with many choices, lovely 8th floor restaurant with view of the Acropolis. Our rooms were lovely. Fitness room was tiny (3 machines), and had limited hours. Not great if you want an early morning workout.
Great breakfast included, with many choices, lovely 8th floor restaurant with view of the Acropolis. Our rooms were lovely. Fitness room was tiny (3 machines), and had limited hours. Not great if you want an early morning workout.
10
Teri
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very accommodating and couldn’t be more friendly. The breakfast was outstanding in every way. Fresh pastries, fresh bread, eggs cooked to order, fruit, juices, coffee, everything imaginable they had and more. The pool is on the small side but it was very refreshing. It was hot so lots of patrons using the pool. Pool staff friendly and efficient. Lots of restaurants and cafes and bakeries nearby within walking distance.
The staff was very accommodating and couldn’t be more friendly. The breakfast was outstanding in every way. Fresh pastries, fresh bread, eggs cooked to order, fruit, juices, coffee, everything imaginable they had and more. The pool is on the small side but it was very refreshing. It was hot so lots of patrons using the pool. Pool staff friendly and efficient. Lots of restaurants and cafes and bakeries nearby within walking distance.
8
Fred
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff were very helpful! Our room was nice but small. There was construction happening in the room above us which began before 9am so sleeping in wasn’t an option. This went on through the day until dinner. The pool had a great view of the acropolis although it was a small area with limited loungers. The number of people who “saved” these few loungers with their towels was annoying. We spent 3 hours by the pool one afternoon and the beds were still being unused while others had no where to sit. The breakfast buffet was amazing (a huge variety and very delicious) however I wish I could say the same for the service. For what is deemed a luxury hotel I felt I shouldn’t have had to track down someone to bring coffee to the table. We didn’t have one wait staff check on us or ask if we needed anything. We cleared our own plates. Overall it was a very average stay in a very expensive hotel.
The front desk staff were very helpful! Our room was nice but small. There was construction happening in the room above us which began before 9am so sleeping in wasn’t an option. This went on through the day until dinner. The pool had a great view of the acropolis although it was a small area with limited loungers. The number of people who “saved” these few loungers with their towels was annoying. We spent 3 hours by the pool one afternoon and the beds were still being unused while others had no where to sit. The breakfast buffet was amazing (a huge variety and very delicious) however I wish I could say the same for the service. For what is deemed a luxury hotel I felt I shouldn’t have had to track down someone to bring coffee to the table. We didn’t have one wait staff check on us or ask if we needed anything. We cleared our own plates. Overall it was a very average stay in a very expensive hotel.
10
Hayley Joy
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Absolutely beautiful. Sucks that the spa, pool, and pool bar were under construction
Absolutely beautiful. Sucks that the spa, pool, and pool bar were under construction
10
Samantha
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Just back from a November long weekend…we were so pleased to have booked this hotel. Perfectly located for everything the centre of the city has to offer on foot…charming staff who were friendly and very helpful…comfortable and clean rooms (we were in doubles on the 5th floor with both front and Acropolis views)…perfectly serviceable small spa and gym - we used both - a very delicious breakfast buffet with lots of fresh choices and a lovely decked outside pool area with a dozen or so sun loungers which was open and useable in the lovely weather until mid-November. The real star of the show is the stunning rooftop restaurant and bar. What an incredible view of the city and Acropolis at breakfast and early cocktails!
Just back from a November long weekend…we were so pleased to have booked this hotel. Perfectly located for everything the centre of the city has to offer on foot…charming staff who were friendly and very helpful…comfortable and clean rooms (we were in doubles on the 5th floor with both front and Acropolis views)…perfectly serviceable small spa and gym - we used both - a very delicious breakfast buffet with lots of fresh choices and a lovely decked outside pool area with a dozen or so sun loungers which was open and useable in the lovely weather until mid-November. The real star of the show is the stunning rooftop restaurant and bar. What an incredible view of the city and Acropolis at breakfast and early cocktails!
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as clean and well maintained, with housekeeping praised. A few guests reported odors or wear and minor lapses like missed towels or inconsistent turndown.
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Tolga
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Oda da çok fazla ses vardı. Tüm asasör boşluğunun sesi ve takırtılar odanın içinde tüm gece yankılandı. Ayrıca odalarda kötü bir koku vardı. Kanalizasyon alt yapısı kaynaklı olabilir. Sabah kahvaltı güzeldi. Odanın diğer kondisyonları iyiydi. Yeri de Atina merkezinde ve güzel.
Oda da çok fazla ses vardı. Tüm asasör boşluğunun sesi ve takırtılar odanın içinde tüm gece yankılandı. Ayrıca odalarda kötü bir koku vardı. Kanalizasyon alt yapısı kaynaklı olabilir. Sabah kahvaltı güzeldi. Odanın diğer kondisyonları iyiydi. Yeri de Atina merkezinde ve güzel.
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Shelley
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
10
Judy
Jul 31, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel was very clean and staff helpful in every way.They were friendly and informative. The breakfast was delicious and staff happy to serve you coffee from a real coffee machine. Roof top view is spectacular and to have breakfast and a swim with the view of the Acropolis is really special. Pool area also great and pool staff very friendly. Our room had everything we needed, was clean & comfortable and remained cool during the heatwave in Athens
Hotel was very clean and staff helpful in every way.They were friendly and informative. The breakfast was delicious and staff happy to serve you coffee from a real coffee machine. Roof top view is spectacular and to have breakfast and a swim with the view of the Acropolis is really special. Pool area also great and pool staff very friendly. Our room had everything we needed, was clean & comfortable and remained cool during the heatwave in Athens
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Michelle
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful 8th floor dining area with views of the Acropolis. On the 2nd morning our bathroom had an overwhelming smell of sewer. We were offered another room. Great walkable neighborhood close to everything. Very comfortable beds. Very pretty hotel.
Beautiful 8th floor dining area with views of the Acropolis. On the 2nd morning our bathroom had an overwhelming smell of sewer. We were offered another room. Great walkable neighborhood close to everything. Very comfortable beds. Very pretty hotel.
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Diane
Nov 19, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Efficient, friendly and very helpful staff. Centrally located to many tourist sites, shopping and restaurants. Breakfast in the 8th floor restaurant was not only delicious with a wide variety of options but offered a great view as well as an outdoor dining option. Our room, while spacious, was in need of some renovation…furniture was quite worn and bed was very soft and did not provide support. In addition, our courtyard facing room was very noisy. Despite a few drawbacks, the pros outweigh the cons and the Electra Palace proved to be a good choice for us. We would stay there again.
Efficient, friendly and very helpful staff. Centrally located to many tourist sites, shopping and restaurants. Breakfast in the 8th floor restaurant was not only delicious with a wide variety of options but offered a great view as well as an outdoor dining option. Our room, while spacious, was in need of some renovation…furniture was quite worn and bed was very soft and did not provide support. In addition, our courtyard facing room was very noisy. Despite a few drawbacks, the pros outweigh the cons and the Electra Palace proved to be a good choice for us. We would stay there again.
10
Melissa
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, good location in the area of Plaka. Good choice of breakfast with a gorgeous view of the Acropolis. Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again if i return to Athens.
Beautiful hotel, spotlessly clean, good location in the area of Plaka. Good choice of breakfast with a gorgeous view of the Acropolis. Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again if i return to Athens.
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Jeffrey
Sep 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean lobby, clean rooms. Our room was very small for what we paid ($320 per night). Bathroom extremely tiny: couldn't open the door all the way without hitting the toilet. Limited coffee service. Called for a bucket of ice: also small. In one case we waited over an hour then just left.
Clean lobby, clean rooms. Our room was very small for what we paid ($320 per night). Bathroom extremely tiny: couldn't open the door all the way without hitting the toilet. Limited coffee service. Called for a bucket of ice: also small. In one case we waited over an hour then just left.
10
Jeffrie
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location. Excellent property and staff. The room cleaning staff happily helped with my requests
Great location. Excellent property and staff. The room cleaning staff happily helped with my requests
10
Parwinder
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Clean, good location close to central locations.
Clean, good location close to central locations.
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Sotiria
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Ales war gut außer den Geruch in den Zimmer
Ales war gut außer den Geruch in den Zimmer
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Rooms
Room quality varies: some suites with balconies offer striking Acropolis views, but many standard rooms feel small with older decor, limited outlets, and awkward shower over tub setups. Occasional noise is noted near elevators or from outside.
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Ernesto
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location. Needs updating
Excellent location. Needs updating
10
Gilad
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
After spending two nights in a lovely yet noisy suite near the elevator on the 5th floor, we were delighted when Sofia from Guest Relations kindly upgraded us to the presidential suite. The new suite was not only spacious but also blissfully quiet, creating a perfect retreat for our stay. Thank you, Sofia, for this thoughtful gesture! We can't wait to return.
After spending two nights in a lovely yet noisy suite near the elevator on the 5th floor, we were delighted when Sofia from Guest Relations kindly upgraded us to the presidential suite. The new suite was not only spacious but also blissfully quiet, creating a perfect retreat for our stay. Thank you, Sofia, for this thoughtful gesture! We can't wait to return.
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Dan
Sep 20, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location and stunning view from the (rather small) room. We had a garden view room. Noise from events and dining at the garden is very disturbing. Housekeeping service quite mediocre (one day no towels left, another no tissues replenished). Front desk has been effective in solving issues. Alue for money is questionable.
Good location and stunning view from the (rather small) room. We had a garden view room. Noise from events and dining at the garden is very disturbing. Housekeeping service quite mediocre (one day no towels left, another no tissues replenished). Front desk has been effective in solving issues. Alue for money is questionable.
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Wesley
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay at the Electra Palace in a suite with patio overlooking the Acropolis. Service was top-notch, from the welcoming smiles on arrival, storage of luggage, directions to local sights, and poolside (after a rain shower, we went to the pool to relax, and pool staff came out and dried off the beds and brought fresh towels). Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean, elegant and convenient location. The breakfast is fantastic, and the rooftop location provides for stunning views for a dessert/nightcap.
Wonderful stay at the Electra Palace in a suite with patio overlooking the Acropolis. Service was top-notch, from the welcoming smiles on arrival, storage of luggage, directions to local sights, and poolside (after a rain shower, we went to the pool to relax, and pool staff came out and dried off the beds and brought fresh towels). Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean, elegant and convenient location. The breakfast is fantastic, and the rooftop location provides for stunning views for a dessert/nightcap.
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greg
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms smallish
Rooms smallish
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Mark
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We liked many things about the hotel. Staff are warm and helpful. Beds and linens were nice. Breakfast is very good. Location is very good. The negatives are three, all common issues with older hotels. Limited electric outlets, and none by the bed. Bath/shower is treacherous for older people. Finally, limited counter space.
We liked many things about the hotel. Staff are warm and helpful. Beds and linens were nice. Breakfast is very good. Location is very good. The negatives are three, all common issues with older hotels. Limited electric outlets, and none by the bed. Bath/shower is treacherous for older people. Finally, limited counter space.
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heather
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My second time staying at Electra Palace and it was excellent! The breakfast is amazing and the service is great. They have a wide variety of options for breakfast including fresh squeezed juice and a full coffee bar. The rooms and bathrooms are outdated but the beds are very comfortable. The large balconies are large and a very nice touch. The views of the Acropolis are absolutely amazing and the property is in such a great area! I will definitely return to this property!
My second time staying at Electra Palace and it was excellent! The breakfast is amazing and the service is great. They have a wide variety of options for breakfast including fresh squeezed juice and a full coffee bar. The rooms and bathrooms are outdated but the beds are very comfortable. The large balconies are large and a very nice touch. The views of the Acropolis are absolutely amazing and the property is in such a great area! I will definitely return to this property!
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Marshall
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small rooms
Small rooms
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Diveesha
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is perfect for a trip to Athens. I was alone with my 2 year old and we had a wonderful stay. The location and pool and rooftop restaurant are the absolute best. Only thing; we had a king room and it was really small, and the beds were 2 singles not joined together so they kept rolling apart. Other than that, great!
The hotel is perfect for a trip to Athens. I was alone with my 2 year old and we had a wonderful stay. The location and pool and rooftop restaurant are the absolute best. Only thing; we had a king room and it was really small, and the beds were 2 singles not joined together so they kept rolling apart. Other than that, great!
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Annette
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Standartzimmer haben Blick ins Hinterhaus
Standartzimmer haben Blick ins Hinterhaus
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and effective, with concierge support, thoughtful touches and occasional upgrades. There are sporadic complaints about slow or brusque service at breakfast, the bar or check-in/out.
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Michael
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What a great place!! And the Staff just made it better! There were plenty of staff, so waiting for help was never an issue. They were ALL very friendly and very helpful! Just a great experience. Would highly recommend this hotel!
What a great place!! And the Staff just made it better! There were plenty of staff, so waiting for help was never an issue. They were ALL very friendly and very helpful! Just a great experience. Would highly recommend this hotel!
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Marie
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We came back to stay after our cruise. Granted we arrived early (around 10AM) but we felt they weren’t going the extra mile to get our room ready before 3:00. We laid out by the pool until the rain ran us inside. The checkin staff was just a bit rude. They didn’t seem to like us or something. Totally different crew late at night and in the morning. They were nice. We enjoy the hotel itself and the restaurant.
We came back to stay after our cruise. Granted we arrived early (around 10AM) but we felt they weren’t going the extra mile to get our room ready before 3:00. We laid out by the pool until the rain ran us inside. The checkin staff was just a bit rude. They didn’t seem to like us or something. Totally different crew late at night and in the morning. They were nice. We enjoy the hotel itself and the restaurant.
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Annie
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved this hotel. Really a 5star hotel. Staff went way beyond in helping us with all are arrangements.
Loved this hotel. Really a 5star hotel. Staff went way beyond in helping us with all are arrangements.
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Olawale
Dec 24, 2023
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Reviewing my experience dealing with the hotel - not my stay. I booked on 14th Dec to stay from the 18th to 23rd. On 15th Dec I received an infectious disease protocol message from the NHS. I was potentially carrying tuberculosis, and could no longer travel out of the UK. I had to report for testing procedures on 18th December. Despite Expedia explaining this to the hotel barely 24hrs after booking, they refused to refund my booking. £500 gone, just like that. That was my experience with them.
Reviewing my experience dealing with the hotel - not my stay. I booked on 14th Dec to stay from the 18th to 23rd. On 15th Dec I received an infectious disease protocol message from the NHS. I was potentially carrying tuberculosis, and could no longer travel out of the UK. I had to report for testing procedures on 18th December. Despite Expedia explaining this to the hotel barely 24hrs after booking, they refused to refund my booking. £500 gone, just like that. That was my experience with them.
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Mark
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The service from all hotel staff was excellent! The concierge during all shifts were efficient, courteous and professional. We were a three generation family of 6 and the hotel arranged 3 different tours for us on the spot. The guides and drivers for all tours were excellent. When we arrived our youngest member, 10 years old, was sick and needed medical attention. The hotel arranged for a doctor to come to the room. We were able to get the needed medications and he bounced back a day later. Thank you!
The service from all hotel staff was excellent! The concierge during all shifts were efficient, courteous and professional. We were a three generation family of 6 and the hotel arranged 3 different tours for us on the spot. The guides and drivers for all tours were excellent. When we arrived our youngest member, 10 years old, was sick and needed medical attention. The hotel arranged for a doctor to come to the room. We were able to get the needed medications and he bounced back a day later. Thank you!
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Raul
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice hotel, clean, centrally located… I would probably go back. They also have great breakfast buffet but the only let down in their breakfast was their staff. They seem to try but gestures like their staff reminding ever single table individually that breakfast was over when almost every plate in the room was empty was unnecessary and makes guests feel uncomfortable, it seems like the staff was annoyed 10 - 15 tables were there 5 minutes after breakfast was over. Other than their restaurant staff having an attitude and being rude the hotel was decent.
Really nice hotel, clean, centrally located… I would probably go back. They also have great breakfast buffet but the only let down in their breakfast was their staff. They seem to try but gestures like their staff reminding ever single table individually that breakfast was over when almost every plate in the room was empty was unnecessary and makes guests feel uncomfortable, it seems like the staff was annoyed 10 - 15 tables were there 5 minutes after breakfast was over. Other than their restaurant staff having an attitude and being rude the hotel was decent.
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Jane Anne
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel in prime location. Staff were very Friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Room was clean and our view of the Acropolis from our balcony was stunning! Roof top restaurant for breakfast every day was very special. Lovely touch of cake and fizz for my husband’s birthday. And we were stuck at the airport when we arrived due to a national strike. The hotel came to our rescue and found us a car. Highly recommend.
Excellent hotel in prime location. Staff were very Friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Room was clean and our view of the Acropolis from our balcony was stunning! Roof top restaurant for breakfast every day was very special. Lovely touch of cake and fizz for my husband’s birthday. And we were stuck at the airport when we arrived due to a national strike. The hotel came to our rescue and found us a car. Highly recommend.
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Brock
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Had a great experience with all help staff at front desk, bag assistance etc. Top floor breakfast service was very good. Had very bad female bar tender that would not stop texting on her phone to make my drink, left after 20 minutes with no drinks. Go to their sister Hotel Electra Metropolis for amazing drinks
Had a great experience with all help staff at front desk, bag assistance etc. Top floor breakfast service was very good. Had very bad female bar tender that would not stop texting on her phone to make my drink, left after 20 minutes with no drinks. Go to their sister Hotel Electra Metropolis for amazing drinks
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Cynthia
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The desk staff was not knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. Directions given were totally wrong. Said it was a 5 minute walk when in reality it was a 15 minute cab drive. Hotel location was ok.
The desk staff was not knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. Directions given were totally wrong. Said it was a 5 minute walk when in reality it was a 15 minute cab drive. Hotel location was ok.
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Leslie
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sophia was wonderful helping arrange transfers and tours ahead of visit and even more delighted in person. The entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating! And the breakfast with the rooftop view is not to be missed!
Sophia was wonderful helping arrange transfers and tours ahead of visit and even more delighted in person. The entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating! And the breakfast with the rooftop view is not to be missed!
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Location
Central Plaka location is a standout—steps from major sights, shops and restaurants, with easy walking to the Acropolis and Syntagma. Some guests mention typical city noise or busy surroundings.
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Benjamin
Jan 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel in central location. Breakfast view from 8th floor over Acropolis is a fantastic way to start the day
Great hotel in central location. Breakfast view from 8th floor over Acropolis is a fantastic way to start the day
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Haydee
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, customer service .. Besutiful facilities
Excellent location, customer service .. Besutiful facilities
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Janet
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is lovely. In a great location in the Plaka. Walk to the Acropolis and all sites very easily. The view from the roof top restaurant is fantastic.
The hotel is lovely. In a great location in the Plaka. Walk to the Acropolis and all sites very easily. The view from the roof top restaurant is fantastic.
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Stefanie
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property, well maintained. Wonderful location!
Beautiful property, well maintained. Wonderful location!
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Joseph
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, about a 4 minute walk from Syntagma square and tons of shopping. Great food pretty close by as well. Awesome views from the 8th floor restaurant of the Acropolis as well (!)
Great location, about a 4 minute walk from Syntagma square and tons of shopping. Great food pretty close by as well. Awesome views from the 8th floor restaurant of the Acropolis as well (!)
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Thomas
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is in the perfect spot! Nestled on a quiet side street with scenic views of the acropolis, great shopping, restaurants and so much history in walking distance! Also the breakfast is great! They had the most delicious orange juice! Can't wait to go back.
This hotel is in the perfect spot! Nestled on a quiet side street with scenic views of the acropolis, great shopping, restaurants and so much history in walking distance! Also the breakfast is great! They had the most delicious orange juice! Can't wait to go back.
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William
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful hotel in a great location , wonderful views of the Acropolis
Wonderful hotel in a great location , wonderful views of the Acropolis
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Sam
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
In the middle of all the action. Everything is a walking distance
In the middle of all the action. Everything is a walking distance
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Marius Joachim
Feb 23, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Perfect location for exploring old sites. Friendly and service oriented staff!
Perfect location for exploring old sites. Friendly and service oriented staff!
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Deborah
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Electra Palace Athens was wonderful with an exceptionally helpful staff, a very comfortable room and a fantastic location!
Electra Palace Athens was wonderful with an exceptionally helpful staff, a very comfortable room and a fantastic location!
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Dining
Breakfast consistently earns high marks for quality and variety on the rooftop with Acropolis views, and on-site restaurants are popular. Some guests report slow or uneven service at busy times and occasional high dinner prices.
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Ernest
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Classy hotel. Top of the line in Athens Plaka region. Excellent staff, lobby, and roof top bar / restaurant. The breakfast is just outstanding. The lady that tends to the buffet items is a jewel. So sweet and wanting to please her customers.
Classy hotel. Top of the line in Athens Plaka region. Excellent staff, lobby, and roof top bar / restaurant. The breakfast is just outstanding. The lady that tends to the buffet items is a jewel. So sweet and wanting to please her customers.
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Keren
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
An excellent hotel. Perfect location. The breakfast is excellent and rich — a large variety of cheeses, pastries, and omelettes, including real freshly squeezed orange juice poured to the table. The hotel has a nice spa with a pool and sauna, and each guest books a private time slot. The staff is outstanding and responds to every request or need. We especially want to mention Gorgenia (apologies if we are not pronouncing the name correctly), who made sure we enjoyed our stay and was attentive to any need. When we return to Athens, we will definitely return to the same hotel.
An excellent hotel. Perfect location. The breakfast is excellent and rich — a large variety of cheeses, pastries, and omelettes, including real freshly squeezed orange juice poured to the table. The hotel has a nice spa with a pool and sauna, and each guest books a private time slot. The staff is outstanding and responds to every request or need. We especially want to mention Gorgenia (apologies if we are not pronouncing the name correctly), who made sure we enjoyed our stay and was attentive to any need. When we return to Athens, we will definitely return to the same hotel.
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Shelley
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
Breakfast was very good, room and bath very clean, luxury linens, excellent professional staff, restaurants have outstanding creative food. Spa very nice. Quiet nights, school next door a bit noisy weekdays from 8 am. Furnishings need updating, especially bathroom vanity space is very small. Great closet and drawers in hallway built in . No bedside charging capability. No streaming from apps possible on tv. Need more English stations. Location very convenient.
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Haydee
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Highly recommended hotel .. Top roof where breakfast is offered has the Acropolis view.. This is a beautiful hotel to stay in Athens
Highly recommended hotel .. Top roof where breakfast is offered has the Acropolis view.. This is a beautiful hotel to stay in Athens
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shelmerdine
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was nice and the bed very comfortable. The restaurant has a stunning view of the Acropolis. We found the music a little intrusive. We booked our table for 9:30 and were delighted to get a table as had been recommended to eat there. Unforunately we did not get our meal until 10:45. They were apologetic and gave us a free dessert. The lamb was a little fatty. I feel for the standard of the hotel the food was disappointing. Breakfast was good, with an excellent selection. The pool is great, again with a stunning view, but it was crowded and there is little shade.
Our room was nice and the bed very comfortable. The restaurant has a stunning view of the Acropolis. We found the music a little intrusive. We booked our table for 9:30 and were delighted to get a table as had been recommended to eat there. Unforunately we did not get our meal until 10:45. They were apologetic and gave us a free dessert. The lamb was a little fatty. I feel for the standard of the hotel the food was disappointing. Breakfast was good, with an excellent selection. The pool is great, again with a stunning view, but it was crowded and there is little shade.
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Kim Sun
Aug 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Whist the lobby is extremely busy especially in the morning and noon time, it is nice and spacious a a comfortable place to lounge around. They have added an extension since our previous visit 10 years ago, and this includes a ~120 seater restaurant with collapsible full height glass walls, inside and outside seating, offering a fabulous view of the Acropolis. A great place to be whether it is for breakfast, dinner or just evening drinks!
Whist the lobby is extremely busy especially in the morning and noon time, it is nice and spacious a a comfortable place to lounge around. They have added an extension since our previous visit 10 years ago, and this includes a ~120 seater restaurant with collapsible full height glass walls, inside and outside seating, offering a fabulous view of the Acropolis. A great place to be whether it is for breakfast, dinner or just evening drinks!
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Domenico
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The view was excellent on the rooftop and breakfast buffet was amazing.
The view was excellent on the rooftop and breakfast buffet was amazing.
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Jane Anne
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel in prime location. Staff were very Friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Room was clean and our view of the Acropolis from our balcony was stunning! Roof top restaurant for breakfast every day was very special. Lovely touch of cake and fizz for my husband’s birthday. And we were stuck at the airport when we arrived due to a national strike. The hotel came to our rescue and found us a car. Highly recommend.
Excellent hotel in prime location. Staff were very Friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Room was clean and our view of the Acropolis from our balcony was stunning! Roof top restaurant for breakfast every day was very special. Lovely touch of cake and fizz for my husband’s birthday. And we were stuck at the airport when we arrived due to a national strike. The hotel came to our rescue and found us a car. Highly recommend.
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Fred
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff were very helpful! Our room was nice but small. There was construction happening in the room above us which began before 9am so sleeping in wasn’t an option. This went on through the day until dinner. The pool had a great view of the acropolis although it was a small area with limited loungers. The number of people who “saved” these few loungers with their towels was annoying. We spent 3 hours by the pool one afternoon and the beds were still being unused while others had no where to sit. The breakfast buffet was amazing (a huge variety and very delicious) however I wish I could say the same for the service. For what is deemed a luxury hotel I felt I shouldn’t have had to track down someone to bring coffee to the table. We didn’t have one wait staff check on us or ask if we needed anything. We cleared our own plates. Overall it was a very average stay in a very expensive hotel.
The front desk staff were very helpful! Our room was nice but small. There was construction happening in the room above us which began before 9am so sleeping in wasn’t an option. This went on through the day until dinner. The pool had a great view of the acropolis although it was a small area with limited loungers. The number of people who “saved” these few loungers with their towels was annoying. We spent 3 hours by the pool one afternoon and the beds were still being unused while others had no where to sit. The breakfast buffet was amazing (a huge variety and very delicious) however I wish I could say the same for the service. For what is deemed a luxury hotel I felt I shouldn’t have had to track down someone to bring coffee to the table. We didn’t have one wait staff check on us or ask if we needed anything. We cleared our own plates. Overall it was a very average stay in a very expensive hotel.
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Leslie
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sophia was wonderful helping arrange transfers and tours ahead of visit and even more delighted in person. The entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating! And the breakfast with the rooftop view is not to be missed!
Sophia was wonderful helping arrange transfers and tours ahead of visit and even more delighted in person. The entire staff was very welcoming and accommodating! And the breakfast with the rooftop view is not to be missed!
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Lila
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic location, in the midst of everything - yet it felt relaxing to come back to the hotel and Athens was busy, so this was not a given. Friendly, helpful staff as well.
Fantastic location, in the midst of everything - yet it felt relaxing to come back to the hotel and Athens was busy, so this was not a given. Friendly, helpful staff as well.
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Jerry
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful, if not, stunning, views of the Acropolis. Clean rooms. However, the two advertised pools are only plunge pools and the exercise room has hardly any equipment. The restaurant menu is limited and, decidedly, not Greek, and the drinks are very skimpy.
Beautiful, if not, stunning, views of the Acropolis. Clean rooms. However, the two advertised pools are only plunge pools and the exercise room has hardly any equipment. The restaurant menu is limited and, decidedly, not Greek, and the drinks are very skimpy.
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Ray
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
5 star luxury. The rooms, beds , bathrooms, decor, ambiance, and amenities are all super modern and comfortable. Staff are amazingly friendly and attentive. Views of the Acropolis from the pool deck and the rooftop restaurant were simply stunning! Best hotel in Athens.
5 star luxury. The rooms, beds , bathrooms, decor, ambiance, and amenities are all super modern and comfortable. Staff are amazingly friendly and attentive. Views of the Acropolis from the pool deck and the rooftop restaurant were simply stunning! Best hotel in Athens.
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Jennifer
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Single room was small but was lovely and well appointed. The rooftop restaurant is delicious and can’t beat the views.
Single room was small but was lovely and well appointed. The rooftop restaurant is delicious and can’t beat the views.
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M C
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Fantastic hotel! We stayed in room 525 and it was beautiful, with a spectacular view of the Acropolis. Staff were all amazing and the breakfast was fantastic. Of all my trips to Athens this has been my favourite hotel stay. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Fantastic hotel! We stayed in room 525 and it was beautiful, with a spectacular view of the Acropolis. Staff were all amazing and the breakfast was fantastic. Of all my trips to Athens this has been my favourite hotel stay. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
18-20 N.Nikodimou street, Syntagma, Athens, Greece
Location
With a stay at Electra Palace Athens, you'll be centrally located in Athens, just a 3-minute walk from Ermou Street and 5 minutes by foot from Syntagma Square. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Acropolis and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Acropolis Museum.
Adrianou Street(0.1 miles)
Ermou Street(0.2 miles)
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens(0.2 miles)
Athens National Garden(0.2 miles)
Syntagma Square(0.3 miles)
Roman Agora(0.3 miles)
FAQs about Electra Palace Athens
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 16 per day. Reservations are required for parking.
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 25 for adults and children.
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
The property features step-free entrances, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
The hotel is centrally located in Athens, just a 3-minute walk from Ermou Street and 5 minutes from Syntagma Square. It is 0.3 miles from the Acropolis and 0.5 miles from Monastiraki Flea Market.
Yes, the property has both indoor and outdoor pools, including a seasonal outdoor heated pool. The pools are accessible from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and children under 17 years old are allowed in the pool until 2 PM daily.
Children are allowed at the property, and those under 17 years old can stay for free in existing bedding.
Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 15 per day. Advance request is required for cribs.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Children under 17 years old are allowed in the pool until 2 PM daily.
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
- Self parking fee: EUR 16 per day
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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