What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute walk of Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. It is 0.5 mi from the Acropolis and 0.7 mi from Syntagma Square.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 10.00 per night, and advance request is required.

Cecil Hotel in Athens

Average nightly price at Cecil Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$60
February	$59
March	$63
April	$75
May	$76
June	$76
July	$76
August	$74
September	$81
October	$68
November	$69
December	$69

What guests think

At Cecil Hotel, guests highlight a central, walkable location near Monastiraki and the metro, friendly staff, and simple, budget-friendly rooms, while noting very small bathrooms, basic breakfast, older facilities, occasional noise, and sporadic maintenance or Wi‑Fi issues.

Many reviews praise overall cleanliness and daily housekeeping, though a few report hygiene lapses or drainage problems. The vintage building and old‑style elevator add charm, and a rooftop area offers Acropolis views, but amenities are minimal. Best suited to travelers seeking a simple, budget base for exploring Athens.

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Facilities

Facilities are minimal, with an old‑style elevator and a rooftop area offering Acropolis views; some floors provide shared fridges. Several guests mention unreliable Wi‑Fi, and overall amenities are limited.

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Carol

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was an old property but they did the best with it. The bed could use an update and the shower curtains could be longer so as to actually reach the shower floor. Even though the room did not have a mini-ref, they put one on each floor for the guest to share. No one touched my water. Breakfast was very basic. Ok for short stays as long as you are not very picky.

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Mihai

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Well located, center of Athens, walk or metro distance to everything. The elevator is small, one person and luggage.

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Nicholas

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice airy room. This was probably a distinguish hotel in the old days. Loved the old Otis elevator

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MASARU

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a rooftop room, but the Wi-Fi didn't work at all. The room wasn't particularly clean and obviously old and worn. The continental breakfast was basic, but filling enough. The location was good, so it was easy to get around for sightseeing.

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Jennifer

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Over all good place to stay. Wish the roof top had cairs and tables to be able to enjoy the space better

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Cathy

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A roof patio with table & chairs would have been nice as there was a great view of the Acropolis at night.

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REJANE

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Foi tudo dentro do esperado, café da manhã ok, excelente localização e eu achei seguro. Ar condicionado funcionava direitinho, tem elevador e apesar de não ter frigobar no quarto, tem um em cada andar, de uso comum. Recomendo!

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Lionel

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pluses: Excellent location, clean, friendly staff. Not so good: really cramped bathroom, tv channels are grat for locals and not for English-speaking, no wi-fi.

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Natalia

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

L’hôtel est old fashion . Le déjeuner minimaliste. Très prope . Le personnel bien mais pas super sympa. Le quartier est un peu bizarre beaucoup personnes sans abri mais il est à deux coin rue des autres quartiers . Et son rooftop wow ! La vue: l’acropolis 🙌

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Marc

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

10 Minuten zu Fuß zur Akropolis. Herrliche Dachterrasse mit super Blick.

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Cleanliness

Guests commonly describe rooms as clean or spotless with regular housekeeping. A few note hygiene or maintenance issues, such as worn fixtures or poor bathroom drainage.

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Miriam

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Habitación limpia. Personal muy amable, mi habitación si tenía vista al Acrópolis. Muy cerca de todos los lugares turísticos.

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Tracey

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean

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Christian

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and air conditioning worked - great value

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John

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can not beat the location. The staff also went above and beyond to be accommodating. Hotel is older but spotless.

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Adele

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was basic but was clean and forfilled all needs. Fantastic view of the acropolis from rooftop. Good central location and on same road as airport train stop. Reception and check in was not friendly or informative but the other staff inc cleaning ladys were very friendly.

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MASARU

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a rooftop room, but the Wi-Fi didn't work at all. The room wasn't particularly clean and obviously old and worn. The continental breakfast was basic, but filling enough. The location was good, so it was easy to get around for sightseeing.

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Lynne

May 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I have to say...it is what it is. The Cecil is not a 5-star hotel. It is old, but is well kept. The staff was great, the room spotless, the breakfast adequate. It is in a great location for walking around the city. It enjoyed my stay there.

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C

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The Cecil was recommended to us by a friend who stays there for a few days every year. It was very conveniently located and it fitted the bill for us. It's an unpretentious, unfussy place with no frills or fancies. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were fairly basic but plentiful. The rooms were cleaned daily (except Sunday) and towels changed as required. There is a lift to all floors. Our beds were comfortable. We overlooked the side street which was, I suspect, quiter than being at the front of the building. I would stay there again.

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christina

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not very hygienic, only one garbage basket in the room, not allow to flush toilet paper in the toilet bowl. Limited space shower. Need to ask for hairdryer at the reception.can not overload electricity with multiple uses , fuses broke. Need to share the mini fridge with other people on the same floor. No microwave available in the hotel and serve with cold breakfast with no toaster. One person at a time with luggage’s in the elevator.no maintenance with couple of light bulbs burned.paints chip off .Staff are very helpful and nice.very convinient for shopping and visit , close to public transportation

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Stephen John

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 11 nights

Cecil Hotel is very centrally situated. Five minute walk from metro and tourist area. The surrounding area is authentically Athenian,. lively and interesting. The hotel is basic, a bit old fashioned but excellent value, quiet and comfortable. There are lots of cafés, pastry shops and a large general store on the street below. A fridge is available on each floor for the use of guests. Rooms clean, towels changed daily and sheets every two to three days. From my experience appeals to a variety of age group and tourist. This was my second stay in Cecil Hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and compact, with very small showers and bathrooms and occasionally hard beds; decor is dated with some vintage character, and certain rooms have balconies or Acropolis views. Street noise can disturb light sleepers, and Wi‑Fi can be patchy.

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Jitka

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

hard worn-out mattresses very tight bathroom and shower stall

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Claire

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is basic. Breakfast just bread, sliced ham, sliced cheese, boiled eggs, cereal. No toaster. Rooms basic, tiny shower, noisy at night due to people shouting all night and traffic noise. Surrounds not nice after dark. Roof terrace with acropolis view very nice, go up and see at night. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Janat

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No frills clean and comfortable room with breakfast included. Plenty of hot water and no problem with my very late checkin

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Cathy

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, close to all the tourist attractions. But the was a club close by. The music was extremely loud.

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Rajashamla

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was excellent for visiting Plaka neighborhood and the acropolis and Parthenon! The shower area was absolutely horrible for drainage! It was flooded outside of the shower area and I had to use bathroom towels to mop. Also the toilet and the shower almost run into each making it absolutely uncomfortable. It’s like a delicate dance between the shower floor edge and squatting on the toilet. I am 122 lbs and it was tough. Can’t imagine what it would be for a heavier person to fit into that tiny space!

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MASARU

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed in a rooftop room, but the Wi-Fi didn't work at all. The room wasn't particularly clean and obviously old and worn. The continental breakfast was basic, but filling enough. The location was good, so it was easy to get around for sightseeing.

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Rita

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel in una bellissima zona,vicina a tutto,reception sempre presente gentili e disponibili.Ho soggiornato in 2 camere diverse,la prima con un terrazzino e vista su acropoli ma sempre al sole,l'aria condizionata era obbligatoria,peró un pó fastidiosa perché puntava direttamente sulla testa,bagno un po datato,che abbiamo trovato allagato al nostro arrivo.La seconda era meravigliosa,ampia fresca con un grande bagno,sempre all'ombra,sembrava di essere a casa.Nota dolente la colazione,a queste condizione non la offrirei neanche,2 cose in croce,caffè in un dispenser di plastica un solo tipo di cereali yogurt greco e uova sode,forse c'era anche una ciambella,comunque abbiamo provato solo un giorno,gli altri siamo andati direttamente al bar.

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Lili

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The location of this hotel is very convenient in downtown. 3 min to supermarket. 5 min to metro Monastiraki. Noisy on Saturday night if your room is facing the restaurant when people eating outside table on the street. Rooms on back side are quiet. Staffs are friendly.

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Lionel

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pluses: Excellent location, clean, friendly staff. Not so good: really cramped bathroom, tv channels are grat for locals and not for English-speaking, no wi-fi.

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Brian

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

boutique downtown hotel great location small but clean room full free breakfast served in quaint dining room

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check‑in and useful luggage storage. A small number found reception less welcoming or only fair.

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Miriam

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Habitación limpia. Personal muy amable, mi habitación si tenía vista al Acrópolis. Muy cerca de todos los lugares turísticos.

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Jere

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in took less than a minute, friendly and helpful stuff (showed me for example how to get football tickets), safe and perfect location

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james

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a helpful host. The guy on the front counter helped us wity several unusual requests. Thank you so much.

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Nicola Jane

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a super hotel and I will be returning. It is very basic but central and lovely friendly staff

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Mya

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super easy check in and check out, staff were nice and very helpful. Great location for walking around looking at shops and restaurants!

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John

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can not beat the location. The staff also went above and beyond to be accommodating. Hotel is older but spotless.

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Paden

Apr 27, 2025

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Let’s break it down: 1) Excellent location! It’s right in the center without being over the line into the neighborhood I was told can be “unpredictable” and suspect. 2) Can’t beat the included breakfast in the cost which is rare to find these days. 3) I have to say, probably my favorite part was how hospitable the front desk staff were. I had a late departure, but they let me store some luggage after checkout and until my ferry left. They even went the extra mile and let me store my things there after I returned from the islands and had to spend the entire day in Athens waiting for my flight. This was exceptional and beyond expectation! 🙌

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Craig

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cecil Hotel continues to be my favourite place to stay in Athens. Very comfortable beds, friendly staff, close to everything.

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Ali

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very corporative and super friendly staff

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CHIKA

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

内装がレトロで素敵です！　スタッフは親切で感じが良かったです。朝食はヨーグルトやミルクが新鮮でしたが、時間が悪かったのかメニューが少なかったです。

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Location

Exceptionally central near Monastiraki, metro links, and major sights, making it easy to explore on foot and reach the airport or port. Some guests note a gritty feel nearby and nighttime noise.

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Miriam

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Habitación limpia. Personal muy amable, mi habitación si tenía vista al Acrópolis. Muy cerca de todos los lugares turísticos.

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Jes

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Low price hotel with an excellent location. Hard to find a better location for experience Athens. Everything is within walking distance. Hotel is old but ok

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Peter

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was a boring cheese and bologna-type choice with hard-boiled egg. But most of my Greek hotels had this exact same cold breakfast. Insufficient electrical outlets in room. Located on Athinas street near Monesteraki Square: lively street with many food shops.

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jeff

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is near all the sites, 15-20 minutes walking, parking is a disaster. It’s an older hotel breakfast was fine pretty standard staff was friendly.

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Karem

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excelente hotel, com ótima localização, próximo do metrô e de ponto de ônibus

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Élodie

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

À proximité de Plaka et de l’acropole. Très beau quartier, tout se fait très bien à pied. Bien accessible à partir de l’aéroport le transport se fait bien en métro.

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marie

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

L emplacement de cet hôtel est idéal proche de la place monastiraki des commerces et du cœur de athenes Personnel discret et compétent Calme et confortable

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Craig

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Cecil Hotel continues to be my favourite place to stay in Athens. Very comfortable beds, friendly staff, close to everything.

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Alexia

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent rapport qualité-prix. La situation de l'hôtel est parfaite, pour une exploration de la ville à pieds, à côté du quartier Psiri, idéal pour le soir notamment.

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Elizabeth

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very well located hotel. Shops and restaurants nearby. Short walk to the metro.

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Dining

Breakfast is included and generally adequate but very basic with limited variety; several guests criticize coffee or juice quality and note missing items like a toaster. Others found it fine for a short stay.

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christina

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location! Clean. Tranquille. Nice atmosphere, romantic and simple. Very nice staff. Modest, solid breakfast. A fine choice for the prudent traveller.

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FLORENCE

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel est très très bien situé. On peut tout faire à pied très facilement, c'est vraiment chouette. Par contre nous avions une chambre minuscule, sans rangement, ce qui est vraiment pénible quand on y reste plusieurs jours. Le petit déjeuner est plus que sommaire et le jus de fruit n'en a que le nom, comme le café.

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Peter

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was a boring cheese and bologna-type choice with hard-boiled egg. But most of my Greek hotels had this exact same cold breakfast. Insufficient electrical outlets in room. Located on Athinas street near Monesteraki Square: lively street with many food shops.

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Mats

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Begränsad frukostmeny.

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tiffany

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Its the greek version of a low to average american motel. Clean, well placed and the staff are polite. Dont expect any greek xtras either in gifts or help. Well placed for major attraction and with ok soundproofing. Free breakfast but dont expect anythimg amazing i mostly stopped by the bakery next door instead. Many other restaurants close and subway tour bus area.

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Monty

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing we liked about this place was the location to Monastiraki, Syntagma, transit, Parthenon. Everything is within walking distance. The property smells like an old Vegas casino with smoking everywhere. The breakfast shouldn't be called that. Not sure if we paid extra for it, but if we did, we deserve a refund. Didn't really engage or need the staff. The cleaning lady was nice and hooked us up with whatever we needed. The bed is super hard and not comfortable. Would look elsewhere should we come back to Athens. If you are looking for a very wallet friendly place to try to sleep after a long day of walking, this could be it. I am sure there are much nicer options for a little bit more money out there.

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Amy

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very near the market and Monastraki Square. Neat rooftop. Despite the hotel being older, there is some nice charm with the elevator and furnishings. Breakfast was ok, and it was available early at 7am.

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Bronwyn

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel Cecil is in a very convenient position, very close to Monastiraki Square, near restaurants, the train station, and also The Plaka. The double room I had was quite small with a small bathroom - but it was functional. The included breakfast was good with a lovely Breakfast lady (though quite reserved)

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alicia

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El desayuno es mediocre (nada recomendable) y la ducha del baño ni siquiera tenía cortina.

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CHIKA

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

内装がレトロで素敵です！　スタッフは親切で感じが良かったです。朝食はヨーグルトやミルクが新鮮でしたが、時間が悪かったのかメニューが少なかったです。

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15 $70	16 $72	17 $72	18 $71	19 $71	20 $71	21 $77
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13 $73	14 $75	15 $75	16 $76	17 $75	18 $72	19 $74
20 $75	21 $75	22 $71	23 $75	24 $74	25 $76	26 $75
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