Electra Palace Athens

Hotels
9.1 (6106 reviews)
18 - 20 N Nikodimou Street , Athens , GR
+30 21 0337 0000
[email protected]

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free buffet breakfast
Free breakfast
Good Breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional central location with Acropolis views
Very friendly, attentive staff
Outstanding rooftop, pool and breakfast
Cons:
Noise from restaurant chairs affecting suites in the morning and evening
Some rooms (especially solo rooms) feel small and shower/pillow comfort issues
Indoor pool small / available on request and gym not open early

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Guests frequently praised housekeeping and the overall condition of rooms; no major cleanliness complaints reported.
Service
9.8
Consistently described as extremely friendly, attentive and helpful across reception, concierge, room service and restaurant staff.
Location
9.9
Repeatedly praised as a sensational central location with spectacular views of the Acropolis and excellent access to Plaka.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms described as comfortable overall but with recurring issues: overly high pillows, some small/less spacious solo rooms, variable views and shower comfort.
Amenities
8.8
Strong rooftop bar, pool and spa praised; minor drawbacks noted such as a small indoor pool available only on request and gym not open early.
Value for Money
8.4
Generally positive but a few guests felt solo rooms were undersized for the price, indicating slight value concerns for some travelers.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast and rooftop/restaurant food regularly described as excellent and memorable, though noise from restaurant chairs was noted as a disturbance in some suites.
Overall Experience
9.2
Majority of guests reported an exceptional stay, would return or recommend, highlighting location, views and staff as standout elements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Neoclassical 5-star hotel in Plaka, Athens, steps from the Acropolis. Its rooms and suites blend neoclassical charm with contemporary luxury, and the hotel has a rooftop restaurant, spa, and indoor and outdoor pools.

Important information:

Kindly note that you must have the credit card with which the reservation was made upon check in.

Kindly note that due to the fact that Union Pay cards do not allow preauthorization, guests using this payment method will be charged a 30% deposit of the total amount of the reservation.

This hotel participates in the Greek Breakfast Initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Please note that children under 17 years old are allowed to use the Gym and Spa facilities until 14:00.

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

All children under 2 years are charged EUR 15 per night for children's cots/cribs.

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Please note that this is a non-smoking hotel.

Please be aware that having more than 3 rooms for the same dates, will be considered as a group booking. Group bookings may be subject to different cancellation and payment policies compared to individual reservations.

Please note that dogs/pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a service animal. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Infant Policies

    All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds. All children under 2 years are charged EUR 15 per night for children's cots/cribs. The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 6106 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Steve • couple • gb
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrea Brüggen • family_with_children • de
9
Tolle Lage mit traumhaften Blick auf die Acropolis
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist sensationell, der Blick vom Balkon auf die Acropolis ein Traum. Die Zimmer sind überaus komfortable, vor allem aber ist das Personal extrem freundlich, von der Reception, über den Concierge, den Roomservice, die Reinigungskräfte, einfach alle !! Sehr bemüht, verständig und hilfsbereit!

Cons:

Die Kopfkissen sind extrem hoch / wulstig, eine Wahl gab es nicht. Leider sind die Bügel ohne Haken, so dass man nichts auf dem Balkon auslüften kann. Und eine zusätzliche Decke wäre toll.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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eran • family_with_children • il
9
Pros:

great location. quiet, excellent breakfast, very welcomming staff.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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uri • couple • il
10
מדהימה
Pros:

מיקום
ארוחת בוקר
הכל

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Fanny • family_with_children • be
8
Chouette emplacement mais hôtel vétuste
Pros:

L’emplacement central, la vue du petit déjeuner

Cons:

L’insonorisation des chaises du restaurant le soir et le matin dès 7h30. Bruit épouvantable et impossible de dormir.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location in Plaka, beautiful view of Acropolis, attentive staff

Cons:

Excercise room not open in early morning

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • de
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Robby • couple • us
10
Highly recommend this hotel from top to bottom!
Pros:

Amazing location with great views from the rooftop! Bed was very comfortable, Service was top-notch, and breakfast was amazing!!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • au
10
Pros:

Location, roof top bar, staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Sung-Kyu • couple • se
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Joost • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Wurman • couple • us
10
Friendly staff. Lovely accommodations. Great location
Pros:

Great location. Beautiful facility Friendly knowledgeable helpful staff

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • solo_traveller • co
9
Excellent hotel, location is fantastic and staff are very helpful
Pros:

the rooftop restaurant and the personnel providing the service. Breakfast was wonderful

Cons:

Solo room seem to be an afterthought, for the price it could have been more spacious and have a better, more comfortable shower. The feeling was that a solo traveler would not want to have a spacious room, felt like it was punished to travel solo.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
This place feels like home.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and centrally located

Cons:

None

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Snorri • couple • gb
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay in the city centre
Pros:

Excellent central location

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • couple • us
10
Great location. Staff was wonderful and roof top dining and bar were excellent.
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • family_with_children • ch
8
Très bon séjour
Pros:

Très bien situé - personnel agréable - vue depuis la suite sur l’acropole top

Cons:

Le bruit des chaises du restaurant dans les suites très désagréable le matin et soir l’hôtel devrait mettre des petites feutrines sous les pieds des chaises

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Crichton • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great and staff very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing. Will definitely stay here again. This was our second time

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • solo_traveller • nl
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-10-21 • via Nuitee