Hotel Rio Athens

Hotels
Independent
5.8 (106 reviews)
13 -17 Odysseos Street, Karaiskaki Sq, Athens, Attiki, 10436 , Athens , GR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location for tourists
Good typical Greek breakfast
Cons:
Leaking toilet
Minimal maintenance
No amenities available

Categories

Cleanliness
4.51
Toilet leaking and absence of toiletries indicates poor cleanliness.
Service
7.48
Staff were friendly, providing a decent level of service.
Location
8.02
Location is perfect for tourists wanting to see the major attractions.
Room Quality
4.97
Very old hotel with minimal maintenance.
Amenities
4
Minimal amenities available, lacking basic supplies.
Value for Money
5.46
Standard experience, could be improved with better maintenance.
Food and Beverage
6.51
Good typical Greek breakfast.
Overall Experience
5.48
Mixed feelings; good location but major issues with cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:35

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Athens at Hotel Rio, where comfort and convenience come together seamlessly.

Recreation Opportunities
Kick back and enjoy our stunning terrace and lush garden, or explore the city on one of our rental bicycles, perfect for an adventurous day out!

Dining Delights
Relish a delightful meal at our hotel restaurant, Rio, or grab a quick bite at the café. Don’t forget to unwind with your favorite drink at our inviting bar/lounge after a day of exploration.

Guestroom Comforts
Our 58 well-appointed guestrooms come equipped with refrigerators, minibars, and complimentary Wi-Fi, providing you with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy modern amenities while embracing the comfort of home.

Book your escape to Hotel Rio Athens today for an unforgettable experience in the city!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only. Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 15

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

5.8
Based on 106 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.51
Service: 7.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 4.97
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 5.46
Food and Beverage: 6.51
Overall Experience: 5.48
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LORRAINE partner
6
Pros:

This room's need some upgrade.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Reggie
2
Pros:

This hotel needs to shut down and have it renovated. Everything is old and ugly. The staff service is also not good. The breakfast is terrible. The location of the hotel is very unsafe is called Omonia. This is the most hotel I hated and definitely not recommend it. I demand a refund.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Liseth partner
4
Pros:

Very old hotel with minimal maintenance. The toilet was leaking and the roof had a huge hole. No toiletries or extra supplies (such as coffee maker or cups) available at either the room or hotel. Very standard. The only positive thing would be the location, which is not too far from the main areas, and the staff were friendly.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Andrew
6
Last minute decision
Pros:

The picture do not look like the hotel and there is no AC

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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David family
6
Pros:

The location is perfect for tourists wanting to see the major attractions of Athens. Metro a few hundred meters away. Good typical Greek breakfast. The bathroom was tiny, which is usual for major cities. ONLY complaint, the air conditioner stopped working our last day. And Athens was having a heat wave.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
C
claude
10
Pros:

just very nice staff and a lovely balcony .

2024-09-01 via Nuitee
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Amalia
2
Worse nightmare
Pros:

Worse hotel to stay in Athens Greece only good thing about it is well located otherwise at nightmare won’t recommend otto anyone

2024-06-18 via Nuitee
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Angelo
6
Pros:

Staff is nice , it is very cosy place , poor breakfast and no gluten free facilities. Around the area is pretty dirty. Close to the main touristic places

2024-06-14 via Nuitee
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Cesar
2
Pros:

A hotel staff demanded we pay cash even though we prepaid.

2024-06-09 via Nuitee
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Ryan
2
Do you research before staying here!
Pros:

Looking at the pictures on, Hotels.com told me to stay here! The interior of the hotel stunk like wet clothes sitting around for years!!! Dust everywhere, The furniture was covered up with blankets because they have not been changed in years. The room stunk like mildew, and my bed was two beds put together! The soap they give you was so small it was a size of a vitamin. The shower was so small water was going everywhere! They have not renovated anything. The furniture was from the 1970s. I was hot every night because there was no air-conditioning in the rooms. I was very disappointed! Read the reviews before you spend your money I was disgusted!!! I’ve never had worse breakfast in my life. The employees there were useless. I asked for extra towel at night and they said no wait till the morning!!! By the way, the towels were ripped and dirty from stains. The old man working the evening shifts has a mean dog that kept barking at customers! The man was rude, Disrespectful to guests And a very unpleasant experience! The lady in the morning (older lady Working the desk) She didn’t care about anything and was not helpful at all. There was a bar that has not been used in years and alcohol bottles half empty sitting there. The television was set up high on the wall it was so tiny It was very hard to see, and the volume was very low even on Max. The remote control didn’t work. The way to get air conditioning was to open the window! The elevator was super small and Had a horrible odor.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
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Ryan
2
rooms, hotel, cleaning
Pros:

The hotel pictures online are not accurate. The hotel needs a deep cleaning. Everything from the rooms, Lobby area , Outdated furniture. The rooms and the hallways leading to the rooms have a bad smell Like mildew. Even the furniture was covered up with blankets because of the Cleanliness. The old man that works at night who has a barking dog and Very angry. The breakfast in the morning was misleading! I wasn’t sure if it was orange juice or mouthwash. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. It almost felt like I was sleeping on the outside concrete. There was no air conditioning in the rooms. I had to open my windows to get air. They give a very little tiny bar soap That is as small as a fingernail. The shower is tiny. The elevator is outdated and I would advise you to use a stairs. The owner has a motorcycle in the hallway that smells. They will ask you for additional money upfront. Homeless Live in front of the hotel and always begging for money. The hotel is not located in a tourist area. The hotel has a bar area that has not been used since the 1980s. I was extremely disappointed. Even the older lady that works in the morning was always upset about everything. I hope this review finds you helpful.

2024-04-17 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Not recommended
Pros:

Location is good is the only positive thing, but there are many other hotels in the area.
Air conditioner was not working at all, we had to go ger a fan at 3 am. The bathroom was horrible, shower curtain would not go around the corner shower spraying water all over.
Room did not have any natural lighting.. had windows that opened to an inside area.
Breakfast had boiled eggs, sandwich bread no toaster, jam ans cheese... could not call this a buffet

2023-09-30 via Nuitee
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rodrigo family
2
Pros:

The property needs to be updated to the 21st century. I didn’t stay, I checked in and within 2 hours I was out. I wasted my money, the pictures are very deceiving.

2023-07-11 via Nuitee
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Gus family_with_children
8
Pros:

Location is central. Shops nearby. Staff is friendly.

2023-07-02 via Nuitee
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Chrystalla friends
6
Pros:

The area

2023-06-06 via Nuitee
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FELIPE
6
Pros:

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2023-05-08 via Nuitee
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Kyle
2
DO NOT BOOK HERE
Pros:

This hotel is flat out disgusting. The Hotels.com reviews were pretty positive for a cheap hotel but in reality this is a horrible place to stay. The AC didnt work, there was no Wi-Fi, we couldnt even shower because water would come flooding out of the drain in the middle of the bathroom. The linens were soiled, the mattresses were stained and the walls were filthy. The worst of it all were the DIRTY FOOTPRINTS all inside the closet...It looked as though someone had been living in there in secret. Worst hotel i have ever been in. It's not at all worth the money that you save. Do yourself a favour and book anywhere else.

2022-09-25 via Nuitee
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Ali friends
2
Pros:

Worst hotel I ever stayed at. The staff is very rude. There is no functioning WiFi or air conditioning. In 30 degree heat, they provided one table fan for three persons. The breakfast was of appalling quality. There is no room service and the bedsheets or towels were not changed during our 3 day stay. The hotel also charged us for fees (local taxes) which were already on the Expedia payment receipt. When we asked for the money returned to us after our stay, they verbally abused us with racist slurs.

2022-09-19 via Nuitee
A
Anna
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel and close to transportation to different attractions.

2022-09-17 via Nuitee
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Nancy
8
Pros:

No internet on the third floor. I reported it but nothing was done and no explanation. I had to sit down in the lobby to access the internet

2022-09-15 via Nuitee