Arion Athens Hotel

We spent two nights here at the end of a 13-day trip that included a cruise, and found this hotel to be a great value. It’s moderately priced and well located—an easy walk to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. By American standards, the hotel felt familiar in comfort and amenities.

We arrived early and appreciated the professional, accommodating staff who stored our luggage until our room was ready. The lobby area was pleasant for waiting. Our room was clean and comfortable, with a standard U.S.-sized bed (two XL twins combined) and a modern bathroom. One small drawback: the tub/shower has only a partial glass screen, so some water tends to splash out, and washcloths aren’t provided. Otherwise, housekeeping was great—beds made and bathroom refreshed daily.

Breakfast was a highlight, with plenty of options including fresh pastries, homemade yogurt, eggs, and delicious Greek specialties like olives and dried fruits.

The hotel is located on a quieter side street about a 5-minute walk from Monastiraki Square, where we enjoyed charming restaurants and shopping. While the location was very convenient, the street itself is bordered by some vacant buildings with graffiti and uneven sidewalks, which initially felt a bit run-down and gave us a moment of unease. However, this seemed fairly typical of many areas we encountered throughout Athens, and we still felt comfortable walking during the day and early evening.

A bonus is the rooftop seating area with a lovely view of the Agora and Parthenon — a great spot to unwind.

Overall, a clean, convenient, and enjoyable place to stay — an excellent base for exploring Athens.

Great option and very friendly staff. Clean, modern and the breakfast included was good quality. Happy that we booked here.

We liked that the location was near everything, with a bit of a walk to some places, and you can get anywhere. The breakfast was good. The place does need a few updates and repairs, and some rooms are laid out strangely for use. Staff are friendly. The view is wonderful.

Excellent location

BED BUGS!!!! I woke up in the middle of the night and felt something crawling on me. It was a bed bug. I squashed it and found more on my pillow and in the middle of the bed.

Fast, efficient checkin. Only issue was the swipe card which malfunctioned later but was easily replaced.

Friendly employees

none

It was small and quiet. But it was in the heart of everything we needed

Great location and wonderful staff

Arion hotel is a really nice little hotel situated in a nice neighborhood, short walks to restaurants and small cafes. friendly service as one of the awesome guys had to sort out a taxi for me as the one I booked never showed as I needed to get to the airport. The rooms were very clean as they are everyday. I do have some concerns over the bathroom door that creaked and crackled every time I opened and shut the door. overall really nice hotel 5/5 stars

The staff of the Arion was very accommodating and friendly. The surprising sight of graffiti on buildings near the hotel brought me back to the70’s and 80’s in NYC.

Good stay!

We stayed here 15+ years ago for a honeymoon and were happy to come back with our kid. The location is great and the room had a great view of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Laundry service was great and in general had a good time.

Very pleasant experience....clean premises and pleasant staff

Good price, good breakfast, friendly staff, decent location

Last minute booking and was very impressed with the visit. Very kind staff. Very clean property. The area was in a great location and very walkable. The only thing was that in my specific room the WiFi would go in and out but that did not impact my stay at all! Would stay here again.

Good location and a short walk to the Acropolis and Plaka area.
Nice lobby area and gracious front desk personnel. A suitcase scale in the lobby was especially helpful for international travel.
Rooms were small and no balcony, but we knew that ahead of time. Still the room had a nice view over a courtyard and also had a view of the Acropolis!
Great service and helped with taxi services as needed.
Breakfast was delightfully good with lots of options, all of which were delicious. Eggs, breads, yogurts, meats and cheeses, coffees, etc. A nice touch to have that included in the room rate.
Overall, a good deal for the practical traveler.

Near major areas of the city. Hotel could have been better

Mid range hotel. Close to the sights, 15 min walk to the acropolis. The room was small, as expected for the city center. Nice acropolis view from the terrace. Breakfast was ok. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.