Arethusa Hotel Athens

Hotels
8.5 (7594 reviews)
6-8 Mitropoleos Str- 12 Nikis Str , Athens , gr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, safe location near major sites and transport
Friendly, attentive staff (24h check-in, helpful with lost items)
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Good breakfast quality
In-room coffee machine
Good value for money
Cons:
Small rooms and very small bathrooms/showers
Small elevators
Rooftop area underused and smokers' area
Occasional cigarette smell reported in a room
Noise from busy road for light sleepers
Inconsistent coffee quality and limited breakfast variety for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple comments note rooms were very clean and 'spotless'; only isolated mention of a room that smelled of cigarette for two days.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful (assisted with late check-in, contacted guests about left items); generally praised across reviews.
Location
9
Consistently praised as very central and safe (near Monastiraki, Acropolis, parliament/transport/shopping), highlighted as a major strength.
Room Quality
7
Beds and AC noted as comfortable and effective, but multiple complaints about small rooms, very small bathrooms and compact showers reduce this score.
Amenities
8
In-room coffee machine and functioning AC praised; breakfast generally good. Negatives include small elevators, a rooftop area used mainly by smokers and limited rooftop use.
Value for Money
9
Several reviewers explicitly call it good value for money and state they'd stay again despite minor issues.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast described as tasty and of good quality by many, though some mention limited variety and poor-quality coffee on occasion.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive sentiment: recommended by multiple guests, many would return; minor issues did not outweigh the strong location, service and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:44

Property Description

Centrally Located with Stunning Views
Arethusa Hotel is a charming property in the heart of Athens, just steps away from Plaka and the Syntagma Metro Station. Guests can enjoy a delicious American breakfast buffet and relax in air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Comfortable Rooms and Excellent Service
The hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a TV, fridge, and a private bathroom. The attentive staff is available 24/7 to assist with car rentals and provide information on local attractions.

Roof Garden with Acropolis Views
Unwind at the rooftop garden while taking in breathtaking views of the Acropolis and the city. Indulge in drinks and snacks at the bar, open until late, and make the most of the convenient location near Ermou Street for shopping.

Experience the best of Athens at Arethusa Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

American buffet breakfast is served from 6:30 until 10:00. The bar is open from 6:30 until 19:30(Sundays remain closed).
Our hotel co-operates with TASTEAT that provides delivery services for a full variety of food and beverages through an application that opens by scanning a QR code(you can find it in each room).
You can pay only by card in the application.
Room service is available until 22:00Please 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ATH

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 7594 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9
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Lucas Jose • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
מוטי • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

המיקום טוב מלון טוב נקי

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Iacovou • solo_traveller • cy
9
Pros:

Το δωμάτιο ήταν πολύ ωραιο και η τοποθεσία .Το προσωπικό πάντα με το χαμόγελο.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Pia • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Ho trovato una stanza completamente ristrutturata, nuova, confortevole. Bagno piccolo ma pulito e funzionale. Ottima posizione.

Cons:

Staff reception notturna

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jean-Michel • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Localisation, propreté et confort.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gail • couple • us
7
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great location in the city close to transport and the sights.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • au
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Renata • couple • br
10
Boa localização , confortável e fucionarios atenciosos
Pros:

Localização e ótima da pra conhecer tudo abadando e tem uma vista incjrivel da Acrópole pelo terraço

Cons:

A luz do banheiro é automática acende e demora pra pagar a noite e incomodo voltar a dormir com ela acesa e o aquecedor de toalhas estava estragado no meu quarto

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Patrizia • extended_group • it
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Accueil aimable et serviable à la réception

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
O
olivier • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Emilie Haug • solo_traveller • dk
8
Hotellet var over forventning, dog med småting som kunne være bedre!
Pros:

Der var rent og pænt!

Cons:

Morgenmaden var meget kedelig og kaffen var dårlig.
Dørene til værelserne var meget tynde og man kunne se lyset fra gangen hele vejen rundt.
Der var meget lydt og man kunne derfor høre når folk gik ind og ud af deres værelser.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
O
olivier • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Pratique, confortable et bien situé.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • za
9
Wonderful hotel in a very good location to explore the Plaka
Pros:

The hotel managent were so kind to arrange a taxi for us very early the next morning. They also packed our breakfast in a take away bag for us. They really went the extra mile for us.

Cons:

Everything was very good- no complaints

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
T
theodi • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast

Cons:

Bed a little uncomfortable in this room. ( I stay regularly at Arethusa, on but the bed in this room was a little lopsided & woke with sore back. Otherwise room is good as usual.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Dimitris • family_with_children • cy
9
Pros:

Η τοποθεσία. Έχει ότι χρειάζεται.

Cons:

Το πρόγευμα μπορούσε να είναι πιο πλούσιο.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
A
angelo • extended_group • it
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
A
Argyro • couple • cy
9
Pros:

Good

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee