Play Theatrou Athens a member of Brown Hotels

Hotels
8.7 (1750 reviews)
5 Theatrou , Athens , gr
+30 21 0323 8471

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (Psirri/Plaka proximity, close to transport)
Very helpful and friendly staff
Rooftop bar with great views (including Acropolis)
Rooms often described as clean and well-decorated
Convenient local restaurants and lively area
Cons:
Breakfast issues: limited options and often served off-site (requires walking)
Construction/noise from nearby buildings affecting sleep
Some rooms/showers feel tired or dark; occasional maintenance issues (e.g., jacuzzi out of service)
Missing in-room items noted by some (no water/glasses)
Perceived mismatch between price and offerings by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally reported as clean (several guests said rooms were very clean), though a few mentioned not 100% clean and missing in-room items (no water/glasses) and some misleading photos — hence a slightly below-target cleanliness score.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as helpful, friendly and quick to respond (late check-in accepted, luggage storage offered, attentive reception), supporting a strong service rating.
Location
9.7
Consistently praised as central and ideal (next to Psirri, close to Plaka, restaurants, transport and airport train), though occasional street/noise issues were noted; overall location is a major positive.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described both as well-decorated, modern and fine, and in other cases as a bit tired, dark or with an older feel; showers or small room aspects were occasionally criticized, producing a mixed but above-average score.
Amenities
8.3
Rooftop bar and views (Acropolis) are strong highlights; in-room amenities like coffee machine, mini-bar and hairdryer noted positively, but issues such as an out-of-service jacuzzi and off-site breakfast lower the score slightly.
Value for Money
8.7
Mixed comments on price — some guests called the price very good, others felt it was high without breakfast — overall value is reasonable given location and service, matching the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast received mixed feedback: several guests complained about limited options and breakfast being served off-site (requiring a walk in bad weather), though one review praised an a la carte cafe breakfast; overall F&B is weaker than other areas.
Overall Experience
9.4
Most guests reported an enjoyable stay, praising location, rooftop views and helpful staff; isolated negatives (noise, breakfast logistics, some tired room details) did not outweigh the generally positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-14 12:32

Property Description

Modern Comfort in the Heart of Athens

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Play Theatrou Athens provides concierge services, free WiFi, and a shared lounge for guests to unwind.

Charming Rooms with a View: Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities like a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and some units even feature a balcony.

Prime Location: With Monastiraki Square and the National Theatre of Greece just steps away, explore Athens with ease.

Book your stay at Play Theatrou Athens now for an unforgettable experience in Athens!

Important information:

- breakfast a la carte is served in a partner cafe just 3 minutes walk from the hotel.

- The Municipal underground parking lot is 98 feet from the hotel available upon payment.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1750 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Aviv • couple • il
8
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • de
10
Hier ist was los.
Pros:

Neuwertig. Klassisches Ambiente. Lage in quirligem, bunten Quartier, das im Umbruch steht. Dachterrasse. Upgrade ohne Aufpreis.

Cons:

-

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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mordekhay dadon • family_with_children • il
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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FRANCOISE • family_with_children • fr
9
Très agréable séjour
Pros:

L'accueil, l'emplacement , le confort des chambres, le roof top

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • extended_group • at
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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noa • family_with_children • il
4
המלון ממש לא מתאים למשפחות. אולי למטיילים תתרנים.
Pros:

הבחורה ברבלה היתה נחמדה ואדיבה

Cons:

הכניסה למלון לא נעימה, המלון עצמו מסריח ממש.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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asaf • extended_group • il
7
מחיר גבוה ביחס לתמורה
Pros:

חדר גדול ומרווח בקומה 7, מרפסות גדולות, נוף יפה לאקרופוליס.

Cons:

המלון מעט מרוחק מאזורי הבילוי והקניות, אמנם רק מספר דקות הליכה, אך הוא ממוקם בשכונת מהגרים מוזנחת ולא נעימה. ארוחת בוקר בסיסית מאוד בבית קפה ולא במלון עצמו.
ריח של ביוב באחד מחדרי המקלחת בסוויטה בקומה 7.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Ido • extended_group • il
8
Decent stay close to the center, though held back by very small rooms and an unpleasant surrounding
Pros:

The hotel is within very short walking distance to the city center, markets, and main attractions, and overall the stay was decent and met our basic needs.

Cons:

Although it is close to the center, the immediate street and neighborhood around the hotel feel unpleasant and sketchy. Additionally, the rooms were very small and cramped.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tal • extended_group • il
8
מהנה, כיף ומומלץ!
Pros:

המיקום מעולה, נוף מהמם לאקרופוליס מהקומה השמינית, הצוות אדיב, זמין ועוזר בהכל. בבוקר יש קפה, סוגי חלב, מיץ ועוגה בקבלת המלון.

Cons:

יש מעלית אחת והיינו בקומה השמינית ולוקח לא מעט זמן עד שהמעלית זמינה.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • br
9
Lugar charmoso, raiz e com uma vista para a Acrópole de tirar o fôlego.
Pros:

Quarto grande, amplo e confortável. Decoração moderna e descolada. Da para notar que foi renovado recentemente.

Cons:

O lugar é interessante no centro de Atenas e perto das atrações turísticas. Ótimos restaurantes ao redor frequentado pelos próprios gregos e com preços excelentes. Tem um inclusive debaixo do hotel.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
Αικατερίνη • couple • gr
6
Pros:

Overall nice location, next to Psirri, numerous restaurants & bars!

Cons:

We chose to include breakfast to our reservation, however, we were sadly informed that the restaurant where breakfast is served is located 5’ walking, and we had to walk under heavy rain in order to enjoy it.
Breakfast options are rather limited as well, far from what a hotel breakfast should include. There was no water or glasses in the room as well, just tea cups. We felt that the photos were somehow misleading compared to reality.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeshma • extended_group • np
3
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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roy • extended_group • il
5
למרות שהמחיר טוב מאוד, לא שווה את העוגמת נפש של לישון בתוך אתר שיפוצים, זה לא חופש
Pros:

מיקום טוב

Cons:

ממול המלון סיימו לשפץ בניין ועתה התחילו לשפץ בניין אחר מול המלון וכבר בשבע בבוקר יש רעש בלתי נסבל של שיפוץ הבניין ופינוי הריסות. אי אפשר לישון וזה נמשך כל היום עד אחהצ

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Arie • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

הקרבה למרכז

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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JUAN CARLOS • solo_traveller • cl
7
Pros:

Ubicación e instalación

Cons:

Precio

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Zamir • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

מיקום

Cons:

לא מפואר

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Yorick • couple • fr
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Rimantas • couple • lt
1
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
7
Hatte deutlich mehr erwartet... Punktbewertung versprach durchaus mehr.
Pros:

Das Frühstück wurde a la Carte in einem um die Ecke liegenden Cafe angeboten. Dieses wurde mit großer Auswahl und viel Liebe zubereitet und serviert. Gut ist auch die Roof Top Bar mit Blick in die Stadt. Da könnte das Hotel mehr daraus machen.
Vor dem Hotel ist eine typische Tages-Bar, wirklich sehr natürlich, sehr preiswert und mit lokalen Köstlichkeiten, auch zum Frühstück sehr zu empfehlen / schließt 18.00 Uhr!!

Cons:

Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen, ringsherum ist der Stadtteil sehr runtergekommen. Einige Details im nüchternen Zimmer wurden nach Hinweis vom Personal abgestellt. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit. Preis Leistung passt aber irgendwie nicht zusammen...

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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sabcha • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

מיקום מעולה צוות מדהים

Cons:

חדר קצת חשוך

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee