Play Theatrou Athens a member of Brown Hotels

Hotels
8.9 (1723 reviews)
5 Theatrou , Athens , gr

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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:
Great service
Central location
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Minor cleanliness issues
Neighborhood safety concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Cleanliness was mentioned positively, but some reviews indicated minor cleanliness issues.
Service
9.4
Excellent service noted across multiple reviews, with staff being accommodating and friendly.
Location
9.44
Many reviews highlighted the central location as a significant advantage.
Room Quality
8.39
Rooms were described as clean and spacious, but some guests had issues with expectations versus reality.
Amenities
8.92
Amenities were satisfactory, though some guests wished for breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.88
Value is generally good, but some felt restricted by the breakfast voucher system.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Food quality was good but limited based on the voucher menu offered.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall experience was positive, with guests enjoying their stays despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 10:25

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

8.9
Based on 1723 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Sander • couple • nl
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Sander • extended_group • nl
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Sander • couple • nl
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Michal • family_with_children • il
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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José Miguel • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Aviv • couple • il
10
Pros:

מיקום אדיר שירות מעולה

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Chabot • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
Excellent, would return again.
Pros:

Air con was amazing, the room was cool-cold despite outside temperatures of 30+ degrees.
This made it a pleasure to go back to the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
Very close lots of lovely restaurants and bars, easy walking distance to all city centre attractions.
Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • es
10
Ubicación 10, instalaciones nuevas
Pros:

La ubicación. Muy limpio y nuevo. La temperatura muy adecuada. Cambio de toallas diario. Agua y café, y un detalle de bienvenida.

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • ch
8
Wir waren mit der Unterkunft und der Lage sehr zufrieden.
Pros:

Sie war gut und komfortabel. Zentral gelegen.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • extended_group • ch
10
Top Lage, Akropolis Sicht von Dachterrasse, schöne Zimmer, persönlicher Service
Pros:

Aussicht von der Dachterrasse auf die Akropolis ist traumhaft, auch bei Nacht. Top Lage um das Stadtzentrum zu Fuss zu erkunden. Angenehme Zimmer. Ausserordentlich netter und hilfsbereiter Empfang durch den sympathischen Herrn an der Rezeption. Herzlichen Dank

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Massimo • family_with_children • it
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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VALERIE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Très bon séjour ; chambre très spacieuse, climatisée , très bonne literie. Personnel très serviable, efficace.

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
Έλλη • couple • gr
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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natalie • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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viktorija • couple • gb
10
Great stay at the heart of Athens with most amazing staff!
Pros:

Great, super friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff members.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Till • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • de
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • couple • gb
6
Great location but insufficient thought given to function in the design.
Pros:

The location of the hotel is great. It's a ten minute walk to Monastiraki Square, but far enough away that you can easily escape the tourist chaos. If you stay on a weekday, it's also right next to the main food market, which is worth visiting in its own right.

The staff were also perfectly pleasant. We were able to leave our bags after we checked out, for example.

Plus, there was a kettle in the room with two mugs and a couple of glasses, which was useful.

Cons:

So... The room was tiny and there wasn't space to open up our suitcase. It didn't help that there was a huge armchair far too big for the space and useless when there are two of you and a perfectly comfortable bed to sit on. Gah.

It was also poorly designed; it has a highly functional minimalist aesthetic without in fact functioning in any way useful to the average traveller. For instance, the only accommodation for personal items in the bathroom is a narrow plastic trough attached to the mirror and big enough for a couple of toothbrushes and some paste. The basin has no surround, so there's nowhere to put your face wash or whatever. It's doubly frustrating because there's a great bare wall right begging for a handy shelf!

The bathroom also floods every time you shower. This wouldn't be a problem if the water made it into the drain, but instead it collects around the wall and trickles under the door into the bedroom.

The temperature was also a bit of an issue. Guests are forbidden from touching the aircon, which the hotel sets to 'cooling' in summer and 'warming' in winter. We stayed in July and found the temperature on the chilly side - between 20 and 22 degrees.

Another thing you notice though is the smell. Between joss-sticks in the lobby, industrial strength cleaning products, or underlying unnameable whiff, it's hands down the stinkiest place I've stayed.

And finally... the lift situation. There's a single lift for an eight-floor building and it's tiny; it fits two couples if only one of them has any luggage. If your suitcase is heavy and you can't use the stairs, check out time is a proper disaster.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee