Carolina Hotel since 1934

Hotels
8 (2778 reviews)
55, Kolokotroni Street , Athens , GR
+30 210 32.43.551
[email protected]

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Clean rooms / good housekeeping
Friendly/helpful staff (many mentions)
Good value / price-quality
Decent breakfast / convenient early breakfast options
Cons:
Street noise and noisy hallways affecting sleep
Some small or outdated rooms; awkward bathrooms
Mixed service in isolated cases (cold/dismissive staff reported)
Accessibility issues (stairs for reduced mobility)
Difficulty with AC/temperature control and poor pillows reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple reviews explicitly mention clean rooms and good housekeeping; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
7.5
Service is mixed: several guests praise friendly/helpful staff (Nikos mentioned), but at least one report describes cold/dismissive behaviour from a receptionist.
Location
9.5
Location is repeatedly highlighted as excellent/central across many reviews and is a clear strength of the property.
Room Quality
6.5
Room quality has recurring negatives: some rooms are small, old interior in places, awkward bathrooms, window/patio safety concerns and street noise impacting sleep.
Amenities
7.5
Limited mentions beyond breakfast; no prominent amenities issues but accessibility (stairs) and air-conditioning control/noise are noted as drawbacks.
Value for Money
8.5
Several guests mention good price/quality and recommend the hotel as good value for its central location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast is generally described as good/adequate by many, though a few guests find it unremarkable or not matching expectations.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall experience trends positive due to location, cleanliness and friendly staff for many guests, despite some noise and isolated service/room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:31

Property Description

Carolina Hotel in Athens, near Plaka, was established by a Greek-American company from South Carolina, U.S. in 1936 and is one of the oldest hotels in Athens, hosting a benchmark for the city of Athens in this neo-classical building, where the first elevator of Athens was utilized. Carolina Hotel in Athens is a unique neo-classical hotel, with minimal design architecture and soothing colors, creating a homely and relaxing environment to visitors.

Important information:

Please note that for reservations of over 1 week, 30% of the total amount might be charged any time after booking. Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Internet

    Internet services are available.

  • Smoking

    Non-smoking throughout.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2778 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 7.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
H
HUGO ANTONIO • couple • ar
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Mucho ruido en la calle

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
G
Gunter • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
R
Rainer • couple • de
8
Gutes Hotel, um Athen zu erkunden.
Pros:

Alles in Ordnung! Sehr gute Lage; die Zimmer sind gut ausgestattet; das Personal ist freundlich und das Frühstück ist ausreichend!

Cons:

Die Straße vor dem Hotel und die Umgebung sind relativ laut!

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Meriç • couple • tr
10
YİNE GELECEĞİM
Pros:

Konumu inanılmaz iyi, bütün turistik yerlere yürüyerek gittim. En uzak sayılabilecek olimpiyat stadına bile 20 dakika yürüme mesafesinde ve bu yürüyüş rotasında görülecek o kadar güzel sokak oturulacak o kadar çok kafe ve bar mevcut ki asla kaç dakika yürüdüğünüzü hissetmiyorsunuz.
Kahvaltı olanağı güzel.

Cons:

Banyosu biraz eski, ama problem değil sonuçta nerede kalacağımızı biliyorduk fotoğraflarda ne görüyorsanız aynı tesis sizi karşılıyor.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
S
Sonia • couple • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El baño de la habitación muy incómodo

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
A
Angelina • couple • us
5
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Vinicius • solo_traveller • br
8
Boa.
Pros:

Da limpeza, agilidade nas informações e retorno

Cons:

Barulho de encanamento e pessoas no corredor próximo, pois havia um espaço dos funcionários ou para guarda-se materiais do hotel.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
Y
Yves • couple • fr
9
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Thor • couple • no
5
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Jss123 • couple • cn
10
很不错
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
J
Jonas • couple • dk
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
P
Phivos • couple • cy
8
Perfect location and the hotel is cheap
Pros:

Location, staff

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
A
Alessandro • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

The hotel is clean and in an amazing position, if you like the vibrant neighborhood of Monastiraki is perfect, the breakfast is ok

Cons:

It's just a little old fashioned

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
Ирина Игоревна • couple • ua
9
We felt comfortable. We’d be happy to return)
Pros:

The staff is exceptionally friendly and efficient. The location is excellent—though the fact that we had to use a GPS to find our way back every evening doesn't exactly reflect well on us!))))

Cons:

A nice room; the only thing that surprised me was the glass walls of the bathroom)
The hairdryer wasn't working, but after I spoke to the staff, it was fixed that same day.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
M
Maryam • couple • ir
8
Nice experience in Athens
Pros:

The location Is perfect. You can reach quite each touristic attraction by walk. The breakfast is lovely and very good. The staff are super kind.

Cons:

The bathroom is old and needs renovation. The location is noisy, but if you want to be in center, the noise is inevitable.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ida Marie • couple • no
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • cz
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Evan • extended_group • es
7
Ubicación muy buena
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente.

Cons:

Las escaleras para personas con movilidad reducida no están preparadas. Dependiendo de la habitación puede que las ventanas den a un mini patio interior que en España no cumpliría normas de seguridad

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tiina • couple • fi
6
Pros:

Sijainti, siisteys

Cons:

Meteli kaduilta ja äänet rakennuksesta eli vesihanaa ja suihku kuului huoneeseen

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Oscar del Lobo • couple • ar
9
Pros:

La ubicacion inmejorable, para destacar!! Buena relación precio/calidad y las habitaciones limpias, buena atención

Cons:

Nada en especial

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee