Great Athens Hotel

Hotels
Βερανζέρου 12 , Athens , gr

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms noted by many reviewers
Friendly, helpful/‘amazing’ staff
Excellent/very convenient location near metro and tourist sites
Good/excellent breakfast and rich buffet
New-feeling hotel and well-equipped rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping (missing towels/soap reported)
Noise issues: street noise and occasional uncontrolled schoolchildren in common areas
Surrounding area described as run-down with visible homelessness/drug use
Air conditioning not fully controllable in rooms for some guests
Some food items cold and one specific negative about the pizza

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed signals: many guests repeatedly praise very clean rooms and overall hotel cleanliness, but one review reports inconsistent housekeeping (missing towels/soap) which lowered the net sentiment slightly.
Service
1
Generally strong positive mentions — several reviewers call staff friendly, helpful or amazing and note quick problem resolution; a single comment about an unfriendly receptionist reduces the enthusiasm but overall service is positive.
Location
1
Location is frequently praised (close to metro, near Acropolis/tourist areas), though a few note surrounding run-down buildings, roadworks and street issues which temper the score slightly.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as new, well-equipped and comfortable by many, but some issues reported (connected mattresses/non-doubled bed, noise from street, limited AC control) produce a small negative adjustment.
Amenities
1
Facilities are described as new and breakfast/amenities are generally good; however reported problems (AC temperature control, uncontrolled groups of schoolchildren in common areas) slightly lower the amenities sentiment.
Value for Money
1
Some reviewers explicitly mention good value or satisfaction for the price, but several tradeoffs (noise, neighborhood issues, housekeeping lapses, AC control) reduce perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast is repeatedly praised (rich buffet, excellent/delicious), with a few complaints about cold food and one negative pizza comment; overall F&B sentiment is positive.
Overall Experience
1
Overall impressions are mostly positive with multiple 'great' and 'magnifique' comments, but recurring negatives (noise, neighborhood, occasional service/housekeeping issues) slightly lower the aggregated overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 20:22

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Athens at Great Athens Hotel, where modern comfort meets classic elegance.

Luxurious Accommodations
Our air-conditioned rooms are designed for relaxation, featuring a coffee machine, minibar, and flat-screen TV, ensuring all the comforts of home in your city escape. Select rooms boast balconies with breathtaking city views.

Gourmet Dining
Indulge your palate at our on-site restaurant, offering an array of breakfast options from buffet to American classics. Relax with a drink at our stylish bar, the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Prime Location
Just a leisurely stroll from celebrated attractions like the National Theater and Archaeological Museum, our hotel places you in the epicenter of cultural vibrancy. With easy access to public transport, you'll find every corner of Athens at your fingertips.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Athens in style—book your stay today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Elisa • solo_traveller • il
5
It’s like a nice Holiday Inn with 18 year olds roaming the halls drunk every night.
Pros:

Clean, decent location but need to walk a few km to get anywhere as a tourist and some staff were very helpful.

Cons:

They have a problem with young tourists and partygoers in the middle of the night (11pm-3am). The door slam shut, the rooms and balcony door vibrates and the night staff seem unable to control their disrespectful clients. After attempting to ask the guests to not yell in the hallway, that I’m trying to sleep, I proceeded calling the front desk ….3 nights in a row! The last night I was offered me another room on the top floor that was much quieter. Instead of dealing with the problem clients, I had to get dressed at half past midnight, pack up everything bring it to the lobby and get my new room key.
There were some good points and some kind staff but when you can’t sleep for several nights in a row, they become irrelevant.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Idit • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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MEHMET • couple • tr
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Khodiacheva • couple • il
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Dario • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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ZEYAD TAHSEEN • couple • iq
10
I was very happy staying at this hotel
Pros:

The hotel was amazing, clean, staff were great and hospitality was as name of the hotel Great so I was very excited to be there

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Jamal • couple • ro
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Christos • family_with_children • cy
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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CRISTINA • couple • es
10
Pros:

Personal de recepción extra agradable y atento. Nuestro avión llegaba a la cuidad muy temprano. Nos dirigimos al hotel para sejar nuestro equipaje y poder caminar por la ciudad y la sorpresa fue que nos hicierln el checkin, permitiendonos acceder a la habitación con muchísima antelación. Además nos dejaron hacer uso del desayuno. Maravilloso detalle! Agua y botella de vino de bienvenida. Habitación amplia y moderna. Desayuno muy completo y variado. Zona céntrica que permite visitas de puntos de interés caminando. Metro a 2 minutos con buena comunicación con el aeropuerto (9 € ticket de metro de ida) Recomiendo encarecidamente.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Islam • couple • it
10
Pros:

L’emplacement et le comportement du personnels le petit déjeuner 10/10

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Ozgun • couple • tr
10
Tüm personele teşekkürler
Pros:

Kahvaltı yeterli seviyede. Kullanılan ürünler taze ve lezzetli.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
• solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela Catalina • couple • ro
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Maciej • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Wystrój pokoju

Cons:

Zbyt Ciasne łóżko dwuosobowe oraz umywalka zbyt blisko prysznica

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Mary Gaitani • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Βρίσκεται σε πολυ κσλή τοποθεσία, κοντά σε μετρό, αλλά και με τα πόδια μετακινείσαι στο κέντρο της Αθήνας. Το πρωινό είχε μεν τα βασικά, ήταν όμως όλα πολύ νόστιμα. Το δωμάτιο και γενικά το ξενοδοχείο ήταν πεντακάθαρο.

Cons:

Το δωμάτιο και το μπάνιο ιδανικά θα θελαμε να ήταν λίγο μεγαλύτερα.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Daoming • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Cihan • extended_group • ae
9
Lovely experience with the family.
Pros:

Clean rooms, great staff nice breakfast and very cosy location.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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DESPOINA • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Alper • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee