Plaka Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (5107 reviews)
7 Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos , Athens , gr

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Exceptional location near Acropolis/Plaka/Monastiraki
Rooftop terrace/restaurant with stunning views
Friendly, helpful and multilingual staff
Good breakfast and dining options
Clean and well maintained
Good value / repeat guests
Cons:
Some rooms are small or tiny
Thin walls / noise from neighboring rooms
Elevator very small / minor facility aging
Breakfast quality (some industrial cakes, limited fresh fruit)
Air conditioning can be noisy or suboptimal

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews mention cleanliness/propreté positively; guests describe the hotel as clean and well maintained.
Service
9.6
Repeated praise for friendly, helpful and attentive staff (mentions of warm welcome, multilingual staff and repeated stays due to staff quality).
Location
9.8
Consistently described as unbeatable/inmejorable — right by Plaka/Monastiraki and a short walk to the Acropolis with excellent rooftop views.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed comments: some rooms called spacious and comfortable, but several mentions of small/tiny rooms, thin walls/noise and somewhat dated installations.
Amenities
9
Rooftop terrace/restaurant and breakfast frequently highlighted as excellent; minor negatives include a small elevator and older facilities.
Value for Money
8.8
Guests note good value and reasonable prices (affordable rooftop dinners, repeat guests), overall seen as good quality-for-price.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Rooftop dinners widely praised and breakfast generally good, though some guests criticised cake/processed items and limited fresh fruit options.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall very positive stays driven by location, staff and rooftop; some small issues (room size, noise, minor facility age) prevent a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 15:56

Property Description

Breathtaking Views from Rooftop Bar

Hotel Plaka, nestled in Athens’ historic centre, offers a prime location just minutes away from Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Metro Station. Enjoy stunning views of the Acropolis and Athens from our rooftop bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Elegantly Decorated Guest Rooms

Indulge in comfort in our elegantly decorated guest rooms, equipped with modern amenities such as a minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Wake up to panoramic views of the Acropolis, Plaka, or Lycabetus hill from the balcony in most rooms.

Convenient Services and Information

Benefit from our 24-hour reception that can assist with travel services, day trip organization, and provide local insights. Start your day with a delicious American or Greek breakfast buffet and utilize our free Wi-Fi and communal computer. Our strategic location makes it easy to explore nearby attractions like the Acropolis Museum and Monastiraki flea market.

Experience the best of Athens at Hotel Plaka. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please kindly note that upon check-in the hotel will only accept the credit card which guests have already used to book the hotel.

This property participates in the Greek Breakfast Initiative by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.
Breakfast can be enjoyed daily from 07:00 to 10:00.

Please note that the property reserves the right to preauthorize your credit card prior to arrival.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ATH

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Electric
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 5107 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Nicole • couple • au
10
Definitely worth staying here
Pros:

Good view of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar. Good location

Cons:

Bit outdated and no air con in common areas and lifts felt a little hit and miss

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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ValerioVincenzi • solo_traveller • tr
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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REMI • couple • fr
10
Hôtel à recommander
Pros:

Situation idéale en plein centre et très bien desservie par le métro, le bénéfice d'une chambre surclassée, la vue sur l'Acropole depuis le roof top

Cons:

Balcon pas aménagé (pas de table ni de chaise)

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • it
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • us
10
Perfect and pristine place to stay! The view was stunning and great location.
Pros:

Was allowed to check in early as soon as the room was clean and everything was pristine! Great location and views.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Evdokia • extended_group • ca
9
Great great location. Very nice reception staff
Pros:

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Spacious rooms

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Aurore • solo_traveller • fr
9
Au top
Pros:

Emplacement au top, superbe vue au rooftop

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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ANDRES • family_with_children • es
7
Un hotel céntrico
Pros:

Un alojamiento correcto, cerca de todo.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
F
Frederico • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

The rooftop and the beadrooms

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
7
Great location for accessing Athens. eveeutjing
Pros:

Great location. Lovely staff who were always helpful

Cons:

Air conditioner
In our room was very not very effective.
PowerPoint near the bed didn’t work

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
S
sofia • solo_traveller • cy
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • au
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • family_with_children • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Très bien situé, propre et personnel très sympathique.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
P
perrine • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement top.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Emilio • family_with_children • es
7
Personal muy atento. Muy céntrico pero algo ruidoso.
Pros:

Muy céntrico. Buen desayuno y vistas espectaculares.

Cons:

Muy ruidoso por la ubicación.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • at
10
Wonderful stay in Athens
Pros:

Our room was inviting, comfortable and clean.
The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient.
The location is perfect for exploring the Plaka area..
The Metro is within easy reach, important for getting to and from the airport. Reception staff also book taxis if needed.
The view from the roof terrace is magnificent, especially at night. The Acropolis is mesmerising.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Aitziber • solo_traveller • es
7
Cons:

La cama supletoria para el niño era muy mala de hecho tuvo que dormir en la nuestra. La puerta del baño tenía un hueco que habían puesto un parche.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alida • couple • au
9
Loved our stay ! Will return !
Pros:

Fab location ! Clean and friendly staff. Great breakkie xo

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Pere • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación i la azotea, la cama era cómoda.

Cons:

El baño muy pequeño y sin ningún enchufe, sin colgadores en el lavabo. En tres días de estancia no funcionaba la cafetera a la hora de desayunar y uno de los ascensores tampoco funcionaba bien.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee