"The view of the Acropolis from the balcony was breathtaking."
Clarke from Canada
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"The Acropolis view from our room and balcony was a delight by day and night."
HDStripad
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"It was about the same size as the room, and it overlooked the acropolis!"
Lauren
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Metropolis Hotel - A Plaka District Hotel with Acropolis Views and Rooftop Terrace
Located in the historic Plaka district, this 2-star Athens hotel sits just 1640.4 ft from the Acropolis and 2 blocks from Syntagma Square. The Metropolis features 22 rooms across 7 distinct categories, equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes, and free WiFi. Standard rooms include Media Strom brand mattresses, writing desks, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The hotel's rooftop terrace serves as a breakfast venue, offering Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for a fee. A 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage services for up to 3 months. Metropolis Hotel's central position places guests within walking distance of the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, and National Garden. Eight restaurants operate within 984.3 ft of the property, while direct access to public transport connects visitors to wider Athens attractions.
Pros
Fifth-floor rooms feature private terraces up to 65.6 ft^2 with Acropolis views
Rooftop breakfast terrace overlooks the city and Parthenon
Located in Plaka's shopping district with jewelry and ceramic stores
24/7 front desk with extended luggage storage options
Cons
Economy rooms lack balconies and views
Elevator limited to 150kg capacity (maximum 2 adults)
“In my opinion, this hotel is ideal for those seeking a centrally located base, steps from key spots like Syntagma and Monastiraki, and near the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral. The staff earns high praise for their helpfulness, and some rooms even offer striking Acropolis views; however, rooms are noted as compact. For travellers prioritizing location and service, this could be a solid choice.”
Charlotte EvansHead of Editorial at Hotelsdowntown
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Superior Double Room Acropolis view
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16 m²
1 King-size bed
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Triple Room Acropolis View
2 persons
14 m²
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Family Room Acropolis View
2 persons
18 m²
2 Double beds
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2 persons
10 m²
1 Double bed
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Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location