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The best hotels in Plaka, Athens depend on what you want from the room: AVA Hotel & Suites for a separate living area and kitchenette, Central Athens Hotel for connecting bedrooms, and Electra Palace Athens for pools and restaurants. For a couple’s Acropolis-view stay, compare A77’s private jacuzzi terrace with Adrian’s furnished balcony rooms. The choices below cover the old quarter and its lower blocks, keeping nearby Syntagma and Monastiraki hotels separate.
The hotels at a glance
| Hotel & neighbourhood | Best for | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| AVA Hotel & SuitesLysikratous 9–11, core Plaka | With a separate living room and kitchenette, AVA’s Executive Suite gives a family space to eat and relax outside the bedroom. | AVA does not offer connecting rooms. Choose by suite layout, rather than expecting to join two bookings. |
| Central Athens HotelApollonos 21, lower Plaka | For four people who want two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Central’s Family Room is a more direct fit than a suite with extra bedding in the lounge. | Only the double bedroom faces the Acropolis; the twin bedroom faces the atrium. |
| Electra Palace AthensNavarchou Nikodimou 18–20, lower Plaka | Choose Electra Palace when swimming and dining at the hotel are part of the trip, alongside exploring Plaka. | The outdoor pool operates seasonally. For an indoor swim with children under 17, plan an appointment before 14:00. |
| A77 SuitesAdrianou 77, core Plaka | A77’s Iconic Suite suits a couple who want their own outdoor place to spend an evening looking towards the Acropolis. | The Iconic sleeps two, and its jacuzzi serves that suite. It is not a shared swimming pool. |
| Adrian HotelAdrianou 74, core Plaka | Adrian is a straightforward choice for a couple who want a furnished balcony in a specifically named Acropolis View category. | Travelling with a baby changes the room choice: cot suitability is listed for the base Double or Twin Room, not the Acropolis View category. |
| Adams HotelCherefontos 6 and Thalous, core Plaka | Adams offers a compact balcony-view room for two, with a larger Family Room as a separate option for four. | At 15 m², the view double prioritises outlook over indoor space. The Family Room’s view is not always towards the Acropolis. |
| Phaedra HotelCherefontos 16, core Plaka | Phaedra’s Standard Double is the room to choose when you want an en-suite bathroom and a balcony by Saint Catherine’s church. | “Private bathroom” does not mean en suite in the Budget Double. The Standard Double, meanwhile, does not always have an Acropolis view. |
| Hotel Adonis AthensKodrou 3 and Voulis, lower Plaka | Adonis is useful for travellers comparing a view room for one or two with a requested three-person bed arrangement. | A requested bed configuration still needs confirmation. For four people, enquire about the Family room rather than assuming it is available as a standard online choice. |
| Kimon Hotel AthensApollonos 27, lower Plaka | Kimon’s Studio with Acropolis View is an option for travellers comfortable with a third-floor room reached by stairs. | The third-floor climb makes this a poor fit if stairs are difficult or you are managing bulky luggage and a pushchair. |
Hotels for family space and a fuller range of facilities
AVA Hotel & Suites
Lysikratous 9–11, core Plaka
Best for With a separate living room and kitchenette, AVA’s Executive Suite gives a family space to eat and relax outside the bedroom.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Lysikratous 9–11, core Plaka.
- Room to book
- Executive Suite, 52 m², up to four guests.
- Room features
- Separate bedroom and living room, kitchenette and view balcony.
Room options
- Executive SuiteKing or twin bedroom, with a double sofa bed or extra bedding for the third and fourth guests in the living room. The living-room balcony looks towards the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus.
- Regular Suite33 m² for up to three, with king or twin beds and a sofa bed in one room. Its small balcony faces the courtyard or Plaka neighbourhood.
- AVA Loft Studio25 m² for two, with a king bed and Acropolis view. This category has no kitchenette.
Hotel facilities & services
- BreakfastBreakfast is available as a buffet, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
- Reception, lift and room serviceThere is a lift, a 24-hour reception, a snack bar and 12-hour room service.
- Luggage storage and laundryLuggage storage is free; weekday laundry carries an extra charge.
Why choose it
- The Executive’s separate living room gives four guests more usable shared space.
- A kitchenette makes meals in the suite an option.
What to consider
- AVA does not offer connecting rooms. Choose by suite layout, rather than expecting to join two bookings.
The Executive lets someone turn in while the rest of the family stays up in the living room. For two people who plan to eat out, the smaller Loft makes a different trade: an Acropolis view without the cooking facilities. See AVA’s suite layouts and service details.
Central Athens Hotel
Apollonos 21, lower Plaka
Best for For four people who want two bedrooms and two bathrooms, Central’s Family Room is a more direct fit than a suite with extra bedding in the lounge.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Apollonos 21, lower Plaka.
- Room to book
- Family Room, 34–38 m², four guests.
- Room features
- Two bedrooms connected by internal doors, with two bathrooms.
Room options
- Family RoomA double bedroom with Acropolis view connects to a twin bedroom facing the atrium.
- Superior Room17–21 m² for two, with double or twin beds on the third or fourth floor. Outlook is towards the Parthenon or the city.
- Superior Plus17–22 m² for two on the fifth or sixth floor. Choose between the Acropolis-facing large-window arrangement and the city-view step-out balcony arrangement.
Hotel facilities & services
- BreakfastBreakfast is served in AITHRIO from 07:00 to 10:30, with early breakfast boxes on request.
- Thea Terrace Bar & RestaurantThea Terrace Bar & Restaurant provides a shared rooftop setting.
- Reception, luggage and transfersReception operates around the clock, with luggage storage and transfer services.
- Parking and taxi arrangementsUnderground parking has limited spaces, requires a request and accepts vehicles up to 1.80 metres high; taxi transfers need at least 72 hours’ notice.
Why choose it
- Two bathrooms make the Family Room useful when four people are getting ready together.
What to consider
- Only the double bedroom faces the Acropolis; the twin bedroom faces the atrium.
Central works particularly well when four people want to share a booking but keep separate sleeping spaces. The rooftop gives everyone a place to enjoy the view together. Check the Family Room, couples’ room choices and arrival services.
Electra Palace Athens
Navarchou Nikodimou 18–20, lower Plaka
Best for Choose Electra Palace when swimming and dining at the hotel are part of the trip, alongside exploring Plaka.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Navarchou Nikodimou 18–20, lower Plaka.
- Room to book
- Junior Suite Acropolis View.
- Pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool and heated indoor pool, with separate access arrangements.
Room options
- Junior Suite Acropolis ViewThe named view choice within the Junior Suite range, which spans 28–34 m² and accommodates two or three guests. The open-plan sitting area includes a sofa bed.
- Junior Suite Garden ViewThe alternative outlook within the same suite range.
- Classic Guest RoomsA range of configurations spanning 15–28 m²; the triple arrangement uses a sofa bed. Choose the occupancy when booking.
Hotel facilities & services
- Seasonal outdoor poolThe seasonal outdoor pool is for hotel residents and operates from 10:00 to 20:00.
- Indoor pool and gymThe indoor pool operates from 08:00 to 21:00, with access for under-17s ending at 14:00; indoor pool and gym visits require an appointment.
- Restaurants and barsDining includes Electra Roof Garden and zohόs, alongside bars.
- Parking, luggage and transfersLuggage storage and transfer services are available, and underground parking costs extra.
- Breakfast arrangementsEarly breakfast boxes can be requested; in-room breakfast carries an extra charge.
Why choose it
- It combines a view-suite option with real indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
- Several dining venues give you choices for evenings at the hotel.
What to consider
- The outdoor pool operates seasonally. For an indoor swim with children under 17, plan an appointment before 14:00.
A swim between sightseeing and dinner is a good reason to choose Electra. The Junior Suite adds somewhere to sit inside, with a choice between the garden and Acropolis outlooks. The suite descriptions and wellness arrangements explain the room and pool choices.
Plaka hotels for balconies and private outdoor space
A77 Suites
Adrianou 77, core Plaka
Best for A77’s Iconic Suite suits a couple who want their own outdoor place to spend an evening looking towards the Acropolis.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Adrianou 77, core Plaka. A 12-suite hotel in a restored nineteenth-century building.
- Room to book
- Iconic Suite with Acropolis View & Private Jacuzzi, 31 m², two guests.
Room options
- Iconic Suite with Acropolis View & Private JacuzziQueen bed, furnished private terrace, jacuzzi and walk-in rain shower.
- Courtyard Suite28 m² for two, with its own furnished courtyard and rain shower. Choose this for outdoor sitting space rather than an Acropolis outlook.
Hotel facilities & services
- In-suite breakfastBreakfast can be delivered to the suite.
- ConciergeThe concierge arranges airport or port transfers and restaurant reservations.
- Fitness kit and cocktailsAn in-room fitness kit and in-suite cocktails can also be arranged.
Why choose it
- The Iconic’s private terrace lets a couple enjoy the outlook without using a shared rooftop bar.
What to consider
- The Iconic sleeps two, and its jacuzzi serves that suite. It is not a shared swimming pool.
For an evening outside, the choice is between the Courtyard’s private outdoor sitting space and the Iconic’s landmark-facing terrace. The Iconic pairs that outlook with a jacuzzi for the two of you. Compare the Iconic, Courtyard and concierge services.
Adrian Hotel
Adrianou 74, core Plaka
Best for Adrian is a straightforward choice for a couple who want a furnished balcony in a specifically named Acropolis View category.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Adrianou 74, core Plaka.
- Room to book
- Double or Twin Room – Acropolis View, two guests.
- Bathrooms
- Private bath or shower.
Room options
- Double or Twin Room – Acropolis ViewFurnished balcony facing Acropolis Hill.
- Double or Twin RoomTwo-person alternative with a furnished balcony; this is the category listed as able to accommodate a baby cot.
- Single RoomA one-person alternative for a solo stay.
Hotel facilities & services
- Warmer-month rooftop breakfastIn warmer months, breakfast is served on the rooftop with views over Plaka towards the Acropolis.
- Lift to upper floorsUpper floors are served by a lift.
Why choose it
- The view category pairs the outlook with space to sit outside.
What to consider
- Travelling with a baby changes the room choice: cot suitability is listed for the base Double or Twin Room, not the Acropolis View category.
A furnished balcony gives you somewhere to sit before heading out, whichever double or twin category you choose. The Acropolis View room adds the landmark outlook; the warmer-month rooftop breakfast is another reason to spend a little longer at the hotel in the morning. See the room descriptions and seasonal rooftop breakfast setting.
Adams Hotel
Cherefontos 6 and Thalous, core Plaka
Best for Adams offers a compact balcony-view room for two, with a larger Family Room as a separate option for four.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Cherefontos 6 and Thalous, core Plaka.
- Room to book
- Double Room with Acropolis View, 15 m², two guests.
- Bathrooms
- Private shower.
Room options
- Double Room with Acropolis ViewDouble or twin beds and a balcony facing the Acropolis.
- Family Room30 m² for four people, with four beds. The balcony faces the surroundings or the Acropolis.
Hotel facilities & services
- Reception and snack barA 24-hour reception and snack bar support late arrivals.
- Breakfast, roof terrace and liftBreakfast is served daily in the dining room, and there is a roof terrace and lift.
- Nearby parkingA parking lot is nearby.
Why choose it
- The named double category provides a clear balcony-view choice without choosing a suite.
What to consider
- At 15 m², the view double prioritises outlook over indoor space. The Family Room’s view is not always towards the Acropolis.
For four guests, Adams and Central offer different arrangements: Adams lists four beds in its Family Room, while Central separates the double and twin beds into connecting bedrooms. For a couple, Adams’ smaller view double keeps the emphasis on the balcony. See the view double, Family Room and facilities.
More Plaka choices with useful room distinctions
Phaedra Hotel
Cherefontos 16, core Plaka
Best for Phaedra’s Standard Double is the room to choose when you want an en-suite bathroom and a balcony by Saint Catherine’s church.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Cherefontos 16, core Plaka.
- Room to book
- Standard Double, 15 m², double bed. Acropolis or Saint Catherine’s church and square.
Room options
- Standard DoubleBalcony and attached private bathroom with shower.
- Budget DoubleA smaller 10 m² room with double bed and Acropolis-facing balcony. Its private bathroom is outside the room.
Hotel facilities & services
- Breakfast and rooftop terraceBuffet breakfast is available in the breakfast hall, and there is a rooftop terrace.
- Lift to upper floorsUpper floors are served by a lift.
- No hotel parkingThe hotel has no parking.
Why choose it
- The Standard Double combines a balcony with the convenience of an en-suite bathroom.
What to consider
- “Private bathroom” does not mean en suite in the Budget Double. The Standard Double, meanwhile, does not always have an Acropolis view.
The Standard gives you more indoor space as well as an attached bathroom. Its church-facing rooms offer an alternative to the landmark outlook, with a balcony facing Saint Catherine’s church and square. Compare the Standard Double and Budget Double.
Hotel Adonis Athens
Kodrou 3 and Voulis, lower Plaka
Best for Adonis is useful for travellers comparing a view room for one or two with a requested three-person bed arrangement.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Kodrou 3 and Voulis, lower Plaka.
- Room to book
- Double room with Acropolis view, one or two guests.
- Room features
- Balcony, private shower bathroom and fridge.
Room options
- Double room with Acropolis viewDouble or twin beds, subject to availability.
- Triple RoomThree single beds or a double plus a single, requested in advance and subject to availability.
- Family roomA double room plus a room with two single beds for four guests; available by enquiry.
Hotel facilities & services
- Rooftop breakfast and cocktail barBreakfast is served on the rooftop, which also hosts an evening cocktail bar.
- Information assistanceThe hotel offers information assistance around the clock.
- Direct-booking breakfast termsIts direct quoted prices include buffet breakfast under the hotel’s terms; other booking channels may offer different meal arrangements.
Why choose it
- The triple configurations let friends and couples travelling with a child request a suitable bed arrangement.
What to consider
- A requested bed configuration still needs confirmation. For four people, enquire about the Family room rather than assuming it is available as a standard online choice.
The Triple is worth considering for three friends who want to request individual beds, or a couple travelling with a child who prefer a double and single. Breakfast and evening drinks on the rooftop give the group somewhere to spend time beyond the bedroom. See the Acropolis View room, triple and family arrangements and direct-booking terms.
Kimon Hotel Athens
Apollonos 27, lower Plaka
Best for Kimon’s Studio with Acropolis View is an option for travellers comfortable with a third-floor room reached by stairs.
At a glance
- Arrival
- Apollonos 27, lower Plaka. Third floor; the hotel has no lift.
- Room to book
- Studio with Acropolis View, up to four guests.
Room options
- Studio with Acropolis ViewOutlook towards the Acropolis and the Cathedral.
- Triple RoomDouble or twin beds plus a sofa; an extra bed can be requested to accommodate up to four.
Hotel facilities & services
- Roof garden and luggage storageThere is a roof garden and free luggage storage.
- Airport and port transfersAirport and port transfers can be arranged for a charge.
- Check-in and arranged late arrivalCheck-in is from 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00; self-check-in outside reception hours requires advance consultation.
Why choose it
- The Studio provides a named view option, while luggage storage helps before check-in or after check-out.
What to consider
- The third-floor climb makes this a poor fit if stairs are difficult or you are managing bulky luggage and a pushchair.
Free luggage storage is useful if you arrive before the room is ready or leave Athens after check-out. Arrange self-check-in in advance if you expect to arrive outside reception hours. Compare its room choices and luggage and arrival information.
Choosing the right part of Plaka and the right room
Use the old quarter around Adrianou, Kidathinaion, the Lysicrates monument and Saint Catherine’s church as your starting point. The lower blocks around Apollonos, Kodrou and Navarchou Nikodimou add hotels with different room layouts and facilities. Syntagma, Monastiraki and the Acropolis Museum area are nearby, but proximity or an Acropolis view alone does not make a hotel a Plaka address. The official Athens neighbourhood guide helps put the old quarter in context.
For outlook, compare the precise category: a shared rooftop, a private balcony and a view through a bedroom window offer different experiences. Central’s Family Room is a particularly clear example, with an Acropolis-facing double bedroom and an atrium-facing twin. Phaedra’s Standard Double has two possible outlooks, while Adrian sells a specific Acropolis View category.
If noise affects your sleep, ask about your room’s position relative to the street and shared terraces. If stairs are difficult, rule out Kimon’s third-floor Studio. For a step-free stay elsewhere, confirm the route from the entrance to your chosen room and any rooftop you plan to use. With a car, Central requires a parking request and a vehicle within its 1.80-metre height limit, while Electra charges for underground parking.
Frequently asked questions
Which Plaka hotel is best for a family of four?
Choose Central’s Family Room if two bedrooms and two bathrooms are the priority. AVA’s Executive Suite suits a family wanting a separate living room and kitchenette, with sofa or extra bedding for the third and fourth guests. Adams’ Family Room offers four beds in a 30 m² category.
Which hotels in Plaka have Acropolis-view rooms?
Adrian, Adams and Adonis sell named Acropolis View rooms. Electra separates its Junior Suite Acropolis View from the Garden View variant. A77’s Iconic Suite adds a private terrace and jacuzzi; Kimon’s Studio offers the outlook on the third floor without a lift.
Is there a hotel with a swimming pool in Plaka?
Electra Palace Athens has a seasonal outdoor pool for residents and a heated indoor pool. Indoor visits require an appointment, and under-17s can use it only until 14:00. A77’s Iconic Suite has a private jacuzzi, a different proposition from a swimming pool.
Does an Acropolis view come with a balcony?
Not always. Central’s Superior Plus offers an Acropolis view through a large window or a city view from a step-out balcony. Adrian’s named Acropolis View room has a furnished balcony, while A77’s Iconic Suite has a private terrace.
Should I book breakfast with the room?
Compare the meal plan for the actual offer. A hotel serving breakfast does not mean it is included in every rate. Adonis’s direct quoted prices include buffet breakfast under its published terms; do not carry that assumption over to a different booking channel.
