Where to Stay in Athens’ Plaka Area!

Every time I’ve visited Greece: Athens is the first stop.  Spending two nights there is a great way to start a Greece trip, especially if you’re headed to the Greek Islands after.  And staying in the Plaka area puts you right in the heart of the city ~ within steps of the Acropolis.  On our first night in town, my friends & I sampled limoncello at a local, candy-colored bar in Plaka….a memorable way to start the trip!  So the question is: where to stay in Athens’ Plaka neighborhood?

Why Stay in Plaka?

If this is your first trip to Athens, Plaka is one of the easiest areas to base yourself.  You’ll be close to the Acropolis and surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, and beautiful pedestrian streets (like the one shown above).  It’s especially convenient if Athens is the first stop on a Greece itinerary before heading to islands like Mykonos or Santorini.

My Advice: If this is your first time in Athens & you only have 2–3 nights, I’d prioritize location and Acropolis views over saving a few dollars on your hotel.

Overview of Top Athens Hotels!

• The Athens Gate Hotel ($$) = Affordable 4-Star Hotel with Great Rooftop VIEWS!!  This is a rooftop that will make you swoon: let your coffee + OJ perfectly frame the Acropolis on your first morning in Athens.  Walk 3-minutes to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, or 10-minutes to the Parthenon.  Enjoy their free breakfast buffet with a view; rooms are modern, clean, & efficient ~ if a little small. Best overall choice in Athens!

🏆 My Pick for Most Travelers: The Athens Gate Hotel
Great location + incredible Acropolis views + reasonable 4-star pricing 

→ Check Current Rates at The Athens Gate Hotel

• Mona Athens ($$$) = Boutique, Bohemian Hotel in the Heart of Plaka:  Located just one minute from Monastiraki Square & steps from the Acropolis: this small hotel has a great location ~ by bars, art galleries, antique markets, & restaurants.  Its muted color palette is sophisticated & serene, mkaing it a great place to chill before a Greek Island getaway.  Check prices here. 
• A77 Suites, an SLH Hotel ($$$) = All-Suite Hotel with Hot Tubs on Terraces!  Set in a historic building, with contemporary design: A77 has just 12 rooms, ALL suites, with that elevated “home away from home” feel.  Some suites have terraces with hot tubs & views of the Acropolis!  The hotel is surrounded by high-end shops: making it a great choice for those coming to Athens to shop.
• Electra Palace Athens ($$$$) = Beautiful 5-Star Hotel with Rooftop Pool + Acropolis Views:  If you’re looking for spacious rooms in Plaka + a glorious rooftop pool: this is a great choice.  And it’s just a 5-minute walk to popular Syntagma Square.  Swim in their spa’s indoor pool after enjoying breakfast on the rooftop with Acropolis views.  Their pricing is more reasonable than a typical five-star.  Check prices here.
• The Dolli at Acropolis ($$$$) = Voted the #1 Best Hotel in Greece by Conde Nast:  In terms of five-star luxury right by the Acropolis: The Dolli is a clear winner.  They have 46 luxury bedrooms + private apartments, a killer rooftop infinity pool, swanky rooftop restaurant, art-filled Salon bar, & even a “Secret” bar.  Most rooms have incredible Acropolis + city views….this is a place to S-P-L-U-R-G-E & possibly do some celebrity-spotting in Athens!

💎 The Ultimate Plaka Splurge: The Dolli at Acropolis

Stay Here If: You want your Athens hotel to be part of the experience—not just a place to sleep.

✨ Rooftop infinity pool
🏛️ Acropolis views
🍸 Rooftop restaurant + secret bar
🎨 Art-filled interiors
⭐ Luxury private apartments

→ Check Current Rates at The Dolli at Acropolis

 

Map of Athens Hotels

Photo of Mona Athens Hotel

Check prices at Mona Athens here.

 

Photo of Electra Palace Athens

Check prices at five-star Electra Palace Athens on Booking.com.

 

Photos of A77 Suites

 

Which Plaka Hotel is Right for You?

✨ Want a once-in-a-lifetime luxury splurge? → The Dolli at Acropolis
💰 Want the best value? → The Athens Gate Hotel
❤️ Want a romantic boutique stay? → Mona Athens
🛁 Want a private hot tub with Acropolis view? → A77 Suites
🏊 Want a rooftop pool? → Electra Palace Athens

 

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xoxo Noelia

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