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Electra Palace Athens

Name: Electra Palace Athens
Address: 18-20 N.Nikodimou street, Athens, GR

★★★★★·9.3/ 10Excellent

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📍18-20 N.Nikodimou street · Athens ↗

📞+302103370100·Official site ↗

150 rooms· Check-in 02:00 PM / out 12:00 pm

Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsAll 91 facilities +

Review

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Located in the heart of Athens, the 5-star Electra Palace Athens is just a short walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis. This luxurious hotel offers a full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials, as well as a health club, indoor pool, and spa tub. The 157 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, flat-screen televisions with satellite programming, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, 24-hour room service, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. A buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee. Additional amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and five meeting rooms. Self-parking is available onsite for a charge.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 605 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-04

Guests praise the prime Plaka location, stunning Acropolis views, and exceptional staff service, especially breakfast. Common complaints include dated/small rooms, poor soundproofing, slow elevators, insufficient outlets, and privacy issues in the Presidential Suite.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location10.0

Surroundings9.2

Service9.0

Cleanliness8.8

Facilities8.4

Value8.0

＋ PraisedSpectacular Acropolis views · Prime Plaka location · Rooftop restaurant and pool · Excellent breakfast buffet

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Long check-in waits · Indifferent front desk attitude · Cramped breakfast area

KEYIdeal for those valuing views and location. Check room specifics, avoid noisy floors if sensitive, and bring extension cords.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Located in the heart of Plaka with a perfect 10/10 location score, it is within walking distance of the Acropolis and ideal for exploring Athens.

viewCan I see the Acropolis from my room?＋

Yes, some rooms offer direct, stunning views of the Acropolis, which guests highly praise for adding luxury to their stay.

diningHow is the breakfast? What are the options?＋

The Greek breakfast buffet is highly rated for its quality and variety, often enjoyed on the rooftop terrace with great views.

serviceWhat is the level of service like?＋

Service scores 9.0/10. Staff are praised for being helpful, friendly, and providing excellent local tips and concierge services.

facilityDoes the hotel have a swimming pool?＋

Yes, it features a beautiful rooftop pool (some heated/salt-water), plus an indoor pool, sauna, and spa, though maintenance closures may occur.

roomAre the rooms well-equipped? Any drawbacks?＋

Rooms include bathrobes and slippers, but some guests note they can be small, dated, lack bedside outlets, and have average soundproofing.

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Room types · 13

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Presidential Suite

1 × Double bed50 ㎡up to 2

The presidential suite offers large balcony with Acropolis view, private swimming pool and bathroom with steam bath.

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RoomClassic Connecting Room

Classic Connecting Room

4 × Twin bed / 2 × Sofa bed48 ㎡up to 6

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 6 beds.

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Suite Acropolis View & Balcony

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed35 ㎡up to 3

Suites offer separate living room, balcony with view of the Acropolis.

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Junior Suite with Acropolis View

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed31 ㎡up to 3

Junior Suites offer a seating area and balcony with Acropolis view.

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Junior Suite with Garden View

1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Queen bed31 ㎡up to 2

Junior Suites offer a seating area.

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garden_viewSuperior Room Garden View

Superior Room Garden View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed27 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin/double room features a TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.

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Classic Triple Room

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed / 1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed26 ㎡up to 3

Classically decorated room with feeling, style, aesthetics and character of the old, aristocratic neighborhood of Plaka. Amenities include air conditioning and central heating, a mini-bar, laptop-sized electronic safe, WiFi and satellite TV.

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Premium Room Acropolis View & Balcony

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with city views.

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Premium Room Garden View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin/double room features a TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.

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acropolis_viewSuperior Double or Twin Room with Acropolis View

Superior Double or Twin Room with Acropolis View

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed23 ㎡up to 2

Superior rooms offer more space and spectacular views of the Acropolis.

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Classic Double or Twin Room

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds215 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room serviceSleep - Premium bedding, a pillow menu, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds availableNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Classic Double Room

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2

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Classic Single Room

1 × Twin bed17 ㎡up to 1

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Facilities · 91

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsBBQ facilitiesLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsIroning serviceHot tub/JacuzziCar hireSaunaMassage servicesParkingTerraceShared lounge/TV areaShuttle service (additional charge)Concierge serviceHeated poolSalt-water poolFruitsSpa/wellness center servicesSteam roomBeauty ServicesManicureCoffee Shop on siteStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyFace masks for guests available24-hour securityDelivered food - securely coveredSecurity alarmThermometers for guests provided by propertyKey card accessMobile app for room serviceInternet accessJapanese gardenFitness facilities (surcharge)Exercise/lap poolNo accessible shuttleNo accessible train station shuttleElectric bicycle charging stationPool sun loungersReception hallRooftop gardenSelf parking (surcharge)Beach umbrellasSnack bar/deliSupervised childcare/activitiesSwimming nearbyAirport transportation - pickup (surcharge)Television in common areasAirport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)Access to nearby outdoor poolAccess to nearby indoor poolVegetarian menu options availableAccessible train station shuttleAccessible shuttleWine release eventsFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)GarageHealth or beauty spa nearbyHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceNon-smoking throughout

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Tudor Hall

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Soil

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Spondi

French · ★ Michelin

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