Athens : BEST HOTELS with ACROPOLIS VIEW

[@gillianfrances]

My daughter & I stayed at the Electra Palace Athens. We loved it. Absolutely, wonderful view of the Acropolis from the restaurant. Very moving to finally see it, I wasn't well enough to go up to the Acropolis. The staff are so kind & helpful. They gave us a bottle of wine, with my daughter's name on it,when we were returning to Australia.

[@sgm7777]

Absolutely love your presentations on KZbin. I’m a seasoned veteran traveler to Greece. Just stumbled upon your video and felt I should comment to say you nailed it 😊🙏

[@KrisBrown-l7u]

I wanted to thank you Sebastian for all of your videos. We just returned from our trip to Santorini, Paros and Athens. All of your recommendations were awesome. I’ll be sending you a coffee no doubt!

[@daphnedominic8201]

Sebastian you are doing a great job . Keep it up . Very helpful ,

[@rowenapagtakhan1977]

Thank you; very informative! We are visiting this year!!!

[@BarryHenderson-zb2ti]

Thanks Sebastian for the informative video! We stayed at the Electra Palace 3 weeks ago after watching this. I really liked that you could book adjoining rooms for us and our teenagers. It was in a great location compared to what we had originally booked and we had such an easy and convenient stay thanks to you!

[@LoranDerWanderer]

Thank you for all your recommendations and tips. It definitely helped our Athens trip. I recommend Koniama Acropolis Hotel, besides not having breakfast the rooms are gorgeous and it has a free rooftop. Bring your own drinks and enjoy the view to acropolis with a gas fire. The staff / owner is super friendly and your are at plaka in a few minutes by foot.

[@jessiellyoliveira]

I am so happy to see that the hotel I booked for my upcoming vocation was mentioned. 😊 Thank you Sebastian

[@tafnamtaf8909]

Stayed at the Jason Inn at Psyrri : nice view of the Acropolis from the rooftop breakfast area

[@michaelkeen5010]

Our hotel of choice is the Evripedes Hotel on Evripidou Street, family owned and great view of Acropolis from the breakfast bar.

[@garyroberts3859]

You’re a good man, very helpful, I’ll be in Athens in April, first time in Greece…from Australia.

[@yennietjia2667]

Your presentations is top notch 👍 love it! Will follow your recommendations for our upcoming trip in May. Thank you!

[@helenalovelock1030]

Ohhh I would love some advice for our trip to Athens and Greek Islands in late September. Will be watching all of your videos now and buy you coffees

[@anon5704]

Everyone, whichever hotel you like, make sure you ask the hotel first whether they will have its roof top open to you during your stay before booking. It’s also a chance to test how nice their customer service is before paying. I made the mistake of booking one of the costlier hotels in the area without checking first, but it turns out their roof top/restaurant will be closed for unknown reasons during the time that work for me. Also the hotel is being arrogant and ignoring questions via both email and booking app (a reason to know all the answers before you book a non-refundable room!). So don’t book until you receive a satisfactory answer, or you might end up missing out on the views you thought you paid for

[@dougtrvl888]

Your videos are amazing and so very helpful !

[@misslulustewart]

Hello Sebastian, so happy to find your channel. Mom and I are visiting Athens, Santorini, Sifnos and Peloponnese in Oct. Wished I’d found your channel before booking our stay in Athens. I’m not considering cancelling our reservation at Hotel Metropolis in Plaka for one of these you’ve recommended. THANK YOU!

[@spacebug30]

We stayed at Ciel Living Athens last year. It was a very nice small hotel, only 6 rooms. The rooms were very nice, very friendly staff. They have a rooftop bar, which is also open for the public. There's 1 additional floor between the bar and rooms so you don't hear any noise from the bar at night. You can have breakfast at the roof with a view of the Akropolis, but since there's so few rooms in the hotel, it's not crowded at all. It's just around the corner or the Pandrossou street with all the little souvenir shops and 5min walk from the ancient agora. We booked there again for this summer!

[@jasonoilar]

I was just going to ask Sebastian about Ciel Living. Is this hotel in Plaka or Monasteraski? Thank you!

[@spacebug30]

@@jasonoilar It's in Monasteraki right next to the Metropolis cathedral of Athens. We loved the location, very close to all the popular spots in Athens. We stayed there again for two nights last summer and it was just as good. However, we did hear quite some noise from the bar above this time and there was no one at the reception in the evening although they said it'd be open until midnight. But I still highly recommend it, the rooms and breakfast are incredible.

[@ocularimpact1423]

Thank you!

[@krisl891]

Which room option did you select?

[@caribbeanspice19]

thank you for this information! is it pricey?

[@elenibiebuyck6814]

Thank you so much for your videos, super helpful and nice to watch! ευχαριστώ!

[@patmos68]

I enjoy your video's, I have stayed at the Hotel Attalos every time I have been in Athens. Good rooms, good staff and it's hard to beat the roof top bar for a view of the Acropolis.

[@stephenroe5547]

Wow, top video there Sebastian, lots to think about, but fantastic advice, no need to look at any more videos, (thank God), cheers

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you for this video and the one about the areas to stay in. Just booked Astor Hotel for our trip in August.

[@annemackenzie7295]

Really helpful - thank you 👍

[@FriendSanjay]

Great efforts. Thank you so much 🙏

[@Innovaentertainment]

Hello! It's great to have found this video and your channel! In July I am going to visit Athens because we are going to take a cruise there. I had already reserved a hotel and thanks to your video I just canceled it because the last hotel is in the area that you do not recommend staying in. Now I am looking for what we are going to do those two days in Athens and I see that I have arrived at the right place to make my plan. Thank you!

[@dr.elizabethmarmaras3034]

Thank you Sebastian for the wonderful videos, clear information and recommendations. I wish able to book in Santorini, Athens and now Myconos or Paros. Immense gratitude.

[@Shopbobby]

We just got back from staying in Athens 21. Amazing hotel, Dosent look anything from street but rooms great , the staff were the most amazing I’ve ever had in any hotel, couldn’t do enough for us The roof terrace where you can take your own food and drink has amazing view of acropolis’s

[@majellasorensen4554]

Dear Sebastian, You are doing great work. We are going to stay in the following hotels Ava Hotel Plaka Aspa cave villas Santorini rooftop hot tub room Athina suites Paros Hotel Grotto naxos Apelhome Boutique Apartment Athens Thank you so much for all your great information and we will continue to listen to you for your great advice Regards Majella Sorensen

[@gordonc5354]

Last month we had 3 superb days in Athens before a cruise, we stayed at Athens Centre Square Hotel, which is just north of Psyri, very impressed, a 2 star hotel trying to be a 3 star, great staff and breakfast included a Greek breakfast option, very safe area. PS I must recommend the Karamanlidika restuarant just round the corner €37 for 2 of us inc. drinks!

[@thecementhead]

We stayed at the Electra Metropolis two weeks ago. Nice rooms, great location in the city. The roof top bar and restaurant views are very impressive. The food at the restaurant is a bit expensive but very good.

[@maryb2323]

Thank you Sebastian for your videos and recommendations. With your advises I was able to book my hotel. Thank you again! :)

[@Notmanypeople]

I stayed at the Acropolis Vision in the summer of 2021, it's almost at the end of this video. It's a family owned little (not tooo little btw) hotel with 4 or 5 stories I think. They are super professional. And super B location.

[@lindapestridge3073]

Thank you.

[@russellbrand2046]

Great videos Sebastian, very informative and helpful. I have booked to come to Athens, October 2023 but I had already booked the CocoMat Athens BC before I had seen your video but at least it is in Makrygianni area, so I know I did not too badly in choosing, lol.

[@peterjamessmith9265]

Yay! I’m already booked at Home & Poetry.

[@mcm4912]

Thank you for your video. In 2022 i booked 360 hotel through Expedia for my June 2023 visit. Two weeks ago, the hotel cancelled my reservation, no reason and no respond back to my messages. Needless to say i was devastated and had to scramble to get another hotel.

[@icedteamama176]

How’s the Stanley hotel in Athens? Gate 1 booked there. Love your videos! Thank you!!

[@evegabbymedina348]

Hi Sebastian, I love your videos! They are full great information! Would you please be able to share your thoughts on Divani Palace Acropolis? Thank you so much! Looking forward to reading your feedback!

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know this hotel but I just googled it and I see it's ideally located in the center of Makrygianni :-)

[@kimberlyx4060]

Liked your video, just surprised you didn’t mention Koukaki neighborhood. I’ve stayed there and found it close to walk to the Acropolis and near the metro.

[@GreeceExplained]

Koukaki is the district just South of Makrygianni and some people include Makrygianni in Koukaki, so maybe what you call Koukaki is actually Makrygianni ;-) Koukaki is still pretty central indeed, BUT no Acropolis view from there coz Philopappou Hill is blocking the view !

[@wayneyim8714]

Hi Sebastian. I just stumbled across your excellent channel with all these videos. It is becoming very helpful as I plan my family's trip in October. Our plan (before seeing this video) was to stay in the Makrygianni area, so I guess off to a good start on the planning lol. Any thoughts on the Niche Hotel?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup its just next to the Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel that I mention in the video. Both are great.

[@wayneyim8714]

@@GreeceExplained Thanks! Just booked at the Niche!

[@marilenefabri4597]

Thank you so much. Can you refer us places to eat like locals food please. Thank you!

[@grizzzzlies7208]

Staying at the Elia Ermou at the end of April. Happy to see it on your list.

[@shokhanmohammedfatah3000]

Thanks a million…

[@jasonoilar]

Hi Sebastian, thank you for your videos, they are really helpful. I will be reaching out to you regarding a tour with you, we can’t wait! Also, if you don’t mind, could you give me your opinion on the hotels 101 Adrianou Luxury Urban Stay, and Ciel Living? Thank you!

[@GreeceExplained]

Hi Jason ! I dont know 101 Adrianou but Ciel Living is a very decent place and has a great view. It's pretty similar to the 2 Electra hotels I mention in the video.

[@jasonoilar]

Thank you Sebastian for replying, your videos have been really helpful while planning our trip!

[@צצוואןכהן]

See you soon Astor Hotel 🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@debramatthews1444]

That's for the videos. Do you know when nyx esperia palace hotel is opening

[@GreeceExplained]

Nope sorry

[@reneeblack2783]

Thank you! Thank you! We are coming in November 2024 and 3 of the 5 hotels you recommended in one area were already booked ! Wow! We did get one and I so appreciate your recommendations! Also, do you do private or group tours since we will only have a couple of days there?

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure ! Hit me up at [e-mail]

[@nargitproperties]

Great video. What are your thoughts on the Divani Caravel Hotel and the area around it

[@GreeceExplained]

Nice hotel but way too far from the center in my opinion.

[@dpxmode]

Sebastian, your videos have been extremely helpful in planning our upcoming Greece vacation. What are your thoughts about hotel metropolis in plaka? (Not the Electra metropolis). It’s a smaller budget hotel 6 minutes from the stairs.

[@GreeceExplained]

I dont know the quality of the hotel but the location is good :-)

[@enotpoloskun8799]

Realy helpful video, thank you!

[@tanyarichardson3224]

Hi Sebastian We will be in Greece June 24 Your videos are great so easy to understand Thankyou What are your thoughts on the Pandrosos Divine suites Tossing up between A-For Athens Cheers

[@GreeceExplained]

The view is a liiiittle bit better at A for Athens in my opinion. Apart from that, the 2 hotels are extremely similar and located just 1 block away from each other, so it's really the same thing ...

[@SylGig-eq4vs]

About the Polis grand hôtel ? They have the Blue sky rooftop. Anygood ?

[@diegocruz7919]

Do you recommend staying at Koukaki? I was specifically looking at Acropolis Select Hotel which appears to have a good view of the Acropolis from the rooftop

[@GreeceExplained]

Yes that's 1 block away from Makrygianni, so the view is still nice indeed. If you go deeper in Koukaki, you stop having the Acropolis view.

[@blackimpala1967]

Thank you for giving the most expensive prices instead of the cheapest. It really helps with realistic budgeting. More reviewers should do it this way!

[@Camcam976c]

Love your videos. My partner and I will be in Santorini, Mykonos and Athens from 4/27-5/7. How do we book a tour with you?

[@GreeceExplained]

You can DM me on instagram @sebi_the_guide or email me at [e-mail]

[@successfulspiders6837]

Hard to beat the King George Hotel in Athens !!

[@AmandaChuah]

hi, could you give some comments on the Kimon Hotel Athens? Is the location safe?

[@GreeceExplained]

Hotel Kimon is located just between Plaka and Syntagma. Super safe.

[@AmandaChuah]

@@GreeceExplained thanks! love your KZbin videos. Great job at introducing Greece. Keep it up. I'm looking forward to my trip.

[@lafemme8]

My hotel was listed as well! Glad I chose right lol. I have a question. I would like to purchase authentic Greece olive oil. What brand or where would the best place to get it from? I will also be in Santorini for a few days.

[@GreeceExplained]

I'd just get it from a supermarket. All brands are great, there's no such thing as knock off olive oil in Greece :D I always buy "Nefeli", but all the others are great too :-)

[@lafemme8]

@@GreeceExplained Thanks!

[@alexmateo3058]

hi Sebastián, wich choice is better, Electra Palace or Electra Acropolis. first time in Athens. thanks

[@GreeceExplained]

Electra Palace

[@alexmateo3058]

@Greece Explained sorry one more question before we decide: what make the Electra Palace better choice. thanks

[@annelle525]

Hello! In your opinion what is the minimum amount of days you recommend to stay in Athens to see all the important things? Thanks!

[@GreeceExplained]

2-3 days for the must dos (archeological sites, museums, plaka) and 1 extra day for each day trip you wanna go on.

[@annelle525]

@@GreeceExplained thank you so much for replying 🙏🏼

[@RA03Learner]

Dear Sebastian, What are your thoughts on Jason Inn hotel near acropolis ?

[@GreeceExplained]

Good location and decently priced. Dont think they have the acropolis view though.

[@RA03Learner]

​@@GreeceExplained Thank you - is Jason Inn located in Monastiraki, not getting idea from the map and is that a safe hotel/area ? I must say that your videos are very helpful and have tons of information. Great job with those !!

[@screwistic]

What do you think about the athens key hotel?

[@jojolye8644]

I’ll be there in may. And I can’t wait to join one of your night tour. But I checked , u didn’t have anything opening on Sunday April 30th. Did u?

[@GreeceExplained]

Correct. Sold out :-)

[@johannahernandez5240]

Next month, I will be staying at the Electra Hotel which is the third chain partner of the other 2! What do you think about this one?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup good one

[@ashleyalexander5559]

Hi Sebastian, your videos have been incredibly helpful for planning my trip to Greece! Thoughts on the Asomaton hotel?

[@GreeceExplained]

Thx ! Dont know Asomaton, sorry.

[@costalamb3065]

You skipped out on the ACS (Athens Center Square), Right on the Agora near Omonia, and just up Athinas Street from the Attalos.

[@nico5179]

I just booked the Hera 4 star hotel in Makriyianni. Is that a good hotel?

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know that one sorry !

[@maryf.8840]

Sebastian Can you recommend another hotel in Plaka similar to Home and Poetry? We booked rooms there based on your recommendation. Unfortunately, we just got an email cancelling our reservation. They are under new ownership and planning to renovate. ευχαριστώ

[@GreeceExplained]

Sure ! Here you go : prf.hn/l/AJy51nd

[@Sweven521]

Considering atrip to Athens this Nov. Any recommendation for a FAMILY of 6 with small children?

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know sorry

[@christopherthompson-h9v]

What are your thoughts of the Perianth Hotel?

[@GreeceExplained]

Dont know that one sorry

[@HiramArroyo-u7z]

thoughts on Plaka Hotel?

[@GreeceExplained]

Yup its a nice one but mind that it's located in the MONASTIRAKI area despite what its name suggests.

[@annelle525]

Hi Sebastian! Why Acropolis View Hotel is your ultimate favorite? I don’t think you say in the video why out of all the hotels you mentioned is your super favorite one. Thanks

[@GreeceExplained]

Coz not only does it have an amazing view at the Acropolis, but its also a very green area coz you're just next to Philopappou. Plus, it's in the Makrygianni / Koukaki area which is more quiet and local than Monastiraki and Syntagma. Hope this helps !

[@annelle525]

@@GreeceExplained awesome thanks :) yes it helps.

[@wyndolynalexander6539]

What about Athens Marriott ?

[@aimeecheng6506]

I watch your video-can you recommend a hotel that is wheelchair accessible?

[@GreeceExplained]

I believe that all hotels in this video are wheelchair accessible !

[@lilianray5131]

Why you like Electra palace better from Electra Metropolis? 😊

[@GreeceExplained]

View is a tiny bit better and prices a bit lower.

[@GP-kg6xc]

We are four of us With two teenagers, which ones better? Need help😮

[@majellasorensen4554]

Dear Sebastian. Do you know anything about the philipos hotel Athens. I will also be in Santorini, Paros, Naxos for a couple of days in each. Spending 17 days in total in Greece. Flying in and out of Athens. Thank you for your great videos Sebastian

[@GreeceExplained]

Philippos is in Makrygianni and yes it's a nice place. Rooms are a little small but apart from that, great view. Thx for the kind words !

[@mendocinobeano]

The Plaka hotel has a closer and better view than most of the hotels you showed.

[@markharris1125]

I just booked four nights in Athens next May - at the Plaka Hotel. Naturally I was hoping to see it mentioned in this video as I was seduced by the advertising pictures! I take it you'd recommend the Plaka?

[@magdecze]

@@markharris1125​​⁠we will stay in Hotel Plaka in the end of November, so I will let you know if I won’t forget 😁 it also seduced me with the beautiful Akropolis view from the rooftop bar - so we will see if we will like the hotel as much as the view 😊

[@markharris1125]

@@magdecze That would be great, thank you! I have several friends who would like to go there as well - all because of those pictures! 😊

[@Learningwhileonline]

@@magdecze Did you like the hotel?

[@carlosporras6531]

Great videos and very informative, I am planning a trip to Greece in August, it will be my first time and I would greatly appreciate if I can connect with you via email for more questions.

[@shiningangelina]

It is funny to see Astor Hotel in your video and not Athens Cypria Hotel !!

[@eg1849]

Hi Sebastian, what are your thoughts on the Plaka Hotel? The location seems like it's in the middle of everything. Thanks.

[@GreeceExplained]

Plaka Hotel is a nice hotel yes, and not too expensive. It JUST didnt make the cut. Its located in Monastiraki btw, not in Plaka.

[@eg1849]

@@GreeceExplained Thanks Sebastian. Really enjoying your videos. Can't wait until your next drop. Keep up the good work.

[@markharris1125]

@@GreeceExplained That's good to hear, Sebastian, as I just booked four nights there next May! First time in Athens, so I'm just going to absorb all this info in the next 37 weeks! I've enjoyed the videos I've seen from your channel - the travel from the airport one was really clear. I know you said to use the metro rather than the bus, but I'll be landing at 11.30 and can't check in until 3.00 (time not an issue) so I'm wondering if you see more of the countryside from the bus. And presumably there aren't so many pickpockets on the bus!

[@GreeceExplained]

@@markharris1125 No I wouldnt say that the bus offers a more scenic ride than the metro.

[@markharris1125]

@@GreeceExplained Thanks! I'll see how I feel/how long it takes to get out of the airport.

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

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[@daphnedominic8201]

Hi Sebastian , all the hostels suggested in the link are not available during our stay . We r traveling - 3 ladies . check in 27th sept & check out on 1st Oct . Can you please help to suggest other hotels or apartments reasonably in pricing and accessibility with metro . Thanks

[@GreeceExplained]

Sorry cant help you, those were the ones !

[@FriendSanjay]

Great efforts. Thank you 🙏