Central Hotel

We mostly like everything about the hotel especially the staff, they re very kind.

My girlfriend and I stayed at Central Hotel for one night on May 19 before an early international flight, and it was a great choice for a quick stop in Athens. Check-in was smooth and efficient, and we were pleasantly surprised by how clean and quiet the hotel was despite its central location. We booked a double room with an amazing view of the Acropolis, which was a real highlight—especially at night! The room itself was spotless, the bed linens were soft and comfortable, and the air conditioning worked perfectly, which was much appreciated after a warm day of travel. Though we didn’t get to try the breakfast buffet due to our early departure, the front desk kindly provided a basic breakfast bag. I imagine the full breakfast would have been excellent. We did manage to enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar, which offers a beautiful view and a relaxing vibe. I had the Thera Terrace Experience cocktail, which was refreshing. The location is unbeatable—just a short walk to the Acropolis and surrounded by great restaurants. We had a lovely dinner at Diodos Restaurant, which I’d highly recommend. The area felt very safe and walkable.

Exceptional friendly staff, very good food (Rooftop Restaurant) and breakfast bar, very quiet room, very cosy and big beds, it felt like home from the first minute. There is also some awareness of environmental issues, such as the "use again towel" or "my room needs no cleaning today" option. The hotel is situated on a small side street near Syntagma Square, in Plaka, near many tourist sites. The view from the Rooftop Restaurant/Bar at the Acropolis is fantastic and at night spellbinding.

It is perfectly located within a very short walking distance of Syntagma metro station There is a metro line from Athens airport to Syntagma metro station, but the best way is to take the cheaper bus shuttle from the airport that stops in the plaza where the Syntagma metro station is (it is about a 60-minute ride). The bus shuttle is a 24-hour service. This neighborhood is a very touristy area with lots of restaurants (Mediterranean, Italian, Korean, Mexican, etc.). The hotel is on a small street. The premisses are stylist and modern. I got a room at the back of the hotel with a really great view of the Acropolis. I could see the Greek flag and the Parthenon. I did not even bother to visit the roof of the hotel, which, they say, also has a nice view. The room has a nice size, and it was cozy and warm in January. The queen bed was comfortable. There is a school (and a small church!) at the back of the hotel. I could hear the children playing during their breaks along the day, but it was not noisy, and at night it was very quiet. There is a small grocery store 500 meters away (it closes on Sundays). There is also a small fridge. The electronic safe was large enough to put my laptop. I went to Athens in January mostly for the Acropolis and the museums. The Acropolis is a 16-minute walk from the hotel (the superb and brand new Acropolis museum is on the way). The very nice Museum of Cycladic Art is an 18-minute walk away. The National Gallery is a 26-minute walk, and the National Archaeological Museum is a 28-minute walk. The Byzantine and Christian Museum is a 20-minute walk. So, I was able to visit all the mentioned places without using public transportation, just walking. The breakfast was quite good with many options including some Greek cheese, Greek spoon sweets, and a good coffee/espresso machine. Before my early check-out they offered me a breakfast box.

Lovely, comfortable, very clean rooms. Superb facilities and bathrooms; shower was so good. Great breakfast. Brilliant staff. An absolute find; so glad we fount it. And amazing to have Thea Terrace Bar and Restaurant above for probably the best view in all of Athens. We went there every night for our stay.