Hotel Electra Palace, Athens
Expert reviews
“Nestled on an unassuming little street in the heart of Plaka, Athens’ quaintest and most historic neighborhoods, the neoclassical-style hotel building is grandiose in a charmingly old-fashioned way.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Athens.
“The recently redecorated Electra Palace, on a quiet side street between Syntagma Square and Plaka, is one of the upmarket, comfortable, reliable Greek chain of Electra hotels. Unusually for a hotel in the heart of Athens, it has both an indoor and outdoor pool.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Athens.
What guests liked
- Excellent location
- Great neighborhood
- Rooftop pool
- Breakfast buffet
- Boutique style
All you need to know
The Electra Palace Hotel is located in the city of Athens where it offers tourists and travelers in the city a comfy temporary home fitted with all the needed luxury amenities. The hotel is the ideal place to stay when you are looking to get all the thrill and adventure the city has to offer.
Located on 18-20 N. Nikodimu Street, this five-star hotel is the place to stay when in Athens. The hotel offers its guests royalty-style luxury; in a bid to ensure that they have the experience of a lifetime.
Hotel rooms are spacious and well furnished with modern décor and adorned with elegant colors. The room options of the hotel include Classic Single Room, Classic Double Room, Classic Triple Room, Junior Suite, Presidential Suite, Suite, and Superior Double or Twin Room with Acropolis View.
The hotel offers proximity to several landmarks within the city such as The Jewish Museum of Greece which is just 150 m away from the hotel while the Greek Folk Art Museum Museo Ellinikis Laikis Technis which is also 150 m away from the hotel.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The lounge/bar area is the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
6 February 2025
Lovely
The breakfast is very good,and I love the view there!
The room is a little small and narrow.
5 February 2025
Perfect
Breakfast buffet was amazing as were the staff
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4 February 2025
Fabulous
Great location and fantastic views. Very helpful staff.
Nothing.
3 February 2025
This hotel is most highly recommended.
Every aspect of our stay - hotel location, ambiance, the rooftop restaurant with a beautiful view of the Acropolis, helpful - knowledgeable and friendly staff, value - - - all were superior.
3 February 2025
Exceptional
Evrthing was wanderful
3 February 2025
Perfect Stay
Amazing location, very good breakfast with perfect view, very kind and helpful staff. İt was a very good experience
3 February 2025
Very good
The view is amazing and the stuff is very friendly and the hotel is very clean
The sofa bed was not comfortable
2 February 2025
Best ☺️
Every thing was perfect : The room The breakfast restaurant The food The friendly staff
31 January 2025
It was great
The room was very nice, clean, comfortable. Great location and breakfast, very nice staff!
The rooms aren’t sound isolated so you hear all the voices from the corridor. The renovation work you hear pretty loud during the day (not at the early morning or at the evening)
29 January 2025
Superb location, sensational rooftop restaurant, great staff
Splendid view of Athens (incl. Acropolis) when having the breakfast at the rooftop restaurant. Underground parking available - a big issue when you stay in Athens and have a car. Excellent staff - special thanks to Olga, who saved our New Year's Eve by booking a table at a very nice restaurant in the area.
Rooms are rather small for a 5-stars hotel - but this is quite typical for capital cities.
29 January 2025
Very good
Convenient location with good value.
28 January 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
15 January 2025
Real Athen spirit
Location,staff,breakfast were perfect.Sophia who was in charge of concierge service was very kind and attentive to our requests.We cannot thank her enough for her kindness and professionalism.
The only criticism about the hotel was that the housekeeper was knocking at the doors at 5 p.m -6 p.m You hear all the knocking when you try to take some rest after all day walking.One day İ left a note about this the housekeeper took this note but nobody contacted me.
11 January 2025
Fabulous
İ liked everything about the hotel, improvement point is only pool and spa area, no space to rest .
8 January 2025
Iam going to use it again
I like that is In the middle of everything
Walking back to the hotel at night it can be a little sketchy
8 January 2025
very god and comfortable
the location and breakfast is very good we didn't have a acropolis view our room street view and the sound of cars and people outside is a bit annoying
the roof restaurant bar
8 January 2025
Stunning Acropolis Views & Ideal Location for exploring Athens
The hotel is beautifully decorated and perfectly located in the heart of Athens. The staff is kind, professional and welcoming. Breakfast buffet in the rooftop restaurant was very diverse and delightful, with freshly squeezed orange juice. The indoor pool and fitness center were wonderful additions, making our stay even more relaxing. We particularly enjoyed the piano evening performances!
Lack of proper noise isolation. Small changing room for the fitness center and indoor pool.
7 January 2025
Fabulous
very central location, wonderful breakfast, fabulous sites of the acropolis from the rooftop
the location of the room
7 January 2025
Best hotel experiences in Athena !
I recently stayed at Hotel Electra Athens and had an incredible experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, always going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. Their warm and welcoming attitude truly stood out. The location is unbeatable, situated right in the heart of Athens, with easy access to major attractions, shops, and restaurants. It’s the perfect base for exploring the city. The cuisine was another highlight of my stay. The hotel offers a variety of delicious dishes, blending local Greek flavors with international options. Every meal was a delight, and the rooftop restaurant provided stunning views to complement the dining experience. The overall atmosphere of the hotel was elegant yet cozy, making it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers. Whether relaxing in the beautifully designed common areas or enjoying the comfort of the rooms, I felt completely at ease throughout my stay. I highly recommend Hotel Electra Athens to anyone visiting the city. It offers a perfect combination of friendly service, prime location, excellent food, and a welcoming ambiance.
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7 January 2025
Very good
Location
Too many people on breakfast , no tables , too long wait for a coffee
7 January 2025
Highly recommended!
I had a truly exceptional experience! The hotel’s rooftop is undoubtedly a highlight, offering stunning, unobstructed views of the Acropolis. Having breakfast on the rooftop while overlooking this iconic landmark is an unforgettable way to start the day. The rooftop also transforms into a magical dining spot in the evening, with the Acropolis beautifully illuminated. The location of the hotel is fantastic—situated right in the heart of Athens, it’s within walking distance of all the major attractions, shops, and restaurants. Whether you want to explore Plaka, visit the Acropolis Museum, or shop in Monastiraki, everything is conveniently close by. The hotel also features both indoor and outdoor pools, giving guests plenty of options to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing. Another standout feature was the incredible service!! Every staff member was warm, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The cleanliness of the hotel was impeccable—every area, from the lobby to the rooms, was spotless and well-maintained.
5 January 2025
recommended !! we will stay there next time when in Athens.
view from the balcony - amazing. From the rooftop restaurant at breakfast - amazing. Location - very central. Staff - friendly and informational, and helpful.
the elevators are a bit small, but not something to impact a decision whether to stay at this lovely hotel or not.
4 January 2025
I will certainly use it again, especially if they take seriously my comments for coffee at breakfast
The quality and the variety offered at breakfast was excellent. My only complaint is the coffee. It took a long time to arrive and the quantity never satisfied. If I wanted a second cup it would again take a long time…..It is a pity …
All the staff was very good, always eager to help and always with a smile. However, on busy days they should avail more staff to prepare and serve coffee at breakfast.
2 January 2025
Amazing. Top to bottom.
Staff and Hotel were outstanding.
2 January 2025
Exceptional
The staff were amazing, all welcoming, friendly and helpful. Very clean and comfortable. Great location. Would definitely stay here again.
2 January 2025
Exceptional
Exceptional experience. Everything was perfect, from the breakfast, hospitality and the restaurants.
1 January 2025
Memorable stay at Athens
Central location and very close to all major attractions. Very nice and attentive staff. Breakfast spread was good.
Rooms are little old and need some upgrade.
30 December 2024
Restful and comfortable!
Location was great! Truly at the heart of everything! Rooftop restaurant with glorious views for breakfast!
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29 December 2024
I would still recommend this hotel for its excellent location and amazing staff!
The location is absolutely fantastic, right in the heart of the city and close to everything—historic landmarks, restaurants, and public transport are all just a short walk away. The staff were exceptional—very friendly, cooperative, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Their dedication truly made our experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
The only downside was that the walls seemed quite thin, and you could hear what was going on in the neighboring rooms. This did affect the overall comfort at times, but otherwise, everything else was great.
28 December 2024
Exceptional
Ambience
27 December 2024
Very good
The location. The breakfast.
Very noisy. Especially in the morning from 8 am from other guests that opened their room and let their young children play out of their room and drive all the neighbour rooms insane. The hotel is a bit dated.
27 December 2024
Its literally nearby everything in Athens. So convenient location & comfortable stay. Their rooftop restaurant is am
Location & comfort
25 December 2024
Excellent location and nice breakfast.
The staff was very helpful and patient. The roof garden view was incredible.
24 December 2024
Wonderful spot to enjoy all that Athens has to offer.
The roof top restaurant. Breakfast was lovely. Our balcony The staff
Room size /design bathroom door The spa was disappointing - lay out changing area etc Soundproofing could be better. I could hear both a baby crying and man chatting on his phone in the night
22 December 2024
Exceptional
Amazing view, great breakfast, nice rooms, excellent service
22 December 2024
Wonderful, 5 star vacation!
Great location, great breakfast, lovely views and the indoor pool and sauna are amazing
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22 December 2024
It made our short visit to Athens. Thankyou
Great location. Great view of the acropolis enjoyed over a substantial breakfast.
22 December 2024
Very helpful staff.
Best location, neat and clean property
Nothing
21 December 2024
Fabulous
Great place, rooftop, the service, the staff...
A little difficult to get to by car. At least they have parking.
20 December 2024
We very much enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very conveniently located to the Acropolis.
The breakfast was exceptional, the view amazing.
Can't think of a thing.
20 December 2024
Our stay was very pleasant and property is best location and very helpful staff.
Location and staff is very helpful
Only if they could add gym. As we traveled with young people they called to go to gym.
17 December 2024
Friendly staff and good location
The location is excellent as well as the view. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Thanks to mr. Daniel especially. Overall quite good
Even after upgrade the room was quite small. Else all fine
16 December 2024
Exceptional
Great hotel. Great hospitality. AAA
12 December 2024
Absolutely loved our stay!
Professional, friendly, and very responsive. I’d call them at 2 am asking for a lower pillow and it would be by my door in seconds. The receptionists were all so kind and gave us great recommendations for places to visit. The breakfast was amazing with freshly squeezed orange juice and a great variety of local specialties. We sat outside where we could see the acropolis and took many pictures. I have found my favorite hotel in Athens and I will be booking it again if I ever visit Athens again. The indoor pool was amazing for the kids. Warm and big. It had TV channels from all over the world. It was impressive frankly. The location was in the heart of Plaka. We just walked around everywhere from our hotel. Very convenient.
The pool water was salty! It was not a pleasant thing frankly. Some of the TV channels were blurry.
11 December 2024
Exceptional
Hi, we wanted to thank you for our stay at the hotel. The staff was amazing throughout the service and went out of their way for us. Especially George, who turned the world upside down for us on the last day when our friend was sick. Everything that was done for us was not taken for granted at all. I have no doubt that we will return to this hotel in the future. Thank you very much.
10 December 2024
A decent optiom
The view from the breakfast room Location
Noise Small room
10 December 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast is superb
9 December 2024
Luxury hotel experience with the best rooftop restaurant views and food in Athens!
Best rooftop restaurant in Athens! Gorgeous hotel, amazing views and nice outdoor pool. Great staff!
8 December 2024
Clean hotel, friendly staff, good location, expensive price compared to room size.
Good
The room was much smaller than I thought
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Salt-water pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
8 February 2025
Great hotel