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
1 February 2026
Very “accommodating” accommodation, comfortable and central location
Location, friendly staff (except for one person at the spa), beautiful view of the acropolis and a very sumptuous breakfast
Expensive, rooms too small but adequate
29 January 2026
Excellent hotel, restaurant needs some work?
Very nice hotel, friendly staff
1) of the 4 meat dishes in their roof top restaurant, the beef was not available? I just cannot imagine that with 5 stars 2) the ladies toilet was out of toilet paper en the toilet paper bin was overflowing, not very sanitary and after giving the heads up nothing changed after 30 minutes?
29 January 2026
Great location, facilities, staff, and breakfast!
Great location, staff, and breakfast.
Nothing
28 January 2026
Exceptional
We were very happy with the hotel’s location, the staff, and everything in general. Everything was great.
There was nothing we didn’t like.
26 January 2026
Fabulous
Excellent hotel. Very high standard. Professional staff that provides the best level of service available. Excellent location and the rooftop with the view of the Acropolis is simply stunning. The rooms are a bit outdated. And the soundproofing of the doors from the hallway noise needs attention.
25 January 2026
The staff were very nice—especially Victoria.
Excellent location—just a short walk from the metro and major attractions. The breakfast was delicious and impressively varied, served on the rooftop with a stunning direct view of the Acropolis.
Room view to the street.
24 January 2026
Second stay. Girls family trip.
The staff is extremely helpful and kind. Any request or need of assistance was answered immediately and handled to their best possibility. Food for breakfast and dinner is absolutely delicious and the staff even made sure no allergies interfered with experience. (Best chocolate mousse I ever had and best pumpkin ravioli) Rooms were perfectly clean. The inside pool is cozy and has a perfectly calming atmosphere. The location is perfect to explore the main attractions of Athens. One of my top places I have ever stayed. Exceptional in every way. It was my second stay here and again absolutely amazing. I hope to stay here again soon.
21 January 2026
A memorable 7 days in Athens. My memories are invaluable. Thank you to the warm and welcoming people of Athens.
The location was amazing - very walkable to the various areas around Athens. The hotel itself was beautiful - breakfast with a view to the Acropolis was a treat each morning. The staff were so lovey and very helpful. We could not have picked a better place to stay for our first visit to Athens. I personally intend to come back in the near future, I hope and will definitely stay here again.
19 January 2026
Exceptional
Incredible breakfast Friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to make a special birthday cake for my daughter
18 January 2026
Excellent
The staff was exceptional in every aspect. The location was more than perfect. The breakfast was incredibly delicious and provided everything you need. I’ll definitely be returning.
18 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything I wanted to share my wonderful experience at the hotel. The location was absolutely incredible, making it so convenient to explore the city. The breakfast provided each morning was quite good and offered a nice variety. Furthermore, the room was kept very clean, which is always a priority for me. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the area.
We encountered a minor inconvenience with some bags of garbage on the balcony in the momentwe arrivedto the room. Thankfully, the issue was addressed and cleaned up quite fast by the staff. However, we did notice that the shower drain was not functioning optimally. This resulted in water pooling on the floor after each use. We hope this feedback is helpful for future improvements.
16 January 2026
Perfect weekend get away
The location in Plaka, walking distance from the Acropolis, restaurants and shopping streets. Roof terrace restaurant serving a generous buffet breakfast with an unbeatable view of the Acropolis. Lovely and relaxing spa (pool, sauna and massages/beauty treatments). The hotel surprised us with a cake and sparkling wine for our wedding anniversary - that really started off our stay in a memorable way. Thank you!!
The pavement outside the front entrance (right above our balcony) was being pressure cleaned very noisily at 7.30 am on a Sunday morning! The walls and doors do not seem to be insulated, so you can hear your neighbours quite loudly.
15 January 2026
Everything was great
Price is expensive
12 January 2026
Very good
Location.
There needs to be instructions on how to use the air con/heating in each room.
11 January 2026
We had a wonderful stay, thank you!
When in Athens we always stay at the Electra Palace and we have always loved our stays! The staff are friendly and helpful (it’s like seeing old friends each time we return!) and the food and services are great! This stay we were given a surprise upgrade to a room with balcony and Acropolis views! How wonderful! As far as the works that we were told are going on at the hotel.. we were never disrupted in any way. Thank you for always making our stay with you so special. :)
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything.
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Nothing short of outstanding. Staff was helpful, knowledgeable and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional. The location was perfect. Would definitely highly recommend.
10 January 2026
Very good
Location with the Plaka a few minutes walk. The view from the restaurant is exceptional.
Easier instructions for the air con/heating.
9 January 2026
Exceptional
All
Nothing
9 January 2026
We had a wonderful stay, also because we had plenty of room in our suite. It was cosy and comfy
Room view, comfy classic feel, small hotel
First night room temperature was low, and I had let the staff know that we are arriving in the middle of the night. The room was not ready. Bathroom had a smell from old plumbing.
9 January 2026
Great value for money given staff, location, view and breakfast
We loved the central location, the friendly staff and the really excellent breakfast. The room was spacious and comfortable and tge Acropolis view from the Rooftop restaurant (where breakfast is served) is spectacular.
6 January 2026
Exceptional
The design, the silence, the service, the location... Everything!
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Excellent location, helpful staff members and nice breakfast facility.
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Location, cleanliness, friendliness of personnel, views on the city from the bar
4 January 2026
Great Hotel
The hotel is located in the most central part of Athens. It has an exceptional location, within walking distance of most historical sites, as well as the main shopping streets and many restaurants and bars. The breakfast is great and is served in the restaurant on the top floor, with a direct view of the Acropolis. The cleanliness and all the services are impeccable! I can recommend the hotel to all guests of Athens without hesitation!
3 January 2026
Exceptional
Great hotel with a great ambience and facilities. Lovely staff. The housekeeping ladies ensured the rooms were super clean at all times. Truly appreciated all the good services rendered by the entire team at the hotel.
Nothing that I can think of
2 January 2026
We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Location is perfect, both at the center and away from all the noise. We could walk everywhere. Breakfast is good and I strongly recommend Zohos restaurant for a lunch or dinner.
Daily cleaning needs improvement.
1 January 2026
Incredible hotel with incredible staff in the perfect location
This hotel was amazing in nearly every aspect. The front desk staff went above and beyond and were so incredibly nice. The location is perfect, you can walk to nearly everything within 15 minutes, we saw everything we wanted to see and didn't have to rely on a taxi or public transport. The rooftop restaurant has an amazing view as well. Looking forward to coming back.
There's very little we didn't like. If I had to nitpick, the elevator can kind of have a mind of its own and often times the stairs were easier/quicker. There'd be times you'd push the down button and both the elevators would stop on your floor with people going up and then never come back down to your floor. Didn't make or break the stay by any means.
30 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent service!!
30 December 2025
Old-world elegance, warm service, amazing views
Old-world elegance, incredibly warm and attentive staff, great breakfast with an unbeatable view, perfect location
29 December 2025
Perfect hotel. Highly recommended!!
Perfect hotel, perfect location, great staff, very clean, food is great. Really really recommended!
Nothing
28 December 2025
Been to Electra before and will come back again
Great staff and good to see long term employees happy in their work. Convenient location
Signage during work as a wet rug (during cleaning)damaged some of my bags and in turn some important paperwork.
26 December 2025
A nice and comfortable city stay.
Perfect location, vibe, decoration. The spa and breakfast were enjoyable, too.
The double bed were 2 single beds united which very often were slipping apart.
25 December 2025
Magical stay in Athens, faultless
Absolutely superb! Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff… always welcoming! Have returned here decade after decade and kindly remembered by staff. Would not stay anywhere else in Athens! Thanks for a beautiful stay and being allocated best corner room with a view!
Nothing… stay was perfect
25 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location, comfortable room of reasonable size. Hotel staff is courteous and welcoming. Unfortunately, we had to cut short for personal reasons. We received a credit for the remaining time on the reservation. For that, we thank you.9
24 December 2025
Great location with exceptional staff
The hotel is located very near to ermou street which is the main shopping street. The hotel is super clean and everyone was really really nice and helpful. The breakfest has a nice view to the acropolis (kinda like all other hotels)
A little pricy but you get what you pay for
23 December 2025
Would stay again for sure.
Facilities and location
Storage space in rooms
22 December 2025
Fabulous
The room, stuff, breakfast, location everything was perfect.
21 December 2025
Great location with maginifant views from the roof top breakfast room/resturant!
Location is excellent, walking distance to many of the attractions and Plata. Breakfast was excelent and the view of the Accropolis was magnificant!
Room could be a little bigger but it was fine for a downtown hotel.
21 December 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, very nice and helpful staff
20 December 2025
Great hotel wonderful location
Nice clean room Extremely friendly staff Great central location
All great
20 December 2025
Lovely hotel great position
The view from our balcony
The noise from the lift during the night and from the rooftop restaurant early in the morning
19 December 2025
Exceptional
We had a wonderful staying,staff was very kind and welcoming,did their best for us to accomodate as good as possible. Always nice and ready to help. Room was lovely and confortable. Absolutely amazing breakfast,with a breathtaking view of the Acropole from thd rooftop restaurant. I received a surprise for my birthday from the hotel, champagne and cake,and we really enjoyed it,thank you!
We had nothing to dislike,it was wonderful!
15 December 2025
Exceptional
The staff is helpful and very kind. Everyone is very charming.
15 December 2025
Best hotel in Athens.
Very good location in Athens, overlooking the Acropolis, best breakfast i have eaten in a hotel in Europe recently, the staff were all amazing.
EVERYTHING WAS JUST BEYOND PERFECT
13 December 2025
Very good
Beautiful view from the balcony. Breakfast was very nice and the view from the restaurant was gorgeous
The gentleman at reception, who checked us in had the worst attitude possible. Considering that check in is your first impression - he totally ruined it. So unprofessional.
9 December 2025
Our stay was very comfortable and it was easy to move around
The staff gives excellent service. They all appear to take pride in their work and giving great service.
Since it’s in the center of plaka there was little noise from the street. But once we mentioned that they moved us on higher floor and upgraded us for free.
6 December 2025
Best location, service & breakfast
Great location, amazing views, fantastic breakfast & service. Clean rooms and very comfortable beds!
Nothing
6 December 2025
Absolutely fantastic place. Rooftop is stunning.
Absolutely stunning view from rooftop. Superb restaurant & bar overlooking the Acropolis. Breakfast was excellent, served on rooftop. Excellent staff all round. Perfect location.
Not hotel’s fault: some people stay at 5* hotels & behave like animals. Our corridor was filled with people shouting & arguing late into the night.
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)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - 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 & 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

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2 February 2026
Exceptional