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
18 April 2025
Perfect
Location . View from restaurant and our room , staff
Nil
18 April 2025
Location-wise the best Hotel around, great Staff and magnificent views!
Breakfast was incredible with a magnificent view over the city and of course the acropolis! Staff is very friendly and the hotel location was amazing. It’s in the center of the city and you can get to all the important sights within minutes - it’s all in walking distance, we didn’t have to order a taxi (apart from the drive from and to the airport).
I expected our room to be a bit more modern than it was, given that the hotel is a 5-star.
17 April 2025
Very good
The single the room was very small facing the back yard where the ventilators work nonstop
14 April 2025
excellent stay
everything location breakfast facilities
no need for long waits at the reception desk.
13 April 2025
Fabulous
fantastic roof top bar also doubled as the breakfast area - incredible view of the city and sites Friendly and informative staff
12 April 2025
Good restaurant on the rooftop with view.
The property has great view from its rooftop restaurant. The breakfast was good. Location was great.
It’s seems to be an old property the rooms are maintained but very old style, outdated and worn out.
12 April 2025
5 star hotel, excellent facilities. Amazing staff who are extremely helpful & friendly. View from breakfast room of
Great location. First rate hotel.
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11 April 2025
Exceptional
We had a short but wonderful stay. The hotel is beautiful, with a spectacular view of the Acropolis. Food and service were very good as well and our room has a large balcony looking out to the Acropolis as well. Would love to stay longer next time.
11 April 2025
High recommended
The hotel location is excellent!! All attractions are in 5-15 minutes walk.
11 April 2025
Sofia went above her call of duty to help us with issues due to the strike
Excellent location and view
8 April 2025
Stay at this hotel. It is worth it.
Great location fantastic views of acropolis staff very attentive, professional and very helpful to any enquiry.
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7 April 2025
Wonderful stay in a magical location - wrapped in comfort and excellent service
Fantastic customer service , food ( dinner and breakfast ) was exceptional with a sublime setting looking at the Acropolis Room was very comfortable , with lovely toiletries and appointments
6 April 2025
Amazing stay at he Electra Palace Hotel.
The location of the hotel is excellent. Close to all the shops. The view of the acropolis was spectacular and each morning we enjoyed the delicious breakfast with an amazing view of the city and the acropolis.
We loved everything.
6 April 2025
The hospitality, service, and location made our first trip to Athens perfect!
The staff was kind and helpful. The location was perfect for our first trip to Athens. The views of the Acropolis cannot be beat. The breakfast each morning was a wonderful way to start our day. We will return!
6 April 2025
Short break with excellent hotel in brilliant location!
Very good hotel - fantastic location. Stunning views at breakfast!
5 April 2025
Amazing stay
Room was very comfortable
5 April 2025
Amazing Hotel
Location is absolutely the best Standard of service was amazing Room cleanliness and fresh water supplied each day Roof top bar Breakfast Views
The spa and indoor pool were out of service when we arrived and only found this out 2 days before which was disappointing to us.
4 April 2025
Excellent location service and fantastic breakfast
Location. Staff. Fantastic breakfast with a view of Acropolis
Sometimes noisy. The pool and spa area not working
4 April 2025
Would come again
Lovely, centrally located hotel with exceptional breakfast served in the rooftop with a view over the city, including the Acropolis. Rooms were clean and tasteful. Food and drinks are pricey, but plenty of restaurants all around.
1 April 2025
Fabulous
Gorgeous hotel right in the heart of all historical sites, staff were superb and breakfast in the roof terrace was superb. Room was really comfortable with a view of the Acropolis, absolutely stunning - highly recommended
1 April 2025
Wonderful
Staff fantastic
31 March 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location. Very friendly and professional staff. Fabulous breakfasts with the astonishing view.
30 March 2025
Would not recommend anything else , best in the city
Great breakfast with great view and service The whole staff is extremely friendly and helpful Especially Olga from reception who helped me to book tickets to acropolis and restaurants I would definitely come back
30 March 2025
Top Location, Dreamy Rooftop Sunset, and a Breakfast to Remember
The location is perfect, and everyone working there was incredibly helpful. The sunset from the rooftop is, in my opinion, one of the best in Athens. The breakfast was also absolutely amazing!
29 March 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel. Great location. Great views. Great breakfast. Gym needs to be improved to meet 5 star.
28 March 2025
Very comfortable stay with an excellent location.
We loved the beds, the view from the balcony, the location, and every single staff person was exceptional- from the front desk, Olga to Demetri who helped us with a taxi and our luggage, as well as the housekeeping staff. The restaurant was great both in the garden and the roof top with Acropolis views on the top floor! We especially loved the local accordion player right outside our balcony.
I’m sure the spa and indoor pool would have been amazing and was one of the reasons we booked it. However, we hope to come back and use it when it’s remodeled.
28 March 2025
Exceptional
THE STAFF WAS INCREDIBLY FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE, THE ROOM WAS SPOTLESS AND COMFORTABLE AND THE LOCATION WAS PERFECT. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A MEMORABLE AND RELAXING EXPERIENCE!
27 March 2025
Incredible!
The reception staff were exceptional, so welcoming and eager to assist for anything they could do. I have stayed in many places and the staff at Electra Palace are among the best. The location is brilliant, safe to walk in the area at night and close to wonderful restaurants and cafes.
The school next door means the noise of children playing is noticeable during the day but it was not a bother at all.
27 March 2025
You can't go wrong with this booking.
The view at the restaurant during breakfast was amazing. Our balcony also had a great view at night. The location is very central to tourist sites.
The spa, weight room, and indoor pool was closed for renovations. Of course we were not notified until they processed our payment.
26 March 2025
Good location and helpful staff.
Breakfast and view was perfect! Location in Plaka was excellent, close to the cathedral and lot of restaurants. Shopping was nearby. Syntagma square was 5-7 minutes walk, which is kind of city central square with a excellent metro connection , including Acropolis station. Acropolis probably a 15 min walk. You can take a train from the airport to Syntagma and walk to this hotel or do a ride share car. We used FreeNow which was easy and cheap.
Price
25 March 2025
Everyone working at the property was excellent, outstanding hospitality
OUTSTANDING staff
25 March 2025
Exceptional
My mum and I had the most wonderful stay at Electra Palace Athens! From the moment we arrived, we felt like princesses thanks to the incredibly warm and smiley customer service. The staff were always there to check on us, making sure we had everything we needed. The hotel itself was spotless, very comfortable, and beautifully maintained. One of the highlights was the breathtaking view of the Acropolis from the rooftop restaurant—absolutely unforgettable! Even though the swimming pool was under renovation, we had access to the pool at the sister hotel, Electra Metropolis, just a short 2-minute walk away, which was a perfect alternative. Overall, we are beyond happy with our stay and will cherish these memories for a long time. Thank you to the entire team for making our trip so special!
24 March 2025
Fabulous
Lovely hotel at a convincing location, unfortunately, the spa and pool were under construction. We had to leave before breakfast so they made us a beautiful doggy bag of snacks!
23 March 2025
Very good
Friendly helpful reception staff, there was an issue with the noise but they moved us to a different room. Lovely breakfast, great views.
nothing really
22 March 2025
The perfect place for visiting Athens!
Everything,fantastic location, super rooftop, wonderful staff .
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20 March 2025
Very good
Breakfast was outstanding. Both restaurants were excellent. Concierge staff was helpful.
18 March 2025
We would highly recommend this hotel!
Great location, GREAT STAFF, wonderful daily breakfast buffet!
18 March 2025
Great location for weekend getaway
The breakfast room with view of the Acropolis was wonderful. The food quality and service was excellent. The same room in the evening was just as good, lovely dishes and friendly attentive staff.
Although pre-notified about renovations ongoing, the drilling noise level was at times really loud (we had a room in the first floor) making the stay less relaxing than expected
17 March 2025
Fabulous
Excellent location, very nice staff, wonderful breakfast on the roof restaurant with a fantastic view.
If you're sensitive to noise ask for a quit room facing the back of the hotel.
16 March 2025
Fabulous
Good location
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15 March 2025
Excellent
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13 March 2025
Wonderful hotel in the Pláka
Wonderful hotel with beautiful rooftop restaurant overlooking the acropolis. Helpful staff. Large rooms with views of the Parthenon. Very comfortable. Nice bathroom. Terrace for drinks and coffee. Would definitely return!
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12 March 2025
Very good
Location, view from restaurant, kind staff.
A bit worn out. Pools and spa closed. Breakfast packs for early departure broke in 2 minutes.
8 March 2025
Great staff, Perfect location. one of the best costumer service experience I've ever had
great staff, one of the best costumer service experience ive ever had
8 March 2025
A delightful stay in the center of Athens
It was a very enjoyable stay at the hotel with friendly, welcoming and professional staff, great breakfast selection, including Greek specialties and good quality coffee. The hotel is within walking distance to the main attractions and despite being in the center of Athens - very quiet. And the view from the 8th floor restaurant is just breathtaking!
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6 March 2025
Fabulous
Amazing view, friendly staff, great food. We had a wonderful time
3 March 2025
Perfect hotel in Athens
The reception staff was very welcoming, especially Olga, Chris, Constantinos and George. They helped us with directions and restaurant reservations. The breakfast buffet was sumptuous and had great views of the Acropolis. Location was perfect for visiting the ancient sites and shopping in Athens.
2 March 2025
Exceptional
Great location and hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
1 March 2025
Exceptional
Stuff, location, Roof Top restaurant
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
19 April 2025
Perfect!