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A for Athens vs AthensWas Design Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, AthensWas is the choice of most professionals compared to A for Athens. AthensWas has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Fodor's, Star Service and The Telegraph.
A for Athens
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Miaouli 2 - 4, Athens 10554, Greece
From $107 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The hotel has basic services but the rooms are spacious, bright and immaculate; its location is super convenient and the views are awesome. It's a wonderful new arrival."
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Oyster
Budget
"A value choice for travelers who want to be in the midst of everything -- it's a five-minute walk to the nightlife of Psirri, Monastiraki, and Plaka."
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A popular nightlife spot for non-hotel guests, it also also adds noise.
Fodor's
"A restored 1960s building with minimalist rooms with wood floors and all the modern amenities (including both air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi)."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel is centrally located in the Greek capital, above scenic and bustling Monastiraki Square, and a favourite among locals for its rooftop bar with staggering views of the Acropolis."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Modern but simple, A for Athens makes a good, central base right above Monastiraki's central square."
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AthensWas Design Hotel
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
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5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Str, Athens 11742, Greece
From $175 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"The hotel in centrally located in a quiet pedestrian walkway, the most archaeologically "charged" street of the city, just 400 m from the Acropolis and 200 m from the central Acropolis metro station."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The marble and walnut wood interior showcases retro-chic furniture...There are 21 rooms, plus a rooftop bar-restaurant overlooking the Acropolis."
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"Set on a buzzy pedestrian street, AthensWas dishes out an enticing slice of monochrome modernism to go with your ancient history."
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Oyster
Upscale
"An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies."
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