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Hermes Hotel vs A for Athens

Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hermes Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to A for Athens. Hermes Hotel is ranked #14 in Athens with accolades from 9 publications including EuroCheapo, DK Eyewitness and Michelin Guide.

Hermes Hotel
Hermes Hotel
8 / 10
19, Apollonos Street, Syntagma/Plaka, Athens 10557, Greece
From $97 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Compact, modern hotel... well-kept, contemporary interior."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Hermes Hotel has designer touches in every room, including polished wood floors, marble bathrooms, and balconies." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Sunny guest rooms with brightly colored decorative details and marble bathrooms feel warm and welcoming." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Hermes is next to the Central Hotel, with similar amenities, but not quite as swishy." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Part of a small group of four co-owned hotels, the Hermes has a very pleasant ground floor lounge-bar-café as well as the inevitable roof terrace."
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A for Athens
A for Athens
8 / 10
Miaouli 2 - 4, Athens 10554, Greece
From $107 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
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A popular nightlife spot for non-hotel guests, it also also adds noise.
Fodor's 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)." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Modern but simple, A for Athens makes a good, central base right above Monastiraki's central square." Full review