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A for Athens vs Herodion Hotel

Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Herodion Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to A for Athens. Herodion Hotel comes in at #5 in Athens with praise from 9 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

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
i
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
Herodion Hotel
Herodion Hotel
8 / 10
4 Rovertou Galli Street, Athens 11742, Greece
From $195 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is an attractive hotel a block south of the Acropolis, near the Herodes Atticus theater." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The Herodion scores most points for its common areas: the café-restaurant with conservatory seating shaded by wild pistachios... and the roof garden with two Jacuzzi tubs and eyefuls of the Acropolis."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A good compromise between the area's budget venues and deluxe digs, this hospitable hotel is down the street from the Odeon of Herodes Atticus." Full review
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Be sure to take full advantage of the hotel's location and ask for a room with an Acropolis view.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This smart four-star hotel is geared towards the well-heeled traveller and businessperson." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Herodion has lovely common areas: the café-restaurant with patio seating shaded by wild pistachios, and the roof garden with two Jacuzzi tubs and the Acropolis a stone’s throw away."
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