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City Circus Athens vs Philippos Hotel

City Circus Athens and Philippos Hotel are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, Philippos Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to City Circus Athens. Philippos Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 7 publications including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Oyster.

City Circus Athens
City Circus Athens
7 / 10
Sarri 16, Psirri, Athens 10553, Greece
From $58 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A fun place to stay for the restless traveler is the City Circus Hostel." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Central, affordable lodgings are often bland and basic, but this hostel brims with warmth and charisma." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"Hip interiors match the hip Psirri location at the budget-friendly City Circus Athens, where upbeat decor and cleanliness make it one of Europe's best-rated hostels." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Athens' newest hostel promises good things and delivers." Full review
Philippos Hotel
Philippos Hotel
7 / 10
3 Mitseon Street, Athens 11742, Greece
From $107 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Just around the corner from its sister hotel, the Herodion, the Philippos shares its good qualities: a quiet location convenient to the Acropolis and friendly, efficient service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Philippos offers small, well-appointed rooms near the Acropolis." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Philippos, sister hotel of the Herodion around the corner, is probably better for families as there are many quad rooms."
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As with the Herodion, book online for best prices.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Three-star sister hotel to the Herodion... the Philippos was completely renovated for the 2004 Olympics, though the interior is much less dramatic than the new facade."
Star Service Star Service
"In a sedate residential neighborhood two blocks from its sibling...this family-run hotel is, like its relative, an inviting small operation in a surprisingly quiet and convenient location." Full review
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The word is out on this one, so book early and request discounts.
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