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Plaka Hotel vs NEW Hotel

Both Plaka Hotel and New Hotel are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, New Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Plaka Hotel. New Hotel scores 89 with accolades from 12 publications like Frommer's, Star Service and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Plaka Hotel
Plaka Hotel
8 / 10
7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street, Plaka/Syntagma, Athens 10556, Greece
From $115 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This hotel is popular with Greeks, who prefer its modern conveniences to the old-fashioned charms of most other hotels in the area." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Comfortable... the guest rooms in this charming, central hotel are a comfortable place to rest while in the heart of old Athens." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This comfortable, contemporary, tourist-class hotel is a great deal for sightseers in search of centrality without forking over too many euros per night." Full review
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There are no suites or connecting rooms here, and the best rooms to request are those recently renovated or the panoramic Acropolis Double rooms with small scenic balconies.
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"In an excellent location for sightseeing... the rooftop lounge is the highlight of the hotel with its comfortable seating and stunning views of the Acropolis." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Perfect for visitors to Athens who want to do the sights without any fuss, Plaka offers comfortable, modern rooms and an open-air rooftop bar, close to the Acropolis." Full review
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NEW Hotel
NEW Hotel
8 / 10
16 Filellinon Street, Syntagma Square, Athens 10557, Greece
From $124 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials."
Concierge Concierge
"Overall, it goes down as easily as the huge breakfast that's included in the price."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Years in the making, the New Hotel was heralded as an aesthetic triumph in the inner city's ever-changing landscape when it opened in 2011." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
83.6
"Sexy salvage—Brazilian designers Humberto and Fernando Campana mixed reclaimed furniture with contemporary art by Jenny Holzer and Laurie Anderson and their own offbeat designs." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This isn't just a new hotel but a new direction for hotels in Athens. This madcap modern mooring for art-hungry travelers is the boldest bit of real estate in the city, bar none." Full review
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