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Periscope Hotel vs Plaka Hotel

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Periscope Hotel scores slightly higher than Plaka Hotel. Periscope Hotel ranks #6 in Athens with positive reviews from 11 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.

Periscope Hotel
Periscope Hotel
8 / 10
22 Haritos str., Kolonaki, Athens 10675, Greece
From $96 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Modern, minimalist hotel on a quiet residential street in an elegant district."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Periscope is a concept hotel with an unusual concept: surveillance." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This contemporary design hotel may be more suited for solitary business travelers than couples on vacation."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This sleek concept hotel combines minimalist urban-chic design, amenity-filled rooms, and exceptional service for a truly relaxing experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The periscope mounted on top of this 21-room boutique hotel in elegant Kolonaki means even the ground-floor bar gets an aerial view of Athens (displayed on a TV screen)." Full review
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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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