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Plaka Hotel vs Royal Olympic
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Plaka Hotel ranks slightly higher than Royal Olympic Hotel. Plaka Hotel comes in at #13 in Athens with positive reviews from 7 publications such as Frommer's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Plaka Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
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7, Kapnikareas & Mitropoleos Street, Plaka/Syntagma, Athens 10556, Greece
From $115 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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Fodor's
"Comfortable... the guest rooms in this charming, central hotel are a comfortable place to rest while in the heart of old Athens."
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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."
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i
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
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."
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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."
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Royal Olympic
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Athanasiou Diakou 28-34, Athens 11743, Greece
From $143 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"Tastefully decorated (marble, wood, and bronze) with clean, decent-size rooms and bathrooms, and there's a breathtaking city and Acropolis view from its top-floor restaurant."
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i
For Acropolis views request a room above the third floor.
Star Service
"Opposite the Temple of Jupiter and a large park pocked with ongoing archaeological excavations, this family-run hotel is a 10-minute walk from Syntagma Square and the Acropolis."
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i
Guests can also choose among a selection of suites.
Oyster
Luxury
"The 264-room Royal Olympic Hotel is a classically designed luxury hotel set amid Athens' historic treasures."
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