Athens

The 320-room Hotel Grand Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is a luxury property centrally located right across the street from the Parliament and within walking distance of many top sights. — Oyster

Minimalist bedrooms boast balconies overlooking the city and furnishings made from recycled materials. — Michelin Guide

This luxury boutique hotel boasts chic and modern design. — The Telegraph

Elegant hotel in an exclusive district. — Michelin Guide

Around the corner from Kotzia Square and the central food market hall, 300 meters from the Omonia metro station, this is one of the city's most notable recent arrivals. — Star Service

Greek owned, rooms done up in local antiques and neoclassical moldings, and with stunning vistas of the Acropolis, the parliament building, and Constitution Square. — Condé Nast Traveler

Fun yet posh, this dream pad for the young and the young-at-heart is a crazy/cool boutique art hotel (fully refurbished in 2013). — Fodor's

The hotel has a free breakfast buffet, a pretty atrium bar, a restaurant that specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, and rooftop terraces with amazing views. — Oyster

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. — Oyster

Right in the heart of Pláka, this luxurious hotel has excellent facilities, including indoor and rooftop pools, plus a gym and sauna. — Rough Guide

We consider Hera splurge-worthy for its relative affordability, its great location, and its inviting high-end atmosphere. — EuroCheapo

Once called Ochre & Brown, this elegant boutique hotel with a sleek design and an outstanding restaurant-bar was recently expanded to 22 rooms and 5 suites, each a little haven of urban cool. — Fodor's

This well-priced hotel has a comfortable location close to public transportation and calm modern interiors that make it one of Athens' best all-around midrange starlets. — Star Service

This mid-range, 45-room hotel is a clear favorite for families, couples and older travelers desiring a quiet, safe and convenient location. — Oyster

A restored 1960s building with minimalist rooms with wood floors and all the modern amenities (including both air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi). — Fodor's

The hotel’s rooftop bar and unobstructed up-close views of the Acropolis are major draws, as are the 20 Mod-ish rooms with Le Corbusier armchairs and Warren Platner coffee tables. — Condé Nast Traveler

Dine on the rooftop garden restaurant to look out over the Acropolis. — Condé Nast Traveler

Exceptional central location right below the Acropolis. Restaurants, bars, and public transportation surround this family-run property... Wi-Fi and breakfast are free. — Oyster

Located in the chic suburb of Vouliagmeni, sometimes known as the Athenian Riviera, the Margi is an 89-room design-driven hotel with a setting... that makes nearby Athens seem a long way off. — Concierge

Family-friendly seaside Athenian resort with an Olympic-sized pool, tennis court and spa. — Jetsetter