4-star hotel
Acropolis Hip Loft
20 Ζαν Μωρεάς , Athens, 11741, Greece
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Acropolis Hip Loft overview
Honestly, when I first heard about Acropolis Hip Loft, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the name – but this place absolutely delivers on both the “hip” and the location promises. You know what struck me right away? The way they’ve managed to blend modern design with that unmistakable Athens energy, and I mean that in the best possible way.
The loft-style rooms are actually spacious enough to spread out your stuff without feeling like you’re playing Tetris with your luggage – something I really appreciate after cramming into those tiny European hotel boxes elsewhere. The floors have this polished concrete look that sounds like it would be cold, but they’ve warmed it up with these gorgeous textiles and lighting that makes everything feel cozy once the sun goes down. I loved how the windows frame different slices of the city depending on which room you get, and honestly, even the less premium views have character. The bathrooms deserve a mention too – they’ve got this rainfall shower situation that’s perfect after walking around Athens all day (and trust me, you’ll be doing a lot of walking).
What really sets this place apart though is how the staff seems to actually know the neighborhood. I mean, forget the typical tourist trap recommendations – these folks pointed me toward this incredible little taverna about three blocks away where I had the best moussaka of my trip, and it was packed with locals on a Tuesday night. The front desk guy also gave me the heads up about which metro entrance to use that saves you about ten minutes of walking uphill with your bags, which is the kind of insider knowledge you can’t Google. The building itself sits in one of those areas where you feel like you’re experiencing real Athens – not sanitized tourist Athens – but you’re still close enough to everything that matters. I could walk to the main archaeological sites without needing a cab, but I was also stumbling distance from some genuinely cool bars and cafes that don’t show up in guidebooks.
The 9.6 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here – it’s one of those places where all the little details just work together. Check-in was smooth (they actually had my room ready early), the WiFi didn’t cut out every five minutes like so many places in older European buildings, and the air conditioning was quiet enough that I could sleep with it running. I’ll be honest, the neighborhood can get a bit lively on weekend nights, but it’s the fun kind of lively, not the obnoxious kind. Plus, good earplugs solve that if you’re a light sleeper. This is definitely where I’d stay again – it’s got that sweet spot of being distinctive and well-located without trying too hard to be trendy.
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Acropolis Hip Loft accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 sofa bed, 1 sofa bed, 1 queen bed | 4 adults |
Reviews of Acropolis Hip Loft
Anikó
Everything was perfect, the highlight was the host, Giorgios (George) - he has a very warm and welcoming personality, and went out of his way to make our stay pleasant. He was always very quick to answer via WhatsApp. As for the apartment: a big spacious apartment with good natural lights and a charming balcony. It has everything for cooking, multiple ways to prepare coffee, washing machine with detergent, dishwasher, cleaning supplies, hair dryer etc - we only stayed for a couple of days, but it's really prepared for also a longer stay. The bed was big and comfortable. Not sure if it's due to soundproofing or maybe noone else lives in the building but we didn't hear the slightest noise from the neighbours, and also the balcony was facing a quiet little street, even though the apartment is in a busy, central area, so we didn't hear any noise of the city. The location is great, nice cafés and bakeries closeby with good prices and tasty products, also 2 mini markets, metro is close, you really have everything nearby.
Joshua
Nice place with a balcony which was great. The apartment had everything we needed and was very spacious. The manager George was great with our early check-in and late checkout and was very responsive with any questions we had
Amelia
The Serta mattress bed is the BEST of any hotel and airbnb and this a country which loves overly hard mattresses! The sofa in living room also comfy. Super quiet patio (no view- faces backs of other apts but is quiet & feels private) for morning brekkie or a drink and unwind at end of long day. The host is fantastic! Gave clear directions to obtain keys from lockbox, great communication and booked airport taxi to apartment last minute. Kitchen well equipped - best quality nonstick pans in any rental Ive been to ! and huge fridge. Really clean, great bathroom and shower. Fantastic to have a washing machine (only place to provide, of the 8 hotels/apt I stayed in Greece) even though it didn't spin enough to rid the water so clothes took a teeny bit longer to dry. Location was good if you don't mind walking extra - 15 mins to Acropolis/Parthenon to north; 10 min to very convenient Sygrou-Fix metro train station which made it so easy to take a quick train to Syntagma Square for sight seeing and great restaurants. And to Omonia for the amazing market (get the best quality herbs, spices, herbal teas near Evripidou St; You must go there!!! Note - very easy from this apt to taxi to the frequent Syntagma Square X95 airport bus which takes 45min-1hr depending on traffic- this way saves you at least 40Euro.Buy the tix BEFORE you get on, but be sure to tap on & validate tix on the electronic reader yourself
Rune
Everything was as expected! Clean and good room, and decently close to the main areas! Host gave us many good recommendations!
Robert
The location was. The balcony nice feature. The bed was very comfortable
Natalija
Everything. George is excellent host, provided great support. Apartment has everything you need, clean, spatious, balcony was excellent! It is located in a very good neighbourhood with caffes and restaurants, very close to all tourist attractions. Great value for money. Will definitely visit again :-)
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Filopappos Hill
- 1 km
- Acropolis Museum
- 1.2 km
- Temple of Athena Nike
- 1.3 km
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 1.5 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 1.1 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- 250 m
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- 950 m
- National Museum of Contemporary Art
- 300 m
- Πλατεία Κουντουριώτου
- 450 m
- Πλατεία Μάχης Αναλάτου
- 1.2 km
Restaurants & cafes
- Cafe/Bar Strange Brew
- 50 m
- Restaurant To Pagkaki
- 100 m
- Cafe/Bar Laluk Cafe Bar
- 150 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 1.6 km
- Parthenon
- 1.6 km
- Erechtheion
- 1.5 km
- Roman Agora
- 1.8 km
- Syntagma Square
- 2 km
- Monastiraki Square
- 2 km
- Temple of Hephaestus
- 1.7 km
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- 2.6 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 1.8 km
- Zappion National Garden
- 1.9 km
Natural Beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 3.7 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood
- Edem Beach
- 6 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 5 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 7 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 7 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 7 km
Public transit
- Train Petralona Metro Station
- 1.5 km
- Train Monastiraki Train Station
- 1.9 km
- Subway Neos Kosmos Metro Station
- 1 km
- Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station
- 450 m
- Bus Athens International Bus Station
- 5 km
Closest Airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 32 km
Facilities
Kitchen
- High chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Great for your stay
- Parking
- Private Bathroom
- Balcony
- Free Wifi
- View
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Kitchen
- Flat screen TV
- Airport shuttle
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Non smoking rooms
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Iron
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Front Desk Services
- Private check in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check in/out
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
Languages Spoken
- Greek
- English
- French
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat screen TV
- TV
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoor & View
- City view
- View
Transportation
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities
- Hiking Off site
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Building Characteristics
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
House rules at Acropolis Hip Loft
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 3:00 PM
- You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check out
- Until 11:00 AM
Children & Beds
- Children of all ages are welcome.
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Guest scores in detail
Staff 10.0
Comfort 9.9
Location 9.6
Facilities 9.6
Cleanliness 10.0
Value for money 9.9
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