

Hera Hotel Overview
Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Hera Hotel, I wasn’t expecting much from another 4-star property. But you know what? Sometimes places surprise you, and this one definitely did. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole setup that I really appreciated. The lobby has this warm, lived-in feeling rather than that sterile hotel chain vibe, and the staff actually seemed genuinely happy to see guests instead of just going through the motions.
What really won me over was how the hotel manages to feel both polished and relaxed at the same time. The rooms are well-appointed without being fussy – I mean, everything works properly (which honestly isn’t always a given), the beds are actually comfortable, and the bathrooms have decent water pressure. Small things, but they matter when you’re trying to unwind after a long day of sightseeing. The cleaning staff clearly takes pride in their work too, which you notice in those little details like properly folded towels and spotless mirrors. I stayed for four nights and never had any issues with noise from other guests or street traffic, which can be a real gamble with city hotels.
The thing that stuck with me most was just how smoothly everything ran. Check-in was quick and painless, the Wi-Fi actually worked throughout the building (shocking, I know), and when I needed restaurant recommendations, the front desk folks had solid suggestions that weren’t just tourist traps. With an 8.7 rating, it’s clear other travelers have had similarly positive experiences – and honestly, after staying there myself, I get why. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it delivers exactly what most people want: a clean, comfortable base with friendly service and no unpleasant surprises. Sometimes that’s worth more than all the bells and whistles in the world.
Early hotels booking in Athens requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s legendary archaeological sites and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Hera Hotel Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Small Double Room | 1 full bed for 2 adults |
| Standard Double/Twin Room | 2 twin beds, or and 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Double or Twin Room with Acropolis View | 2 twin beds, or and 1 queen bed for 2 adults |
| Junior Suite with Acropolis View | 2 × 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 1 child |
| Standard Triple Room | 3 twin beds, or, 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed for 3 adults |


Reviews of Hera Hotel
Irina from Romania (9/10)
The hotel is chic, within a short walk from Plaka and the Acropolis; it has its own garage.
The room was very clean, very comfortable, the staff very helpful.Pauline from United Kingdom (8/10)
It was good to be so centrally placed for the archeological sites. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The staff were courteous and pleasant at all times. The choice for breakfast was very good and we also enjoyed two excellent meals in the rooftop restaurant with the wonderful view of the Acropolis. We also enjoyed sitting on the balcony which overlooked the street in the evening sun.
Seda from United States of America (9/10)
Staff, location, breakfast
Zaharara from Norway (9/10)
The breakfast was served in a beautiful hall. The terrace had a lovely view to the Parthenon. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The location of this hotel is just fantastic, right in the heart of Plaka
Ioannis from Greece (8/10)
Nice reception area, cute rooms, great location and parking, very close to acropolis museum.
Rebecca from United States of America (9/10)
Location was great. Restaurant on the rooftop a fantastic place to eat and enjoy the view.
Guy from United Kingdom (8/10)
Breakfast was great, fresh food, lovely setting
Bedroom was good size, comfortable bed. Good toiletries
Restaurant was great setting, staff lovely, food deliciousMacri from United States of America (8/10)
Great location
Kirsty from Australia (9/10)
Excellent hotel, great location, close to the acropolis with views from our room. The bed was so comfortable and was larger than a standard king. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Ronald from United States of America (9/10)
Breakfast was very good. Nice selections.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Parthenon: 1.3 km
- Hadrian’s Arch: 550 m
- Acropolis Museum: 650 m
- Monument of Lysikrates: 600 m
- Temple of Olympion Zeus: 700 m
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1 km
- Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 800 m
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 550 m
- National Museum of Contemporary Art: 750 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/Bar Fish Cafe: 300 m
- Cafe/Bar Sports bar: 300 m
- Cafe/Bar Tiki Bar Athens: 9 m
Top attractions:
- Acropolis: 1.3 km
- Erechtheion: 1.3 km
- Roman Agora: 1.3 km
- Omonia Square: 2.2 km
- Filopappos Hill: 1.5 km
- Syntagma Square: 1.3 km
- Monastiraki Square: 1.5 km
- Temple of Hephaestus: 1.8 km
- Museum of Cycladic Art: 1.9 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.9 km
Natural Beauty:
- Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3 km
Beaches in the Neighborhood:
- Edem Beach: 6 km
- Flisvos Beach: 6 km
- Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
- Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach: 8 km
Public transit:
- Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.9 km
- Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 350 m
- Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.5 km
- Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 450 m
- Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km
Closest Airports:
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Parking:
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Activities:
- Bicycle rental
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne
- Kids’ meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages Spoken:
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Cleaning Services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Business Facilities:
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services:
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services:
- Babysitting/Child services


House Rules at Hera Hotel
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 3:00 PM
- Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00 AM
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Children & Beds:
- Child policies
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
- To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
- Prices for cribs and extra beds aren’t included in the total price. They’ll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
- Crib and extra bed policies
- The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Accepted payment methods:
- Maestro
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Union Pay credit card
- JCB
- Diners Club
- American Express
- Cash
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