8 Μητρομαρά, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Kinglin Luxury Living Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Kinglin Luxury Living on Μητρομαρά Street, you immediately get the sense that this isn’t your typical four-star hotel. The building has this understated elegance that fits perfectly into the neighborhood — it’s polished without being flashy, which honestly feels very Athenian. The entrance is intimate, almost residential, and you know what? That’s exactly what makes it special. The attention to detail is evident from the moment you arrive, setting the tone for your entire stay.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, when locals tell you a place is in the “real heart” of Athens, you should listen — and they’re absolutely right about this one. You’re literally steps away from everything that matters, but somehow the street itself feels peaceful. I’ve walked this area plenty of times, and Μητρομαρά is one of those addresses that puts you close to the action without the tourist chaos. The fact that couples rate the location 9.8 makes total sense when you realize you can stroll to dinner, catch the metro, or explore the historic center without any planning. This neighborhood truly offers the best of both worlds for travelers seeking authentic experiences.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in felt more like a well-designed urban retreat than a hotel space. Everything’s thoughtfully arranged — good lighting, quality linens, and those little touches that show someone actually cares about the guest experience. The bathrooms are modern and spacious (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given in Athens), and the soundproofing is surprisingly effective for a city center location. You’ll sleep well here, even with the city humming outside. Each detail contributes to an exceptionally comfortable stay.

What Sets It Apart

Here’s what I really appreciate about this place — it strikes that perfect balance between professional service and personal attention. The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood and can point you toward that little taverna around the corner or help you figure out the best route to wherever you’re heading. It’s the kind of place where they remember your name by the second day, which actually means something when you’re traveling. The whole operation feels more boutique than corporate, if that makes sense. This personalized approach distinguishes it from larger hotel chains.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.7 rating isn’t just numbers — it reflects what happens when a hotel gets the fundamentals right. You’re staying somewhere that feels connected to Athens rather than isolated from it, the service is attentive without being intrusive, and the location genuinely makes your trip easier. Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway (hence all those happy couples) or just want a solid base for exploring the city, this place delivers on what it promises. It’s one of those finds that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special, even though it’s been here all along. Guests consistently praise the authentic experience and warm hospitality.

Exploring Athens offers visitors an unforgettable journey through the birthplace of democracy, from its iconic Parthenon to its vibrant neighborhoods and world-renowned archaeological treasures.

Kinglin Luxury Living Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio Apartment2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
Superior Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Deluxe Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Standard Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
Penthouse Apartmentqueen bed, 1 queen bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Kinglin Luxury Living

  • Haoyue from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Facilities are good and the stay there is comfortable! Although it is not a hotel, the staff is very friendly and enthusiastic, and they are always willing to offer assistance. Good at value!

  • Diana from Germany (9/10)

    Quiet spot in the middle of Athens. Nice interior, wonderful bathroom. All in all very comfortable and well managed.

  • Katarzyna from Poland (10/10)

    Our stay was just perfect! Location, fresh orange juice every morning with a pastry different everyday was great start for a day. Daphne support was far beyond expectations!

  • Ramesh from Sri Lanka (10/10)

    The location is amazing, the place was super. We booked for two days initially but stayed for five. I think that says it all.

    The daily cleaning was excellent. Oh and awesome shower.

  • Ruth from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Beautiful design and spacious. Great amenities like kitchenware and large bathroom. Great location.

  • Timothy from United States of America (10/10)

    Fantastic location, warm welcome and attention to details – could not have asked for a better stay.

  • Paula from United States of America (10/10)

    The facility was great – clean, modern, comfortable. The location was outstanding — convenient to a Metro stop and walkable to almost everything we wanted to see and experience.

  • Alexander from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Daphne the concierge was absolutely incredible and the room was very modern and smart

  • Lindsay from United States of America (10/10)

    Everything about this place was perfect. We were there for 4 nights and 3 full days and took 2 tours while in Athens. The meeting spot for these tours as well as the Acropolis and countless restaurants was just around the corner. Although its location was so near anything you could want, it was still a quiet and restful place to come back to at the end of the day. With the windows closed we didn't hear any pedestrian or street noise at all. There was an amazing spot for pastries and coffee at the end of the street that we could smell as soon as we walked out the door. We stopped there for snacks and the man working was so nice in explaining every treat they offered. This would be a perfect and convenient place for additional breakfast items if needed, although they offer a breakfast energy box at 8:30 each morning. The box contained pastries and fresh orange juice. This was plenty for us to start our day and they were very gracious about bringing it earlier for us to enjoy before our tours. The room was exceptionally clean with a very comfortable bed, kitchenette, and an amazing shower with great water pressure. Communication was so easy and responses from Effie came almost immediately. She was very helpful with our check-in / check-out process, and securing transportation to and from the airport. Thank you so much for your efforts Effie! I wouldn't even look at other options if we decided to come back. There was nothing not to like about this property.

  • Jennifer from Germany (10/10)

    Design and quality of the decor! Stunning.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Acropolis: 1.1 km
  • Parthenon: 1.1 km
  • Erechtheion: 1 km
  • Hadrian’s Arch: 550 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 350 m
  • Temple of Athena Nike: 800 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 500 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 800 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 600 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 250 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Pulp: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Sports bar: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Taste Wine Tasting, Shop and Bar: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Roman Agora: 1.2 km
  • Omonia Square: 2.1 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.2 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.3 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.4 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.4 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 1.9 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.5 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km
  • National Archaeological Museum of Athens: 2.8 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: 1.5 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 250 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.4 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 450 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services

Shops:

  • Hair/Beauty salon

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service
  • Car rental

Languages Spoken:

  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Armenian

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • 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:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Building Characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Kinglin Luxury Living

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • Available 24 hours
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out:

  • Available 24 hours

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Children & Beds:

  • Child policies
  • Children of all ages are welcome.
  • Children 3 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.
  • The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
  • Crib and extra bed policies
  • There are no extra beds available at this property.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Accepted payment methods:

  • Maestro
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Diners Club
  • Cash is not accepted

Guest reviews

Staff :

9.9

Comfort :

9.9

Location :

9.9

Free Wifi :

9.6

Facilities :

9.8

Cleanliness :

9.9

Value for money :

9.5