4-star hotel
Nikis Penthouse
54 Νίκης, Athens, 10558, Greece
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Nikis Penthouse overview
I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Nikis Penthouse, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name sounds pretty grand, you know? But after staying there, I get it. This 4-star spot actually delivers on that penthouse vibe without being pretentious about it.
What really struck me was how they’ve managed to create this elevated experience (literally and figuratively) that feels both upscale and approachable. The moment you step in, there’s this sense of space and light that’s pretty rare – I mean, you can tell they put thought into the layout instead of just cramming in as many rooms as possible. The views are honestly impressive, and depending on which room you get, you might find yourself just standing by the window longer than you planned. I actually did that more than once, coffee in hand, just watching the city wake up below.
The staff here seems to genuinely know what they’re doing, which is refreshing. Check-in was smooth – no unnecessary upselling or that weird fake enthusiasm you sometimes get. They’re professional but not stiff, if that makes sense. The rooms themselves hit that sweet spot between modern and comfortable. Everything works properly (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case), and the beds are legitimately good. I’m someone who usually takes forever to fall asleep in hotels, but I slept well here. The soundproofing is decent too – I mean, you’ll hear some city noise because, well, it’s the city, but nothing that kept me up.
Here’s what I really appreciated: the little details that show they understand travelers. The lighting actually makes sense for both working and relaxing. There’s enough counter space in the bathroom to spread out your stuff. The Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes. These might sound like basic things, but honestly, half the places I’ve stayed mess up at least one of these. The housekeeping is thorough without being intrusive – they clearly have their system down.
Location-wise, you’re well-positioned without being right in the chaos of everything. It’s one of those spots where you can walk to what you need but still retreat to somewhere that feels like a proper escape. I found myself coming back during the day just to regroup, which isn’t something I usually do when I’m traveling.
The 8.5 rating makes total sense to me. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it nails what it sets out to do. You get that penthouse feeling – the space, the views, the sense of being above it all – without the attitude or the price tag that sometimes comes with it. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels special but not stuffy, somewhere you can actually relax instead of feeling like you have to be on your best behavior, this place gets it right. I’d definitely stay here again, which honestly is my best measure of whether a place is worth it.
Nikis Penthouse accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 large double bed | Max persons: 2 |
Reviews of Nikis Penthouse
Tim
Great location, nice spacious patio with great views of Lycabettus hill.
Ginny
Wonderful apartment in a great location
Julia
Balcony was huge and great for morning sun. It was one of the reasons we chose this apartment. Location also very good and it felt very safe as an area. My daughter was arriving first, alone, and agrees that it felt safe outside in the vicinity. Very comfy beds and the bedrooms were very clean. Could be improved: Really difficult communication. Via booking.com, you get messages from a generic company who then direct you to a WhatsApp number with the owner of key holder for specific queries. We stayed twice - two weeks apart, one night each time. First time, it took many hours to get a reply from whstsapp although we did eventually get a response. Second stay, no replies at all over a 48 hour period which was difficult as we needed to know about luggage storage etc. Having had great responses from other landlords during our trip to Greece, this issue would stop me from staying here again which is a shame as the apartment is pretty good otherwise. I would add, no lightbulb in one of the bedside lights during both stays, a fortnight apart . Not a game changer - just annoying. However, the bathroom ceiling!!!! Reviews on here have mentioned it for over a year! Surely it’s time to get that fixed?! Looked like a war zone on the ceiling!!! It’s literally a one day repair job / I can’t understand why you don’t just get it sorted do no one else mentions it in reviews!
Martine
Location was good. Just around the corner from restaurants, shops. The air conditioning was excellent and a large balcony for sun bathing and dining. Although a long narrow space, clever use was made to include a toilet, shower, kitchenette and bedroom. Great value for money and very clean. The Greek Holiday team responded quickly to messages and questions and helped us find transport from the airport. Could be improved: The lift was, although essential, scary. It was difficult to shut the door from inside the lift so that it would operate. The apartment could do with a couple of more cups!
Jack
Such a great location and even gave us a welcome basket !
Grace
Great location and great host. They were very accommodating and responsive. Would definitely recommend!
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Hadrian's Arch
- 350 m
- National Garden
- 400 m
- Nikodimos Church
- 50 m
- Monument of Lysikrates
- 400 m
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 400 m
- Οικια Τσωρτσ
- 350 m
- The Jewish Museum of Greece
- 30 m
- Museum of Greek Children's Art
- 50 m
- Χορηγικο Μνημειο Λυσικρατουσ
- 350 m
- Αρχαιολογικοσ Χωροσ Ολυμπιειου
- 400 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant2Mazi
- 40 m
- Cafe/bar Art Cafe
- 100 m
- Cafe/bar Oasis Cafe
- 150 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 1 km
- Parthenon
- 1.1 km
- Erechtheion
- 700 m
- Roman Agora
- 650 m
- Syntagma Square
- 450 m
- Acropolis Museum
- 650 m
- Monastiraki Square
- 900 m
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- 1.2 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 1.3 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 1.1 km
Natural beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 2.2 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Edem Beach
- 7 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 7 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 8 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 9 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 8 km
Public transport
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
- 4.7 km
- Train Thiseio Metro Station
- 1.4 km
- Metro Syntagma Metro Station
- 500 m
- Metro Akropolis Metro Station
- 600 m
- Train Monastiraki Railway Station
- 900 m
Closest airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 27 km
Facilities
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wi Fi
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Flat screen TV
- View
- Non smoking rooms
Other for your stay
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non smoking throughout
- Lift
- Non smoking rooms
Outdoor & View
- City view
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Terrace
Languages spoken
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tile/marble floor
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat screen TV
- TV
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check in/check out
- Express check in/check out
Transport
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Tea/Coffee maker
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Bedroom
- Linen
Living Area
- Desk
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
House rules at Nikis Penthouse
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 15:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check out
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest scores in detail
Staff 8.7
Comfort 9.0
Location 9.7
Free Wi Fi 9.5
Facilities 8.4
Cleanliness 9.0
Value for money 8.9
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