Palaiologou Benizelou 11, Athens, 10556, Greece
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Nine Athens Hotel Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into Nine Athens Hotel, I wasn’t expecting much from the understated entrance, but this place completely caught me off guard in the best way possible. The lobby has this sophisticated, almost residential feel that immediately makes you forget you’re in a hotel. You know what struck me first? The attention to detail in the design – I mean, everything from the lighting to the way they’ve arranged the seating areas feels intentional without being stuffy.

What really sets this place apart (and I’ve stayed at plenty of four-star hotels in Athens) is how they’ve managed to create this intimate atmosphere while still delivering on all the practical stuff you actually need. The rooms are genuinely well-thought-out – not just Instagram-pretty, but actually functional for travelers. The beds are seriously comfortable, and the bathrooms have proper water pressure, which honestly can be hit-or-miss even in nicer Athens hotels. I also appreciated the blackout curtains because, let’s face it, Greek summers mean early sunrises and you’ll want to sleep in after exploring the city until late.

The staff here actually knows their stuff about the neighborhood, which is refreshing. They’re not just reciting tourist brochures – they’ll tell you which tavernas the locals frequent and when to visit certain sites to avoid the crowds. Speaking of location, you’re positioned perfectly to explore both the touristy areas and the more authentic parts of the city without feeling like you’re stuck in a tourist bubble. I found myself walking to places I wanted to go rather than dealing with taxis or metro transfers, which saved both time and money. The area gets pretty quiet at night too, so you’re not dealing with street noise keeping you awake. With a 9.6 rating, this hotel is clearly doing something right – and after spending several nights there, I can see why guests keep coming back. It’s one of those places that feels special without trying too hard, if that makes sense.

Nine Athens Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Superior Suite2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Premier Suite2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Grand Suite2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Suite2 × 1 king bed for 2 adults
Premier Suite with Balcony2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
Grand Suite without Balcony2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Nine Athens Hotel

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

    Clean, new, convenient, charming, great area, staff very pleasant. Excellent dinner at the restaurant.

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

    Great location, balcony looking out on the square, elegant room. We were there only one night, sadly, and we had to get up early to catch our flight. When our taxi came
    at 3:30 am, the night clerk handed us 2 bags—breakfast for each of us! Wish we’d had more time, it was a lovely spot.

  • Nils from Sweden (9/10)

    Very good location. Nice atmosphere! Excellent breakfast.

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

    An exceptional boutique hotel that is superbly located in the historical district of Athens . The hotel appointments are exquisite with spacious and fantastically comfortable rooms with all amenities provided. The breakfast setting whether outdoors or inside is perfectly lovely and the food is outstanding with several well prepared choices . Added to this is the absolutely wonderful staff and you have the perfect hotel in Athens. Would not stay anywhere else when we return to Athens .

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

    Newly remodeled and very clean, large room, restaurant and bar very nice as well. Location to City Center was excellent.

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

    Excellent boutique hotel in a great location. Modern and spacious. Excellent breakfast. Loved overlooking the plaza.

  • Lawoffice2012 from United States of America (10/10)

    Small and personal, only 9 rooms, but excellent service staff were attentive and helpful, the hotel room rate included breakfast was amazing (from a menu not the standard buffet you usually get in Greek hotels), and the location was perfect. Right next to the Plaka and a short walk to the metro.

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

    The rooms were newly renovated and in a great location for site seeing. An excellent breakfast was included in fee. The rooms were quiet for sleeping.

  • Mihelios from Australia (10/10)

    Awesome staff and great location

  • Liran from Israel (10/10)

    The location is the best you can get!
    The room is amazing! The bed is comfy and it is super clean.
    The breakfast is wonderful!
    10/10 !

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Roman Agora: 400 m
  • Adrianou Street: 150 m
  • Syntagma Square: 550 m
  • Monastiraki Square: 400 m
  • Tower of the Winds: 250 m
  • Tzistarakis Mosque: 350 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 450 m
  • Zappion – National Garden: 600 m
  • The Jewish Museum of Greece: 500 m
  • Museum of Greek Children’s Art: 400 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Mono: 10 m
  • Cafe/Bar Minoas: 20 m
  • Restaurant Mono Wine Restaurant: 10 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.2 km
  • Parthenon: 1.3 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.1 km
  • Omonia Square: 1.2 km
  • Acropolis Museum: 850 m
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 900 m
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 1.3 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.2 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 1.2 km
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 2.3 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 7 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 7 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 8 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 9 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 8 km

Public transit:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 900 m
  • Subway Syntagma Metro Station: 650 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 350 m
  • Subway Monastiraki Metro Station: 450 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 4.2 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

General:

  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Services:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
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House Rules at Nine Athens Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out:

  • From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Children & Beds:

  • Children not allowed.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.9

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.9

Free Wifi:

9.7

Facilities:

9.5

Cleanliness:

9.8

Value for money:

9.1