Drakou 2 1st floor, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Oreades Parthenon Suites Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Oreades Parthenon Suites, I figured it was just another tourist trap trying to capitalize on the whole ancient Greece thing. But you know what? I was completely wrong, and I’m actually glad I gave it a shot.

The thing that struck me right away wasn’t the lobby or the décor (though both are pretty impressive) – it was how the staff actually seemed to care about getting you settled in properly. I mean, you can tell when someone’s just going through the motions versus when they’re genuinely trying to help, right? The check-in process was smooth, no weird hidden fees or awkward upselling attempts, and they took the time to explain things about the neighborhood that I definitely wouldn’t have figured out on my own. The suites themselves are… well, they’re spacious in a way that feels real, not like they’re trying to trick you with clever furniture placement. The beds are properly comfortable – and I’m picky about this stuff – with linens that actually feel nice against your skin, not that scratchy hotel nonsense. What really got me though was the attention to small details. There’s decent lighting for reading (something so many places get wrong), the shower has actual water pressure, and the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a freight train when it kicks in at 2 AM.

The location is honestly pretty solid, though I should mention it’s not right in the middle of the chaos if that’s what you’re after. You’re close enough to walk to the main sites – I did the Acropolis on foot without feeling like I needed a sherpa – but far enough away that you can actually sleep at night without hearing every single tour group and street performer in the city. There’s this little bakery about two blocks away that the front desk told me about, and honestly, their morning pastries became a bit of an obsession during my stay. The whole area has this residential feel during the evenings that I really appreciated after spending days being a tourist. Parking can be a bit tricky if you’re driving (narrow streets, you know how it is), but they have arrangements with a nearby garage that won’t completely destroy your budget. One thing I particularly liked was how quiet the rooms stayed even during busy periods – proper soundproofing makes such a difference, especially if you’re trying to recover from jet lag or just want to crash after a long day of sightseeing. The 9.5 rating isn’t just inflated review nonsense either – it’s clear they’ve figured out how to consistently deliver without making you feel like you’re paying for a bunch of stuff you don’t actually want. It’s the kind of place where you can tell someone actually thought about what travelers really need versus what looks good in photos.

Oreades Parthenon Suites Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$87
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$92
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$92
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$108
Two-Room Apartment1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3$101
Two-Room Apartment1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3$101
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3$103
Two-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3$106
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Reviews of Oreades Parthenon Suites

  • John from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

    Great flat, excellent facilities, clean, central location, frictionless organisation by a supportive host. Ideal.

    What could be improved: Be aware of the noise on the nearby main street but the windows are good and bot a major issue unless you te sensitive

  • Uvodić from Croatia – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

    Everything was exactly like in the photos.
    Very clean and comfortable. Ana,our host, was very nice and thoughtful.
    The location was perfect, 5-6 minutes walk from the Acropolis. Near all the landmarks and the metro station.

  • Bogdan from Romania – 31 May 2025 (10/10)

    The apartment was comfortable, clean and in a very convenient location for me. The personal was nice and very helpful.

  • Michael from United States – 20 May 2025 (10/10)

    No breakfast but properly had a nice coffee machine ready to go, delicious!!

    What could be improved: The owner was soooo nice, he let us in the property at a convenient time for us, the place and location were PERFECT, WE RECOMMEND THIS PLACE 100%

  • Diego from France – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

    The owner, Anna is very kind and she is very reactive to answer for any needs.
    The location is perfect to move and visiting Athens city center and the main attractions are 10-20 min by walk or subway stop just in front of the house.
    Apartments clean, new and well decorated

  • Miao from China – 24 April 2025 (10/10)

    Very nice apartment with very convenient transportation to anywhere around the city and the environment is very clean and tidy with a lot of nice restaurants nearby

  • Bevin from United States – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

    The property had everything you could need. Ana was extremely attentive & helpful (even offering to help us find medicine when family member fell ill). The location was perfect – less than 10 minute walk to major attractions, and several great restaurants and cafes right at your door. Beds were comfy, amenities were everything a guest could need. Can't recommend enough!

    What could be improved: The stairs getting up to the apartment don't have a railing. Easy enough to manage for younger family, but we're a little difficult for my older parents. They were able to use the small lift with some of the luggage, so it worked out fine..

  • Marius from Romania – 19 April 2025 (10/10)

    It was a lovely stay. We appreciate it!

    What could be improved: There was nothing unpleasant. We were happy with the accommodation.

  • Daria from Romania – 7 April 2025 (10/10)

    I liked everything about the property, I didn’t feel that there is anything missing when it comes to facilities. I highly recommend!

  • Omid from United Kingdom – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

    I loved our host
    The kindest host we’ve ever had
    So helpful
    Answered right away

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Filopappos Hill: 650 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 700 m
  • Odeon Of Herod Atticus: 650 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 750 m
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 350 m
  • Θεατρο Διονυσοσ: 650 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 600 m
  • Ρωμαϊκη Δεξαμενη: 650 m
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art: 300 m
  • Ιερο Διονυσου Ελευθερεωσ: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant O Mpampas: 50 m
  • Restaurant Sugrouomeno: 100 m
  • Cafe/bar Mikel Syggrou Fix: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 850 m
  • Parthenon: 1.2 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.2 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.3 km
  • Ancient Agora: 1.9 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.6 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.7 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.9 km
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 800 m

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.3 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Edem Beach: 6 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 5 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 7 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal: 5 km
  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.6 km
  • Metro Akropolis Metro Station: 550 m
  • Metro Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 20 m
  • Train Monastiraki Railway Station: 1.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 28 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • 2 restaurants
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Lift

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
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House Rules at Oreades Parthenon Suites

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

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

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 reviews

Staff:

9.7

Comfort:

9.5

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

9.6

Cleanliness:

9.7

Value for money:

9.6