4-star hotel
Plaka Premier Stay – Steps from Acropolis Museum and Metro
Tzireon 14, Athens, 117 42, Greece
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Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Athens, and Plaka Premier Stay – Steps from Acropolis Museum and Metro honestly surprised me in the best way possible. When I first walked up to the building, I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical – you know how some hotel names can oversell the location? Well, this one actually undersells it. I mean, you’re literally around the corner from the Acropolis Museum, and I could see people walking back from their morning visits while I was having coffee on my little balcony.
The thing that really got me was how quiet it stays despite being right in the thick of everything. I was worried about street noise since Plaka can get pretty lively, especially in the evenings when all the tavernas fill up, but the rooms face away from the main pedestrian streets. Actually, the sound of distant bouzouki music drifting up around 10 PM was kind of charming – not loud enough to keep you awake, just atmospheric enough to remind you where you are. The Metro station (Acropoli, if you’re looking at maps) is maybe a two-minute walk, which saved me so much time getting to and from the airport. No dragging luggage over cobblestones for blocks like I’ve had to do at other Plaka hotels.
What really impressed me was the attention to detail – and I’m usually pretty picky about these things. The AC actually works well (trust me, this matters in August), the shower has proper pressure, and there’s enough storage space that I didn’t have to live out of my suitcase. The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood too. When I mentioned wanting to find a good souvlaki place that wasn’t touristy, the guy at the front desk didn’t just point me toward the obvious spots on Adrianou Street. Instead, he sent me to this tiny place on Epicharmou where locals actually eat – best gyros I had in Greece, honestly. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you don’t get at the big chain hotels. The whole experience felt more like staying at a friend’s place who really knows Athens, rather than just being another tourist passing through. With a 9.9 rating, I expected it to be good, but it exceeded even those high expectations. If you’re planning to spend your days exploring the ancient sites and your evenings wandering Plaka’s winding streets, this place puts you right where you want to be without the chaos of being directly on the main tourist drag.
Plaka Premier Stay – Steps from Acropolis Museum and Metro accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 large double bed, 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed | Max persons: 6 |
Reviews of Plaka Premier Stay – Steps from Acropolis Museum and Metro
Saru
The host, Eric, was incredible. We had a very late check in but he was constantly available and ensured we had a very smooth check in. Not only did he share all the details with us beforehand but was also constantly checking with us if everything was smooth. The location of this apartment is the absolute best there can be. It's centrally located with Acropolis and the museum just minutes by walk. So many markets also at walking distance. Staying at this apartment means you can cover the main attractions of Athens by foot. The apartment itself was stunning. It was super clean and had everything one can need during their stay. The kitchen was fully stocked with all essentials and the bathrooms had toiletries & towels. The attention to detail for any needs of the guests was impeccable. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Athens to definitely consider staying at this apartment. Truly made our Athens experience so much better.
Tzachi
The apartment was great, new and clean. We were a family and nothing was missing. The location was unbeatable, close to everything and on a quiet street.
Jan
Great location, comfy flat, waaay more than enough for two people.
Nicaquilina
The host was excellent, helped us and even recommended places to visit during our stay, the place was clean and very comfortable. Could be improved: It was a good experience overall
Bianca
The host was amazing, very clean and beautiful property located centrally in a cute neighborhood.
Jean
Excellent emplacement, Éric est très réactif. L’appartement est très propre, récent, avec tout le confort nécessaire. La chambre parentale est très grande avec énormément de rangement. La 2nde chambre est petit, malgré un grand lit. Conviendrait mieux à un enfant/ado car il n’y a qu’une commode côté rangement. Les lits, la couette et les oreillers sont d’excellente qualité, très confortable. La sdb est parfaite, beaucoup de pression et de l’eau chaude immédiate (sans avoir à activer le chauffe-eau comme c’est souvent le cas en Grèce) Could be improved: Le gros bémol (mais il semble qu’il s’agisse d’un problème de l’annonce en français) est qu’il n’y a qu’une seule salle de bain et non 2 comme indiqué, ce qui a rendu les choses compliquées. Éventuellement (pour chipoter) prévoir un peu plus de café et de produit de toilette notamment pour les séjours de presque une semaine.
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Hadrian's Arch
- 200 m
- Acropolis Museum
- 300 m
- Monument of Lysikrates
- 250 m
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 150 m
- Θεατρο Διονυσοσ
- 450 m
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
- 550 m
- Ωδειο Του Περικλη
- 450 m
- Παναγια Η Σπηλιωτισσα
- 600 m
- Χορηγικο Μνημειο Λυσικρατουσ
- 350 m
- Αρχαιολογικοσ Χωροσ Ολυμπιειου
- 450 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Cafe/bar Cafe
- 30 m
- Restaurant Plakiotissa
- 150 m
- Restaurant The Athens Gate Restaurant
- 50 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 850 m
- Parthenon
- 900 m
- Erechtheion
- 850 m
- Roman Agora
- 850 m
- Filopappos Hill
- 1.1 km
- National Garden
- 850 m
- Syntagma Square
- 950 m
- Monastiraki Square
- 1.2 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 1.5 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 800 m
Natural beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 2.7 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Edem Beach
- 7 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 6 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 8 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 8 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 8 km
Public transport
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
- 5 km
- Train Thiseio Metro Station
- 1.6 km
- Metro Akropolis Metro Station
- 150 m
- Metro Syngrou/Fix Metro Station
- 600 m
- Train Monastiraki Railway Station
- 1.2 km
Closest airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 27 km
Facilities
Other for your stay
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Spa bath
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Kitchen
- Free Wi Fi
- Air conditioning
- Flat screen TV
- View
- Bath
- Spa bath
- Washing machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Iron
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Miscellaneous
- Air conditioning
- Non smoking throughout
- Lift
- Non smoking rooms
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Safety deposit box
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
Outdoor & View
- City view
- View
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- English
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
House rules at Plaka Premier Stay – Steps from Acropolis Museum and Metro
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check out
- From 00:00 to 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 9.8
Comfort 9.9
Location 10.0
Free Wi Fi 10.0
Facilities 9.9
Cleanliness 10.0
Value for money 9.7
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