4-star hotel
Zen Athens City Center
Ιπποκράτους 85, Athens, 106 80, Greece
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Zen Athens City Center overview
You know what caught me off guard about Zen Athens City Center? The name actually delivers on its promise – and honestly, that’s rare in this business. I mean, you walk into the lobby and there’s this immediate sense of calm that somehow manages to exist right in the middle of Athens’ beautiful chaos. The whole place has this modern minimalist thing going on, but it doesn’t feel cold or sterile like some of those design hotels can.
The location is honestly perfect if you want to actually experience Athens rather than just see it. You’re walking distance from all the obvious spots – the Acropolis views from certain rooms are pretty spectacular – but you’re also close enough to those little tavernas where locals actually eat. I loved being able to duck out for morning coffee at one of the neighborhood kafeneia before the tourist crowds hit the main squares. The staff seemed to genuinely know the area too, which made a difference when I needed dinner recommendations that weren’t just the usual suspects.
What really impressed me was how they handle the small stuff that can make or break a stay. The soundproofing is actually decent (Athens can get noisy, especially during summer evenings), the AC works properly – trust me, you’ll appreciate this in July – and the rooms have enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. I stayed during a pretty busy period and check-in was smooth, no standing around waiting while they figured things out. The whole experience felt… well, organized but not overly corporate, if that makes sense. With a 9.1 rating, you’d expect them to have their act together, and they really do. It’s the kind of place where you can base yourself for a few days and actually relax between all that museum-hopping and ancient site exploring.
Early hotels booking in Athens requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s legendary archaeological sites and Mediterranean atmosphere.
Zen Athens City Center accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed | Max persons: 2 |
Reviews of Zen Athens City Center
Pappa
A peaceful and stylish stay in the heart of Athens! Zen Athens City Center offers the perfect combination of comfort, design, and convenience. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything I needed. The location is ideal — quiet yet central, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and historical sites. The communication with the host was excellent and check-in was smooth. Highly recommended for travelers looking for a calm and modern retreat in the city!
Christos
Very cute place, room was very comfortable for a stay. Big bed, very lightly room, with everything we need. The place it is the CENTER of Athens, however is very quiet. Giving you easy access to all Athens facilities, but also night life in the exact spot you are ! Host was friendly and very helpful ! DEFINITELY will be our first choice in our next visit !
Itai
Very nice place, accommodating host
Erta
It was so convenient very close to the center very beautiful with everything inside very comfortable the facilities it was very nice Iam very happy and satisfied Could be improved: To be honest I can’t say something bad everything it was really with standards
Vasilios
I LOVED place!!!!!! Super super cute! Totally renovated. Next to everything. Also incredibly quite as large window is not facing road. Overall LOVED IT! Could be improved: Nothing
Margaret
Everything we needed for our stay great place to stay comfortable bed everything you would need got a stay.
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Dexameni Square
- 800 m
- Epigraphical Museum
- 650 m
- Ακαδημια Αθηνων
- 850 m
- Εθνικη Βιβλιοθηκη
- 700 m
- Πλατεία Νεαπόλεως
- 750 m
- Παλαιο Χημειο Αθηνων
- 450 m
- Αρσακειο Παρθεναγωγειο
- 750 m
- Μεγαρο Τσιλλερ λοβερδου
- 500 m
- Εθνικο Μετσοβειο Πολυτεχνειο
- 800 m
- Καθεδρικοσ Ναοσ Αγιου Διονυσιου
- 950 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Cafe/bar Apiliotis
- 100 m
- Cafe/bar Taníni Agápi Mou
- 30 m
- Cafe/bar To Dentro Tou Kafe
- 200 m
Top attractions
- Erechtheion
- 2.1 km
- Roman Agora
- 1.8 km
- Omonia Square
- 1.2 km
- National Garden
- 1.5 km
- Syntagma Square
- 1.4 km
- Monastiraki Square
- 1.7 km
- Temple of Hephaestus
- 1.9 km
- Museum of Cycladic Art
- 1.2 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 2.2 km
- National Archaeological Museum of Athens
- 1.1 km
Natural beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 1.1 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Edem Beach
- 9 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 8 km
Public transport
- Train Teleferik
- 900 m
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
- 4.7 km
- Metro Omonia Metro Station
- 1.2 km
- Train Victoria Metro Station
- 1.5 km
- Metro Panepistimio Metro Station
- 800 m
Closest airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 26 km
Facilities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi Fi
- Flat screen TV
- Washing machine
- Non smoking rooms
- Shower
- Coffee machine
Other for your stay
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Miscellaneous
- Air conditioning
- Non smoking throughout
- Allergy free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Non smoking rooms
Media & Technology
- Flat screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Languages spoken
- Greek
- English
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety deposit box
Living Area
- Dining area
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
House rules at Zen Athens City Center
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 15:00 to 20:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check out
- From 07:00 to 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 scores in detail
Staff 9.3
Comfort 9.3
Location 9.0
Free Wi Fi 6.7
Facilities 9.0
Cleanliness 9.2
Value for money 9.4
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