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Hotel Metropolis

Welcome to Hotel Metropolis! We’re absolutely thrilled that you’ve found your way to our website and are considering us for your upcoming stay. Located in the heart of the city, our charming hotel provides breathtaking views of the Acropolis. We are conveniently situated near Syntagma Square, which is not only home to its famous shopping streets and the Greek Parliament but also boasts the central Athenian life hub, right alongside the Syntagma Metro station. Additionally, we are right next to Ermou Street, Athen’s main shopping thoroughfare, and in close proximity to the emerging culinary district of Athens, offering irresistible gastronomic delights.

One of our most treasured amenities is our rooftop terrace an idyllic oasis offering unparalleled city views, including the iconic Acropolis. This vantage point allows you to truly immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and captivating beauty. Within walking distance, guests can explore the upscale Kolonaki neighborhood and the historic Plaka district, nestled at the base of the Acropolis. There is a remarkable abundance of museums, shops, cafes, and dining options to explore in the vicinity.

Our dedicated team is here to ensure your visit, whether for business or leisure, is a delightful experience. So, come on in and explore all that we have to offer at Hotel Metropolis!

The Accommodation

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The Hotel Metropolis is a boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Athen’s historic centre, the enchanting district of Plaka. Our hotel is not just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to the rich tapestry of Athen’s past and present.

As you step outside our doors, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, and the charming streets of Plaka, where you can explore quaint shops, savour traditional Greek cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this timeless city.

Hotel Metropolis Facilities

  • Free WiFi Enjoy free wifi in all areas of hotel with speeds up to 24mbps
  • 24-Hour Reception Hotel front desk is open 24/7 all year round
  • Roof Terrace Our hotel's rooftop terrace also our breakfast venue provides stunning views of the Acropolis and Cathedral
  • Buffet Breakfast Guest can enjoy buffet breakfast (cost 6€) per person
  • Daily Housekeeping Houskeeping From 8am till 2pm
  • Car Parking Cost 15€/ night, reservation is necessary
  • Luggage storage Luggage storage free of cost upto 3 months
  • Elevator Maximum capacity 150kg, 2 adults max
  • Kettle Available on request free of charge
  • Baby Cot Available only in Family and Superior double room, based on availability
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Guest Reviews

4.1 /5 ★★★★★★★★★★ based on 1407 reviews
Google 4.2 Tripadvisor 4.1
M. T.
M. T. a month ago
★★★★★★★★★★

By far the worst hotel I have stayed in, in recent history. Although our room did have a beautiful view of the Acropolis the cleanliness and noise made our stay unbearable. The balcony and window doors had a very poor seal, so you could hear conversations people were having below. Not just people yelling, normal conversations. Also the church bells on the hour were very loud, but expected as there was a church right next door. What was unexpected was the amount of noise that travels within the hotel. There is such poor sound proofing that you can hear people talking on the first floor form the top. Everytime a door opens, usually slammed because of loud guests, you would hear it. At around 3 am on our first night someone dragged what sounded like a bag of empty bottles and the sound rang ecgowed through our room. Overall, although the view was beautiful, this was a very unpleasant experience. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.

MattR635
MattR635 2026-06-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Well situated for City break.

If you want a comfy bed, clean hotel, no frills stay in Athens then you've found it here! We stayed in a family room so space was limited, however, we were out exploring everyday so no issues. Room was very clean and it was cleaned daily. No frills breakfast was available every day at a very reasonable price and it was served on their very well situated roof terrace with an unhindered view of The Parthenon. Other than breakfast the terrace it is available to you at any time. I thoroughly enjoyed buying a few cans of 'Alfa' from the market up the road and sitting up there in the evening to cool off, made all the more special as you can see people on other rooftops paying 8 Euros a pint for the same experience! I'd recommend for a short city break. If you want a spa, gym, sauna and room service I'd maybe look elsewhere though.

Jasmine039
Jasmine039 2025-10-31
★★★★★★★★★★

An excellent hotel in a superb location

We loved this family-run hotel! Superb location within walking distance of the Acropolis, Contemporary Art Gallery, parks, shops, restaurant, no end of museums—too much to see in the short time we were there. Our room was comfy but smaller than some rooms, but it had a balcony with an excellent view of the Acropolis. The roof-top terrace was a great place to have breakfast in the sunshine, and the cooked breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast) was wonderful. Olives, honey and yogurt, too! No bar, but in the afternoon or evening guests were free to take a bottle of wined snacks to the terrace. The staff were friendly, especially the owner. And the tiny elevator (be warned: it's VERY tiny) was interesting in that one of the walls was open. Don't lean against it, or you'll feel the building sliding behind your back. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone. But be careful if you're taking a cab from the airport. Give the driver the address, because there's another hotel with a similar name (at a much higher price). Our friends were dropped off there when they arrived late one night and had to walk several blocks to the correct Metropolis. Another thing to note: the Cathedral rings the hour and half hour 24/7. So if you're a light sleeper, take good ear plugs. Or enjoy the bells. We loved them!

Ron Turner
Ron Turner 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

Great location, just a short walk from the Metro station to the airport. Beautiful view of the Acropolis from the rooftop patio. Lovely affordable breakfast that includes omelets. Only con is the entrance locks at midnight. Unless I missed another way in, that limited night outings.

Elaine T
Elaine T 3 weeks ago
★★★★★★★★★★

10 stars for the location, seems like everything is less than a 15 min walk away. Very friendly and helpful staff, room was clean, beds are very comfortable, A/C worked great. Great hotel if you are a deep sleeper and out most of the day. Just to help others decide if this is the place for them, the room and especially the bathroom is teeny tiny, noise from the street and other areas of the hotel is quite loud at night, bells from the church were very loud, bring your own shampoo and conditioner (they provide a hair and body wash that hardly lathers), there are about 10 stair steps from the street to the lift. Breakfast was okay, helpful when you need to get out early and lovely view.

sheilahr_13
sheilahr_13 2026-04-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Great little hotel. Perfect location within walking distance of just about everything.

Perfect location right in the Plaka. Nice family run hotel. Great value for the price. Clean and friendly. The room was tiny but had everything we needed. We opted for the economy room so I cannot speak for the other rooms.

Josh and Becky Ehnisz
Josh and Becky Ehnisz 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

Small rooms as expected but the bed was super cozy and the view was excellent. Limited space to out luggage if you have lots. We spent one night after visiting other locations in greece before our flight home. I mention this as we had acquired extra baggage along the way. Without the car's trunk we would have been pretty tight in the room. On that, I would warn that they have 2 maybe 3 parking spots available in front and no underground or parkade parking. We were fortunate to get one as someone was leaving, but if you do have a car I'd contact them beforehand to make sure they save a space for you. Otherwise you might need to book a valet parkade. We missed the breakfast but it is on the roof and the roof does offer a great view of the Acropolis and the core Athen's area. It is definitely a good location to base out of if you plan on exploring Athens. We would stay there again.

102stevet
102stevet 2026-02-28
★★★★★★★★★★

Just to rest couple of hours and leave

This hotel it is just to crash for couple of hours at night and then leave, it was not really clean or took care of the inside. Restroom was really really small 2 persons cannot be at the same tim. Heating was not working and it was a bit cold as it was also a rainy day. The elevetor and stairs are so tiny I have never seen such an elevator or stairs. This hotel it is not for family or long vacation. The price for the quality it is high. it should be at least half of what it is now. On the other hand the location is fabulous, it is in the center and everything is close to it but if you want to have locationa and quality of stay it is not your choice.

MalgoLipi
MalgoLipi 2025-09-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Romantic Acropolis Views in a Perfect Location

My stay at this hotel was truly a very pleasant experience. The place has a charming, cozy, and family-like atmosphere that makes you feel welcome from the very beginning. The hotel is very clean, and the room was extremely comfortable – perfect for resting after a full day of exploring the city. One of the highlights is the view of the Acropolis, which adds a wonderful romantic touch, especially in the evening when it is beautifully illuminated. The location is also very convenient for discovering Athens and walking around the area. I would happily return here during my next visit to Athens.

Cristina Q
Cristina Q 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

The hotel is located in the middle of Plaka. You are close to everything. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. We would have breakfast there for 8 euros per person. Not bad at all. It may not be a fancy hotel but it’s definitely the best if you are having a short stay and are in a budget.

4.2 ★★★★★★★★★★ (561 reviews)
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M. T.
M. T. a month ago
★★★★★★★★★★

By far the worst hotel I have stayed in, in recent history. Although our room did have a beautiful view of the Acropolis the cleanliness and noise made our stay unbearable. The balcony and window doors had a very poor seal, so you could hear conversations people were having below. Not just people yelling, normal conversations. Also the church bells on the hour were very loud, but expected as there was a church right next door. What was unexpected was the amount of noise that travels within the hotel. There is such poor sound proofing that you can hear people talking on the first floor form the top. Everytime a door opens, usually slammed because of loud guests, you would hear it. At around 3 am on our first night someone dragged what sounded like a bag of empty bottles and the sound rang ecgowed through our room. Overall, although the view was beautiful, this was a very unpleasant experience. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.

Elaine T
Elaine T 3 weeks ago
★★★★★★★★★★

10 stars for the location, seems like everything is less than a 15 min walk away. Very friendly and helpful staff, room was clean, beds are very comfortable, A/C worked great. Great hotel if you are a deep sleeper and out most of the day. Just to help others decide if this is the place for them, the room and especially the bathroom is teeny tiny, noise from the street and other areas of the hotel is quite loud at night, bells from the church were very loud, bring your own shampoo and conditioner (they provide a hair and body wash that hardly lathers), there are about 10 stair steps from the street to the lift. Breakfast was okay, helpful when you need to get out early and lovely view.

Josh and Becky Ehnisz
Josh and Becky Ehnisz 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

Small rooms as expected but the bed was super cozy and the view was excellent. Limited space to out luggage if you have lots. We spent one night after visiting other locations in greece before our flight home. I mention this as we had acquired extra baggage along the way. Without the car's trunk we would have been pretty tight in the room. On that, I would warn that they have 2 maybe 3 parking spots available in front and no underground or parkade parking. We were fortunate to get one as someone was leaving, but if you do have a car I'd contact them beforehand to make sure they save a space for you. Otherwise you might need to book a valet parkade. We missed the breakfast but it is on the roof and the roof does offer a great view of the Acropolis and the core Athen's area. It is definitely a good location to base out of if you plan on exploring Athens. We would stay there again.

Ron Turner
Ron Turner 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

Great location, just a short walk from the Metro station to the airport. Beautiful view of the Acropolis from the rooftop patio. Lovely affordable breakfast that includes omelets. Only con is the entrance locks at midnight. Unless I missed another way in, that limited night outings.

Cristina Q
Cristina Q 2 months ago
★★★★★★★★★★

The hotel is located in the middle of Plaka. You are close to everything. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. We would have breakfast there for 8 euros per person. Not bad at all. It may not be a fancy hotel but it’s definitely the best if you are having a short stay and are in a budget.

4.1 ★★★★★★★★★★ (846 reviews)
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MattR635
MattR635 2026-06-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Well situated for City break.

If you want a comfy bed, clean hotel, no frills stay in Athens then you've found it here! We stayed in a family room so space was limited, however, we were out exploring everyday so no issues. Room was very clean and it was cleaned daily. No frills breakfast was available every day at a very reasonable price and it was served on their very well situated roof terrace with an unhindered view of The Parthenon. Other than breakfast the terrace it is available to you at any time. I thoroughly enjoyed buying a few cans of 'Alfa' from the market up the road and sitting up there in the evening to cool off, made all the more special as you can see people on other rooftops paying 8 Euros a pint for the same experience! I'd recommend for a short city break. If you want a spa, gym, sauna and room service I'd maybe look elsewhere though.

sheilahr_13
sheilahr_13 2026-04-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Great little hotel. Perfect location within walking distance of just about everything.

Perfect location right in the Plaka. Nice family run hotel. Great value for the price. Clean and friendly. The room was tiny but had everything we needed. We opted for the economy room so I cannot speak for the other rooms.

102stevet
102stevet 2026-02-28
★★★★★★★★★★

Just to rest couple of hours and leave

This hotel it is just to crash for couple of hours at night and then leave, it was not really clean or took care of the inside. Restroom was really really small 2 persons cannot be at the same tim. Heating was not working and it was a bit cold as it was also a rainy day. The elevetor and stairs are so tiny I have never seen such an elevator or stairs. This hotel it is not for family or long vacation. The price for the quality it is high. it should be at least half of what it is now. On the other hand the location is fabulous, it is in the center and everything is close to it but if you want to have locationa and quality of stay it is not your choice.

MalgoLipi
MalgoLipi 2025-09-30
★★★★★★★★★★

Romantic Acropolis Views in a Perfect Location

My stay at this hotel was truly a very pleasant experience. The place has a charming, cozy, and family-like atmosphere that makes you feel welcome from the very beginning. The hotel is very clean, and the room was extremely comfortable – perfect for resting after a full day of exploring the city. One of the highlights is the view of the Acropolis, which adds a wonderful romantic touch, especially in the evening when it is beautifully illuminated. The location is also very convenient for discovering Athens and walking around the area. I would happily return here during my next visit to Athens.

Jasmine039
Jasmine039 2025-10-31
★★★★★★★★★★

An excellent hotel in a superb location

We loved this family-run hotel! Superb location within walking distance of the Acropolis, Contemporary Art Gallery, parks, shops, restaurant, no end of museums—too much to see in the short time we were there. Our room was comfy but smaller than some rooms, but it had a balcony with an excellent view of the Acropolis. The roof-top terrace was a great place to have breakfast in the sunshine, and the cooked breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast) was wonderful. Olives, honey and yogurt, too! No bar, but in the afternoon or evening guests were free to take a bottle of wined snacks to the terrace. The staff were friendly, especially the owner. And the tiny elevator (be warned: it's VERY tiny) was interesting in that one of the walls was open. Don't lean against it, or you'll feel the building sliding behind your back. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone. But be careful if you're taking a cab from the airport. Give the driver the address, because there's another hotel with a similar name (at a much higher price). Our friends were dropped off there when they arrived late one night and had to walk several blocks to the correct Metropolis. Another thing to note: the Cathedral rings the hour and half hour 24/7. So if you're a light sleeper, take good ear plugs. Or enjoy the bells. We loved them!