We're trying to decide among three possible choices for a one-night hotel stay: the Plaka Hotel, the Herodion, and the Electra Metropolis Athens. The last one is a good bit more expensive, so we're mainly looking a the first two (unless someone has a compelling argument for the Electra!). Both the Herodion and Plaka have great views of the Acropolis from rooftop terraces---this sounds wonderful! We appreciate any suggestions you may have.
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
3320 posts
See my reply on Fodors.
Posted by
Atlanta, Ga, USA
2023 posts
We stayed at Plaka a few years ago and loved it. Rooftop view was great and the hotel has a great staff. There are lots of restaurants nearby and I can recommend Scholaria--we liked it enough to dine there twice. I should add that breakfast was included and was a very nice buffet.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Another vote for the Plaka. Convenient, moderate rates and lots of decent restaurants close by. We had dinner one night at one and had a chat with the owner who spoke perfect English with an Australian accent, having spent many years in Sydney. Don't remember the food but I remember the owner.
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OP
Anderson, SC
15 posts
Many thanks! We decided to stay at the Plaka for the one night--love the view from their rooftop!
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Olympia, WA, USA
6501 posts
Well, I got to the party late, but I'll just say you wouldn't have gone wrong with the Herodion. We stayed there twice and liked it a lot, good location, comfortable rooms, good breakfast, very good roof deck. I don't know the Plaka so can't compare. Sounds like a win-win proposition.