Arethusa Hotel Athens

The location is great, very close to Syntagma Square (where the airport bus stop is, ideal if you have very early/late flights), shopping street, and main tourist attractions. The staff is nice. The room is clean and quite spacious. Standard breakfast.

Wonderful location and so close to the buzzing streets and Syntagma Square. Breakfast room very unhurried with a good selection of food and some helpful recommendations by the nice gentleman who looked after guests there. I had the wonderful roof terrace to myself on both mornings and enjoyed the spectacular view of the Acropolis that it presents. Truly a wonder and a great selling point for the Arethusa Hotel. I needed to check out earlier than planned and I found the reception staff and manager so helpful and concerned about this. They were keen to offer me a quieter room, but I needed to visit my friends in Glyfada who, incidentally, had originally wanted me to stay with them for my entire visit to Athens. Indeed, they came in to accompany me on both days and I was due to visit them and drive down the coast to Sounion on Day 3, so it made sense to accept their offer at this point. They are nearer the airport too and they drove me there on Sunday morning. All this detail, by the way, to assure readers that my experience with the Arethusa Hotel and staff was extremely positive! Greeks are such nice people in my limited experience - Thank you all. Best wishes!

The location was excellent - within walking distance of the metro and the city centre. The hotel was also conveniently located for access to the Parthenon and other archaeological sites, several museums, gift stores, restaurants, a mini market and more. The breakfast was basic and repetitive but good - if you are looking for pancakes, omelettes, crepes, eggs etc, I recommend going to one of the several coffee shops located near the hotel. I had a single room, which was compact but spacious enough for one person. Located on the third floor, the view from my room was a construction site - but it was thankfully quiet.

Perfect location between Syntagma and Monastiraki, bus stop just at the corner with bus for the airport (in case the underground is also at 2 minutes, going to airport or Pieraeus port). Walking distance to Acropoli and to every cultural site. Wide room, very comfortable mattress and pillow, fridge with bottle of water for free, kettle, slippers, bathroom with shower box (not so frequent on Greece) and bathroom set. A quality continental breakfast included in room price. Reception 24h. Baggage storage. So you have all services you really need for a very honest price!

The location was perfect - centrally located to Syntagma Square and a walking distance to pretty much everything. Although breakfast might be too basic for others, it is just simple, everyday food that you will eat and I did not mind that at all. The room for me was clean, sufficient in size and has the basic amenities. The bed was comfortable (although I developed rashes from the bed linen as i have sensitive skin) and bathroom facilities were basic but working well. I think the hotel caters sufficiently for the basic needs of the travellers and that is perfectly fine for the rating they have. In my opinion, they have provided and maintained the services expected from their status.The staff were helpful, too. Overall, the room was clean (I have OCD with cleanliness) and my overall stay was comfortable and amazing. I will definitely stay at this hotel, again for my regular trips to Athens.