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Hotels Near Omonoia Station, Athens @ SAR 117

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The Park Hotel Piraeus

Pireas | 1.6 km drive to Riviera Beach
Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
This 3 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Pireas. Full Address of property is 103 Kolokotroni Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Elevator/Lift.
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Average2.7

(559 Ratings)

SAR 168

SAR 139

+ SAR 28 taxes & fees

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Novotel Athenes

Central Athens | 3.4 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
4.1 km from City Centre,
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
Location of the Hotel is Central Athens View On Map (4-6 Michail Voda Street). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Gym.
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Very Good3.6

(1045 Ratings)

SAR 1,169

SAR 1,076

+ SAR 205 taxes & fees

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ROY Hotel

Metaxourgio | 4.7 km drive to Ancient Agora of Athens
5.4 km from City Centre,
Complimentary Water Bottle
Free Cancellation
This 3 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Metaxourgio. Full Address of property is 15 Rodou View On Map Key amenities of this property are Complimentary Water Bottle.
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Good3.2

(645 Ratings)

SAR 150

SAR 129

+ SAR 24 taxes & fees

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Pella Inn Hostel

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.9 km drive to Ancient Agora of Athens
2.9 km from City Centre,
Hostel
| Sleeps 2 guests
Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
Vehicle RentalsVehicle Rentals
Free Cancellation
Location of the Hostel is Acropolis and Old Town View On Map (104 Ermou & 1 Karaiskaki). Top Facilities of this Hostel are Elevator/Lift & Vehicle Rentals.
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Very Good3.9

(3884 Ratings)

SAR 114

SAR 94

+ SAR 19 taxes & fees

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The Stanley

Central Athens | 2.7 km drive to Ancient Agora of Athens
3.7 km from City Centre,
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
Free Cancellation
This 4 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Central Athens. Full Address of property is 1 Odisseos Str., Pincode- 10437, Athens, Greece View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Gym.
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Excellent4.4

(2262 Ratings)

SAR 872

SAR 706

+ SAR 146 taxes & fees

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President Hotel, Athens

Ampelokipoi | 3.2 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
4.6 km from City Centre,
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
Free Cancellation
Location of the Hotel is Ampelokipoi View On Map (43 Kifisias Avenue). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Swimming Pool & Gym.
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Very Good4.0

(1027 Ratings)

SAR 976

SAR 688

+ SAR 139 taxes & fees

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Zeus Hostel

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.4 km drive to Ancient Agora of Athens
2.9 km from City Centre,
Room in a Hostel
Wi-Fi
Kitchen
SafeSafe
Free Cancellation
This 4 Star Hostel in Athens is located in Acropolis and Old Town. Full Address of property is 27 Sofokleous View On Map Key amenities of this property are Wi-Fi & Kitchen & Safe.
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Very Good3.6

(2423 Ratings)

SAR 101

SAR 85

+ SAR 34 taxes & fees

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Cosmopolit Athens Hotel

Central Athens | 2.6 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
3.2 km from City Centre,
Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
ParkingParking
Location of the Hotel is Central Athens View On Map (Marikas Kotopouli 7 & Xouthou Str.). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Elevator/Lift & Parking.
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Very Good3.6

(2319 Ratings)

SAR 191

SAR 156

+ SAR 32 taxes & fees

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AthiNN Residence

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.1 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
2.4 km from City Centre,
Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
ParkingParking
Free Cancellation
Full Address of property is 65 Kolokotroni View On Map Key amenities of this property are Elevator/Lift & Parking.
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Very Good4.1

(1251 Ratings)

SAR 433

SAR 355

+ SAR 162 taxes & fees

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xenodocheio Milos

Acropolis and Old Town | 1.6 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
1.9 km from City Centre,
SpaSpa
GymGym
Location of the Hotel is Acropolis and Old Town View On Map (3-5 Kolokotroni). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Gym.
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Excellent4.7

(561 Ratings)

SAR 1,368

SAR 1,168

+ SAR 229 taxes & fees

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THE DOLLI at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live

Acropolis and Old Town | 18 minutes walk to Parthenon
2.9 km from City Centre,
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
Complimentary Water Bottle
This 5 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Acropolis and Old Town. Full Address of property is 49 Mitropoleos View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Gym & Complimentary Water Bottle.
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Excellent4.9

(176 Ratings)

SAR 4,044

SAR 3,844

+ SAR 656 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Athens Riviera | 2 km drive to Astir Beach
SpaSpa
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
Free Cancellation
Location of the Hotel is Athens Riviera View On Map (40 Apollonos Street, Vouliagmeni, Athens, 16671, Greece). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Spa & Swimming Pool & Gym.
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Excellent4.7

(822 Ratings)

SAR 4,622

SAR 4,422

+ SAR 740 taxes & fees

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Electra Metropolis Athens

Acropolis and Old Town | 1.9 km drive to Parthenon
3.3 km from City Centre,
HammamHammam
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
SpaSpa
This 5 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Acropolis and Old Town. Full Address of property is 15 Mitropoleos Street View On Map Key amenities of this property are Hammam & Swimming Pool & Spa.
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Excellent4.9

(1172 Ratings)

SAR 1,595

SAR 1,395

+ SAR 269 taxes & fees

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The Pinnacle Athens

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.2 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
2.5 km from City Centre,
Entire Apartment
| 1 Bedroom | Sleeps 2 guests
Entire Apartment

Entire Apartment

Entire Property

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Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
Location of the Apart-hotel is Acropolis and Old Town View On Map (75 Aiolou, Athens, 10551, Greece). Top Facilities of this Apart-hotel are Elevator/Lift.
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Excellent4.8

(1218 Ratings)

SAR 1,097

SAR 897

+ SAR 185 taxes & fees

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Athens Capital Center Hotel-MGallery Collection

Central Athens | 1.5 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
2.4 km from City Centre,
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
GymGym
This 5 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Central Athens. Full Address of property is 4 Elefrheriou Venizelou Avenue and 2 Kriezotou street, Syntagma Square View On Map Key amenities of this property are Swimming Pool & Gym.
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Excellent4.5

(1601 Ratings)

SAR 1,486

SAR 1,286

+ SAR 238 taxes & fees

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Dusit Suites Athens

Athens Riviera | 1.8 km drive to Voula Beach
4 minutes walk to Platia Esperidon Station,
HammamHammam
Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
SpaSpa
Location of the Hotel is Athens Riviera View On Map (3, Pandora and Lazaraki Street). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Hammam & Swimming Pool & Spa.
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Excellent4.6

(328 Ratings)

SAR 1,995

SAR 1,795

+ SAR 331 taxes & fees

Per Night

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Somewhere Boutique Hotel Vouliagmeni

Athens Riviera | 1.5 km drive to Astir Beach
GymGym
Complimentary Water Bottle
This 5 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Athens Riviera. Full Address of property is 2 Dios St Vouliagmeni View On Map Key amenities of this property are Gym & Complimentary Water Bottle.
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Excellent4.8

(272 Ratings)

SAR 1,168

SAR 968

+ SAR 197 taxes & fees

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Perianth Hotel, a member of Design Hotels

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.1 km drive to Parthenon
2.3 km from City Centre,
GymGym
Location of the Hotel is Acropolis and Old Town View On Map (2, Limpona Street). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Gym.
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Excellent4.8

(821 Ratings)

SAR 1,957

SAR 1,757

+ SAR 330 taxes & fees

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Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Acropolis and Old Town | 2.7 km drive to Mount Lycabettus
2.7 km from City Centre,
BarBar
Elevator/LiftElevator/Lift
This 5 Star Hotel in Athens is located in Acropolis and Old Town. Full Address of property is 7 Agias Irinis View On Map Key amenities of this property are Bar & Elevator/Lift.
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Excellent4.6

(2270 Ratings)

SAR 1,007

SAR 831

+ SAR 170 taxes & fees

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Not Hotel - Adults Only

Central Athens | 1.5 km drive to Ancient Agora of Athens
4.1 km from City Centre,
Heated Pool
GymGym
Location of the Hotel is Central Athens View On Map (voutadon 16). Top Facilities of this Hotel are Heated Pool & Gym.
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Excellent4.8

(451 Ratings)

SAR 1,813

SAR 1,613

+ SAR 305 taxes & fees

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Athens Hotels By Star Rating

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Five Star Hotels in Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World, Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,696

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens, Athens

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,210

Per Night

Central Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World, Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,696

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens, Athens

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,440

Per Night

Central Athens

Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens

Royal Olympic Hotel

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SAR 827

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 6,653

Per Night

Central Athens

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel, Athens

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,269

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Gatsby Athens, Athens

Gatsby Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,086

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

COCO-MAT Athens BC, Athens

COCO-MAT Athens BC

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,069

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

DIVANI CARAVEL, Athens

DIVANI CARAVEL

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SAR 1,377

Per Night

Central Athens

Five Star Hotels in Athens

Electra Palace Athens, Athens

Electra Palace Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 2,052

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens, Athens

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,210

Per Night

Central Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World, Athens

Anthology of Athens, The Leading Hotels of the World

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,696

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens, Athens

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,440

Per Night

Central Athens

Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens

Royal Olympic Hotel

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 827

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens, Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 6,653

Per Night

Central Athens

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel, Athens

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,269

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Gatsby Athens, Athens

Gatsby Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,086

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

COCO-MAT Athens BC, Athens

COCO-MAT Athens BC

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,069

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

DIVANI CARAVEL, Athens

DIVANI CARAVEL

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,377

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotels in Nearby Cities

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Properties In Athens

Athens Hotels By Star Rating

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Most Booked Hotels in Athens

ROY Hotel, Athens

ROY Hotel

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SAR 166

Per Night

Metaxourgio

The Park Hotel Piraeus, Athens

The Park Hotel Piraeus

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SAR 221

Per Night

Pireas

Novotel Athenes, Athens

Novotel Athenes

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 573

Per Night

Central Athens

President Hotel, Athens, Athens

President Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,300

Per Night

Ampelokipoi

Zeus Hostel, Athens

Zeus Hostel

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 130

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Pella Inn Hostel, Athens

Pella Inn Hostel

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 195

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Grand Hyatt Athens, Athens

Grand Hyatt Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 2,631

Per Night

Central Athens

Xenophon Hotel, Athens

Xenophon Hotel

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 285

Per Night

Monastiràki

The Stanley, Athens

The Stanley

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 858

Per Night

Central Athens

Athens Hawks, Athens

Athens Hawks

 0 -1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 172

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Achillion Hotel, Athens

Achillion Hotel

 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 485

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotel Tier, Athens

Hotel Tier

 0 -1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 313

Per Night

Central Athens

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens, Athens

Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,210

Per Night

Central Athens

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens, Athens

Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,440

Per Night

Central Athens

Korydallos Hotel, Athens

Korydallos Hotel

 0 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 186

Per Night

Koukaki

Ibis Styles Athens Routes, Athens

Ibis Styles Athens Routes

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 601

Per Night

Central Athens

Zeus Essence Wyndham Athens Residence, Athens

Zeus Essence Wyndham Athens Residence

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,047

Per Night

Central Athens

Candia Hotel, Athens

Candia Hotel

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SAR 376

Per Night

Central Athens

Piraeus City Hotel, Athens

Piraeus City Hotel

 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 430

Per Night

Pireas

Hotel Socrates, Athens

Hotel Socrates

 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 225

Per Night

Central Athens

Safestay Athens Monastiraki, Athens

Safestay Athens Monastiraki

 0 -1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 204

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Delta Athens Hotel, Athens

Delta Athens Hotel

 0 1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 227

Per Night

Central Athens

DIVANI CARAVEL, Athens

DIVANI CARAVEL

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,377

Per Night

Central Athens

Sparta Team Hotel - Hostel, Athens

Sparta Team Hotel - Hostel

 0 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 135

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

THE LITTLE PARIS OF ATHENS by Gela, Athens

THE LITTLE PARIS OF ATHENS by Gela

 0 -1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 187

Per Night

Central Athens

Alma Hotel, Athens

Alma Hotel

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SAR 200

Per Night

Central Athens

Filopappou Hill Suites by Athens Stay, Athens

Filopappou Hill Suites by Athens Stay

 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 427

Per Night

Central Athens

Titania Hotel Athens, Athens

Titania Hotel Athens

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SAR 719

Per Night

Central Athens

Marina Hotel Athens, Athens

Marina Hotel Athens

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SAR 14,395

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotel Rio Athens, Athens

Hotel Rio Athens

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SAR 268

Per Night

Central Athens

Hotel Diethnes, Athens

Hotel Diethnes

 0 1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 220

Per Night

Central Athens

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels, Athens

Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,040

Per Night

Central Athens

Epidavros Hotel, Athens

Epidavros Hotel

 0 1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 228

Per Night

Central Athens

Rooster Suites, Athens

Rooster Suites

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 486

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Victory Inn, Athens

Victory Inn

 0 1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 386

Per Night

Central Athens

Argo Hotel, Athens

Argo Hotel

 0 1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 268

Per Night

Pireas

Cavo D'Oro Hotel, Athens

Cavo D'Oro Hotel

 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 312

Per Night

Pireas

Adia Aluma Athens, Curio Collection by Hilton, Athens

Adia Aluma Athens, Curio Collection by Hilton

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,325

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

International Atene hotel, Athens

International Atene hotel

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 394

Per Night

Central Athens

PAME Wild, Athens

PAME Wild

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 284

Per Night

Central Athens

Shape Suites Athens, Athens

Shape Suites Athens

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 525

Per Night

Central Athens

Casual Kubic Athens Hotel by Casual Hoteles, Athens

Casual Kubic Athens Hotel by Casual Hoteles

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 502

Per Night

Central Athens

Pagration Youth Hostel, Athens

Pagration Youth Hostel

 0 -1 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 148

Per Night

Central Athens

Ikaros Hotel, Athens

Ikaros Hotel

 0 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 203

Per Night

Pireas

Electra Palace Athens, Athens

Electra Palace Athens

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 2,052

Per Night

Acropolis and Old Town

Skylark, Aluma Hotel & Resort, Athens

Skylark, Aluma Hotel & Resort

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 752

Per Night

Central Athens

Premium Hotels in Nearby Cities

Hotel Europa Olympia, Athens

Hotel Europa Olympia

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 667

Per Night

Drouvo

Ammon Zeus Luxury Beach Hotel, Athens

Ammon Zeus Luxury Beach Hotel

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 916

Per Night

Kallithea

Simantro Resort, Athens

Simantro Resort

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 689

Per Night

Chalkidiki

Poseidon of Paros, Athens

Poseidon of Paros

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 810

Per Night

Chrisi Akti

San Antonio, Athens

San Antonio

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 1,457

Per Night

Oia

Contaratos Beach, Athens

Contaratos Beach

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 486

Per Night

Naousa

Andronis Minois, Athens

Andronis Minois

 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 3,624

Per Night

Paros Island

Petinaros Hotel, Athens

Petinaros Hotel

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 494

Per Night

Mykonos Town

Zefi Hotel & Suites, Athens

Zefi Hotel & Suites

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 729

Per Night

Naousa

Mr & Mrs White Paros, Athens

Mr & Mrs White Paros

 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4

SAR 893

Per Night

Naousa