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  1. Hotel Grande Bretagne
  
  This 19th Century luxury hotel upholds its high tier reputation, presentation, and hospitality. Well-furnished rooms and earth tone blends add... read more
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  2. Classical King George Palace
  
  Right next door to the strikingly beautiful Hotel Grande Bretagne, the King George II is one of Athens's great historical hotels, opulent and classy,...
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  3. NJV Athens Plaza Hotel
  
  This hotel overlooks Syntagma Square and the Acropolis, close to the Parliament and walking distance to the Kolonaki shopping district, making... read more
  
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  4. Hotel Hera
  
  This boutique hotel is set in the centre of historic Athens, 200 metres from the Acropolis and 400 metres from the Temple of Zeus.
  
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  5. Athens Gate Hotel
  
  This hotel is situated in the historic district just opposite from the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. The hotel was completely refurbished... read more
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  6. Hotel Iridanos (Eridanus)
  
  Do you love art galleries so much you wish you could sleep in them? This is your place. With tricks of architectural construction and several original...
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  Gazi
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  7. Royal Olympic Hotel
  
  This 4-star hotel overlooks the ruins of the majestic Zeus Temple - one of the city's main tourist attractions. It is very centrally located -... read more
  
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  Koukaki/Makrigianni
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  8. Divani Palace Acropolis
  
  Just 3 blocks south of the Acropolis, in a quiet residential neighborhood, the Divani Palace Acropolis does a brisk tour business but also welcomes...
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  Acropolis
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  9. St. George Lycabettus Hotel
  
  Built high on the slopes of Lykavittos Hill, this hotel offers spectacular views of the city. It is located in the trendy Kolonaki district, surrounded... read more
  
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  Kolonaki
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  10. Periscope Hotel
  
  A member of Yes Hotels & Restaurants, the Periscope is a category A hotel in the heart of chic Kolonaki. Rooms feature free 24-hour internet access,... read more
  
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The Best of NileGuide
We admit it: hotels in Athens can be a challenge. Many people complain about hard beds, indifferent staff, and shady locations regardless of online testimonials that claim otherwise. We believe in lighting the tried and true path when it comes to the best hotels in Athens and stand by our top ten list of friendly, professional, and in some cases, even exceptional hotels. We believe that a well chosen base means that you can manage this small capital entirely on foot; while hotels such as the Hilton, Marriott, and Pentelikon are all very good choices, they require a bit more know-how in maneuvering through the city. Our top ten list focuses on hotels so well located that with a some good shoes and stamina, you don't ever need to hail a taxi.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne is arguably the most significant hotel in all of Greece; not only does it offer five star treatment, beauty and classic good taste, it has a significant foothold in the country's history. The hotel has been used as headquarters for reforming the country's government multiple times in the 20th century. The Classical King George is also a historical hotel, opened in 1936 next door to the GB, but was given some modern, boutique style love when it was purchased by the Grecotel chain. Since then it's been listed as one of the five hundred best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine. NJV Athens doesn't meet the grandeur of its two five star neighbors but has a reputation as being consistent in service, friendly, and professional. The trio of hotels stand in a row on Vassileos Georgiou Street in Syntagma Square and get gold stars for being the best located for moving throughout the rest of Athens.

Hotel Hera, the Electra Palace, and the Divani Palace Acropolis are all closer to the city's historical center, Plaka. The Hera is a refined beauty just near the New Acropolis Museum and Aeropagitou, the Electra Palace deep inside of Old Plaka, and the Divani, more on the edge, showcases ancient ruins from inside the hotel. The Royal Olympic and Athens Gate are on busier roads but offer gorgeous views of the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus.

If you're not afraid of heights and wish to get a bit out of the rigamorale of the city, the St. George Lycabettus is the highest hotel of the city, known for keeping the elegant Kolonaki standards. It's positioned just underneath Lycabettus Hill and great for joggers and naturalists, but less ideal for sightseeing with a ten minute walk down to Kolonaki Square and fifteen minutes from Syntagma. The Periscope, smaller and more arty, is a better Kolonaki location for being near the action.

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