The Attalos Hotel has an outstanding location. From the airport it is a direct train ride to a stop two blocks from the hotel, a little less than 30 minutes in a clean modern train. One watch out, when you get on at the airport the train is virtually empty, by the time you arrive it is packed. As the train fills up stay in contact with your luggage. We got separated and struggled to get through the crowd to get off the train. The station is just under two blocks from the hotel. The hotel is walking distance from the Acropolis and the Plaka. Great restaurants abound just a few blocks from the hotel. The area immediately around the hotel is well worn commercial and busy during the day and evening. The area appeared safe and had nearby ATMs and quick food. The hotel is average, somewhat older but clean. One of the couples in our group experienced plumbing problems. The rooms were comfortable with typical European air conditioning and the bathroom was fine but nothing special. The hotel also had internet and wireless. The best feature of the Attalos is the roof top bar with spectacular views of the Acropolis and Athens. The views, roof top bar and location elevate a ho hum hotel to an accommodation I would recommend. If you aren't hung up on a fancy room this is a great choice.

The first thing that pleased me about the Attalos Hotel was how close it was to the Metro and the savings that allowed versus taking a cab to/from the airport. The Metro was only a couple blocks from the hotel (using the Athinas Street entrance/exit). Also, phones and an ATM were right across the street from the hotel and easy access to coffee shops, snack shops too. Heading North, you are not far from the interesting Central Market and a bit further walk north will bring you to Omonia Square and the Hondo Center (an oasis of beauty/makeup products). Btw, Metro cost 6E pp or 2 for 10E one way to/from airport versus aprox 50E one way taxi.

Ok...back to the Attalos Hotel, were Sakis was usually always working the front desk with a warm smile and offering any advise, or help if requested. He is a sweetheart! All the desk managers I encounted were very nice but Sakis stood out with his great smile which would start the day off just right.

My daughter and I stayed in dble room #413 pre-island and in a triple room #402, post-island, with an additional friend. Both rooms had a great shower but #402 had a tub which was welcomed for my feet after 3 weeks of walking, walking, walking. #413 afforded a slight view of the Acropolis to the right hand side. #402 overlooked Athinas Street and though a bit noisier than #413...by the time you walk all day in Athens...nothing is going to keep you up! The photos I include with this review are from room # 413.

The A/C and pressure in the shower is fine. TV can only be turned on so high which is OK so no one can blare it loudly.
I did not have any wait time on the free internet of which you are allowed 20 min at a time (longer if no one is waiting their turn).

Breakfast (8E pp xtra) is more than adequate. I had my daily serving of piled high yogurt smoothered in honey which kept me going strong throughout the morning. There are jams/breads/cakes, OJ/coffee/tea, cheese & lunchmeats, peaches in syrup, cereals, and a few other choices. A mini-fridge is in the room if needed.

An xtra treat is the rooftop bar. I had great service plus...alot of ice cubes in my drink which is very usual for Greece! Drink prices were lower than other places I have had cocktails and that surprised me considering the wonderful view of the Acropolis and sunsets you can enjoy in this area. Many travelers gather here and exchange stories of where they have been or where they are going and exchange tips with each other.

They stored one bag for us while we island hopped and then on our return we retrieved it...which saved us from lugging it all over.
On our return, we signed up at the desk for a Delphi Tour (96Epp including lunch) with GO TOURS and the bus picked us up right in front of the the hotel. Note: Delphi Tours must be paid in Euros, not charged. For the last 3 visits to Greece I have not followed though with signing up for Delphi, this time I did and I can't believe what I missed out on. Do Delphi and thank me later!

All said, I am an Attalos fan. This was my first stay at Attalos but if I am lucky enough to return to Greece, my stays in Athens will always be at the Attalos!

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National Museum - 7Epp
Acropolis single entrance fee - 6Epp or get multi-ticket pass for 12E pp which allows you to visit several other sights as well.
Attalos gives you a great city map on check-in and has other reference material as well in the lobby area.

Suggestions:
Lunch - Ouzeri Kouklis at 14 Tripoden
Beauty Products (and gobs of other stuff) Hondo Center at Omonia Square (it's a Greek Department store!)
Visit coastal beach by taking tram by Parliament Building...only .80Epp one way from ticket kiosks. We were on the beach when an earthquake occured (in Patras). It was the first time I felt an earthquake though the midwest (USA) has been experiencing them recently. I thought at first I was having a bit of heat stroke but then my daughter put a name to it "earthquake" and I felt the second tremor. It was a WOW moment or two!

We booked 4 rooms for 8 people. We stayed 3 nights. The entire group had a wonderful time at the Attalos. The rooms were average but clean. The location was excellent. Close to metro, Plaka, Acropolis, etc. The meat, fish and produce markets were right down the street from the Attalos. Free internet access. The front desk was friendly and helpful. The single best feature of the hotel was the rooftop terrace bar. Inexpensive drinks and milkshakes. An absolutely gorgous view of the Acropolis(especially at night when lit up). We ended every night up there just to see the view. We would certainly book again.

The Attalos staff were always friendly and helpful. We stayed in two different rooms, arrival and departure from Athens, and both rooms were clean, pleasant and well organized. Both bathrooms were clean and functional. The Hotel is right at the center of tourism including Plaka, Psirri, Acropolis and shopping of all sorts. All the major tourist sights are within walking distance. It was nice to have a drink at the Roof Top Bar and look at the Acropolis lit up at night. The neighborhood around the Attalos felt safe to us. I would not hesitate to stay here again.