it was quite nice, staff spoke great english, centrally located (we had a view of acropolis from our room). They had a really nice terrace on the roof, the best place to watch the lights of Acropolis at night.

The Central Athens Hotel was a great choice. I am a travel agent with AMT American Express Travel and while traveling the world I'm always on the look out of great hotel stays for my clients and I defiantly found one at The Central Athens Hotel. The staff was accommodating, friendly and very helpful. Although the Central does not offer room service, the staff is happy to pick up a meal at a local restaurant and bring it to your room. Breakfast is included in the price of your room. We booked a room, although small, with a view of the Acropolis and at night it was stunning. Even if you don't have a room with the view you can enjoy the roof top terrace. Buy a bottle of wine and take it to the top at sunset! The Central is within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and even the Acropolis.
Thank you, Centeral Athens Hotel for a wonderful stay and we'll be back our next visit to Athens. Veronica Sgro, Travel Agent

The Central Hotel exceeded our expectations on several levels. All areas were very clean and comfortable, with modern architectural touches and a welcoming, simple feel. The reception staff was friendly and professional. Breakfast is fine, nothing special. What this small hotel lacks in space and luxury, it makes up for in uncomplicated comfort. After schelpping around the heat and dust of Athens for hours, it was a pleasure to return to the Central, turn on the powerful AC and relax. This is especially true because although the hotel--as promised--is central, it is on a very quiet street a few steps from the bustling Plaka. We couldn't have asked for a better location.

That said, you will probably be spending very little time in your lovely little quiet room. There's much to see and do here. But one of our most memorable sightseeing adventures actually happened at the Central: the roof deck features the most exquisite view of the Acropolis. Go up a half hour before sunset and watch the light fade on the Acropolis as the warm quiet night envelopes you. It is magical. (Bring your own drinks...there was a bar, but it did not seem to be functioning. Also a hot tub up there, but it was 90 degrees and we didn't feel like it). Then drift out into the night and stroll around the Plaka until you find a welcoming taverna (we highly recommend I Palia Taverna tou Psarra at Erechtheos 16, right on the edge of the Acropolis.)

In my mind, there's no reason to splurge on luxury accommodation in Athens (our room was 99 euro a night). This hotel is authentically uncomplicated but exceedingly well-managed and maintained. I would stay here again without hesitation.

We spent 5 nights at the Central Hotel, using it as our base for the beginning of our honeymoon (the bulk of which was on a Greek island).

It was superb. My husband had arranged for flowers and champagne for the room which were all ready and beautiful. Room was well furnished, bright, had very characterful balcony. It wasn't huge but we found it more than enough for us.

Breakfast fine, staff absolutely great...warm, helpful and accomodating.

Location could not be better...right next to the Plaka, Acropolis and Agora, which is just as well as these really are the highlights of a not too exciting city. (We spent most of our time out of town visiting Delphi, Mycenae &c).

Only slight criticisms...the floor in the room was badly stained and it was a pity that the glorious roof top terrace with tables and jacuzzi did not really feature an operating bar and in fact the hotel did not have one.

Otherwise, very pleasing in interior design, service and location and for us definitely a place to return to. We paid 100 Euros a night and thought that good value all round.