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“A bit expensive by European standards but overall decent”

Metropolitan Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Jeffer1971
Ontario
Nov 20, 2009

Good rooms, Beds comfy, Carpet filthy so wear your shoe but overall not bad. Breakfast is probably the best I've had in Europe. Would stay there again more

“Very convenient and scenic area with very comfortable accomodations”

AVA Hotel Athens

5 of 5 stars
ChrisLW
Bloomingdale, Illinois
Nov 20, 2009

This suites hotel is in an excellent area of Athens with very comfortable accomodations. It is located in the heart of Plaka within walking distance of a great shopping area, restaurants, delis and...more

“basic, clean, small but comfortable - shame about the neighbour”

Economy Hotel

3 of 5 stars
noname246
London
Nov 20, 2009

The room I stayed in was small, the bathroom cramped, but it was very clean (the bedspreads were white and spotless - no fear of touching them!) and comfortable, given the price. The tiny fridge was a...more

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