Magna Grecia Hotel - Athens centre

				Magna Grecia Hotel Pictures: Where it is: Athens centre see map Open: All year  Type: Small hotel with historic charm Number of rooms: 10 2 people/night: 112 to 175 € Why we like it: Location, style, coziness, comfortable beds, warm welcome, views

OUR REVIEW

A tiny, charming hotel in a restored old building, of ten high-ceiling rooms with character and style. Neo-classical building from 1898, designed by Ernest Chiller (famous German architect who has given character to many prominent Athenian buildings).

Centrally located, by the "Mitropolis" Cathedral square (Athens centre), near Plaka and the Acropolis. (See hotel location on map)
The location means it is only a few steps to Ermou street's shopping and you are in Plaka just as soon as you cross the square. A comfortable Starbucks cafe, is on one side of the square, in a most pleasing period building. The cafe has an international book and news/magazine basement shop (open, even on Sundays) and is entirely non-smoking (no less than a marvel in any Greek city!). It may not seem Athenian but it is where many Athenians gather in this area! Of course, as this is Athens numerous other cafes, restaurants and bars are nearby.

All rooms at Magna Grecia have pleasing decor, corniced moulded ceilings, wall paintings, wooden floors, long windows (double glazed - but the sound of Athens traffic and the bells of the Mitropolis are very much heard!). Each is named after a Greek island. The 6 rooms at the front have splendid views of the Acropolis and the cathedral square.

Some rooms have tiny balconies (for atmosphere only - too small to sit on!).

The 2 triple rooms are at the back of the building (with windows only to the interior atrium/staircase).

Beds are all natural, Coco-Mat make (a thriving Greek company that now exports worldwide) - one of the most comfortable beds you could possibly experience, unless a rock hard mattress is your preference...so perhaps the best of mattresses will make up for the ringing of the church bells! (do be aware, this grand church has loud bells that ring on the hour every hour, so midnight is a bit noisy!).

A basic breakfast is served on the splendid indoor/outdoor roof terrace...start the day with a vista of the Acropolis that will fuel memories for years to come.

Magna Grecia Hotel Photo Gallery 1 { Room interiors }
Magna Grecia Hotel Photo Gallery 2 { Hotel, square, views & roof terrace }
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THE ROOMS

Air conditioning/heating, TV & DVD player, mini-fridge, bathroom with bathtub or shower, safe box, daily maid service.

SERVICES

On the roof: outdoor terrace & indoor room, both with magnificent Acropolis views. For breakfast and coffee/drinks.

DISTANCES
Plaka centre - 20 m, Acropolis - 600 m, Syntagma square - 250 m.
Athens airport - 35 km (55 minutes by metro), Pireas port - 15 km (15-20 minutes by metro).
 

Parking in the area is difficult (unless you pay for private parking in one of the garages around). You are advised not to keep a car for your Athens stay, instead better to make the most of the central location that allows you to go everywhere worthwhile on foot. If you overdo it and have "too far to walk back" taxis are cheap.

RATES 2009 (rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)

Rates are per room, per night and include breakfast, air conditioning, heating and all taxes.

MINIMUM STAY: 2-4 nights, depending on season/day of the week.

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