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Last updated: 31 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: John Malathronas

If you want a quiet, central budget hotel, look no further than Athens4, five minutes walk away from Monastiraki station.

It has a young, back-to-basics vibe – no restaurant or spa here – and suits those who want to immerse themselves in the surrounding nightlife. Perhaps surprisingly, it also attracts families because of its large suites and its pet-friendly policy. 

This compact hotel is built on the site of an erstwhile cloth factory and the interior decor nods to its history, with vibrant patterned wallpaper.

A colour palette of sunshine yellows, creams and light blues make the rooms appear brighter and larger.

Surrounding area

Rooms are all surprisingly quiet given that you’re a stone’s throw away from the extensive Psyrri nightlife area, which brims with restaurants and bars.

The hotel is close to the church of Panagia Chrysospiliotissa, meaning that the bell-ringing may disturb lighter sleepers. 

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Key facilities

Airport transfers: Not available
Beach: None
Creche
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Parking: Not available
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

Plaka

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.8 miles]

The heart of old Athens, Plaka has an authentic charm with winding lanes, shady squares and atmospheric Byzantine churches.

Best for ages: Any | Free

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The Acropolis

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.8 miles]

This dazzling ancient citadel, perched on a hilltop rising above the city, houses some of the most impressive ancient buildings in the world. The jewel in the crown is the Pantheon, a 2,500-year-old temple dating back to 438 BC.

Best for ages: 7+ | £9

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Grand Promenade

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.1 miles]

A unique and extraordinary 3km pedestrian promenade peppered with world-class antiquities – triumphant arches, ancient amphitheatres, Greek temples, and ‘Socrates’ Prison’.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free | 3 kilometres

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Acropolis Museum

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[1.1 miles]

A jaw-dropping array of antiquities – all the Acropolis’ treasures – in one very modern museum designed by starchitect Bernard Tschumi.

Best for ages: 15+ | £4

Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

Wares are spread out on tables and blankets on the floor under large parasols at the flea market
Experience

Monastiraki Flea Market

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.3 miles]

The closest Athens has to an oriental bazaar; from 10am each day the streets heave with every kind of stall – from antiques to clothes and bric-a-brac – then from 10pm the bars take over, making this the epicentre of Monastiraki’s nightlife.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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The forum on a sunny day
Experience

The Roman Forum

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.5 miles]

Built by Emperor Augustus between 19 and 11 BC, the Forum was Athens’ trade centre, evolving into the city’s administrative hub by 3 BC. The two highlights are the Western Gate and the Tower of Winds, a 39-foot-high clocktower-cum-weathervane with a frieze depicting eight wind deities, thought to be the world’s first meteorological station.

Best for ages: 18+ | £2

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large hexagonal stone tower set amid Roman ruins in Athens
Experience

Roman Agora and Tower of the Winds

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.5 miles]

Athens’ Agora and the adjacent Roman Agora were the centre of the ancient city. The many monuments here include the massive Stoa of Attalos and housing a museum.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Exterior pillars of the Ancient Agora
Experience

Museum of the Ancient Agora

Athens, Central Greece, Greece[0.6 miles]

Housed in the restored Stoa (covered walkway) of Attalos, this is probably the second most interesting museum after the Archaeological one; the most intriguing displays are the clay voting tablets with carved names, a reminder of Athenian democracy.

Best for ages: 18+ | £9

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Destination guides including or relevant to this place to stay

Athens

Central Greece, Greece

Antiquities galore, contemporary culture, scintillating nightlife and fantastic food: there’s something for everyone in Greece’s cosmopolitan capital that’s continuously reinventing itself.

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