Within walking distance
of the Parthenon and Acropolis
Free breakfast buffet, including rolls, jams, and Greek yogurt
Gorgeous views of
Acropolis from roof garden
Bar servinges snacks and
drinks
Luggage scale in lobby
Free Wi-Fi
Some rooms have tube TVs
and small bathrooms with tight showers
Dated decor in lobby and many rooms
No cofeemakers in the rooms
No parking
The Arethusa is a budget hotel in a convenient location near Syntagma Square, within walking distance of the Parthenon and Acropolis. Some of the 87 rooms have
been slightly updated, but most are sparsely furnished and dated, with tube TVs. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. A breakfast buffet is included in the room rate. Guests may want to compare rates with the Amazon Hotel.
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Scene
Leafy plants in lobby, bright breakfast area, and Acropolis views
Entering the Arethusa Hotel from the busy street,
guests will find a cramped lobby with dated, mirrored
walls and cream-colored couches that are beginning to show some wear and tear. Plenty of
leafy greenhouse plants sit in the window, and a Greek mural decorates the
wall behind the wooden front desk. Breakfast is served in a bright room filled
with wooden tables and chairs. The bar area is connected to the breakfast room,
and guests can order drinks well into the evening. On the roof of the hotel, guests can
take in spectacular views of the Acropolis from an indoor and an outdoor seating
area.
Location
In the neighborhood of Plaka, about a 15-minute walk to the Parthenon and Acropolis
The hotel is tucked between a store and a cafe on a
busy street near Syntagma Square. It’s a block from the pedestrian street
of Ermou and a bit west of the National Gardens. It’s
about a 15-minute walk to both the Parthenon and Acropolis; several other
historical sights are nearby, along with plenty of restaurants, cafes,
and shops. The Arethusa is within a five-minute walk to a bus stop where
guests can catch the bus to Athens International Airport. There’s also a nearby
bus line serving Piraeus Port, the largest seaport in Greece.
Rooms
Sparse decor, mini-fridges, and tall windows
Rooms at the
Arethusa Hotel have wooden floors, light walls, and sparse decor. Long, light
curtains cover floor-to-ceiling windows, and beds have thin green or brown bedspreads. Some of the rooms have been renovated
and feature wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and updated tile
bathrooms, while some un-renovated rooms have tube TVs and showers that aren’t
much more than a curtain and a metal lip for catching water. All rooms have mini-fridges
and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Convenient location, free breakfast buffet, and bar on-site
Arethusa Hotel is in a convenient location within
walking distance of the Acropolis and Parthenon.There's great views of the
Acropolis from the rooftop garden. The hotel serves a free breakfast buffet, which earns good reviews from guests, and the bar serves snacks and
drinks. There’s a luggage scale in the lobby, and laundry and dry cleaning
delivery can be arranged by the hotel.
