A lively and welcome newcomer on the Athens budget travel scene, Athens Backpackers has fast become the hostel of choice for many visitors, thanks to its excellent facilities, and good-time atmosphere. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the folk from Athens Backpackers, this place was just gearing up for opening at the time of research. These relaxed apartments promise to be an interesting option, particularly for groups of three or four travelling together. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This small, recently opened hotel on a quietish side street is something of an unknown gem, and offers modern, comfortable rooms with a boutique feel, accompanied by warm, personal service. You'll really feel like a guest here, rather than a customer. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Cecil is a spot that stands out for personable service and old-fashioned Greek comfort. On busy Athinas St, it occupies a vintage building of character, with a marble staircase spiralling up around the shaft of the venerable wooden lift. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This is a place where one might assume that the name says it all, but this is not the case. Athens is crawling with hotels that try to attract the budget traveller with cheap room rates, but many are still pretty seedy. The Economy is a friendly and spotless exception. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The landmark Electra Palace hotel is the most luxurious in the Plaka vicinity and one which is deservedly held in high esteem`, being particularly popular with North American visitors. It offers 5-star facilities and is the only Plaka hotel to offer private parking (for a fee). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Once the mansion of a famous Athenian family, the Eridanus was converted to a hotel for the Olympics, and has become an enchantingly peaceful and intimate choice on the Athens hotel scene, and remarkably well priced for the five-star ambience. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This designer hotel, true to its name, is a significant departure from the Athens norm and positively hums with good cheer. From the lobby - green apples, pink perspex, giant black fireplace - to the roof with its plunge pool, cocktails and DJs, this place is evidently something … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Hera, located just south of Plaka, had a significant and very successful government-subsidised makeover in time for the 2004 Games and is now a four-star hotel of substantial elegance, with excellent staff and quality accommodations. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This long-established budget choice is in the northern part of central Athens, and has a deserved reputation as something of a summer party place. While it has private rooms, it's essentially a backpackers hostel with dorm accommodation. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Right in the heart of busy Athens, but on a relatively quiet street, this is a welcoming base, combining style and comfort. It's one of four good hotels run by the same group in this zone. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Arion is a classy modern hotel set in an intriguing neighbourhood. It's a short stroll from the traditional shops of Plaka and right by fashionable Psirí, and its medley of bars and eateries. With the same prices as its stablemates (Achilleas, Hermes, Plaka) it arguably offer… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The grande dame of Athens hotels, the luxurious Grande Bretagne, fronts Syntagma Square with an elegance that almost upstages the Greek parliament. With luxurious fittings and polite and helpful service, it's one of Europe's classic old hotels. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Although not the only hotel by this name in Greece, the Hermes stands out as a chic central Athens choice. From the attractive painted map of Greece in the lobby to the slickly renovated rooms, it's a treat for the eyes and has several thoughtful touches for added comfort. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Philippos is nestled on a quiet street not at all far from Plaka and handy to the Acropolis. It's got a discreet, exclusive feel although it's not the great-value mid-range spot it once was. In fact, in summer, it can feel a little overpriced. Perhaps they missed the Closing … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This downmarket and very charming spot is a reliable favourite: a YHA hostel from the old days. Before the era of 25 euro dorm beds and in-house bars, backpackers once slept in two types of hostel - grim ones, and fun ones. This is without question one of the latter, and is very … Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the city's flagship hotels, and most deservedly so, the St George enjoys an unforgettable position on the side of the Lycabettus hill. Its location ensures magnificent vistas from many of its rooms, and the hotel's facilities and treatment of guests are top drawer. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Long a travellers' favourite, this budget hotel/hostel is in the absolute heart of Plaka and offers a lot of backpacker-friendly features. There's a big variety of rooms and rates (including dorms) and it's a solid, reliable choice in the touristy heart of the city. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Tucked in a sidestreet off Ermou, this small, friendly hotel is a little characterless, but it is modern and comfortable, with good facilities and a very handy location. There are also family rooms and discounts for children. There are small balconies but no great view. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The reception desk created out of two old Mini Coopers sets the tone for this funky revamped hotel with graffiti art in the rooms and free internet. There's a decent, if unfortunately named, restaurant. Though it's on busy Athinas, it's in a handy location. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This elegant four-star hotel is geared towards the well-heeled traveller. The rooms are small but well appointed with super-comfortable beds. There is a lovely atrium restaurant and laptops with high-speed internet connection in the foyer. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hilton-hoppers will find their favourite opposite the National Art Gallery. The Athens version is a vast concrete edifice. From the outside, it looks more like a 1950s housing project than a luxury hotel, but inside, no expense has been spared. It has lashings of marble and bronz… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's hard to beat the Acropolis views from the rooftop garden at this refurbished hotel, which you also enjoy from the top-floor rooms. Rooms have light timber furniture and floors, and satellite TV, though the bathrooms are on the small side. There's probably better value elsewh… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Though décor has never been its strong point, this nonetheless comfortable place has an Olympic makeover. Its best feature is the rooftop bar that offers wonderful views of the Acropolis by night, and the rooms at the back with Acropolis views from the balconies. All rooms have T… Full Lonely Planet Review ›