We stayed at the Athens Electra Hotel in Ermou Street in October 2009. This hotel is very central and within walking distance of the plaka , the Acropolis and most sights. We caught a bus from the airport to Syntagma Square and it was extremely easy to find the hotel from there. Our triple room was at the back of... more

You cannot beat the location of this hotel. It is at the center of all you need when visiting Athens. Step out of the lobby and you are in Ermou street and all the shopping action. It's lively and fun and around every corner are outdoor restaurants and bars. Only a few minutes from the Plaka and walkable to most... more

Me and hubby arrived in athens in the morning, We took a train to syntagma sq. We ve no problem finding the hotel after going out of the train station. Hotel is only 5mins walk away. Very convenient. Location is excellent. You can basically walk to everywhere. The hotel is located at Ermou street which is a shopping street with... more

The Electra Hotel has a great location. First of all it is so easy to get there from the Airport by metro. Just leave at the Syntagma Station and go towards the Emrou Street (3 minutes and you're there). Of course you can always travel by taxi, but the drivers charge some extra.. Metro is only 6 Euro (10 for... more

The hotel has a great location. On a pedestrian street, all brand names shops around (Zara, Marks & Spencer, etc...) Airport express bus around the corner (3.2 Euros). Plenty of restaurants, Plaka within 15 mins walk. We had a frontal room, from the balcony i could zoom to capture clear picks for the parliament guards. Booked at a good rate... more

We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights in August 09. The hotel is located in Syntagma Square on Ermou St. It is centrally located to everything. The entire street is full of great shops. It is literally in between stores (not open on Sundays, much to my fiances dispair). You can also walk to almost all the main sites.... more

I stayed in Hotel Electra in August '09. Arriving from the airport, it was surprisingly easy to get to the hotel utilizing the public transportation. The hotel is located right off Syntagma Square which is one of the Metro stops. The hotel is easy walking distance to the Plaka -- and if you don't mind a bit of a walk... more

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights starting July 26. The hotel is located in Syntagma Square on Ermou St. It is centrally located to everything. The entire street is full of great shopping. It is literally in between stores. Right outside is a 24-hour stand to buy water or anything else you may need which is convenient. The... more

Now this is the pkace to be if you want to do some serious shopping. You close to everything. What better place to be. The OJ is to die for.Fresh every morning,great selection of breakfast. more