We were very comfortable at this hotel for four nights in August. The rate we got was 85€ per night which included a very decent buffet breakfast ( ok the coffee and OJ could have been better: have the apple juice and tea!).
The area was OK; it's true that the side of the museum across the street is seedy with alcoholics and a couple of dealers but just avoid it. Otherwise we quite enjoyed this part of "real" Athens.

It took us about 20 minutes to walk to Syntagma but it's only five minutes by bus. The metro is another option. We found all the staff friendly and helpful.

OVERVIEW: Clean, large, remodeled rooms, air conditioning, large bath, wonderful towels, free breakfast and internet access in the basement. If you're flexible and willing to stretch youself a bit (in other words, make an attempt to learn about and use the public transportation), you will find this hotel a tremendous value and worth a stay. Extra convenient access to the Museum: good in case you want to rest before or after your visit. Rack rate is technically 200 EUR a night but booking online I was able to get a rate under 70 EUR, breakfast and taxes included.

LOCATION: Some of the earlier reviews have pointed out this hotel's peculiar location off of a main downtown street and immediately behind the Archaeological Museum and the Polytechnic University. I too was surprised to land here at night and find police with riot gear stationed along the back entrance to the Museum, but evidently that's normal procedure as the Ministry of Culture is located in this area. The park between the Archaeological and the Polytechnic University can be a little seedy at night, so I recommend you take the long way around the perimeter of the museum. To get to the hotel when you first arrive, it's best to get off at Victoria metro stop and then walk back to the hotel than to get off at Omnonia stop, which has several exits and eight different roads going in all directions. If you're jet lagged I was you'll see what I mean if you get off at Omnonia. From either stop, it's a brisk ten-minute walk, not advisable if you have a lot of luggage.

However, once you get used to Athens you will find it easier to get around by getting off at Omnonia metro stop, then going up onto 3 September Boulevard where the buses are running (in the direction of the mountain) and taking a #35 or 200 bus. Get off on the second stop: the bus will pass by the left side of the museum and make a turn onto the street on which the hotel is located, and drop you off in front of a church. Walk back towards the museum which you passed en route, and continue down past the back of the museum (and the police) and you will find the hotel after a short 3-minute walk on your left.

Walking distance to Central Market and to Champion supermarket where you can pick up rations. Even to the Plaka or Syntagma, a brisk 20-minute walk.

HOTEL INTERIOR: Two single beds, side-by-side. Air conditioner controlled by switch on wall, no adjustment possible. Key card (however electricity in room is controlled by this key so your room will become warm again after you leave it). Amenities: shampoo, body gel, soap. Thick, fluffy towels. Dryer in desk. Mini-bar with three types of drinks (refreshing change from the normally cluttered mini-bars you find in other hotels), good for chilling your own beer or soft drinks. Modern safe with key code you program yourself (very convenient), fits B5-sized computer. Firm pillow, firm mattress: I slept very well. Two chairs, large sofa (in my room, may not be in all rooms), collapsible luggage rack.

BREAKFAST: The breakfast is filling but not as satisfying as some of the other hotels I've stayed at. You have eggs, sausages and bacon (not exceptional), yogurt, pickles and olives, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, slices of processed cheese, four choices of breads, three kinds of cereal and fruit, and for drinks, coffee and hot water in case you want to make your own frappe (Nescafe and milk) or tea (regular black tea or camomile). It's not what you will get at a German or Spanish hotel, but it's adequate enough to get some food in your system before the long day in front of you (during which you will no doubt walk a lot). Oh yes, and the orange-colored drink is definitely not orange juice, so be aware.

ADVICE: Be flexible and don't get intimidated by the "local color of the area." Research the area and get a visual picture of the hotel's location by placing it on any of the various free Greece maps available on your arrival at Athens International Airport. You'll be glad that you are in such a newly remodeled, fresh-looking hotel in a quiet neighborhood.

This quiet hotel is mere feet from the Archeological Museum and about a 10-15 minute walk to the Viktoria train station. The staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient, and the rooms were clean and modern. It's also fun to people watch from the balcony, too.

For the price, this hotel is very convenient and is within a short walk to some fun eateries near the university. There are some unfortunate drug users on the pedistrian path to the museum but they don't appear threatening.

DO take the trains. It's easy and safe.

The staff could not have been nicer. The rooms were what you would expect for a privately owned Hotel in a prime city location. Adequately sized but compact with a good maid service meaning they were clean and efficiently maintained during our stay. The hotel is well located. Observing the goings on this is one busy hotel, but you dint notice it! Breakfast was the only time you had any idea there was loads of people staying there but there was never a shortage and when we asked for more coffee after the end of Breakfast it was provided with a smile. The acid test? would I go back YES