Stayed here recently on a holiday to Athens and the islands. I've stayed in a few places in Athens in recent years and found that this place was above average for the price.

A mate and I booked a triple for 3 nights for £200; we had a double bed each with a sofa in the spacious room, and a good sized bathroom with modern fixtures.

The room itself was a good size with a small balcony to get some Athens air and warm up after the effects of the air conditioning (which we couldn't work out how to set a temperature on).

Breakfast was standard Athens fare of weird bacon and eggs, bread and pastries - filling but not the best meal of the day.

You're directly over the road from the archaeological musuem, near to Omonia and Victoria metro stations, and an easy15 minutes walk to Plaka, Pysri etc.

I personally like the Omonia area, no different to any working class district in a city, and in contrast to some countries I've never felt at risk in any way when walking the streets day or night.

The biggest difference about this place for me was that as the back of the hotel faces an internal block of buildings and the front is on a side street this is the quietest place I've been in. Particularly good given that the traffic in Athens never stops, and being woken by road sweepers at 4am is never the best holiday experience.

I'd definitely stay here again.

The good reviews here sum it up.

A few points to sharpen, from my experience:
The area is not the most well lit in Athens at night ( but not the least either ) but I felt safe there.

Walking distance to Omonia metro station is 8-12 minutes.
I recommend this station as your base for metro traveling.

One minus to consider: it seems when something runs out in the breakfast buffet, it stays this way. This was disappointing so while breakfast is served between 7-10, I would recommend being there
before 9.

Bottom line: I'll definitely be back in this hotel in any future visit.

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.