Tucked away behind an Asian rug shop, the 46-room Hotel Amazon gives you convenient access to the most appealing parts of central Athens but muffles both the noise and hassle.
The hotel's bedrooms are decked out in neutral earth tones with funky artwork on the walls. The look is uncluttered, and the furniture has a smooth, clean feel. The effect is the kind of rooms you would expect to find in a business hotel.
Tiled bathrooms are bright white and beige. They're also smaller than you would expect, particularly in contrast with the larger-than-average bedrooms. Still, they're adequate and clean to the point of sparkling.
Leaving the hotel, you will smell baked goods and coffee from a nearby bakery and incense floating over from the tiny neighboring church. Finally, the Amazon's location makes it easy to travel by foot to just about anywhere in the center of town.
» Kaymaria Daskarolis
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
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Hotel Address
19, Mitropoleos & 7 Pentelis
Plaka, Athens, Greece
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About the Amazon neighborhood
Plaka is the heart of tourist Athens. Its dense, atmospheric alleys are packed with tavernas, tourist traps, and gorgeous ancient structures. Adrianou is the main strip, but the highly touristed nature of Plaka permeates most corners of the neighborhood. While its main characteristic is its tourist-oriented nature, those committed to hunting around will find a comfortable few blocks of stylish cafés, specialty shops, and government buildings tucked in between the tourist shops, churches, and ancient sites. Plaka is closest to the Syntagma metro station, which is located beneath Syntagma Square.
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