Neoclassical five-star hotel in Plaka with Acropolis views
📍 18 N. Nikodimou Street, Plaka, 105 57 Athens, Greece
Electra Palace is a neoclassical five-star hotel in Plaka, the old quarter below the Acropolis, close to Syntagma Square and the main sights.
Elegant rooms and suites combine the aristocratic style of old Athens with modern comfort. The roof garden restaurant looks straight at the Acropolis, and the hotel has a spa for a quiet hour after sightseeing.
Highlights
- In Plaka, below the Acropolis
- Roof garden with Acropolis view
- Neoclassical building
- Spa
- Walk to Syntagma Square
Amenities
- Roof garden restaurant
- Spa
- Bar
- 24-hour reception
Explore central Athens
Plaka, Makrygianni and Psyrri are the old heart of Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis. The Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, Syntagma Square and the flea market of Monastiraki are all within walking distance, with tavernas, rooftop bars and small museums on every corner.
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How to get here from Athens
Plaka is about 35 km from Athens airport, around 40 minutes by car. Queues for taxis at the airport can be long at busy times, so the easiest way is a private transfer straight to your hotel – and on to Piraeus, the Peloponnese or Delphi when you leave.