Athens Ikon

New "apart-hotel" in a small building that is walking distance to all the major tourist sites in Athens - right around the corner from the main streets in the Plaka, 5-10 min walk to Syntagma Square, Acropolis, and subway stop. Immediate access to all the Plaka restaurants and shops in a neighborhood that was bustling and seemed safe. The rooms are new, the windows shut tightly and keep the street sounds out, the beds were comfortable, the air conditioning worked great. We had a 2 bedroom unit for our family of 4, and it was spacious, with a kitchenette and 2 full bathrooms. Because the hotel is small, there isn't a huge number of staff, but what really sets this place apart are the people. The front desk attendants on shift were each so professional, genuinely warm, and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. from bringing complimentary cold drinks to our room to refresh our hot and travel weary family to offering to have a breakfast made for us before the official breakfast opening time when they found out our tour started at 8 am. The restaurant across the street is affiliated with the hotel and gives a discount to hotel guests - the food was very well-executed classic Greek food which we thought was the best of our stay in Athens. Book it, you can't go wrong.

Great trip to Athens and the Ikon hotel. Right in the heart of downtown Athens within walking distance to everything we wanted to see.

Everything was excellent, especially the staff!!

What a lovely surprise! We were renting an AirB&B and had a change of plans. Have stayed at both Elektra properties in Plaka (Athens) and wanted to stay in the neighborhood. The hotel is small, but the staff is EXCELLENT. This will be my 1st choice for family or personal stay whenever I'm back in town.

We were spoiled by the luxury of this small gem of a hotel. Everything is new and modern and simply gorgeous. Our two bedroom suite was well appointed and had 2 bathrooms! The staff were welcoming and helpful and the breakfast was amazing. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy this peaceful haven in the center of bustling Athens! Thank you to Renata for spoiling us at breakfast!