Hotel suggestions
Any hotel in Psiri, Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma Square, will be within walking distance of the Chabad House (where Shabbat meals take place, and where the Kosher restaurant is located). Please find below a list of suggested hotels. (The hotels and apartments that do not specifically mention having Shabbat keys, have electronic keys.)
NOTE: These hotels were recommended to us by travelers. We are not affiliated with them, nor do we take responsibility for them. If you have any feedback or would like to bring to our attention another hotel, please contact us at: [email protected]
NOTE: The areas around Omonia Square and Karaiskaki Square, around the market place (Evripidou St.) are not recommended. If you do stay there, avoid walking in the small streets.
The price range below is for indicative purposes only. Remember that the same hotel can offer expensive suites as well as more moderate rooms. The period of the year, the type of room/apartment and the number of guests influence the price significantly.
כל דירה או מלון שלא צוין במפורש שיש לו מפתח לשבת, יש לו מפתח חשמלי.
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HIGH END HOTELS
HOTELS:
Grand Bretagne - 15 mn walk
Possibly the most famous hotel in Athens, in a historical building right on Syntagma Square.
For more details and booking, click here.
Electra Metropolis - 10 mn walk
Luxurious and popular hotel in a convenient location, between Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Square.
For more details and booking, click here.
Electra Palace Hotel - 15 mn walk
Classical luxurious rooms and suites in the heart of Plaka. They have a presidential suite with a private swimming pool. Regular rooms are more moderately priced.
For more details and booking, click here.
APARTMENTS:
Alto Penthouse by K&K - 1 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Luxurious apartment in Psiri with beautiful views and a private swimming pool. 5th floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. Up to 4 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
Alter Albus by K&K - 4 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Luxurious apartment in Psiri with beautiful views and a terrace with Jacuzzi. They also offer 3 lofts as well as a more moderately priced junior suite. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. 4th, 5th and 6th floors. Up to 8 people.
For more details and booking, click here
Luxury Apartment (Ederlezi) - 4 mn walk - possibility of Shabbat keys
Stylish apartment in Psiri with private terrace with Acropolis view and Jacuzzi. 2nd floor. Ask for a key for Shabbat when doing the reservation. Up to 4 people.
For more details and booking, click here
Boutique Rustic Apartment with Amazing Terrace - 1 mn walk (By Francee) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Beautifully furnished large apartment. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. Excellent location. 2nd floor. Up to 3 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
Acropolis View Luxury Apartment - 2 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice apartment with outdoor Jacuzzi, good location on a quiet street in Psiri. 3rd floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
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EXPENSIVE HOTELS
HOTELS:
Athens Lodge -
1 mn walk. HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice and convenient choice in Psiri, with rooms, suites and one family apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
The Residence - Christokopidou Hotel & Spa
-
2 mn walk. possibility of Shabbat keys
New comfortable hotel, various rooms and one suite.
For more details and booking, click
here.
360 Degree Pop Art - 3 mn walk. HAS SHABBAT KEYS
(not to be confused with 360 Degree Suites)
Nice and modern hotel, central location very near Monastiraki Square .
For more details and booking, click
here.
Melo - 2 mn walk - possibility of Shabbat keys
Various stylish suites, some on higher floors. Convenient location is Psiri. Electronic entrance code but ask for a key when doing your reservation.
For more details and booking, click here .
A for Athens - rooms and suites - 3 mn walk.
Stylish hotel right on Monastiraki Square. Some rooms have Acropolis view.
For more details and booking, click here.
Plaka Hotel - 6 min walk
Convenient location near Monastiraki Square. Various room sizes including family rooms. Economy rooms tend towards moderate price.
For more details and booking,
click here.
APARTMENTS:
Mono Lofts - 1 mn walk - possibility of Shabbat keys
Very convenient location in Psiri, spacious and comfortable studios and apartments. Electronic entrance code (possibility of receiving a key according to availability, ask during reservation). Keys to the apartments.
For more details and booking for the lofts, click here.
Urban Loft With Balcony Across The Acropolis - 2 mn walk (By Francee) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice loft with a spacious private terrace. 5th floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
Spacious Loft with Acropolis View - 2 mn walk (By Francee) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice minimal and luminous apartment with great view. 4th floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. Up to 5 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
Luxurious Apartment with Acropolis View - 2 mn walk (By Francee) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice apartment (has a billiard table) with great view. 3rd floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. Up to 5 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
Stylish & Perfectly located Apartment - 2 mn walk (By Francee) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Slightly smaller nicely furnished apartment. 2nd floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment. Up to 6 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
Amazing Penthouses with Acropolis Views - 4 mn walk
2 functional apartments (one 1-bedroom and one 2-bedroom) in a convenient location near Monastiraki Square.
For more details and booking, click here.
Thission Luxury Homes by K&K - 5 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Very spacious and modern apartments, excellent location. Includes a more pricey luxurious apartment with Acropolis view and a terrace with Jacuzzi. Ask for the keys to the entrance and the apartments.
For more details and booking, click
here .
Acropolis Suites - about 20 min walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
4 suites of various sizes and prices in the nice neighborhood of Plaka. Keys to the entrance and the apartments.
For more details and booking, click here.
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MODERATE HOTELS
HOTELS:
Nin&Bau Sarri 2 Rooms and Suites - 4 mn walk - HAS SHABBAT KEYS
New beautiful hotel in Psiri, helpful staff, good value for money.
For more details and booking, click here .
Clyde Athens by Nin&Bau - 1 mn walk - HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Brand new hotel, excellent location and service.
For more details and booking, click here .
Bed in Athens - 1 mn walk
Reasonably priced double rooms, and one family loft. Convenient location in Psiri, friendly staff.
For more details and booking, click
here .
Jason Inn Hotel - 5 mn walk
Large hotel, various rooms configurations, recently renovated, near Thissio metro station. Friendly staff used to Shabbat observing guests.
For more details and booking, click here.
Attalos Hotel - 5 mn walk
Cozy hotel, central location near Monastiraki Square, friendly staff can help you with the card keys on Shabbat.
For more details and booking, click here.
APARTMENTS:
Bahaus Building with Green roof Top Terrace EP16 - 5 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
You can rent the entire building (5 independent apartments that can be connected, up to 20 people) for a large family or group of friends or just one apartment. Reasonable prices, keys to the entrance and the apartments. One electric light that may be covered. Lovely garden and roof top.
For more details and booking, click here.
EP9 Building - 5 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
You can rent the entire building for a large family or group of friends or part of it. Reasonable prices, keys to the entrance and the apartments. Lovely roof top terrace. One sensor light in the 2-bedroom apartments that can be covered.
For the 2-bedroom apartment EP9G (up to 7 people) click here, for the 2-bedroom apartment EP9U (up to 9 people) click here, for the rooftop studio EP9T (lots of stairs, up to 2 people) click here, for the semi-basement studio EP9B (up to 3 people) click here.
EP7 Building - 5 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
You can rent the entire building for a large family or group of friends or part of it. There are 2 independent studios, and a 2-bedroom apartment. Keys to the entrance and the apartments. Large terrace.
For more details and booking, click here.
Impressive Apartment with amazing views MK1 - 4 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Spacious 3-bedroom apartment, with a large green balcony. Keys to the entrance and apartment. Up to 8 people. Good value for money for large family or group of friends.
For more details and booking, click here.
Acropolis Views Cosy Apartment SQ1 - 4 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Stylish 2-bedroom apartment. Keys to the entrance and apartment. Up to 5 people.
For more details and booking, click here.
CT1 Building - 5 mn walk (By BoutiqueAthens) HAS SHABBAT KEYS
3 apartments. 1 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedrooms. Keys to the entrance and the apartments.
For more details and booking, click here.
137m2 Homm Apartment - 4 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Large apartment for up to 7 people. 2nd floor. Keys to the entrance and the apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
Stylish Apartment, Acropolis View - 2 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Spacious one bedroom apartment (up to 4 people). Keys to the entrance and the apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
MiCasa SuCasa / Heart of Athens / Brand-New superlux - 1 mn walk HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Comfortable 2-bedroom apartment, good location in Psiri. Keys to the entrance and the apartment.
For more details and booking, click here.
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BUDGET HOTELS & HOSTELS
Cecil Hotel - 5 mn walk - HAS SHABBAT KEYS
(Also has automatic entrance doors, but friendly reception that will help you with it) Pleasant hotel, central location near Monastiraki Square. They have some economy rooms.
For more details and booking, click here.
Carolina Hotel - 10 mn walk - HAS SHABBAT KEYS
Nice hotel, helpful staff, central location.
For more details and booking, click
here.
Tempi Hotel - 10 mn walk
Simple but clean rooms, central location.
For more details and booking, click
here.
Pella Inn Hostel - 1 mn walk - possibility of Shabbat keys
Large hostel conveniently located in Psiri, with dormitories and various sizes rooms. Keys to the rooms.
For more details and booking, click here.
Athens Hub Hostel
- 1 mn walk
Nice and friendly hostel conveniently located in Psiri, with dormitories and budget double rooms.
For more details and booking, click here.
Bedbox Hostel - 6 minutes walk
Dormitories and rooms, nice facilities and good location
For more details and booking, click here.
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