The Acropolis Select is the sensible, well-liked middle option in Koukaki. Classed three on its listing, it has 72 rooms on Falirou Street, and the walking distances are what sells it: about three minutes to the Acropolis Museum and about eight minutes to the Acropolis and the Parthenon, with Syngrou-Fix metro three minutes on foot. Guests rate it very highly, about 9.2 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews, which is unusual for a three-class hotel in a prime tourist area. Rooms are comfortable and neat, with Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, blackout drapes and a minibar, plus air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is family-friendly. It has a restaurant called 180 West, a coffee shop and bar, and a rooftop terrace where you can take a drink with the rooftops of Koukaki around you. A 24-hour front desk, a business centre, concierge services, car rental and limo service round out the offer, and breakfast is available as a paid buffet. The result is a hotel without gimmicks that does the basics very well: clean rooms, helpful staff and a location from which you can walk to nearly everything.
Choosing a room
The hotel has a mix of room sizes, and those higher up and at the back are the quieter. If you need space for a family, ask about triple or family rooms when booking. The booking page does not mention Acropolis-view rooms, so do not expect them; the rooftop terrace is where you go for views and a drink. Breakfast is a paid buffet, and Koukaki's bakeries are a cheaper alternative if you prefer a light start.
Location
Koukaki is a residential neighbourhood with good tavernas, wine bars and cafes and fewer souvenir shops than Plaka. The pedestrian streets around Drakou and Veikou are within a short walk, and the Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium can all be reached on foot. Syngrou-Fix metro gives you a direct link to the airport via interchange and to Syntagma and Monastiraki.
Who it suits
Couples, solo travellers and families with older children who want a reliable, central base without five-class prices. It is not for guests who need a pool, a spa or an on-site resort life. For similar position and a rooftop with better views, compare the Hera, and for a boutique feel, the Coco-Mat. Pets are not allowed. Prices rise in spring and autumn, so book early for those seasons.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓180 West restaurant
- ✓Coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Egyptian cotton bedding
- ✓Syngrou-Fix metro 3 minutes
Good questions
How far is the Acropolis Select from the Acropolis?+
About an eight-minute walk to the Acropolis and a three-minute walk to the Acropolis Museum, according to the hotel's listing.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, the on-site restaurant is called 180 West, and there is also a coffee shop and bar.
Is breakfast included?+
The booking page shows a buffet breakfast for a fee per person. Check your rate to see if breakfast is included.
