Socrates Hotel
Athens

had a great deal on booking.com that made this hotel the cheapest in athens for 2 person - and with breakfast too! booked the double room and got the triple room on the 6th floor. the room is spacious and clean, but is undoubtedly old and can do with some renovation. but then again, if they spend money on renovation, staying there wont be so cheap. best thing about the hotel is its location. we reached athens at night and the hotel was extremely easy to find - almost right outside larissa station. the wifi worked well in the reception. we basically got way more than what i would've expected for the price we paid. i'd stay here again if all i need is a place to sleep (which is mostly the case when i travel). so much better than staying in a hostel... ++

Great location, all major must see sites are within walking distance. Great customer service... ++

Excellent location! It is right next to Larissa Station so it is very easy to take the train from the airport to the hotel as it is not even a block away. It is also next to the national train line (which is right at Larissa Station....just on the other side of the street) which makes it very easy to access other cities from this location. The breakfast was all you can eat and the rooms were warm and clean. There was even a refrigerator. The staff was very kind and helpful. They provide you with a map of the city which also has the metro lines on it. I highly suggest getting a trip pass for the metro so you can go anywhere you like in the city. Ermou st. is the best place to shop for clothes FYI. There is also a laundromat about 4 blocks from Hotel Socrates which was also very convenient for us. Would stay again!…... ++