Elia Ermou Athens Hotel, Athens

Kimkim team favorite · 4.7 (46 reviews) · Comfort
Centrally located hotel near Syntagma Square with a luxurious home feel, a spa, and a rooftop restaurant

Overview

Elia Ermou offers bright light, spacious rooms, and a perfect view of the Acropolis from its rooftop (and several guest rooms). Those wanting a more up-close look of the Acropolis can be at the foot of the Parthenon in just 10 minutes. Elia Ermou is in the center of a vibrant pedestrian street near Syntagma Square, but it also offers its guests some peace, space, and luxury to relax.

Kimkim's Take

Olivia
Olivia Typaldos kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, October 2022 (Learn more)
Pros
  • The rooftop restaurant and bar offer fantastic views of the Acropolis, and many rooms allow you to enjoy the same view from your balcony.
  • Spa lovers can head to the hotel spa (or relax in the steam shower in your room if you book a room with a private hammam).
  • The location puts you within walking distance of all the major areas of Athens: the shops of Ermou, the Acropolis, and all of the archaeological sites around Plaka, Monastiraki, and Syntagma.
  • Soundproofed windows keep out the noise of the streets down below.
Cons
  • Elia Ermou is located on a busy corner of shops, restaurants, and cafés, which can feel noisy or overwhelming.
  • The hotel doesn't have a pool.

Authenticity

Once you go up to the roof or sit on your balcony to gaze at the Acropolis for a minute (or 30), you'll appreciate the value of Elia Ermou. The clear, unimpeded visual of the Acropolis from different points of the hotel is an asset while staying in Greece. Elia Ermou also tries to bring modern Greece into the picture: some rooms and common spaces include original artwork by local Greek artists, all available for purchase.

Location

Elia Ermou is located in a place where ancient and modern Greece meet. Many ancient archaeological sites are within reach—most no more than 15 minutes away by foot—and the modern Greek interest in tourism means this area is geared toward foreigners. Syntagma Square and the National Garden are just a 5-minute walk away, while the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and Monastiraki Square are all 10 minutes away on foot. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Elia Ermou has 123 clean, simple, and modern rooms of various types, including the Executive Room (with a hammam or steam shower), family rooms that can sleep up to four people, and rooms with large balconies overlooking the Acropolis. All the rooms feel quite spacious, including the smallest, the Basic Double Standard. You can lay out your stuff, stretch your legs, or even exercise with the small weights and dumbbells provided in each room. 

Amenities

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel has a rooftop hydromassage tub, a gym, and an open-air veranda offering views of the Acropolis in the distance. The same space hosts a beautiful rooftop restaurant and bar. A small elevator is available, as well as rooms suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Family-Friendliness

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel isn't particularly family-friendly in terms of design or amenities, but they offer baby cribs on request and babysitting services. Children up to age 11 stay free, while those 12 and older are charged as adults. There are elevators for strollers, but guests should keep in mind that they're quite small. 

Other Highlights

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel has a rooftop bar and restaurant open from 11 am to 12 am. It features open-air dining and an enclosed area that's great in case of rain. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily, and while breakfast is an extensive buffet, lunch and dinner are served a la carte. The small menu focuses on traditional Greek dishes.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +30 210325 0100
Hotel address icon Ermou 15-17
Travelers often mention

Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Perfect Location

The hotel is centrally located in downtown Athens, making it easy to walk to all main attractions, restaurants, and tourist sites. Guests appreciated being in the heart of everything. (27 mentions)

Charles
“This hotel is perfectly situated in an area of Athens that's convenient for sight-seeing, shopping and dining.”  — Charles A.
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“Great location within easy walking distance of all the ancient sites and plenty of great food options nearby”  — Adam B.
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“Located in central Athens this hotel was a charming, small hotel on one of the main streets of Athens and was in the midst of lovely outdoor restaurants, high end shopping, as well as local shops with trinkets.”  — Anita N.
Friendly and Helpful Staff

The staff were frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Guests appreciated the attentive service and professionalism. (13 mentions)

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“Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful”  — Adam B.
Patty
“The staff were friendly and helpful”  — Patty R.
L
“The staff was attentive and accommodating to all of our needs!”  — Laurie T.
Comfortable and Clean Rooms

Rooms were often described as comfortable, spacious, and clean. Some guests mentioned modern amenities like luxurious showers and jacuzzi bathtubs. However, a few noted that the rooms could get hot at night and had limited counter space. (12 mentions)

Rebekah
“The rooms were cleaned and maintained, and they had a jacuzzi bathtub.”  — Rebekah T.
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“rooms were extremely clean and comfortable”  — Adam B.
Charles
“Our room was spotless, spacious and accommodating.”  — Charles A.
Delicious Breakfast Spread

The breakfast buffet was described as generous, amazing, and delicious, with a lot of variety. Guests enjoyed having breakfast with a view of the Acropolis. (11 mentions)

L
“The breakfast spread was amazing, especially the bread.”  — Lauren B.
Charles
“Breakfasts were generous and delicious with lots of variety and well-prepared options.”  — Charles A.
Kathleen
“The breakfast buffet is very good and you can view the Acropolis as you eat.”  — Kathleen N.

Traveler Reviews

46 total ratings, 36 with reviews
4.7
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4.7
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4.9
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4.8
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4.8
Terri
Terri B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Great location Read more

Great location

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Stayed in October 2024
Susan
Susan C.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Loved this hotel and the view from the restaurant was the Acropolis in the background! The staff was amazing and courteous. The rooms were very spacious and clean and the breakfast was an incredible spread of pastries, eggs, fruit, cereals, yogurt, etc. The location was also very central to everything we wanted around Plaka. Would definitely stay here again. Read more

Loved this hotel and the view from the restaurant was the Acropolis in the background! The staff was amazing and courteous. The rooms were very spacious and clean and the breakfast was an incredible spread of pastries, eggs, fruit, cereals, yogurt, etc. The location was also very central to everything we wanted around Plaka. Would definitely stay here again.

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Stayed in October 2024
Alex
Alex L.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Great service, great room, no English news on TV Read more

Great service, great room, no English news on TV

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Very helpful staff, great view from the bar.
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Stayed in October 2024
Lori
Lori S.
San Ramon, CA | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Our kids stayed one night and spoke very highly of this hotel and its location :) Read more

Our kids stayed one night and spoke very highly of this hotel and its location :)

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only one night,not a lot of contact
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Stayed in September 2024
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Siena M.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
I'm a kimkim staff member, and I recently stayed here during a work trip: it's a really nice, larger hotel that is in a great location off of popular Ermou Street. The rooms are spacious, and the service is top-notch. The rooftop restaurant and patio offer stunning views of the Acropolis. There's also a spa, gym, and an elevator, making it convenient and comfortable. It can sometimes be a bit noisy, as street performers added some daily background music, but it wasn’t a major issue. Read more

I'm a kimkim staff member, and I recently stayed here during a work trip: it's a really nice, larger hotel that is in a great location off of popular Ermou Street. The rooms are spacious, and the service is top-notch. The rooftop restaurant and patio offer stunning views of the Acropolis. There's also a spa, gym, and an elevator, making it convenient and comfortable. It can sometimes be a bit noisy, as street performers added some daily background music, but it wasn’t a major issue.

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The modern design and size of the hotel could detract from the overall authenticity
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Stayed in August 2024
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Melissa M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
The hotel was wonderful, and the location was superb! The roof top dining was such an amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the exquisite views of the Acropolis made it that much more special. Read more

The hotel was wonderful, and the location was superb! The roof top dining was such an amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the exquisite views of the Acropolis made it that much more special.

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Stayed in June 2024
Sarah
Sarah B.
Crosslake, MN | Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
Wish it had a pool! Very comfortable rooms, with an amazing rooftop restaurant & bar with views of the Acropolis. Fabulous location for checking out hip restaurants & bars. Read more

Wish it had a pool! Very comfortable rooms, with an amazing rooftop restaurant & bar with views of the Acropolis. Fabulous location for checking out hip restaurants & bars.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to all the hip bars & restaurants
Staff
So personable and helpful! Cheery disposition.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything!
Stayed in June 2024
Donna
Donna S.
Norwood, OH | Reviewed on Jun 07, 2024
Right in the heart of Old Town Athens! Read more

Right in the heart of Old Town Athens!

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Stayed in May 2024
Patty
Patty R.
Lenexa, KS | Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Perfect location and very comfortable rooms, a great place to stay in Athens! The staff were friendly and helpful and we loved having breaking every morning looking out at the Acropolis. Read more

Perfect location and very comfortable rooms, a great place to stay in Athens! The staff were friendly and helpful and we loved having breaking every morning looking out at the Acropolis.

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Close to many attractions, restaurants, shopping!
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Stayed in May 2024
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jenny a.
Livonia, MI | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2023
Elia Ermou was lovely, especially right in the middle of Athens. The upper level restaurant had a perfect view and the staff was very nice. Read more

Elia Ermou was lovely, especially right in the middle of Athens. The upper level restaurant had a perfect view and the staff was very nice.

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Stayed in June 2023

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 4-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +30 210325 0100
Hotel address icon Ermou 15-17