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A strong central Athens choice, with rooftop views that earn their billing.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a modern five-star city hotel near Syntagma Square
Electra Metropolis is a modern five-star city hotel near Syntagma Square, and we'd choose it for sightseeing with proper comfort between outings. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the rooftop breakfast overlooking the Acropolis. Its strongest selling point is the combination: walkable access to Plaka, a dependable luxury base and a rooftop restaurant worth spending time in.
The trade-offs are mostly about space and quiet. Guests regularly describe the rooftop pool as small, with limited loungers, and several report street noise despite the advertised soundproofing. Not every room has an Acropolis view, so book that category explicitly if it matters. The hotel also requires appointments for the indoor pool and gym. We'd skip it for a pool-focused holiday; light sleepers should request a quieter room.
- Rooms
- Comfortable and well equipped; Classic doubles are 25 square meters, and Acropolis views require a specific category.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and major booking-site ratings.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff receive repeated praise, with occasional lapses rather than a broad negative pattern.
- Amenities
- Rooftop restaurant, weather-dependent outdoor pool, spa and indoor pool; gym and indoor swimming require appointments.
- Fees and surprises
- A seasonal accommodation tax is collected at the property; check whether breakfast is included.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens
Near Syntagma Square, with Plaka, shopping and restaurants within easy walking reach.
Amenities and check-in
Rooftop restaurant, weather-dependent outdoor pool, spa and indoor pool; gym and indoor swimming require appointments.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Rooftop pool
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: €12 per car per night; Breakfast: €25; Airport shuttle (one way): €45; Cot: €15 per guest per night
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Electra Metropolis Athens: from $327 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $327 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Electra Metropolis Athens on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 6, 2026.
Electra Metropolis Athens is a modern five-star city hotel near Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece.
Address: 15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens. Property ID: 1045309. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/athens/electra-metropolis-athens-1045309
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/athens/electra-metropolis-athens-1045309/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $579 | $752 on Expedia | $173 less (23%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $504 | $654 on Expedia | $150 less (23%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $647 | $836 on Expedia | $189 less (23%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $327 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $597 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $864 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,131 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,409 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,834 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $2,140 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,472 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,722 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $3,010 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $3,283 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $3,607 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $3,895 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $4,183 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#3 of 9 hotels in Plaka & Syntagma by Axel's take. Plaka & Syntagma is #2 of 9 places to stay in Athens. The best hotels in Plaka & Syntagma, ranked · Where to stay in Athens
Axel's take: 8.9/10
A strong central Athens choice, with rooftop views that earn their billing. a modern five-star city hotel near Syntagma Square, scored for what it is.
Electra Metropolis is a modern five-star city hotel near Syntagma Square, and we'd choose it for sightseeing with proper comfort between outings. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms, helpful staff and the rooftop breakfast overlooking the Acropolis. Its strongest selling point is the combination: walkable access to Plaka, a dependable luxury base and a rooftop restaurant worth spending time in.
The trade-offs are mostly about space and quiet. Guests regularly describe the rooftop pool as small, with limited loungers, and several report street noise despite the advertised soundproofing. Not every room has an Acropolis view, so book that category explicitly if it matters. The hotel also requires appointments for the indoor pool and gym. We'd skip it for a pool-focused holiday; light sleepers should request a quieter room.
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Best for: first-time Athens sightseeing; couples wanting rooftop Acropolis views; travelers prioritizing central comfort
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Watch out for: street noise in some rooms; small rooftop pool and limited loungers; indoor pool and gym require appointments
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Location: Near Syntagma Square, with Plaka, shopping and restaurants within easy walking reach.
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Rooms: Comfortable and well equipped; Classic doubles are 25 square meters, and Acropolis views require a specific category.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and major booking-site ratings.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff receive repeated praise, with occasional lapses rather than a broad negative pattern.
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Amenities: Rooftop restaurant, weather-dependent outdoor pool, spa and indoor pool; gym and indoor swimming require appointments.
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Fees and surprises: A seasonal accommodation tax is collected at the property; check whether breakfast is included.
Axel's opinion of Electra Metropolis Athens, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Electra Metropolis Athens
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Electra Hotels & Resorts
- 15 Mitropoleos Street, Athens
- Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 4,412 reviews (location 4.9/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos": 38 min by taxi · V1935 Roof Garden: 1 min walk · Syntagma Square: 5 min walk
- Hotel policies: Parking: €12 per car per night; Breakfast: €25; Airport shuttle (one way): €45; Cot: €15 per guest per night
- Amenities: Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Rooftop pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Athens
Room types
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Standard Single room
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Art Internal Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Art Internal Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior room
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Acropolis View Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Deluxe Acropolis View Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Acropolis View Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Acropolis View Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 3
Deluxe Acropolis View Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
- Deluxe Acropolis View Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Acropolis View Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Acropolis View Twin room with balcony (twin beds) — room photo 3
Executive Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Executive Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Executive Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Executive Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Classic Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Superior Connecting room
- Superior Connecting room — room photo 1
- Superior Connecting room — room photo 2
- Superior Connecting room — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Acropolis View Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Acropolis View Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 3
Acropolis View Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Acropolis View Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Acropolis View Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
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