Filon

Piraeus & Coast · Athens

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Axel’s take

Filon delivers friendly, good-value ferry stopovers, but nighttime noise is a real trade-off.

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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · a no-frills 2-star near Piraeus ferry gates E9 and E10

Filon is a no-frills 2-star in Piraeus, and a strong pick for an inexpensive night before an island ferry. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, clean rooms and convenient port location. Recent Expedia reviews also single out effective air conditioning. We'd choose it for practical comfort and good value rather than stylish interiors or extensive facilities.

The main catch is sleep: Booking.com and Trip.com guests report late music from nearby bars, while some Expedia guests mention noisy neighbors. Not everyone is affected, but light sleepers should take that pattern seriously. Rooms vary in size, and breakfast gets mixed reactions. Check your departure gate rather than assuming every ferry or cruise berth is equally close. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or an Athens sightseeing stay where central location matters most.

Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms; comfort is generally well reviewed, though some rooms are small.
Cleanliness
Consistent praise across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff are the standout strength; reception operates around the clock.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, lifts, family rooms and an optional sixth-floor breakfast area cover the basics.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast may cost extra; Expedia lists a seasonal accommodation tax payable at the property.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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The location

11 Filelinon, Piraeus

Handy for gates E9/E10 and nearby restaurants; this is Piraeus, not central Athens or a beachfront hotel.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, lifts, family rooms and an optional sixth-floor breakfast area cover the basics.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
  • Local shuttle
  • Accessible elevator
  • Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Cot: €8 per guest per night
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Filon — Athens, Greece

Filon is a no-frills 2-star near Piraeus ferry gates E9 and E10 in Athens, Greece.

Address: 11 Filelinon, Piraeus. Property ID: 1139708. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/athens/filon-1139708

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/athens/filon-1139708/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$89$128 on Booking.com$39 less (30%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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1 night

Total price: $43 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $86 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $129 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $172 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $215 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $258 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $301 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $344 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $386 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $429 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $473 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $517 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $561 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $605 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in Piraeus & Coast by Axel's take. Piraeus & Coast is #8 of 9 places to stay in Athens. The best hotels in Piraeus & Coast, ranked · Where to stay in Athens

Axel's take: 8.4/10

Filon delivers friendly, good-value ferry stopovers, but nighttime noise is a real trade-off. a no-frills 2-star near Piraeus ferry gates E9 and E10, scored for what it is.

Filon is a no-frills 2-star in Piraeus, and a strong pick for an inexpensive night before an island ferry. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful reception team, clean rooms and convenient port location. Recent Expedia reviews also single out effective air conditioning. We'd choose it for practical comfort and good value rather than stylish interiors or extensive facilities.

The main catch is sleep: Booking.com and Trip.com guests report late music from nearby bars, while some Expedia guests mention noisy neighbors. Not everyone is affected, but light sleepers should take that pattern seriously. Rooms vary in size, and breakfast gets mixed reactions. Check your departure gate rather than assuming every ferry or cruise berth is equally close. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat or an Athens sightseeing stay where central location matters most.

  • Best for: island-hoppers catching early ferries; budget-conscious short stays; families needing triple or quadruple rooms

  • Watch out for: late-night bar music and corridor noise; variable room sizes; port proximity depends on your departure gate

  • Location: Handy for gates E9/E10 and nearby restaurants; this is Piraeus, not central Athens or a beachfront hotel.

  • Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; comfort is generally well reviewed, though some rooms are small.

  • Cleanliness: Consistent praise across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are the standout strength; reception operates around the clock.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, lifts, family rooms and an optional sixth-floor breakfast area cover the basics.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; Expedia lists a seasonal accommodation tax payable at the property.

Axel's opinion of Filon, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Filon

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 11 Filelinon, Piraeus
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 975 reviews (location 4.0/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos": 43 min by taxi · Nice n Easy Piraeus Tower: 11 min walk · Temple of Olympian Zeus: 17 min by taxi · Athens National Garden: 19 min by taxi · Acropolis Museum: 20 min by taxi · Syntagma Square: 20 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Cot: €8 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Athens

Room types

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Economy room

Economy Triple room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Triple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room

Comfort room

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior room

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Premier room

Premier Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Classic room

Classic Triple room

Deluxe Junior Suite

Suite

Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2

Standard Studio

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