
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.
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
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
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
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $89 | $128 on Booking.com | $39 less (30%) | Nov 3 | Select · 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.
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Best for: island-hoppers catching early ferries; budget-conscious short stays; families needing triple or quadruple rooms
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Watch out for: late-night bar music and corridor noise; variable room sizes; port proximity depends on your departure gate
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Location: Handy for gates E9/E10 and nearby restaurants; this is Piraeus, not central Athens or a beachfront hotel.
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Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; comfort is generally well reviewed, though some rooms are small.
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Cleanliness: Consistent praise across Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
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Service: Helpful, welcoming staff are the standout strength; reception operates around the clock.
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Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, lifts, family rooms and an optional sixth-floor breakfast area cover the basics.
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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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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Triple room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Single room
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Standard Triple room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Triple room with city view
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Standard Triple room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
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- Standard Triple room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
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Standard Quadruple room with city view
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Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
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- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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- Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with city view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Comfort room
Comfort Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Superior room
Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Single room
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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- Deluxe Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
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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