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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong budget sightseeing base, provided you can tolerate tight rooms and noise. a no-frills, family-run 2-star in central Athens, scored for what it is.

Metropolis is a family-run 2-star in central Athens that earns its keep through location, helpful staff and rooftop Acropolis views. We'd pick it for a short, sightseeing-heavy stay rather than time spent indoors. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the welcome and convenience, and cleanliness feedback is mostly positive. The rooftop breakfast terrace gives this otherwise simple hotel a genuine advantage for its class.

The trade-offs are real: bedrooms and bathrooms can be very small, fittings are basic and sometimes dated, and street noise, church bells and sound between rooms recur in reviews. There's a tiny lift, but steps before it and stairs to the rooftop make this a poor choice for travelers needing step-free access. We'd also skip it if quiet nights or generous luggage space matter more than being central.

  • Best for: budget-conscious sightseers; short Athens city breaks; travelers who prioritize location

  • Watch out for: street noise, church bells and limited soundproofing; compact rooms and bathrooms; steps despite the tiny lift

  • Location: Central Plaka location, convenient for restaurants, Syntagma, Monastiraki and walking to historic sights.

  • Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; space and views vary considerably by category.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly positive recent feedback, with some less favorable reports rather than a dominant problem.

  • Service: Helpful reception staff are one of the most consistent strengths across review sites.

  • Amenities: Rooftop terrace, optional breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; kettle available on request.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; parking requires advance confirmation, and a seasonal accommodation tax is collected locally.

Axel's opinion of Metropolis Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Metropolis Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 46 Mitropoleos Street, Athens
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Terrace, Fire Extinguisher, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Reception desk
  • Check-in from: 14:00:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00:00
  • City page: Hotels in Athens

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2-star hotel · 46 Mitropoleos Street, Athens

Check-in from 14:00:00 · Check-out by 11:00:00

Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Reception desk

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Axel's take

a no-frills, family-run 2-star in central Athens

8.0/10

A strong budget sightseeing base, provided you can tolerate tight rooms and noise.

Metropolis is a family-run 2-star in central Athens that earns its keep through location, helpful staff and rooftop Acropolis views. We'd pick it for a short, sightseeing-heavy stay rather than time spent indoors. Recent Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise the welcome and convenience, and cleanliness feedback is mostly positive. The rooftop breakfast terrace gives this otherwise simple hotel a genuine advantage for its class.

The trade-offs are real: bedrooms and bathrooms can be very small, fittings are basic and sometimes dated, and street noise, church bells and sound between rooms recur in reviews. There's a tiny lift, but steps before it and stairs to the rooftop make this a poor choice for travelers needing step-free access. We'd also skip it if quiet nights or generous luggage space matter more than being central.

Best for

  • budget-conscious sightseers
  • short Athens city breaks
  • travelers who prioritize location

Watch out for

  • street noise, church bells and limited soundproofing
  • compact rooms and bathrooms
  • steps despite the tiny lift
Location
Central Plaka location, convenient for restaurants, Syntagma, Monastiraki and walking to historic sights.
Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms; space and views vary considerably by category.
Cleanliness
Mostly positive recent feedback, with some less favorable reports rather than a dominant problem.
Service
Helpful reception staff are one of the most consistent strengths across review sites.
Amenities
Rooftop terrace, optional breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception; kettle available on request.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast may cost extra; parking requires advance confirmation, and a seasonal accommodation tax is collected locally.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

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