Essentials
• Location: Plaka
• Hotel website: Hotel Group Link
• Hotel phone: +30 21 0337 0000
• Review rates on booking website
Electra Palace is a conventionally-patterned 5-star hotel in Athens’ central and well-liked Plaka neighborhood.
Featuring a spacious, elegant lobby and beautifully landscaped courtyard, Electra Palace is an excellent choice for a luxury lodging in central Athens. Guest rooms are classically arranged, with handmade carpets and marble-tiled bathrooms; numerous have balconies and suites feature whirlpool bathtubs. Their rooftop garden restaurant possesses magnificent Acropolis perspectives – as does the fifth-floor exterior swimming pool. There’s an indoor pool as well, situated within the hotel’s full-service spa. A sophisticated lobby bar, on-site fitness center, and exceptional and attentive assistance are the crowning glory. Great shops and restaurants encompass the hotel, and all of Athens’ best cultural and historic attractions are a brief stroll away..
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Electra Palace – Location
Excellent central Athens location in the Plaka neighborhood, midway between the Acropolis and Syntagma Square and metro station. Surrounded by great shops and eateries.
- Address: Navarchou Nikodimou 18-20
- Nearest Subway: Syntagma ( 5-minute walk). Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to Athens city center stations, including Syntagma, departing every 30 minutes from 5:30am until about midnight. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs €10 (€24 for groups of 3). The airport subway station is a 5 to 10-minute walk from baggage claim; elevators are available.
- Taxi: Airport cabs to central Athens charge a flat rate of €38 throughout the day and €60 from midnight to 5am.
- Booking transportation via Welcome Pickups car service is recommended. While a bit more costly than a taxi at around €40, pre-paying ensures avoiding delays and provides convenience.
Electra Palace – The Basics
- Ages: All age groups are welcome. Cribs and portable beds are available upon request. Professional childcare services can be arranged in advance through the concierge staff.
- Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at Electra Palace. Service animals are welcome.
- View: Stunning views of the Acropolis and city from the rooftop pool and restaurant, and some guest rooms.
- Secure underground vehicle parking is accessible on site for €12 each day.
- When to Book: Accommodations at Athens’ top hotels fill up far ahead of time, particularly during peak travel seasons. For the best availability and rates, reserve your room two to three months in advance.
- Procedure for Reservation: Booking.com will have the most competitive pricing.
- Phone: +30 21 0337 0000
- The contact email for inquiries is: [email protected]
- Website: electrahotels.gr
Electra Palace – Amenities
- Aquatic Areas: Two pools. The rooftop outdoor pool has amazing Acropolis perspectives. The heated indoor pool is situated in the hotel spa and is accessible to children daily until 2pm.
- Spa: An on-site spa includes an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and treatment rooms for a full range of wellness therapies.
- Fitness Center: The on-site fitness facility is accessible from 8am to 9pm daily, equipped with treadmill and elliptical machines, a multi-weight structure, and free weights and benches for workouts.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Suites at Electra Palace contain private in-bathroom hot tubs. The Presidential Suite features an exclusive outdoor swimming pool.
Electra Palace – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: The 8th-floor Electra Roof Garden restaurant offers contemporary Greek and fusion Mediterranean cuisine with stunning views of the Acropolis. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with indoor and outdoor seating available.
- Lounge/Bar: The clubby and British-inspired Duck Tail Bar, located off the hotel’s lobby, serves refreshments and snacks daily from 11am to midnight. The rooftop pool bar offers snacks and drinks in the shadow of the Acropolis from 11am to 7pm.
- A complimentary breakfast buffet is included.
- Room service is available 24 hours a day, including a late evening dining menu.
Electra Palace – Rooms
- Within the quiet neighborhood of the Belvedere hotel in Santorini, guests can find an upscale yet family-friendly accommodation with amenities like a pool and striking vistas of the volcanic islands from the property
- Tobacco Areas: Electra Palace is a non-tobacco hotel. Smoking is only permitted in outdoor locations.
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms: Yes.
- Best Room: The spacious one-bedroom, 4th-floor Presidential Suite has its own steam room, as well as a large private terrace with a swimming pool and incredible Acropolis views.
Electra Palace – What’s Nearby?
Nearby Restaurants
- Evgenia: Authentic, and non-touristy family-run Greek cafe serving homemade, traditional dishes featuring seasonal ingredients. Also known as Paradosiako Cafeneon. 1-minute walk.
- Avocado: Lovely vegan and vegetarian restaurant focused on local, seasonal, sustainable, and organic dishes full of rich flavors. 2-minute walk.
- Tazza All Day Bistro & Wine Bar: Flair-filled bistro serving Mediterranean-Greek bites, wine, and cocktails – and breakfast and Sunday brunch. 4-minute walk.
- Psarras Taverna: Traditional eating establishment and Athens’ most romantic restaurant. Space for sitting indoors and outdoors, reservations suggested for dinner and evening. 4-minute stroll.
- Coco’s: The finest ice cream in Athens. 4-minute walk.
- Melina Mercouri Café: Excellent Greek small plates, traditional dishes, and desserts, and a mini-exhibition dedicated to Melina Merkouri, the famous Greek actress, singer, politician, and activist. 4-minute walk.
- Geros Tou Moria: The most notable traditional Greek dining place in the city. Reservations are advised for the late dinner service when the music and dancing starts. 5-minute walk.
Nearby Bars and Breweries
- Heteroclito: Athens’ top wine bar, highlighting indigenous Greek varieties, with a special focus on natural wines. 4-minute walk.
- Brettos: Intimate bar and distillery providing a diverse assortment of alcohols and mixed drinks, and an iconic location in Plaka since 1909. 4-minute walk.
- The 7 Jokers: Casual, rock-n-roll bar providing creative cocktails, draft beers, and an excellent selection of spirits. 5-minute walk.
Among the options for classic cocktails and fine spirits is Alexander’s Bar located at the Hotel Grande Bretagne which Forbes recognizes as the world`s best hotel bar, just an 8-minute walk away
Nearby Market or Grocery
- Traditional Food Market: Small shop selling local food, wine, and beauty products, as well as a decent selection of grocery staples. 3-minute walk.
- AB City Supermarket: Small store selling basic supplies for cooking and living, daily necessities, and some pre-prepared foods. 8-minute walk.
Nearby Attractions
- National Garden: a four minute walk away
- Witnessing of the shift change at the Hellenic Parliamentary building: about a seven-minute walk
- National Historical Museum: 7-minute walk
- Acropolis Museum: 8-minute walk
- Museum of Athens City: 6-minute walk
- Location of religious significance: 8-minute walk
- Ancient Agora of Athens: 10-minute walk
- Acropolis and Parthenon: 13-minute walk
- Benaki Museum of Greek Culture: 15-minute walk
Electra Palace – The Hotel
