The Residence Aiolou Hotel & Spa

We absolutely loved our stay at this charming hotel! Located right in the heart of **Plaka**, the oldest and most picturesque section of Athens, it offered the perfect blend of history, convenience, and local charm. Stepping out of the hotel, we found ourselves immersed in a lively area filled with **shops, restaurants, and traditional taverns**, all set along beautiful pedestrian-friendly streets. One of the most breathtaking features was the **stunning view of the Parthenon**, which overlooked the Plaka and was visible right from the street—and even from the balcony of our room! The hotel itself is **cozy, reasonably priced**, and provides a welcoming atmosphere that made our visit truly enjoyable. The **staff were exceptional**—friendly, helpful, and able to communicate well in English, making our experience smooth and pleasant. Whether you're exploring Athens for the first time or returning to soak in its rich history, this hotel is a fantastic choice. We would absolutely stay here again!

I loved the comfort of the room, simple, chic, clean, the location in terms of how easy it was to walk everywhere, albeit, friends from Athens tell me, it’s close to not the safest of streets. Personally, I didn’t come across anything unpleasant and walked around a lot. All the staff I met with were amazing, from the very first night I arrived, a young man called Panu (tall with glasses) welcomed me there and was so so helpful. Georgia is also amazing, helped every way that she could and is so polite with perfectly spoken English. All the young men on reception were exceptionally polite and helpful. Five Star Staff for sure and I would recommend this hotel for that alone but the cleanliness was also five star, so comfortable I didn’t want to leave! The view of The Acropolis from the room’s terrace is an added bonus. Beautiful.

The location was great. All the main places we wanted to see were nearby and no more than a 20 minute walk. Monstraki station was just a few minutes walk away for our early morning ride to Piraeus. All the staff on reception were all really lovely and helpful.

I loved the friendly staff and the location of the hotel. It was within walking distance to main attractions and the metro. The interior is modern decor.

We were a group of 9 girls. At first they told us we will stay in the building next to the hotel which was without a lift. We were panicked as we had a 20kg luggage and our 10kg luggages. However the hotel staff was so helpful they carried all the bags upstairs on the third floor. We used the spa and massage services. It was all amazing and no relaxing. The rooms were very clean and with nice view. Comfortable beds and spacious bedrooms. Really loved it there