Editor Pick
Hotel Neos Olympos
Hotel Neos Olympos is a budget hotel located 5 minutes' walk of Larissa Train Station in Athens. There are rooms designed for 1, 2, 3 or 4 people and most of them have private balcony. Some rooms have private bathrooms and some must opt for a shared hall bathroom. We booked several months ahead and got a fabulous rate for a private twin room for $20 CAD per person but opted for a shared bathroom. Upon check-in, the attendant was absolutely friendly and gave us lots of helpful information on Athens and how to get around the city. There are no elevators in the building so you are resorted to lugging bags up several flights of stairs.
The hotel, despite being a budget hotel, was pretty and tastefully decorated in the Victorian style. It is bright, immaculately clean and full of guests of all ages. There is a cafe next door to the hotel where you can opt to pay 5 euros for a breakfast. On the top floor of the building, there is a computer with free internet access. The only downside is that there's only one computer for everyone to share. You'll most likely have to wait more than a few minutes, especially in the late morning and during nightime.
Our room was small for a private twin room but it was still roomy enough for us. We had daily housekeeping service in which our bed sheets were changed everyday and made up immaculately. Our room also had a small sink and also a large armoire for us to hang our clothes. The bathroom was down the hall from our room and it was a very large bathroom by Greek standards. There was a separate wet room (with door and lock) and also a separate room containing the toilet. The biggest disappointment was the shower. I know that Greek showers are quite odd by North American standards. But it was disheartening to take a shower in a room that was completely covered with water - making the floor dangerous to walk on. I was also annoyed about the fact that there were no hooks to hang clothes or towels on.
We did get a good night's sleep here and our balcony wasn't facing the street so noise wasn't a huge issue. Aside from the shower dilemma, I would definitely stay here again. Instead of getting a room with a shared bathroom, I'd opt for a private ensuite room and hope that the shower isn't as waterlogged as the one we endured!
People looking for a cheap hotel to stay - this is the right place. The price can't be beat and it's conveniently located near a train/metro station. While it's further away from Athens, it's just a short metro ride (4-5 stops) to get to the main attractions (i.e. Acropolis). There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops within walking distance of the hotel.
From journal Greek Adventures in Athens