Hotel Metropolis Athens Review: Acropolis Views

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An Acropolis View in the Heart of Athens

Hotel Metropolis

(Hotel Metropolis)

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Welcome back to another travel log by Hyeri, your friendly neighborhood global explorer 🌏

I recently took a trip to Athens!

After weighing all my options, I wanted somewhere right in the heart of the city center,

so I booked a budget-friendly hotel with a gorgeous view.

“Hotel Metropolis”

📌 Why I Chose This Hotel 📌

• Views of the Acropolis & Athens Cathedral

(Plus, a rooftop terrace!)

• Located in the city center with super easy access to public transit

• Budget-friendly (in the ~$64+ range)

Location & Essential Info

📍 Hotel Metropolis
Mitropoleos 46, Athina 105 63 Greece

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📍 Location

Located in the Plaka district (right in the city center)

Very close to Syntagma Square

🕝 Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM

🏨 Room Type & Price

Superior Acropolis View / 2 nights (2 people) / ~$173

📌 Quick Tip

You absolutely must visit the rooftop terrace! (They also serve breakfast there)

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How to Book

I usually find the best deals on Agoda and Trip.com,

so I highly recommend comparing rates on both

before booking yours!

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Hotel Exterior & Interior

Our flight landed at 10:30 PM,

and by the time we made it to the hotel, it was already 1:00 AM...

Since it was so late, I was a bit worried,

but thankfully, there was a staff member at the front desk!

Hands down the friendliest staff member at this hotel... 🥹

Our luggage was incredibly heavy,

but he carried it up the stairs to the elevator for us,

and kindly told us to call anytime if we needed anything, even though it was late.

Seriously the absolute sweetest guy.

A classic feature of elevators in Turkey and Greece:

they are micro-sized,

making it quite a squeeze for two people and two suitcases! haha

You also have to pull the doors open

and close them manually! 🤣

(Guilty of standing there waiting for it to open automatically every single time!)

Room Condition

The room wasn't particularly cramped,

but you could definitely tell

the hotel has been around for a while!

It had all the basic amenities you'd need.

The hair dryer in our room wasn't working,

so we had to go down and grab a replacement from the front desk. 😭

If yours doesn't work, make sure to let them know!

📌 Note: Complimentary bottled water isn't provided, so make sure to buy some before heading up!

The bathroom/toilet also shows its age a bit, but

it wasn't really uncomfortable at all!

(If you're hunting for a bargain, you gotta embrace the vintage vibes...)

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There is only soap and a 2-in-1 hair/body wash!

Since the amenities are pretty basic,

📌 there isn't much else, so if you need anything else,

I highly recommend bringing your own!

But there's a terrace view that makes you forgive all its vintage quirks!

The balcony is on the smaller side, but

sitting out there with a cup of coffee,

you get a direct view of the Acropolis + Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens! 🥹👍

It's no exaggeration to say

I chose this place solely for this view.

Wind down after a busy day with some beer and snacks,

just spacing out and soaking in the view was the absolute best part haha.

An incredible stream of cars heading towards the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

On weekends, they seem to host weddings at the Cathedral,

so we even got to see the beautiful bride, groom, and their guests!

Even while lying down, you can see the Acropolis twinkling through the window ✨⭐️🌟

So beautiful, seriously 💛

🔗 Metropolis Hotel Discount Booking Link

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Rooftop Terrace (Breakfast Available)

Breakfast can be added on-site

📌 8 EUR (approx. $9) per person

They said you can just enjoy breakfast and pay

when you check out later!

Cheese, ham, sausage, bacon,

yogurt, cornflakes, cocoa balls,

marmalade, honey,

bread, butter, cake,

coffee, tea, and orange juice

There is a nice variety,

so trying it at least once is a great idea!

First of all, the rooftop terrace view where you eat breakfast is absolutely stunning T_T

Let me show you the photos right below!!!!

The breakfast view from the rooftop terrace

I went up to have breakfast on my last day at the hotel,

but of all days, the breakfast staff member was off duty lmao T_T

They insisted this rarely ever happens,

and kept emphasizing that they happened to take a day off *just today*.

So I guess I was just there for the sightseeing. 😂

But hey, it's pretty, so who cares? Bottoms up~

This is what the terrace looks like.

In this wide-open space,

you can enjoy your breakfast while taking in panoramic views of downtown Athens, the Acropolis, and the Metropolitan Cathedral! 🍽️

Rooftop bars in Athens are incredibly popular,

but staying here means you don't even need to go out—just head right up to this terrace!

Nearby Supermarket

📍 BAZAAR SUPERMARKET
Mitropoleos 45, Athina 105 56 Greece

Since our accommodation was located right in the heart of the city,

it was super close to the supermarket!

It was great because we could grab various snacks and local treats

to bring back as souvenirs!

Since the price was so budget-friendly, the room condition

wasn't ultra-luxurious, but

the location and the view were absolutely incredible.

It was an incredibly satisfying, high-value stay!

"Metropolis Hotel"

✅ Pros

• Located in the heart of the city

(Close to Plaka and Syntagma Square)

• Stunning views of the Acropolis & Athens Metropolitan Cathedral

(Has a rooftop terrace)

• Excellent value for money

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✅ Cons

• Parking can be a bit tricky

• Room condition is on the basic side!

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