Name: Electra Palace
Address: Athens, GR
Price range: From $359

Electra Palace, AthensElectra Palace in Athens, Greece has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 27 of 103 hotels we score in Athens. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $359 a night (cached, not a live quote).Electra Palace is a five-star hotel situated in the Plaka neighbourhood, directly facing the Acropolis. The property contains 150 rooms and suites featuring a mix of traditional and modern interiors. Facilities include an indoor pool, a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a full-service spa. It serves both business travellers and families due to its proximity to Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. Guests can access a sauna, massage services, and an on-site restaurant. While the hotel offers many amenities, the building dates back to 1973 and underwent its last major renovation in 2004.What stands out

Direct views of the Acropolis

Rooftop pool and restaurant

Central Plaka location

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Last renovated in 2004

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