Name: Periscope
Address: Athens, GR
Price range: From $251

Periscope, AthensPeriscope in Athens, Greece has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 103 hotels we score in Athens. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $251 a night (cached, not a live quote).Periscope is a 4-star boutique hotel located on Haritos Street in the Kolonaki district of Athens. Part of the Design Hotels collection, this 21-room property features minimalist interiors and art installations. It suits business travellers and tourists who want to be near Syntagma Square and the Acropolis. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a swimming pool, and meeting spaces. The hotel provides room service, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi. While the location is central to boutiques and cafes, the limited number of rooms means the space is relatively compact. The building was originally constructed in 1975 and underwent renovation in 2005.What stands out

Central Kolonaki location

Minimalist room design

On-site swimming pool

Close to major landmarks

Watch out for

Small number of rooms

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