CECIL HOTEL ATHENS ***

:: Location
Hotel Cecil is situated in the main city centre of Athens in Athinas street - the street which is connection the history of Athens (Plaka, Monastiraki) with the moder Athens (business) - the Area aroud Omonia Square.

:: Features
But finding a reasonably-priced, reliable hotel with even an ounce of charm has been like finding a Minotaur in a Labyrinth. With the help of various local Ariadnes, we've found a good budget hotel that is centrally-located - you can see the Acropolis from its roof top - so no need for that ball of thread! It's a neoclassical building on bustling Athinas street, just outside the Plaka on the way to the commercial Omonia square. Run by the friendly Trevlakis family, its 40 simple, en-suite rooms have air-con (to shut out the street noise at night), high ceilings and wooden floors. It may not be quite fit for the gods, but for most humans it's a lifesaver.

:: Rooms
All the bedrooms at the hotel Cecil have decent-sized (though squeaky) beds, TV, telephone and air-con.
They have high ceilings and wooden floors. Most have a window onto the main street (Athinas), which does get quite noisy. The private bathrooms are small - stuck in the corner of the bedroom - but functional, with shower, handbasin and loo.

The two rooftop doubles have a lovely view and are no more expensive, so are worth requesting especially (except in midsummer when they get hot, even with the a/c on).

The triple rooms are larger and can sleep three in comfort, on proper beds, not folding ones; two of them have one doublebed and one single, and one has three singles.

The quadruple rooms have two connecting double / twin bedrooms (both quite small), and one shared bathroom, making it suitable for families who don't mind being 'cosy'.

Rooftop terrace with view of the Acropolis (currently unfurnished) Air-con in all bedrooms (make sure you get a remote control and know how to work it!) Telephone and TV in the bedrooms Friendly, English-speaking owner-managers Family suites with 2 small interconnecting bedrooms It has to be said that the hotel is fairly basic, but it does represent good value for money

:: Distances
It is just very short walk to the famous Parthenon and Acropolis, or the historical heart of Athens - Plaka. The nightlife best place in Athens
Psiri is around the corner. There are lots of shopps, restaurants or tavernas, bars near to hotel Cecil.

Airport distance: 25 km (45 min)
Port distance: 12 km (25 min)
Closed Metro st.: 300 meters
Airport Bus station: 700 meters
Shopping Center: 200 meters
Restaurants: 150 meters
Flea Market: 250 meters