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Balasca Hotel

Start your day with coffee, plan an Acropolis visit, enjoy express check-in, and take in Athens views from the rooftop terrace.

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Balasca Hotel in central Athens features a welcoming rooftop terrace and a convenient coffee shop. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, a buffet breakfast, and guidance from multilingual staff on nearby attractions like the National Archaeological Museum.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Single Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens City Centre, a neighborhood in Athens, Balasca Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Port of Piraeus and Alimos Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Monastiraki Flea Market and Ermou Street. Athens National Garden and Allou Fun Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Athens travel guide
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Liosion 45, Athens, Attiki, 10439

What's nearby

  • Aerial drone photo of recently renovated Omonoia square featuring huge round fountain, Athens centre, Attica, Greece
    Omonoia Square
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • National Archaeological Museum in Athens - Greece
    National Archaeological Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ermou Street
    Ermou Street
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monastiraki Flea Market
    Monastiraki Flea Market
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Acropolis
    Acropolis
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Larissa Metro Station
    5 min walk
  • Athens Central Station
    6 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Falafel Mohammad Ali
    5 min walk
  • Hotel Ariston
    4 min walk
  • Le Bar Novotel
    3 min walk
  • Thinalos Seafood Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Γη
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1978
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 11 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Balasca Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Balasca Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balasca Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balasca Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Balasca Hotel located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Omonoia Square, Ermou Street, and Monastiraki Flea Market. Acropolis and Syntagma Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Larissa Metro Station is 5 minutes by foot and Metaxourgeio Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Balasca Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, Balasca Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Balasca Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Balasca Hotel Reviews

6.4

6.4

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Trina

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bathroom needs some help. Ours had a dingy shower curtain that was clearly dirty from soaking in water. The staff were helpful but not friendly. My husband tried to engage them on several occasions but was rebuffed with scowls it very curt answers, even the ones that spoke fluent English.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dried blood of the back of the cover, stains on the chairs and all over the carpet and even on the shower floor, horrible smell, wilted apples at breakfast.. like out of a horror movie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Donatas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viešbutis keliautojams

Vidutinės klasės viešbutis. Buvo problemų duše, dėl nesandarios dušo kabinos ant grindų pribėgdavo vandens. Pusryčiai įvairūs, buvo keli karšti patiekalai. Didelis balkonas, gražus vaizdas per viršutinius aukštus. Mašiną sunkiai , bet įmanoma pastatyti gatvėje šalia viešbučio. Nesunkiai pėsčiomis pasiekiamas centras ir Akropolis. WiFi kokybiškas ir greitas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

GERMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Просто обычный отель

Заселили не сразу, хотя приехали в отель около 16-00 --- ждали пока уберут наш номер. Вешалок не было вообще, попросили у горничной и она выдала 5 штук. Уборка регулярно. Вид из окна своеобразный, улица шумная - но спать не мешала. Холодильник небольшой и работал тихо и хорошо. Самое неприятное в номере для нас - это ковролин на полу. Обслуга говорит на русском, но на ресепшене знают язык и молчат. Русскоязычных гостей очень много. До метро и до ж.д станции минут 5 пешком. Район не люкс, но проблем никаких не было даже ночью. Вокруг много магазинчиков на любой вкус и рядом два дисконтных супермаркета "BAZAAR".
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked three different time periods for a total five nights. It was not an experience that I'd want to go through again. The rooms were very small and cramped, and none of the TV worked in the 5 different rooms that we stayed. Bathrooms are terribly small. Small is ok, but the shower stalls did not even have proper shower curtains. So, the bathrooms became a mess once you have used them. It is not a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Does the job

Stayed here for two nights, and was overall happy with my experience. The room was spacious and clean, and the balcony had a great view of the Acropolis. Seemed to be located in a bit of a dodgy area, but we ha did no incidents while walking around the streets. Within easy walking distance of the Archeological Museum. Popular tourist spots like the Acropolis were quite a long walk away but were doable. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Good location

Good location of hotel, close of metro station and from train station, staff was unfriendly and at times rude. Breakfast was fine and worth for money. Area is just OK, not recommend to someone with family but fine if you are alone. Overall clean hotel but can be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oldfashion small hotel.

Unclean room, nobody changed towel or sheet not even a once during at week. Staff was not friendly or helpfull.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing in this hotel was that it is close to metro station
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay

The Balasca Hotel was ideal for our 2 night stay in Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The Good: It's cheap, and right by both the subway and Athens Central Railway for easy access to the airport and anywhere in the city. The Bad: WiFi didn't really work in the rooms, furniture was dingy, and calling the breakfast "horrendous" would be a compliment, although it was included in the price. You get what you pay for. Decent value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good place for a couple of nights

If you are looking for a cheap hotel, this is the hotel for you. Very small elevator. Breakfast is good enough. 10 min walk to the archaeological museum. Costs 5 euros by taxi to Syntagma square. Being outside the central city, costs 44 euros to get to Airport. CHAT tours has pickup and dropoff, so works out great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Отличный отель за свою цену.

Нормальный отель за свои деньги. В пешей доступности от площади Омонии и от центра, Плаки и т.д. Всегда везде ходили пешком. Номера скромные, мебель тоже, но зато все чисто и убрано. Каждый день в номере меняли полотенца и делали уборку. Очень хороший шведский стол на завтраки, потому завтраки рекомендую покупать не задумываясь. Толп беженцев мы не заметили, хотя они там часто встречаются. Но больше их видно днем, а когда возвращались в отель ночью, то улицы практически пустые. Если нужен бюджетный отель в пешей доступности до основных достопримечательностей, тогда смело рекомендую этот отель.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Vladimir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Худший отель в моей жизни.

Ужасный отель! Персонал очень недружелюбный, наши друзья не говорят по английски, на рецепции русскоговорящие требовали, что бы они говорили только на английском. Район где проживают эмигранты- очень опасный. Отель мы выбрали из за парковки, которая фактически вмещает 8 машин всего, а отель заявляет , что имеет парковку, даже на отельной парковке бьют Стекла в машинах. Завтрак скудный. У нас был номер на четверых , три кровати и раскладушка, которые вплотную были придвинуты друг к другу, что не было доступа к шкафу, вещи ставили в туалет, который так же не отличался большим размером. Белье старое, полотенца линяют. Фактически уборки не было, тоесть она была, но даже мусор выбрасывали не каждый день. WiFi работал хорошо только внизу, на 6-ом этаже почти не ловил. Отвратительный отель-худший в моей жизни. Никому никогда не порекомендую , даже песплатно останавливаться в этом отеле.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dmitry

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Не советую!

Нам не понравилось совсем. Ни район расположения, ни обслуживание на рецепции. Всем все равно! Обещанная парковка - это близлежащие улицы, на которой нам поцарапали арендованную машину. Сказано было, что нет места на парковке, ставьте где хотите. Безразличие и пофигизм -характеристика этого отеля.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ótimo custo benefício

Goste muito da localização. Limpeza, conforto, e cafe da manha. Otimo custo beneficio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrews Mati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bemötande måste förbättras,,de har inte erfarenhet om hur man bemöta kunder på den här plats,,,,det tycker jag.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent!

It is a decent hotel. Near to the main rail station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needing serious improvement

The hotel needs work - shower and ac barely worked, elevator too tiny, breakfast very unappetizing, with watery juice and coffee bad by any standard. Location is good, easy neighborhood walk to Museum. Staff tried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slitet, med små rum

Funkar för någon natt, men frukosten saknade helt frukt och grönsaker. Personalen i receptionen var inte direkt otrevlig, men inte heller särskilt vänlig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic hotel good for one-two night stays

Hugely convenient location, especially if by car, friendly and professional staff, nice room, if a bit dated, especially the flowery bathroom, clean. Minus: inability to keep light out of the room during the day and complete lack of soundproofing, my room was in front of the elevator door and everything sounded as if happening inside! Linen was clean but had a subjectively unpleasant smell, probably from the detergent used. I think it should be cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

All rooms are smoking so their was a smell of smok

Good check in Hotel 10 minute walk to ammonia Metro about 7 minute walk. Clothes hangers were never brought after request Lobby was nice and in good shape. Room was small but comfortable with nice bathroom Night clerk a little too friendly
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ahmet

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 Yıldızı hak etmiyor

Konum olarak güvenli olmayan bir bölgede. Otelin içi eski ve yıpranmış. Oda konforu yetersiz. Kahvaltı yetersiz, lobi-bar kahvaltı alanı. Tek iyi yanı araç park yeri ve personelin güler yüzlü olması. 3 Yıldızı kesinlikle hak etmiyor. Bir çok 2 yıldızlı otel daha iyi durumda
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
샤워공간이 좁은 것을 제외하고는 그럭저럭.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Καθαρό μεν αλλά θορυβώδες, ξενοδοχείο!

Ο κλιματισμός - θέρμανση, λειτουργούσε πρακτικά μόνο στο μέγιστο οπότε για να ζεσταίνεσαι έπρεπε να ενοχλείσαι από τον θόρυβο! Επιπλέον η θέρμανση λειτουργούσε από 20.00 έως περίπου 09.00! Το υπόλοιπο διάστημα έκανε κρύο!!! Η περιοχή γύρωθεν, είναι υποβαθμισμένη, όπως όλο σχεδόν το κέντρο των Αθηνών. Η τοποθεσία κοντά στον Σιδηροδρομικό Σταθμό και την πλατεία Ομονοίας.