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Cecil Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Acropolis

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Economy Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior detail
City view
Cecil Hotel, in the heart of Athens, offers a warm welcome, convenient breakfast buffet, and stunning rooftop terrace. Enjoy practical amenities like on-site car rentals, WiFi, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests praise the attentive staff and central location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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City view

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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City view

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Connecting Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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City view

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
39 Athinas Street, Athens, Attiki, 10554

What's nearby

  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ermou Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Acropolis - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parthenon - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monastiraki Station - 5 min walk
  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 8 min drive
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crème Royale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Folk. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juan Rodriguez Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Just Pita - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Αυλή - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cecil Hotel

Hotel near Ermou Street
Located close to Syntagma Square and Acropolis, Cecil Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Cecil Hotel have perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and free infant beds

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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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cecil Athens
Cecil Hotel Athens
Cecil Hotel Hotel
Cecil Hotel Athens
Cecil Hotel Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Is Cecil Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Cecil Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cecil 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 Cecil Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Cecil Hotel located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Athens Central Market and Ermou Street. Acropolis and Monastiraki Flea Market are also within 10 minutes. Monastiraki Station is only a 5-minute walk and Thissio Station is 9 minutes.

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Cecil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 449 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 951 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and air conditioning worked - great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located hotel. Shops and restaurants nearby. Short walk to the metro.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, nice little hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, six minutes walk from Metro. A lot of restaurants nearby. Stuff frequently and helpful. Hotel is old and needs remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check in and check out, staff were nice and very helpful. Great location for walking around looking at shops and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bare bones old school hotel. Zero ammenities. Staff - fair but not accommodating. Rooms clean, but very, very basic. Think Motel 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

I love you Cecil Hotel!! The greatest location and the staff were so friendly. And the breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jere

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

Perfect weekend trip

Check in took less than a minute, friendly and helpful stuff (showed me for example how to get football tickets), safe and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills clean and comfortable room with breakfast included. Plenty of hot water and no problem with my very late checkin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and it has what we need . It was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place i will come back again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ilona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing, very central and close to train station. Unique character to the hotel as well. Beds were a bit uncomfortable but other than that, no complaints. Hotel staff were always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

A roof patio with table & chairs would have been nice as there was a great view of the Acropolis at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel filled with atmosphere and great details, such as the elevator and spiral staircase. Unbeatable views from the roof of the Acropolis! Friendly staff, and perfect location in the center of town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need! This is a budget hotel though so you should expect it to be so.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rajashamla

Disliked: Amenities
The location was excellent for visiting Plaka neighborhood and the acropolis and Parthenon! The shower area was absolutely horrible for drainage! It was flooded outside of the shower area and I had to use bathroom towels to mop. Also the toilet and the shower almost run into each making it absolutely uncomfortable. It’s like a delicate dance between the shower floor edge and squatting on the toilet. I am 122 lbs and it was tough. Can’t imagine what it would be for a heavier person to fit into that tiny space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location. Nice atmosphere.

Great location! Clean. Tranquille. Nice atmosphere, romantic and simple. Very nice staff. Modest, solid breakfast. A fine choice for the prudent traveller.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Monty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we liked about this place was the location to Monastiraki, Syntagma, transit, Parthenon. Everything is within walking distance. The property smells like an old Vegas casino with smoking everywhere. The breakfast shouldn't be called that. Not sure if we paid extra for it, but if we did, we deserve a refund. Didn't really engage or need the staff. The cleaning lady was nice and hooked us up with whatever we needed. The bed is super hard and not comfortable. Would look elsewhere should we come back to Athens. If you are looking for a very wallet friendly place to try to sleep after a long day of walking, this could be it. I am sure there are much nicer options for a little bit more money out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room very clean Good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lift is a blessing for those with tender knees. Many hotels in Europe lack one. The included breakfast was fine, nothing special. Location is great. The tone of the place is rather somber, but the street vibe outside makes up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in Cecil Hotel for two nights and it was a pleasant stay. Its a vintage hotel that offers a true Greece vibe! Small marbled frontage you will miss if you walk too fast, and marbled floor that's correct for the period. The antique elevator is fascinating, it still worked flawlessly! Clean room and definitely no bugs! Free internet and free continental breakfast on the first floor. Thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all good place to stay. Wish the roof top had cairs and tables to be able to enjoy the space better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

MASARU

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a rooftop room, but the Wi-Fi didn't work at all. The room wasn't particularly clean and obviously old and worn. The continental breakfast was basic, but filling enough. The location was good, so it was easy to get around for sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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