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Hotel Rio Athens

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A historic building with multiple balconies and a sign indicating it is a hotel. - Hotel Rio Athens (Athens)
A modern lobby with a chandelier, a large window with a view, and a television. - Hotel Rio Athens (Athens)
A restaurant with a bar area, wooden chairs, and a tiled floor. - Hotel Rio Athens (Athens)
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Near Monastiraki Flea Market and Ermou Street, Hotel Rio Athens provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Rio, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A bed with a quilted cover, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone and papers, and a wall socket.

Family Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a telephone, and a wall socket.

Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, simple room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Triple Room

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

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Athens City Centre, a neighborhood in Athens, Hotel Rio Athens is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Acropolis and Parthenon are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Panathenaic Stadium or Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. Visit our Athens travel guide
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13 -17 Odysseos Street, Karaiskaki Sq, Athens, Attiki, 10436

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent roundabout, historic buildings, and a distant view of a hill with ruins.
    Omonoia Square
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a view of a fortified hill in the background.
    Ermou Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ancient ruins with stone columns and a backdrop of a historic building.
    Ancient Agora of Athens
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A narrow street with shops on both sides, including a store with bags and accessories.
    Monastiraki Flea Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A historic city on a hill with ancient ruins and modern buildings.
    Acropolis
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Metaxourgeio Station
    2 min walk
  • Athens Central Station
    12 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Μπλε Παπαγάλος
    5 min walk
  • Bread Factory
    2 min walk
  • Mironi Greek Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Thang Long Vietnamese Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Σεϋχέλλες
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rio

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 - 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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 11.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 0206Κ013A0189001

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rio Athens pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rio Athens?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 25.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Rio Athens?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 25.

Where is Hotel Rio Athens located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Omonoia Square and Ermou Street. Syntagma Square and Monastiraki Flea Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Metaxourgeio Station is only a 2-minute walk and Omonoia Station is 11 minutes.

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

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

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Reviews

Hotel Rio Athens Reviews

6.0

6.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just very nice staff and a lovely balcony .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is perfect for tourists wanting to see the major attractions of Athens. Metro a few hundred meters away. Good typical Greek breakfast. The bathroom was tiny, which is usual for major cities. ONLY complaint, the air conditioner stopped working our last day. And Athens was having a heat wave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liseth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel with minimal maintenance. The toilet was leaking and the roof had a huge hole. No toiletries or extra supplies (such as coffee maker or cups) available at either the room or hotel. Very standard. The only positive thing would be the location, which is not too far from the main areas, and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angelo

Disliked: Amenities
Staff is nice , it is very cosy place , poor breakfast and no gluten free facilities. Around the area is pretty dirty. Close to the main touristic places
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and welcoming. The front desk staff is an older man and woman, and they are very kind. They helped me with my bags up to the room, setting up wifi, and were happy to speak to me in English. The room and bed were comfortable, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Also, if you want to explore after you check out, they will hold your bag for another day for only 5 Euros. I'll use them again on my next trip to Athens.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no shower it's a mop sink shower and there was no working ac
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LUIS F

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and close to transportation to different attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

LORRAINE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This room's need some upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is central. Shops nearby. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Last minute decision

The picture do not look like the hotel and there is no AC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chrystalla

The area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Reggie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs to shut down and have it renovated. Everything is old and ugly. The staff service is also not good. The breakfast is terrible. The location of the hotel is very unsafe is called Omonia. This is the most hotel I hated and definitely not recommend it. I demand a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Amalia

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

Worse nightmare

Worse hotel to stay in Athens Greece only good thing about it is well located otherwise at nightmare won’t recommend otto anyone
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Masira

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They booked my room but they don’t have any room available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hotel staff demanded we pay cash even though we prepaid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

rodrigo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to be updated to the 21st century. I didn’t stay, I checked in and within 2 hours I was out. I wasted my money, the pictures are very deceiving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No internet on the third floor. I reported it but nothing was done and no explanation. I had to sit down in the lobby to access the internet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I ever stayed at. The staff is very rude. There is no functioning WiFi or air conditioning. In 30 degree heat, they provided one table fan for three persons. The breakfast was of appalling quality. There is no room service and the bedsheets or towels were not changed during our 3 day stay. The hotel also charged us for fees (local taxes) which were already on the Expedia payment receipt. When we asked for the money returned to us after our stay, they verbally abused us with racist slurs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not recommended

Location is good is the only positive thing, but there are many other hotels in the area. Air conditioner was not working at all, we had to go ger a fan at 3 am. The bathroom was horrible, shower curtain would not go around the corner shower spraying water all over. Room did not have any natural lighting.. had windows that opened to an inside area. Breakfast had boiled eggs, sandwich bread no toaster, jam ans cheese... could not call this a buffet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Milenko

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice, just the room was not what i expected. Old school tv with one channel(doesn't matter much) I got the standard room(cheapest) by price. First of all the beds were not durable at all, very soft and the plak popped out from one of them. (Had 2 twin beds) there was no AC(they gave me the fan), had one power outlet, the shower i used twice in a day and had to use cold water because there wasn't any warm water(i had warm water the next day) by that time i have already booked another hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT BOOK HERE

This hotel is flat out disgusting. The Hotels.com reviews were pretty positive for a cheap hotel but in reality this is a horrible place to stay. The AC didnt work, there was no Wi-Fi, we couldnt even shower because water would come flooding out of the drain in the middle of the bathroom. The linens were soiled, the mattresses were stained and the walls were filthy. The worst of it all were the DIRTY FOOTPRINTS all inside the closet...It looked as though someone had been living in there in secret. Worst hotel i have ever been in. It's not at all worth the money that you save. Do yourself a favour and book anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

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

rooms, hotel, cleaning

The hotel pictures online are not accurate. The hotel needs a deep cleaning. Everything from the rooms, Lobby area , Outdated furniture. The rooms and the hallways leading to the rooms have a bad smell Like mildew. Even the furniture was covered up with blankets because of the Cleanliness. The old man that works at night who has a barking dog and Very angry. The breakfast in the morning was misleading! I wasn’t sure if it was orange juice or mouthwash. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. It almost felt like I was sleeping on the outside concrete. There was no air conditioning in the rooms. I had to open my windows to get air. They give a very little tiny bar soap That is as small as a fingernail. The shower is tiny. The elevator is outdated and I would advise you to use a stairs. The owner has a motorcycle in the hallway that smells. They will ask you for additional money upfront. Homeless Live in front of the hotel and always begging for money. The hotel is not located in a tourist area. The hotel has a bar area that has not been used since the 1980s. I was extremely disappointed. Even the older lady that works in the morning was always upset about everything. I hope this review finds you helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

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

Do you research before staying here!

Looking at the pictures on, Hotels.com told me to stay here! The interior of the hotel stunk like wet clothes sitting around for years!!! Dust everywhere, The furniture was covered up with blankets because they have not been changed in years. The room stunk like mildew, and my bed was two beds put together! The soap they give you was so small it was a size of a vitamin. The shower was so small water was going everywhere! They have not renovated anything. The furniture was from the 1970s. I was hot every night because there was no air-conditioning in the rooms. I was very disappointed! Read the reviews before you spend your money I was disgusted!!! I’ve never had worse breakfast in my life. The employees there were useless. I asked for extra towel at night and they said no wait till the morning!!! By the way, the towels were ripped and dirty from stains. The old man working the evening shifts has a mean dog that kept barking at customers! The man was rude, Disrespectful to guests And a very unpleasant experience! The lady in the morning (older lady Working the desk) She didn’t care about anything and was not helpful at all. There was a bar that has not been used in years and alcohol bottles half empty sitting there. The television was set up high on the wall it was so tiny It was very hard to see, and the volume was very low even on Max. The remote control didn’t work. The way to get air conditioning was to open the window! The elevator was super small and Had a horrible odor.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Araceli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fatal el servicio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026