Fodor's Expert Review Electra Palace

If you want luxurious elegance, good service, and a great location, this is the hotel for you: rooms from the fifth floor up have a view of the Acropolis, and, in summer, you can bask in the sunshine at the outdoor swimming pool (taking in the view of Athens's greatest monument) or catch the sunset from the rooftop garden—if you're not enjoying some serious pampering in the spa. Located on an attractive backstreet close to the area's museums, its renovated guest rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated, with ample storage space. Before setting out in the morning, fill up with one of the city's best buffet breakfasts—sausage, pancakes, and home fries.