Fodor's Expert Review Adrian Hotel

A basic but comfortable 22 room 3-star hotel right in the heart of the historic Plaka and next to the Roman Agora. Some of the rooms have views of the Acropolis as does the plant-covered rooftop, where breakfast is served during the warm months of the years (April through November). There is nothing spectacular about this lodging but it is a good practical base if you are traveling on a budget.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Wi-Fi is free and the signal is pretty strong throughout the hotel but the signal needs improvement.

room

Rooms are basic and dated, with TV, mini fridge, safe, coffee/tea makers (a real bonus in Greek hotels), and of course A/C. For a short sight-seeing trip to Athens the amenities on offer are more than adequate. The rooms at the back face the Acropolis with the famous Erectheum temple, as well as the village-style red-tiled rooftop of the homes in Plaka. Front facing rooms look out onto a buzzy little square and yet another ancient site.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The rooms towards Acropolis are quiet, but in the summer months too hot to sit out on the balcony during the day.

bathroom

The best and most modern aspect of the rooms are the recently renovated bathrooms (2015). The squeaky-clean bathrooms all have bathtubs, strong showers with constant hot water and hair dryers.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The bathtubs are on the small side, probably only suitable for showering if you’re an adult.

lobby

The functional lobby, with chequered dark and light cream marble floors, is small and pokey. There is a little sitting area with Ancient Greek-inspired artworks hanging on the walls.

dining

Apart from some snacks the main meal is a Mediterranean buffet breakfast served on the beautiful tented rooftop with the Acropolis views. The French coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice are complimentary but if you want espresso or cappuccino you will get charged extra. During winter breakfast is served in a rather dour space on the ground floor.

drinking

There is no hotel bar, and unfortunately the rooftop terrace is closed after breakfast for all guests.

YOU SHOULD KNOW The square in front and next to the Roman Agora has 3 café/bars.