Hotel Rio Athens, Athens

As a base for exploring Athens you can hardly do better than the Hotel Rio Athens. The hotel is within walking distance from almost everything you would want to see in the city. You are literally steps away from the National Archaeological Museum, Acropolis and the Monastiraki flee market. Also from Psiri and Gazi night life areas. We stayed for three days and only used the metro once – to get to Acropolis. The ‘’Metaxourghio’’ metro station is about 15 metres away and has a direct connection to the airport, which is very convenient. The hotel has all the amenities you would expect from a three star establishment. Bar, Restaurant and travel agency. The multilingual staff were very friendly and even the breakfast was a treat. The only downside is that the hotel is so popular with international travellers that it is often fully booked. If we have the chance to go back to Athens we would stay at the Hotel Rio Athens again!!!

We stayed overnight at Hotel Rio Athens as stopover. What a gem! It was tucked away in the heart of the flea market and amidst many eateries. The room size was good not too big but neither small. The air con was great as it was very warm. The staff were friendly and courteous. There is a lovely bar in the terrace where you can get cold drinks and delicious food. All in all, the hotel is well to be recommended! It is not verly priced and it makes for an affordable stopover. We will stay here again. Lucy Blair Sydney, AUS

I am wondering about the last review? Good value for the money.What I probably liked the most about the hotel is that it's located right beside a Metro station. The staff was VERY, VERY helpful. Great breakfast! Beautiful building! I would recommend this hotel.

Stayed six nights in the beginning of March 2010 with my family and the hotel turned out to be the perfect choice. A pleasant experience right from the start. Excellent service from check-in to check-out. Quiet rooms with all necessary amenities. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The hotel's at the heart of the city. I would highly recommend this hotel. Gudrun Hoffmeyer Bonn, Germany

We just returned from staying in the Hotel Rio for 5 nights. The Metro was 50 meters away and had lift access to the street which makes it very accessible from anywhere interesting in the city center, the airport and Piraeus. Everywhere is within walking distance. The staff was very helpful and the breakfast in the restaurant was without a doubt the best I've had in any hotel I've stayed in anywhere. The rooms were cleaned daily. Everyone who worked at the hotel spoke English, it made everything easier. I would highly recommend this hotel to explore Athens with your family. Jennifer Mitchell Miami, Fl

Very well situated for a visit to Athens as very close to Metro Station. Good service, friendly staff helpful with information about the city, good English & breakfast included. All in all, I had a great time in Athens and I thought the hotel was perfect for my needs. Giovanni Russo Verona, Italy

Stayed at the Rio Hotel for 3 nights this August. Well appointed rooms, clean, great service, good value and very quiet compared to other nearby hotels. Breakfast was fantastic. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is really perfect positioned nearby the Acropolis, the Archeological Museum, new Acropolis Museum and very easy to walk to. I recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the center of Athens as it is situated just 50 meters away from the metro station and near the railway station. Despite the central location there is no noise at all while sleeping at night. Overall excellent and would certainly recommend it to others. Natalie J. Wood Aspen, Colorado

Hotel Rio staff speaks English which is a plus. Location in the center of the city but the area was not very safe.. The staff was not friendly and they did not clean the rooms or bathrooms. We requested more toilet tissue and to change the sheet, the staff told us to come down stairs and get it. The T.V did not work and the A.C. unitl leaked in our bathroom. We also found large black ants. Staff tired to spray ant spray while my children was still in their room. When we tired to speak about the problems and email our travel agent, staff informed us that they could not do anything for us and that we have to leave or finish our stay in the same room. We left and stayed at the Hotel Stanley down the street and we were so much happier.

The hotel “Rio” was a good choice. The hotel was clean, quiet, and well-situated with easy access to the Metro. The staff was very helpful and English speaking. The breakfast was excellent and the choices were more than enough. The most important thing was that it was very QUIET. It is located right in the city center which made it very easy for us to get around. Overall - a good experience.

Stayed here in December 2008 with my two friends. Delightful, extremely polite service, well worth the money, convenient shopping area and near metro station. Location is close to the archaeological sites. A wonderful hotel with great amenities. It was very clean and service was great. Hotel bar/ restaurant are wonderful. Hotel employers are all very helpful. Mai Tanaka, Tokyo, JP