Hotel Cecil - Athens

Hotel: 2 stars

39 Athinas - 105 54 Athens

Tel:877-662-6988
  • Average guest rating:
  • Carlos Fernando has stayed here and says:
  • Cleanliness of rooms
  • Quietness of rooms
  • Spaciousness of rooms
  • Quality of service provided
  • Hotel surroundings
  • 7.67.6
  • 6.36.3
  • 6.06.0
  • 7.07.0
  • 7.27.2

 ‹‹ El servicio brindado por el Hotel Cecil fue correcto y familiar.››

24 Mar 2006 read hotel reviews

About Hotel Cecil

exterior - entrance Hotel Cecil exterior - entrance The Cecil hotel is located in the heart of Athens close to the fashionable district of Psiri. The property offers a warm welcoming for its guests, combining traditional Greek hospitality and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere with all the comforts of a modern hotel.

Situated near the most popular pedestrian street of the city, the structure occupies a beautifully renovated neo-classical building in the centre of old Athens, next to the Ancient Market. The magnificent view of the Acropolis from the roof garden makes the hotel an ideal residence for business and leisure travelers alike.

Lycabettus hill, Monastiraki flea market, Syntagma square and many other monuments, museums and galleries are only some of the countless sights that lie very close to the hotel. The peaceful, picturesque neighborhood of Plaka is in short distance and the metro station in Omonia square can be found only 300 metres away from the entrance of the hotel. The property furthermore offers easy walking access to numerous tavernas, restaurants, cafès, nightclubs, cinemas, as well as daytime & evening entertainments for which Athens is famous.

Location of Hotel Cecil, Athens

  • Hotel Cecil 39 Athinas Athens

    City Area:Psiri

  • Athens area: Psiri

    Position of the zone in the city

  • Athens orientation map

    General map

DISTANCES
From Omonia square: 300 metres.
From Omonia underground station: 300 metres.
From the ancient Plaka: 1 km.
From the Acropolis: 1 km.
From Lycabettus hill: 1 km.
From Athens' port of Piraeus: 12 km.
From Athens' international airport: 25 km.

Rooms at Cecil

Hotel Cecil guest room double room The hotel offers comfortable single, double and twin rooms with electronic key.

All rooms feature a private bathroom with shower or bath and hairdryer, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, colour TV and writing desk. Safety deposit box facility is available at the front desk and baby cots are provided upon request.

Several rooms have a lovely view of the Acropolis hill. The structure furthermore features non-smoking accommodations.

Wake up calls and daily maid service are also available.

  • Baby cots/cribs available
  • Desk
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Heating
  • Individually controlled air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms available upon request
  • Rooms with view available
  • TV

Breakfast at Cecil

Breakfast breakfast room A rich continental breakfast buffet is served daily in the breakfast room from 7.30 a.m. until 10.30 a.m.

Hotel Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Credit card accepted
  • Groups welcome
  • Historic building
  • Lift/elevator
  • City guide
  • City maps
  • City tour
  • Front desk - 24 hour
  • Front desk - safety deposit box
  • Tourist information
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Roof garden

Hotel Reviews Cecil

8.48.4

DG
Family with young children
 Canada, Nov 2006

Great location. View the Parthenon from the roof.

6.56.5

RL
Single traveller
 United Kingdom, Apr 2007

Stayed here for a long weekend to attend my friend's wedding. The location is very convenient, in the heart of Psyrri (great cafes and nightlife) and very close to the central market, and the Roman ruins and fleamarkets in Plaka. My room itself was clean and cosy, and had a balcony - facing onto the main road, but nonetheless pleasant in the Greek spring sunshine. If there was no balcony I would rate this hotel as average value only. Another notable feature is the roof terrace - this has a most beautiful view of the Acropolis at night. My only major complaint about the hotel was not so much a fault of the hotel itself, but of the roadworks that were going on below in the main road - one section of the road hadn't been paved and was covered by a thick steel board. At night when cars drove very fast over the board, there would always be a thump (which woke me up a few times). However this was in spring 2007, so hopefully things have been fixed by now. Finally a minor niggle - the coffee at breakfast tasted like it had been diluted with radioactive water. Not dealbreaking but one would just think that a *Greek* hotel would know their coffee. Save yourself the misery and find any cafe in Psyrri for breakfast, you'll be happy.

8.08.0

DM
Not Specified
 Austria, Mar 2008

Nice hotel for normal people. If you stay some days to see the city - take this hotel.

7.07.0

JC
Mature couple
 France, Nov 2007

C'est un hotel qui est proche de l acropole et du centre touristique d'Athen. Pour le prix l'hotel a des chambres tres correctes voire spatieuses. L'environnement est satisfaisant. Attention le hall est miniscule en forme de couloir avec des marches d escaliers. L'ascenceur est proportionnel.L'hotel est bruyant avec les allers et venues des clients (porte qui claque...)Mais la chambre tres propre voire agréable !

8.18.1

MZ
Young couple
 Poland, Nov 2007

I really enjoyed staying there. The hotel is perfectly located close to the Akropol & shopping area and 300m from tube station. The room was quite pleasant, and I liked the breakfasts. Highly recommended for backpackers.

6.66.6

MM

United Kingdom, Oct 2007

stayed in Athens for 3 days. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Nice breakfast .Good value for money

7.07.0

YL
Family with young children
 USA, Aug 2007

Quality and variety of Breakfast need to be improved.

8.08.0

MM
Young couple
 United Kingdom, Jun 2007

Hotel was very well located - not a far walk from restaurants, tavernas and Acropolis. Rooms were spacious and clean. Only stayed here for one night.

8.78.7

MP
Single traveller
 Canada, Jun 2007

I've stayed at the Cecil 3 times in the last 3 years and each time has been very pleasant. The rates are very competitive and the location is hard to beat. Within a short distance from the Metro, the Plaka, historical sites and many useful services the Cecil is an excellent choice. Additionally, the rooms are clean, the included breakfast is a bonus and the I have no complaints about the service.

6.86.8

Benoit Rigaut
Single traveller
 France, Jun 2007

nice & cheap hotel to be right in the center of athens and explore the city easily

5.55.5

Ralph Blumenthal
Mature couple
 USA, Jun 2007

On a busy street with a lot of traffic. Convenient location for sightseeing. It seemed a bit tired and needs some renovations and repairs. Lobby is practically non-existent. Breakfast typical for Greece in a pleasant room. Room was quite small but the bed was comfortable. Bird cage elevator. Not nearly as nice or as good a value as the nearby Hotel Attalos that we stayed at three weeks earlier.

9.79.7

Susan Reed
Mature couple
 USA, Mar 2007

Hotel was clean; staff were great with information and directions. Breakfast was terriffic. There was a problem checking out: we left at 2 am; tried to check out early in the evening and couldn't. The night clerk was a VERY elderly gentleman who had lots of trouble with the credit card machine. We were worried we would miss our plane connection but we finally got the transaction completed.

9.19.1

SW
Not Specified
 United Kingdom, Mar 2007

Have recommended hotel to others. It is in very convenient location although on a very busy road. If you are fununate enough to get a room away from the front it is very quiet. Staff are friendly and very helpful - it is only the language barrier that can cause a problem with some.

9.29.2

Rebecca Raymond
Young couple
 USA, Mar 2007

Hotel was close to the Monastiraki Metro station and not a far to Plaka and Syntagma Square. The roof offers a clear view of the Acropolis which was very pretty at night.

7.87.8

FR
Young couple
 Italy, Aug 2006

The rooms are small but clean and comfortable, and correspond to the web site pictures. The location is 2 minutes walk from Monastiraki metro station and 10 minutes walk from Akropolis. The area is central and safe. Breakfast is basic but good. Very good value for the price offered.

8.08.0

EV
Young couple
 Italy, Aug 2006

Location is fantastic to visit Athens.

9.89.8

Ann Meservey
Single traveller
 USA, Aug 2006

Staff very helpful. Room was spacious and clean. Nice, cool air-conditioning. A short walk to Plaka.

7.27.2

Ian McClymont
Single traveller
 United Kingdom, Jun 2006

Clean rooms although small, but sufficient for a single traveller or a couple on a short stay. Excellant location, close to the nightlife and historical part of Athens, without any external noise etc... Breakfast was the usual fayre of ham and cheese. I would use the same hotel again when I return to Athens...

1010

Carlos Fernando Sanchez
Not Specified
 Argentina, Mar 2006

El servicio brindado por el Hotel Cecil fue correcto y familiar.

How to reach Hotel Cecil

By airplane
The Athens' Eleftherios Venizelos domestic and international airport lies approximately 25 km away from the hotel. The airport is well connected to the city's centre by an express bus service and an underground line. The hotel can be easily reached via underground to Omonia square station, or by one of the taxis found at the airport bus station.
Upon leaving the airport, take the Attiki Odos highway (pay toll) and follow the sign to Katehaki avenue. Take the K2E exit to the elevated road. From here, take the 16K exit, which leads to the route named Ymittos ring for Katehaki avenue. Follow this road straight until exit Y1 for Katehaki and Messogeion avenue. Turn left onto Messogion avenue and go straight following the indications to Vas. Sofias. When in Vas. Sofias avenue drive straight for about 1 km until you reach Syntagma square. From here follow the indications to Omonia square, where the underground station bearing the same name is located. Once in Omonia square take Athinas street and proceed for about 300 metres to the hotel.

By boat
The property lies about 12 km away from the port of Piraeus and is best reached by taxi in about twenty minutes.
On leaving the harbour, take Akti Miaouli street and turn right onto Vas. Georgiou avenue. After 200 metres turn left onto Iroon Politehniou avenue, which leads to Possidonos avenue and then to Syngrou avenue. At the end of Syngrou avenue, turn left onto Syntagma square. Then follow the above-said directions to the property.

Transport Services Hotel Cecil

A private parking facility subject to charge is available near the hotel.
Taxi service from/to the airport or the port can be arranged upon request and subject to charge.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after midday. Early check-in is available on request subject to availability.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Baby cots are included in the price.
Front desk safety deposit box facility is not included in the price; details on request.
Taxi service is not included in the price and costs about €25,00 per car (max. 4 persons). The price may vary.
Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation by phone or fax until 2 days from arrival: No charge Cancellation within 2 days before arrival: Charge of 1 nights stay No show for reservation or cancellation on arrival date: Charge of the full amount of the reservation Customer’s valid credit card will be used for guarantee of the reservation and payment on arrival day
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".

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