Hotel Marina - Athens

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

We liked the hotel and its service, but the surroundings were not very pleasant. It was very close to one of the main squares, but the street leading to the hotel was a bit scary. One wouldn't dare to leave the hotel at night because of groups of strangely looking guys. But the hotel inside was really fantastic, quite a shock after walking down the street. We didn't really like the location of our room with its windows facing the yard inside / well-shaped yard. Because of that we didn't have much fresh air in our room, and not even a bit of sunshine, so we couldn't say what time of day it was. The room was not very spacious, but the bathroom was big and very comfortable, although the floor was too slippery. We really appreciated the breakfast, continental one, but it made a good start to the day. Generally, it was very fine and we would recommend the place without any hesitation. The employees were very caring and extremely helpful. The room was cleaned every day and even towels were exchanged when needed.

Guest name: Robert Lenartowicz, Poland

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Mar 2008

Nice hotel in a very scary looking neighborhood.

Guest name: MC, USA

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Feb 2008

A bit hard to find in the side streets. Very spacious/clean. Friendly. ElevatorS a big plus. Excellent value for money. Good, ample breakfast. Pleasant staff. At certain times the street activity is a little daunting but then there is a definite police presence and nothing scary happen. (The only minor drawback.) And you are a few bocks from upscale Omonia and subway and other ritzy sites. Totally crisp and clean; room sl. small but functional. We totally recommend. Folk dance group passing thru in costume at breakfast a plus.

Guest name: Robert Hunt, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Feb 2008

The room was spacious. The front desk was so helpful and spoke great english. The breakfast was great and the inside facilities very well-kept. Would definitely return!!

Guest name: Lindsey Whittemore, France

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Dec 2007

Hotel limpio,el personal muy amable, el desayuno normal. El único inconveniente era la zona, está ubicado en una zona un poco fea pero cerca del metro donde nos llevaba a todos los sitios.

Guest name: CF, Spain

Average rating:  7.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Nov 2007

Est-ce dû à la période mais j'ai trouvé les environs beaucoup plus calmes que décrits dans les commentaires précédents . Le personnel est trés sympathique dans sa presque totalité ,les chambres sont propres et agréables et trés bien entretenues par le personnel.

Guest name: Regis Charton, France

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2007

Very good experience at Hotel Marina. Very conveniently located. The only downside is that one could wait for the elevator for quite some if going down with luggage at breakfast time, as there is only one small elevator for 7 floors.

Guest name: SL, France

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

La localización del hotel es inadecuada.

Guest name: Graciela Radice, Argentina

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2007

This hotel is a short walk from Omonina station, however it is situation on a quiet dark street. Staff were efficient and polite.

Guest name: AF, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2007

The hotel and rooms were nice. The elevator is very small. The surrounding neighborhood was very scary at night and pretty trashy.

Guest name: SF, USA

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The hotel is ok for the price but the area where it´s located looked unsafe, a Greek told me that they don´t go close to Plaza Osmonia by night.

Guest name: HS, Uruguay

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2007

The location is bad - it is very near the bazaar area which is very scary to pass/walk through. Our taxi driver had even advised us to take more care as the area looks bad. Ladies, avoid this place.

Guest name: RB, United Arab Emirates

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Sep 2007

The map regarding the location of the hotel was very unclear. Pireus Street appears to have changed its name - it would be useful to state which exit from the metro station is most convenient and how many turnings there are off the main street before the one in which the hotel stands.

Guest name: Angela Cross, United Kingdom

Average rating:  4.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2007

The quarter is really decadent and dangerous but it is central! The room was so small that lagguages could be opened only on the bed! The breakfast in the hotel is close to be sufficient but the orange juice is a joke! (ITALIANO) Il quartiere orrendo e pieno di gente strafatta il che si nota specialemte di notte. Ottima la dislocazione rispetto alla metro. Le camere piccolissime tanto che i bagagli potevano che essere aperti solo sul letto e poi riposti! Molte zanzare! La colazione quasi sufficiente... il succo d'arancia sembrava un multivitaminico a compresse disciolto in acqua! Se potete evitatelo. Ho trovato, sulla stessa strada, posti più convenienti e gestori più gentili.

Guest name: Luigi Romano, Italy

Average rating:  4.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2007

the hotel is nice. the true real problem of that fine place is the surroundings.the neighbourhood is a real ghetto.i'm greek and i didn't feel at home there. looks like it's the place where you go to get drugs, very insecure even during daytime. so sad...

Guest name: Georges Papadopoulos, France

Average rating:  5.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2007

The breakfast was too basic for continental breakfast. Also it would help if breakfast time is extended. Overall nice stay and very central to centre of athens for walking distance and public transport.

Guest name: Christo Lebessis, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Good price with well quality of the facility and service, the breakfast is delicous, and the hotel is exceed my expectation with it's price. I have good experience in this hotel. No so far from the subway station, about 5 mins walk.

Guest name: SHAN CHEN, China

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2007

The main drawback in the room is the shower. The floor basin doesn't fit the lateral walls, so the water leaks out from the walls to the floor and wets all pavement. A single pavement towel is not enough to dry it and this means you have to step in a wet foor all the night. A fitted box will be a good improvement (this counted for the 'cleanliness' of the room, otherwise good). The surrounding of the hotel are somewhat 'dark' and full of street commerce by immigrants. I didn´t feel unsafe in the zone, but this can cause disconfort to other travellers.

Guest name: Hypolito Kalinowski, Portugal

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2007

For this price one cannot really ask for more - a clean room and proper room service. If I paid pay another 10 euros a night on top of what I had, I would suggest to have a proper lift going up the floors and a more decent breakfast (eg. the orange juice is a joke). The experience somewhat resembles flying with Ryanair - you have the decent service for a cheap price, so long as you don't expect anything else (that includes having a telly in the room with the remote missing!!). The area does look a bit rundown but didn't see any problems at all in the 2 days of stay. And it's close to Omonia Station. It's a good base if you want to see a bit of what local Athenians do in their lives!

Guest name: YUE HANG HO, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Aug 2005

The hotel is nice, rooms are comfortable and clean. The surrounding area is very grim and especially at night it seems a dangerous place to walk in. Taking everything into account I could suggest it.

Guest name: LM, Italy

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Mar 2007

Everything is ok except two things: 1) Bad breakfast 2) To pay before to spend the vacation (never happened)

Guest name: LUCA LEONE, Italy

Average rating:  8.2

Guest type: Group

stayed in Mar 2007

We stayed there only for two days - the hotel is perfect for short-term stays. It's located quite central. Distances to the nearest sights about 1-1.5 km. The hotel is simple but clean. Breakfast very 'continental' but you won't stay hungry.

Guest name: Carola Hoppe, Germany

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Feb 2007

Good price, near Omonia, clean rooms. Everything was ok. We were 11 pers, everybody had a good night.

Guest name: DAVID VERBEKEN, France

Average rating:  8.9

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Feb 2007

I read comments complaining about the area, but if you want to see the real Greece warts and all, this is the place to stay! I blogged about our trip at http://irvken.net/blog

Guest name: Sean Kenny, United Kingdom

Average rating:  8.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Feb 2007

Room was very clean and quiet. Close to Omonia place and metro.

Guest name: Robert Szymański, Poland

Average rating:  7.9

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Feb 2007

The price is cognizant to as quality. The sidesee in hotel is so so,Is is near to old city and the accese public transport is very near.I'm not caution for family with kids.I and my wife were very well time there but I'm from Poland;)

Guest name: Pawel Koczkodan, Poland

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Dec 2006

Public areas are very good, the room is quite clean, the bathroom is old but clean, the breakfast is ok but the orangejuice is horrible.

Guest name: Marco Tomasini, Italy

Average rating:  6.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2006

wc tap was noisy. We booked a double for 39€ and we were 3; the extra charge for this was 25€, total 64€ per night.Don´t you think this is a big difference between a double and a triple? Any way thans for your help

Guest name: LN, Spain

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Hotel with friendly staff at a central location. Very close to metro. The area is not very nice but it eas ok for us.

Guest name: John Fechter, Germany

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Reasonable hotel for Athens at the price. The location is not pleasant - the square is rough and a little threatening. No atmosphere in terms of dining etc. Easy to get to the port for ferries though, so a good place to have a quick overnight stop. The bathroom was spacious, but as per usual the shower head had to be held.

Guest name: Sarah Franks, USA

Average rating:  6.8

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The quality of the room and bathroom were good, with a comfortable double bed. However there was a lightswitch in the bathroom which was pulled out of the wall with the wires exposed which I thought was very dangerous. Also the area of Athens the hotel is located in is fairly well located for the metro but is very unsavoury late at night. If you want to go out during the day and stay in at night then I would recommend this hotel. However if you plan to go out partying and then return home late at night, I wouldn't recommend it as even with four of us (including 2 men) we felt very nervous trying to walk back through these streets full of dodgy people in the late evenings (no sign of the dodgy people during the daylight hours though).

Guest name: Katherine McKenzie, United Kingdom

Average rating:  5.5

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The room and the bath were too small. Breakfast not too excellent, but sufficient.It's a very noisy and ugly street and some streets not far are "strange". Very helpful and friendly in service and it is located near hotspots and subway.

Guest name: LG, Spain

Average rating:  8.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Is a good hotel, and a great option for the price. It has a good location, near the metro and also short walk from turist locations. Just be aware that you have to pay once you check in. In general is a very good option for that price

Guest name: Jose Alfredo Roa Gutierrez, Colombia

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Sep 2006

The room was clean and quiet, but it was twin beds instaed of a double bed, and when we asked for a double bed, we were told that they were smaller, and then we asked to see them anyway, there were in fact only 4 of them and they were occupied. Besides, the neighbourhood is a bit scary, even if apparently safe. That being said, it's close to the place Omonia (metro station and restaurants), at a walking distance from Plaka (tourist area and accropole).

Guest name: GP, France

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jun 2006

The smalest hotel room I've ever stayed in. None of the wardrobes or cupboards could be opened without moving the bed. That said, it was what I expected for the price and I was happy with overall value for money and will stay again. Clean, relaxing room and convenient location for me. The area is "interesting" but safe - far better than staying in a 'sterile' tourist area - something happening all day and all night. There is a convenience store just across the road which stocks everything, is not too expensive and opens late. Omonia square is a 3 or 4 minute walk away but check on the map - this place could be difficult to find if you've never been before and get easily disoriented. Breakfast was OK but nothing to write home about.

Guest name: Gary Broadhurst, Greece

Average rating:  3.8

Guest type: Group

stayed in Sep 2006

THE HOTEL IS IN THE NEW ZONE OF THE CITY BUT THIS IS NOT A GOOD STREET AT NIGHT PERHAPS A LITTEL DANGEROUS. THE ROOM WAS SPACIOUS BUT THEY DID NOT CLEAN THE ROMM IN 2 DAYS AND DID NOT MAKE THE BEDS¡¡¡¡ EMPLOYEES NOT VERY KIND AND YOU HAVE TO PAY THE ROOM JUST WHEN YOU ENTER IN THE HOTEL.

Guest name: AV, Spain

Average rating:  4.6

Guest type: 

stayed in Sep 2006

This is the first time I stayed in Hotel Marina. The overall comment on the hotel is positive especially privacy and cleaniness. However, the surrounding of the hotel is not so recommended. Gangs could be easily found on street very near to the hotel. The hotel is also quite far away from metro station, Omonia, for travellers with luggages and is quite difficult to locate at the first place.

Guest name: WC, Hong Kong

Average rating:  9.3

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Aug 2006

Struttura spettacolare sia per rapporto qualità prezzo sia per la vicinanza a tutti i servizi!! Peccato solo per la non buona colazione e per la zona non molto bella!! ma non si può avere tutto a questa cifra!!!

Guest name: Nicola Mattiazzo, Italy

Average rating:  5.1

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2006

The hotel is difficult to find and the room was not like from photography , but the position of the hotel is optimal in order to visit the acropoli. Close to the hotel there is a comfortable garage with agreed price

Guest name: FM, Italy

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Aug 2006

The street is smelly and dirty, it is in the Indian-quarter of the city. But this is not the biggest problem. Our rooms looked at a dark wall of another house, just 2 meters from the hotel. The room is big enough, but the window is so small, so we had to turn on the lights during the day.. 'The rooms are tastefully decorated with modern furnishings and feature private balconies or terraces which enjoy city views.' - forget about this one... And the photos at the site also. It is newly renovated, that's true, but they still have problems with cleanliness, the first thing we saw in front of our door was a huge cockroach. In one word it was depressing, luckily we really just slept there... :-)

Guest name: Kinga Eder, Hungary

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Jul 2006

there is a stricking contrast between the quite popular not very clean near-by streets and the quite elegant lobby of the hotel. when we were walking from Omonia square we were just wondering if we had not booked the wrong hotel (our 6 year-old daughter was with us). this is a place we would definitely recommand.

Guest name: GJ, France

Average rating:  8.0

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jul 2006

General speaking, it is a good hotel, but in order to find it, you have to have a map. THe surrounding area is not that nice, but maybe not as dangerous as it is supposed to be, if you are more careful. If you are not searching for a luxious hotel, this is a good choice for you.

Guest name: Xiaoyu Chen, Germany

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jun 2006

The MARINA is a good choice for a short stay in Athens, especially if you are transferring to a ferry in the morning as the metro is close and its on a direct line to Pirares. The area is not the best but we moved around without being bothered at all and found a splended meal choice in Theatrou Square close by. Good value for money. If you want 'swank' pay the price for it, if you want good priced comfort stay at the Marina!.

Guest name: Brian Tidman, United Kingdom

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Group

stayed in Jun 2006

This hotel is very close to Omonia Square and was very helpful and friendly in service. It is located about a 45 min walk away from the Acropolis, and within easy walking distance of various places to eat as well as a few metro stations. I plan on returning to the Marina when I come back to visit Athens.

Guest name: Michelle Blanton, USA

Average rating:  5.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Jun 2006

Unfortunately as ships leave from Pireus early in the morning (at about 7.20), we couldn't have breakfast at the hotel.

Guest name: VG, Italy

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Very good value for money

Guest name: Manuel Medeiros Silva, Portugal

Average rating:  9.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2006

nice hotel, nice staff. Thanks for their help when I sprained my ankle.

Guest name: PZ, China

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in May 2006

Do remember to ask for the quite room if it's important for you. The room facing the street is very noisy in the evening.

Guest name: WD, China

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

Excellent hotel, very cheap, clean and located near hotspots and subway.

Guest name: Fabrice BARON, France

Average rating:  3.1

Guest type: Gay Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

caffart et incecte dans la chambre pas de baignoire alors que le site indique avec reception pas aceuillante

Guest name: Laurent Derooz, Belgium