NJV Athens Plaza sits on the opposite corner of Syntagma Square from the King George and Grande Bretagne, giving it the same commanding position over Athens' central square without the same level of formality. The hotel has operated at this address for decades and underwent a substantial renovation to update its rooms while keeping the classic proportions of its public spaces, including high ceilings and marble-floored corridors typical of mid-20th-century Athenian hotel architecture.
A number of the upper-floor rooms and the hotel bar look directly out over Syntagma Square toward the Parliament building, making it easy to watch the Evzones guard ceremony from indoors. The Vasilissis Sofias Avenue museum corridor — home to the Benaki Museum, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, and the War Museum — begins a few minutes' walk from the hotel's entrance, making it a practical base for a museum-focused day.
Because the hotel sits directly above Syntagma metro station, it functions as one of the more transit-convenient luxury addresses in the city, useful for guests planning day trips to Cape Sounion, the Peloponnese, or the airport without wanting to walk far with luggage.
| Price | €250–500/night (~$270–545/night) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street, Syntagma Square, 10564 Athens, Greece |
Room types
- Classic Room
- Deluxe Room with Square View
- Executive Suite
- NJV Plaza Suite
Amenities
- Bar overlooking Syntagma Square
- Fitness room
- 24-hour room service
- Meeting rooms
- Concierge desk
- Free Wi-Fi
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Location
2 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street, Syntagma Square, 10564 Athens, Greece
37.9757, 23.7332 View on map
Highlights
- Direct views over Syntagma Square and the Parliament from upper floors
- Sits above Syntagma metro station for easy airport and regional access
- Walking distance to the Vasilissis Sofias museum corridor (Benaki, Byzantine Museum)
- Renovated rooms within a mid-century Athenian hotel building
- Central position between Plaka and the Kolonaki shopping district
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a square-facing room on a higher floor to see the Evzones change without stepping outside
- Walk east on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue for the Benaki and Byzantine museums rather than taking a taxi — it's under 10 minutes on foot
- Use the Syntagma metro entrance closest to the hotel to avoid crossing the square during the midday guard-change crowd
- Book the M3 Blue Line directly to Athens International Airport from Syntagma to skip a transfer