Phidias Hotel is a small budget property on Apostolou Pavlou Street in Thission, one of the more pleasant and consistently residential areas of central Athens. Apostolou Pavlou is a pedestrian-only promenade that runs along the western and northern base of the Acropolis hill, connecting the Thission Metro station area to Monastiraki and forming part of the Grand Promenade — the long archaeological corridor that links the major ancient sites on foot. The street itself is lined with outdoor cafes that face the Acropolis directly, a backdrop that remains striking even for long-term Athens residents.
The hotel building is an older urban structure updated to basic standard. Single, Double, and Triple rooms are modest in size with functional furnishings and clean bathrooms. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are standard in all rooms. The property does not have a restaurant, bar, or lobby amenities beyond basic reception services. The hotel's strength is its position: guests step from the entrance directly onto the pedestrian promenade.
Thission Metro station (line 1) is a four-minute walk east on Apostolou Pavlou, providing connections to Monastiraki, Omonia, and Piraeus. The Kerameikos archaeological site is five minutes north along the promenade. The main Acropolis entrance is a 15-minute uphill walk or a short Metro ride to Acropolis station. The Ancient Agora is directly accessible via a footpath off the promenade.
Phidias Hotel suits budget travellers, solo visitors, and those who want to walk the archaeological sites from a quiet base rather than battle Plaka or Monastiraki crowds. The cafe terrace culture along Apostolou Pavlou — particularly between 5 and 8 p.m. when the Acropolis catches evening light — is immediately accessible from the hotel entrance.
| Price | €50–80/night (~$54–87/night) |
|---|---|
| Address | 39 Apostolou Pavlou St, Athens 118 51, Greece |
Room types
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Triple rooms
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Near Thission metro
- Quiet street
Weather through the year in Attica
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Attica.
Location
39 Apostolou Pavlou St, Athens 118 51, Greece
37.9752, 23.7179 View on map
Highlights
- Directly on Apostolou Pavlou pedestrian promenade — the main walking route under the Acropolis
- Outdoor cafes with Acropolis views are on the same street as the hotel entrance
- Four-minute walk to Thission Metro station (line 1) for Piraeus and Monastiraki connections
- Access to Kerameikos, the Ancient Agora, and the Grand Promenade archaeological walk without a taxi
- Budget pricing in a quiet, residential area significantly calmer than Plaka or Monastiraki
Tips for visiting
- The cafes on Apostolou Pavlou face the Acropolis hill directly; the best viewing time is from around 5 p.m. onward in summer when the hill is lit from the west.
- Thission Metro (line 1) runs to Piraeus in roughly 20 minutes, making day trips to the island ferries convenient; it also reaches Monastiraki in two stops.
- Apostolou Pavlou is closed to vehicles its entire length — the area around the hotel is genuinely quiet at night compared to Athens' busier tourist zones.
- The Ancient Agora entrance on Adrianou Street is a 10-minute walk along the promenade; combining it with the Acropolis in a single morning is achievable on foot from the hotel.