Carolina Hotel - Athens

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Genuine Hotels.com guest review

For the price is very good, excellent location,very clean which is my main concern. Our room had a kitchenette which is great because is hard to find a non european breakfast place.

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The hotel is located close to the Metro and within walking distance of all the major sites. The area is safe during the evening, there is some traffic noise if your room is facing the street. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable, free Wi-Fi works in the rooms. Breakfast buffet provides enough variety and is plentiful. Reception staff is he […] lpful. Read more

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Stayed one night in Athens - the location of the hotel was excellent for strolling and shopping in Monastriaki. Perfectly satisfactory accommodation.

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We had booked a room with three beds. What we got was one full size bed and a couch. The upkeep of the hotel left much to be desired. The neighborhood was rundown though within walking distance to the Plaka. The breakfast was mediocre compared to most such meals in Greek hotels. Definitely not worth the money. There are many better hotels in the neighborhood […] and closer to the Plaka that cost no more. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Pleasant affordable hotel located a goal kick distance from Monastiraki Flea Market Station. This makes it walking distance to all major sites in central Athens: Akropolis. Ancient and Roman Agoras, Theatre of Olympian Zeus, & Panathenaic Olympic Stadium etc.Location also gives u access to restaurants in Plaka and Monastiraki area. U don't even need […] to use public transport. Simple continental breakfast is included and free wifi is available. Rooms are sparkling clean though quite basic. But if u don't need a 4 star hotel, but just a clean centrally located one, this is a perfect choice. Hotel staff is helpful to offer directions to attractions. There are also tours that can be booked thru the hotel which you may want to query about Read more

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Although it's kind of conveniently located, the street is not nice. Sometimes there is heavy traffic around, unlike the pedestrian Plaka. Walking from Monastiraki you pass by some seedy corners and see homeless people yelling and fighting. The corner was dark and filthy. We got a very bad and uncomfortable room, totally dark all day long, with only […] a narrow window facing a tube with bathroom windows. It was a triple room, with just one stool to put our luggage and no surface to accomodate it besides the middle of the floor or a bed. We could not walk around the two beds. The closet was tiny, too narrow for the three of us; the lower part was full of thick blankets (in June!) and pillows. One great thing about Greek hotels at this price level is that they are family businesses, you get to talk to the owner, who gives you very good, personalized attention. It was not the case in hotel Carolina (we stayed at the beginning of our trip at the Art Gallery hotel, where the staff was way nicer). The guy at the front desk when we arrived was extremely quiet and laconic (playing an ancient Greek role?). The girl in the morning shift talked more, but it still was very impersonal attention. Just before leaving we overheard another guest about a nice view of the Parthenon on the roof top, which the hotel staff didn't let us know before. It must be nice during the night, when you don't see between the Parthenon and your eyes the aluminium frame of a canopy in a neighboring building. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Convenient location, clean, great neighborhood, and polite front desk staff.

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Very simple, but clean and adequate -- with wifi available in the rooms. The best thing about the hotel is the location. It's central to Athens, near Syntagma Square and walking distance to the Plaka and the Acropolis as well as to all the major museums.

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The don't seperate smoking from non smoking rooms, so they all smell like smoke. The walls were very thin and we could hear everything the other guests were saying and doing....

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It was a nice little place with a good location and not bad breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had no complaints

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This no-frills downtown Athens hotel features clean rooms and bathrooms, and a very nice breakfast buffet. We arrived well before check-in time, but the hotel staff took good care of our bags until we were able to check in.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The hotel is in a great location and is a great value for the budget conscious traveler. The terrace with the view of the Acropolis is worth the cost, alone.

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I picked this hotel because of its ratings on hotels.com (85% positive) and its rates and I wasn't disappointed. I got a very good rate because it was one of the smaller rooms & without a view (disclosed in the offering). In retrospect, I was just as glad, because I suspect the street side rooms might have had some street noise and the view wasn't really […] anything but a narrow one-way street with rooftops and storefronts. I found the location exceptional, one block from the edge of the tourist oriented Plaka, in the sector where the shopping for actual residents of Athens begins, around the corner from the 1 Euro store (like a Dollar Store) and the 10/5 Euro clothing store. It did mean that all of the stores closed early on the hotel's street, so that it seemed a bit lonely till we rounded the corner a dozen meters from the entrance, were there was one of the many sidewalk tavernas and a half block more to the eternally lively Plaka. This was one of the cleanest hotels I've ever been in. The paint was fresh, and the grout in the very small bathroom was meticulously clean, not a grey spot anywhere, and the baseboards were likewise spotless, as was the ceiling trim. I'm not usually too finicky with such things as I look for bargains in large cities where most accommodations are unaffordable and easily accept some compromises. I'm usually happy with faded elegance. However, the only compromise was the size of the room, which for a large city wasn't really that bad either - I've certainly had smaller in big European cities. The breakfast was very good - more than adequate and more than I expected, although I've certainly had finer spreads. Some more fruit selections besides peaches would have been nice, but at least there was some fruit, and of course, there was that fine Greek yogurt, and cereals, cold cuts and breads. The air conditioner was quiet and well up to the job of keeping a room in Athens comfortable in the summer. Again, I've found this problematic in the Read more

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Walkable distance to many sightseeing spots in Athens.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Hotel is in a real great location -walking distance to lots of restaurants etc. Breakfast was plentiful - cold meats, cheese, yogurt, fruit, cereal, sweet rolls and bread. Room was small but had a safe and hair dryer. Bathroom was small and shower was not very efficient - hence less than excellent rating. Hotel was a little bit noisy. As a single female […] traveler, I felt totally safe in the neighbourhood. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Basic, no frills hotel in excellent position for exploring both the antiquities and old down town Athens. Excellent breakfast - beds a bit hard and rooms small. Cleanliness good and service friendly.

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As a more mature single woman wanting to go on April Spring Holiday as a USA teacher working in Kuwait- I wanted safety, convenience, privacy, cleanliness and comfort- at an affordable price. Hotel Carolina fit my needs perfectly. It has a nice complimentary breakfast, free but a bit outdated laptop/internet, nice friendly employees that told me about […] another hotel-The Electra (a bit more upscale & caters more to tourists)- a couple of streets away, that had daily tour buses/info at. So all and all, I was satisfied with this hotel- I got the better Double bed/balcony view. Not much of a view but it was lovely, private, relaxing. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Great location. Walking distance to all sites and metro to airport. Helpful staff. More than adequate breakfast. Nice small room with private bath. Had the balcony room with a view of the Acropolis. Not a direct view but it was unobstructed looking from the side of the balcony. In the heart of the Platka surounded with food and shopping options. A true […] value. Read more

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I only stayed at the Carolina for one night before I flew back home. The room was very basic and I had no window to the outside world which was kind of depressing, but at least it was clean. My room was situated right by the elevator and staircase so I heard everyone coming and going, including the drunk college kids returning from the bar, needless […] to say it was a very good night's sleep. There is also a dance club or bar very close to the hotel because I could hear the music bumping while I was laying in bed counting down the hours before I could check out. Like I said, a decent hotel at a good price but there are better place to hang your hat in Athens. Read more

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Although this hotel is close to the ruins, I would not stay here again. The beds were uncomfortable and there was someone outside our room at 1:30 AM making too much noise. We didn't get much sleep.

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the rooms in the hotel were totally clean, but nothing to brag about. the location on the other hand was great, very close to all the sights and near great shopping. I would definitely recommend it

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The staff was helpful and courteous. I had a great room with a balcony, AC and TV. COmfy bed, nice bathroom toiletries. It had a great breakfast that was included in the price too. Given how expensive it is to travel in Europe, this was a great bargain. Only thing was my shower nozzle had no hook to keep it in one place.

Genuine Expedia guest review

In a very good location for exploring Athens, Hotel Carolina provided great value for us, a family of four. It was also, easy to get to from the airport via the metro. We all enjoyed the breakfast - yoghurt, honey, cakes etc - which set us up for walking to the Acropolis and around Monastiraki. Although basic, our family room was fine for two nights. […] And the staff were very helpful, relaxed and friendly. Read more

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The reception staff were friendly and helpful, the location was prime, however there were things to be desired. The lights in the hallway were eithe rnot working or not on, but it created a very dismal atmosphere. The hotel was old and unkempt and the shower was in need of repair. In short, I would stay somewhere else.

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We enjoyed our stay at this hotel which is located close to the intersection of the underground metro lines in central Athens. It is ideal for someone arriving at the Airport (45 minutes) and also for access to the port of Pireaus (20 minutes).

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I would not recommend this hotel. My biggest issue was my air con had to be reset every 3 hours as it kept going off and the unfriendly staff would not give me a new room despite admitting knowledge of the problem. The room was small (and stuffy) and the bed was uncomfortable. To be fair it was clean but the bed linen did not smell fresh but looked […] clean. Breakfast was just below typical budget motel standard. The location was OK as it wasn't far from Monastiraki but it wasn't that easy to find on arrival and I would not have felt comfortable walking to it late as a solo female traveller, so I was glad a friend decided to take me there. Maybe book if super cheap for a max of a one night stay. There are way nicer hostels for budget travellers and this for me, doesn't cut it as anything other than that. Read more

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Good for short stay on a budget. Location near busstop and Metro. Walkable distance - taxi has to go longer due to pedestrian zones and one way streets. Near old town, acropolis and all the major sights. Hotel has lift and rooftop views of acropolis. There is an empty minibar in the room.... and a resident mosquito... Front room with small balcony was […] noisy at night. Back room even smaller but quieter. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Very convenient to everywhere. The room is okay for the price but the bathroom isn't too good. Stuff wasn't very helpful...

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Overall, its a great bargain for what you pay and it's at a perfect location. You can walk to all of the main monuments and it's really close to the tube station. I stayed here on two occasions, the first was great but the second I was unimpressed by the service. We were told we had to pay 7 Euros for eating an "extra" breakfast and the hotel manager […] was staring at us as we were eating. I felt very uncomfortable whenever this man was working. Other than that the other staff are very friendly and helpful! Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

We had a very nice stay at the Hotel Carolina especially because the staff was so helpful and friendly. The hotel location is very near Monastiraki and a brief walk to the Acropolis, plus being right around the corner from seemingly endless restaraunts and bars. Apparently this hotel has the first elevator that was installed in Athens, nevertheless […] functioning flawlessly. I was amused when a fellow guest told me the machine was "1000 years old," and his statement was without sarcasm. Read more

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The hotel is definitely in need of a spruce, but it was scrupulously clean with a very good breakfast and helpful staff. I recommend it for visitors to central Athens.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The location can't get any better, minutes walk to all the must see sights in Athens. Minutes walk to metro or tram to go elsewhere (airport, Piraeus, beach, etc.). Staff was super friendly and helpful and room was clean. The only negative is interior walls are paper thin and you can hear other guests arriving at all hours day or night.

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We only stayed there 1 night, arrived late 9pm and left early. All in all no complaints except for the breakfast, it was average but its free, so does the job. Good location, not far from trains.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

It was near the Monastriki metro station, which is rather safe and convenient. It was rather easy to locate the hotel. staff were friendly and room was clean.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Good value for money and very central location. The hotel was clean and confortable, the staff was competent and friendly, and the breakfast was nice. There was no shower curtain and the temperature of the water wasn't constant.

Genuine Expedia guest review

the hotel was pretty clean, very close to stores, shops and tourist sites. Close to the metro which was good since you can take it direct to the airport/ port. Breakfast was better than expected and had a decent selection with a nice coffee machine (no instant coffee here!). There were lots of late nite cafes etc around the hotel which was great.

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If your on a budget & want a clean room with friendly staff in a good location for all the sights it's perfect. This is the only area where the metro station will take you to the airport or the port . Any where else you would have to connect with another metro line. It's about a 10 minute walk to the monastiraki square where there are restaurants, shops […] and all metro lines stop here. The walk from the hotel to the sites is through a nice old town area starting at the square. Read more

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Great location, very clean, everything worked, staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Excellent location and situated in a very safe area. All main attractions are within walking distance. I visited Athens to soak up the culture without spending a lot on a hotel, so if you're planning plenty of site seeing and visiting bars this would be a great choice. The room itself is ok, no major issues. Don't let the 2 star rating put you off […] as even though there is no luxury you do get better quality and value here than at an average 2 star hotel. Oh and the lift in the hotel is like the ones you see in old movies, definitely magical (don't worry it's in full working condition) I only had breakfast on my first morning, which was a bit disappointing, not much of a selection, they had cereal, sweet bread, jam, ham and cheese and that's all. They might have a better selection at busier times though I don't know but there are plenty of coffee shops in the area. Staff is very helpful and friendly, made me feel very welcome and everyone I met spoke good English so I had no problems. If you're coming from the airport the hotel is also very close to the metro station, around 5-10 minutes walk (if you start walking in the right direction not like me) Overall I would definitely recommend this place if you don't want to dash out on a hotel but rather spend on shopping (ladies shops are within 1 minute walk!!) and if I'm ever back to Athens (which I hope so) I'd be staying here again. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Carolina is a nice small hotel with a very good price/quality rate.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Good position close to metro and close to major ancient sites. Area quiet at night but lively during day - an area of shops and market especial the cloth trade. Room was as we booked, very clean and comfortable with good sized bathroom. Balcony was sunny and had view of the Acropolis. Staff on reception very helpful with directions where to go etc. […] First class breakfast in nice dining room. Definitely go back again and recommend to friends. Read more

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The Carolina is within walking distance to most locations tourists plan to visit in Athens. We had a room on the 5th floor with views of the Akropolis from the terrace, superb. It's about a 10 min. walk from the Monastiraki metro station. Line 3 goes there direct from the airport (if there is no strike though)! We highly recommend this place, it's clean, […] conveniently located and staff is very helpful. Heidi, Vancouver BC, Canada Read more

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We recently stayed at the Carolina for a week, arriving during the Athens political unrest, when streets were closed and the situation a bit tricky. The hotel staff were fantastic in giving us sound advice and making sure we were safe. The hotel itself is rated only two stars, but after extensive travels in Britain and Europe, we (mature couple) thought […] it was one of our best stays. The room (street view with a balcony), the cleanliness, the service, the atmosphere, the breakfasts, the location -- everything was great, and staff could not have been more helpful in every respect. We also booked good tours through the hotel desk. We needed to cancel one night (within hotels.com guidelines) due to rescheduled flights, and we received a refund promptly and efficiently. Highly recommended. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Good size room, with very good aircon, central location, and clean and helpful staff. With its location and price this is very good value for money - we were very happy.

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good location,helpful people.good quality for price.

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