Candia Hotel (Athens, Greece)

The hotel has the added bonus of its own swimming pool and this is the perfect place to hang out and take a dip. The temperature in Athens can climb very high at times so the pool will help cool you down. There is an outdoor seating area on the rooftop with bar service where you can enjoy a drink and take in amazing views over Athens, including the Acropolis.

The hotel are happy to call you a taxi and for just a small charge you are soon at all of the major sights in Athens, including Lycabettos, the Plaka or Syntagma Square which is the main square in Athens. The city centre is also easily accessed via the Metro or the more active will enjoy the long stroll in.

The Greek people are renowned for their hospitality and this hotel is no different. Check-in is fast and efficient and the reception team also provide you with a warm welcome.

The air-conditioning here seems to be very hit and miss with many guests saying it is not able to control the soaring Athens heat in the bedrooms. Some guests have requested to move rooms and have found it to be much better in the second one allocated.

If a reliable internet connection is crucial to your stay then you may want to consider another property. If you do manage to even connect to it in the first place it is slow and then keeps disconnecting.

Although there is a swimming pool on-site guests have been disappointed to find it is not big enough to swim laps in. It is more of a plunge pool and may be just about big enough for aqua aerobics.