Hotel Areos (Athens, Greece)

Given its good looks and even better location - close to a nearby metro station, great for the National Archaeological Museum and handy for the famous Acropolis - the vast number of guests felt that this hotel represented excellent value for money in Athens.

This property features a café-cum-bar, which serves up delicious coffee and cakes. But the real treat here is breakfast. Both continental and traditional Greek options were present, so guests were free to take their pick between croissants or honey-soaked fruit and feta. The variety was a nice touch, something that really added to the overall atmosphere at this hotel.

The rooms at this central Athens hotel were well-presented, both in terms of overall design and housekeeping. The latter point in particular was highly commended among guests. The ever-helpful staff here are fantastic, assisting guests with details like bus timetables and local directions. Additionally, the good neighbourhood attracted the custom of a number of solo travellers, many of whom felt safe, snug and secure at this hotel.

While this hotel was rated very positively overall, some did find the rooms to be on the small side.

Those who brought their own car really struggled to find parking around the property. It's worth bearing in mind that this, however, is a common problem for anyone driving in central Athens.

A number of guests found that, in terms of nearby restaurants and eateries, the options were disappointingly limited.