Coco-mat Athens BC

Little hotel in the Plaka.

We were a 5 minute walk from the entrance of the acropolis. If you want to be up close to the tourist attractions, this is a good hotel for you.

The rooms are spartan. They lack storage for clothes (no dresser) and the closets are tiny with only 5 hangers. They do offer an iron and ironing board though. A second chair for a room for two would have been nice.

We had a balcony with a view of back of other buildings. We didn’t need a view of the acropolis. Almost every building has a view of the acropolis….. it’s the selling point of Athens.

Breakfast was pretty good. Try their honey.

Note the pool and roof deck are closed. We would not have used the pool if was open. A roof top bar might have been fun.

Note. The hotel is planned around an atrium. There are several elevators. This hotel may not be user friendly for people with limited mobility. There loads of steps. The elevators are tiny.

They have a spa in subterranean floor. We did avail ourselves of the amenity.

I recently stayed at Coco-Mat Athens BC and overall, it was a decent experience, but with some important caveats. This hotel is not a 5-star property, and I’d rate it as a solid 3-star. While it has some positives, there are a few issues that potential guests should be aware of.

Positives:
- Location:The hotel is extremely well-located, especially if you're planning to visit the Acropolis. You can easily walk to many of Athens' main attractions, which is a huge plus.

- Staff:The staff here is excellent. They were always friendly, helpful, and willing to assist with any requests.

Negatives:
- Rooftop Closure:One of the biggest disappointments was that the rooftop was closed. Although they claim to notify you about this when you make a booking, the information is conveniently buried at the bottom of the email confirmation, making it easy to miss.

- Room Size:The rooms are quite small, which could be uncomfortable if you're staying for more than a few nights.

- Toiletries:The toiletries provided are subpar, and I’d suggest bringing your own if you’re particular about such things.

- Breakfast:The breakfast is just okay—nothing special, but it gets the job done.

- Gym:The "gym" is basically a random room with some run-down equipment. If you’re someone who relies on a good workout space while traveling, you’ll likely be disappointed here.

Value:Considering all of the above, I wouldn’t recommend paying more than 150 euros a night for this hotel. It’s decent for what it is, but there are certainly better options in Athens if you’re looking for something more upscale or with better amenities.

I stayed here in 2023 and again in 2024 because we like it so much the first time. Breakfast is good with a variety of Greek dishes more Western Europe/American dishes. Fresh squeezed orange juice, like a machine that crushes the orange when you press the button, and wide selection of coffee drinks.

Well located to do all the touristy things, the acropolis, museum, and surrounding neighborhoods. Easy to get to the port to go to the islands and back to the airport.

Service is great - bags were brought to our room for us and we even were able to check in early to take advantage of the spa.

With that said, there’s been big changes in the last year that would not make me stay here again. Firstly, the spa used to have an indoor pool for a cold plunge type thing in addition to the steam room and sauna but that has been closed off. Additionally, because the building was ruled to be too tall and blocking the acropolis view, the rooftop pool has been closed. This is not advertised that it’s now closed nor is there any postings online so for repeat guests this is a complete surprise. Oh and the price didn’t change to reflect the change in amenities.