Periscope Mini-hotel

This hotel is located in a very nice area of Athens and ideally located near touristic sites. The rooms are clean and well arranged. The staff is very welcoming and extremely helpful. Will definitely book again when in Athens.

My second visit to Periscope Hotel and both times have been exemplary. The lady at reception is without a doubt the friendliest person I have ever encountered in a hotel in all my years The place is clean, the rooms are spacious, the air con is quiet and works very well. Sleep is not a problem as someone who struggles with noise it is one of the quieter areas in Athens and I’ve sleep well on both trips. There are snacks and drinks available in reception for free throughout the day. Can’t comment on the breakfast as it was on the pricier side. This is my go to when in Athens

This boutique hotel gave us the warmest welcome. Iannis the manager, was so helpful and generous with his time. The hotel rooms aren't huge but they have a snack area where you can get coffee or snacks 24/7. Iannis and his staff make a big effort to help their guests get the best experience of their Athens stay.

The Periscope is truly hidden. There is no sign, but when you arrive the staff is very attentive and helpful. There are limited numbers of rooms, and the view out my window was lacking, but otherwise this boutique hotel hits it all. My room was very present and the A/C worked. There are snacks, soft drinks and coffee available 24/7. You won’t be disappointed staying at the Periscope.

One of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in a long time ! The staff went above and beyond to make my stay extra special ! The cold continental bouffet had a lot of nice healthy options , and the location couldn’t be greater ! This will be my home every time I visit Athens

Periscope is a lovely small hotel in the Kolonaki neighborhood. Kolonaki is quiet and upscale, in the literal shadow of Lycabettus Hill, near the Presidential Palace and the National Garden. We stayed there for a week in mid-May 2025. Although we found them through Marriott’s Bonvoy network, Periscope is a European hotel. What I mean by that is, the hotel is no larger than any other building on its block, the Standard and Superior rooms are small (cramped, even), and the “lounge” downstairs can also seem small and dark; there’s no workout room, no business amenities, no swimming pool. The hot tub in the website photos is part of the penthouse suite, so it is only available to certain guests. We did stay in a suite, so we had more room and a private balcony. We found the lounge, which is Periscope’s claim to local fame, to be “atmospheric,” with a film projected onto the ceiling, cushy blue velvet sofas, and a pro-grade Nespresso machine available 24/7. It was a great place to eat breakfast, which Periscope serves buffet-style each morning. [And make sure you opt for breakfast; it is included with the larger rooms but is an add-on for the smaller rooms.] The lounge is also quiet enough to work if you are staying in one of the smaller rooms with no desk. Our opinion: We loved it and would stay there again. It's in a walkable neighborhood of shops and restaurants, and my husband walked up Lycabettus Hill every. morning. so he did not miss the gym at all. The desk crew were delighted to have “long stayers” and treated us like celebrities. They were unfailingly helpful. If you want the experience of staying in Athens, try the Periscope.

This hotel pays attention to details that I’ve rarely seen in other hotels. They don’t skimp on low quality to boost profits - for example, quality of toilet paper, quality of free snacks at reception, toiletries that have special bottles to make it easier to squeeze etc.. Located in one of the most upmarket areas of Athens and you can clearly tell that. Very nice surroundings. We also walked to all of the main tourist sites from here so didn’t need any public transport. Very pleasant walk to the old Olympic stadium and Acropolis area - but definitely need your walking shoes. The hotel is very modern so at first glance the rooms may appear a little less than we expected for the price range but the attention to detail, investment in quality, location, and friendly staff (Nick at reception was brilliant) mean that we would definitely stay here again.

Great place to stay while in Athens. Small boutique hotel and very intimate yet accommodating. Quiet yet within walking distance of really good restaurants and shopping. We would stay here again if we come back.

We truly enjoyed our recent stay at the Periscope Hotel in Athens. Everything was top-notch: the location, the staff, the room and amenities and the breakfast. We not only highly recommend this property, we plan to come again!

In June of 2024, we stayed for a week at the Periscope Hotel in the Kolonaki section of Athens, Greece. The Hotel is in a great location just a few blocks from a Metro Station, in a quite area with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. It is a boutique style hotel so it is small but very clean and beautiful. They have a wonderful breakfast buffet that converts to a 24 hour complementary snack bar which was a fantastic bonus. Our room was very nice, clean and had a sliding glass door that gave the room lots of natural light. Nikos is the manager and was always concerned that everything was perfect for our stay. The the hotel staff includes Anastasia, Nelli and Diana. They are a very profession staff, yet they were also very nice, friendly and helpful. Whether we needed directions, restaurant suggestions or just a quick question, they were always happy to assist. They will go out of their way to make sure that you are comfortable and that you have a memorable stay in Athens. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone planning a stay in Athens Greece.