Orion and Dryades

Superior Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View) | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(137 Ratings)

Hotel in Athens

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Acropolis
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Orion and Dryades offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Athens

Nearby attractions

Stavros Niarchos Park

6.4 mi

Acropolis Museum

2.3 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 151 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View)

1 Double • 151 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Triple Room, Patio, Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Triple Room

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony

2 Single • 1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Orion and Dryades

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(137 Ratings)

Hotel in Athens

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Garden

Map of Athens

Nearby attractions

Stavros Niarchos Park

6.4 mi

Acropolis Museum

2.3 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 151 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View)

1 Double • 151 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Economy Triple Room, Patio, Ground Floor

1 Double • 1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Triple Room

1 Double • 1 Single • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony

2 Single • 1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(137 Ratings)

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Good accommodation. Slightly up hill. Worried it is feeding the gentrification of the area - didn’t realise there was a fight back against tourism in the area or I wouldn’t have stayed there. Generally a good experience though

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Staff were great

0.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The Hotel is on the mountain which they didn't mention they laid that 3 minutes drive to Syntagma squares its about 15 minutes drive and 30-40 minutes walk and also check-in time shows 12:30 but they said to no its 2pm very disappointed

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Our stay at Orion and Dryades was fabulous. Within walking distance of multiple and great restaurants. Our hostess was equally wonderful and accommodating. They go the extra distance to make sure your stay is comfortable and relaxing. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes to stay in Athens City Center.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Awesome breakfast. Comfortable clean room. Good location. Very friendly and supporting staff. Will stay again Thanks Greg

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

It's in the city's very old area. Narrow streets and a lot of street paitings.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Excellent friendly staff! This was our first stop on a tour of Greece and coming straight from the airport - it was great to arrive at a nice clean and cool room. It is a quick 7 min walk to the national museum of archeology where you can pick up the hop on hop off bus. For our 2 night stay in Athens it was perfect. A delightful bakery at the bottom of the street with fresh treats and sandwiches, refreshing coffee and super friendly staff - it made us feel so welcome to a new country for our family holiday! The restaurant down the steps in a converted primary school was so picturesque, friendly staff and amazing first meal in Greece and we were off to a great start!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great staff, and good central location.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We felt safe, accommodation was clean and pleasant, and the owners were very helpful with dinner reccomendations/arranging transportation. We wish we had more time here!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Nice location and quiet.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Located in young crowd area so great for socializing. The AC worked great and rooms very clean. View from top deck was beautiful.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2019

I stayed in a single room. It was pleasant, clean, and pretty quiet. I could see the Acropolis from the window in the distance. There is an elevator at the property. I paid 7 Euros for breakfast and it was really good. Lots of choice from the buffet, I would certainly recommend. Bathroom a little on the small side but all else was good.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2019

It was a really wonderful experience staying at this hotel, the staff was really helpful and the accommodations were great. Also the rooftop view is really something.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

It is located quite far from the city center .Also the room is very okay .The property is located quite up the hill at a very inconvenient location.The staff was quite warm and helpful. Wouldn't recommend this .

1.0 / 5.0

Jul 2019

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Staff was very friendly and helpful! Ordered us a taxi and upgraded our room.

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2019

Staff was very friendly and helpful!Ordered us a taxi and upgraded our room.

1.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Nice top of the hill location. Nice terasse with view both towards Lykavitos and Acropoles. Good location for Athens citybreak.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Nice top of the hill location. Nice terasse with view both towards Lykavitos and Acropoles. Good location for Athens citybreak.

1.3 / 5.0

May 2019

Great location, great room, great staff.... even gave us a complimentary home made jam when we left, doesnt get more delightful and lovely than that!

2.5 / 5.0

May 2019

Great location, great room, great staff.... even gave us a complimentary home made jam when we left, doesn't get more delightful and lovely than that!

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2018

A very reasonable hotel, clean and secure in a run down part of the city. Parking was dreadful and the one way systems made the simplest journey cumbersome. I suggest this hotel would be ideal if you were without a car, perhaps that may be true for the whole of Athens. Staff friendly and efficient. Breakfast buffet fine at 7 Euro. Close proximity to some very good eating places

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

We missed our first night at the hotel, due to the weather and ferry cancellations, but the staff was able to hold our reservation. To compensate they offered us free breakfast, which I thought was really nice.It is a bit hard to get to on foot, but its a beautiful hotel. We had a great experience. The room was clean and seems recently remodeled, and it was very comfortable with a great view from the balcony.We were happily surprised that there was farmers market on the next street over all day Saturday, and great restaurants and cafes within walking distance. It was ~30 min walk to the Acropolis. We enjoyed our 1 night stay, and were sad we didnt get to stay longer (darn weather!).

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

We missed our first night at the hotel, due to the weather and ferry cancellations, but the staff was able to hold our reservation. To compensate they offered us free breakfast, which I thought was really nice. It is a bit hard to get to on foot, but it's a beautiful hotel. We had a great experience. The room was clean and seems recently remodeled, and it was very comfortable with a great view from the balcony. We were happily surprised that there was farmer's market on the next street over all day Saturday, and great restaurants and cafes within walking distance. It was ~30 min walk to the Acropolis. We enjoyed our 1 night stay, and were sad we didn't get to stay longer (darn weather!).

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2018

It is very nice place, nice clean room, the only thing was that it might be hard for guys to fit into the shower in this specific room but anything else we very very happy about.It is 20ish min walk to the monastiraki and the city center and we like to walk so location was good as well.

0.5 / 5.0

Jun 2018

If I ever knew that I had to climb up a slope or walked up 60 steps to reach this hotel, I would never pick this place. Poor location & neighbourhood, full of homeless people and some were living in the same slope and you could hear noisy music & dog kept barking at night. We had the quadruple room with balcony and there two beds in the attic of which the air con did not reach that area. It was so stuffy up there & 2 of us ended up having headache due to poor air circulation. When this issue was raised to their staff, she said there had never been any complaints before & she could do nothing. The bathroom was not the same shown on the pictures, of course much worse.

0.3 / 5.0

Jun 2018

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2018

The surrouding is not very nice...it has nothing around which is a big disadvantage. If ever you go to the centre, bring the hotel card with you ( it has got dìrections on the back) because taxi drivers many taxi drivers do not even know the hotel.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2018

Recieved a very warm welcome. The outside looked a bit strange but the inside is al new. The room was very clean and the bathroom was like a 5 star hotel. At close distance there a many good restaurants and pubs. I certainly will book there again.

1.3 / 5.0

Feb 2018

Our stay was comfortable, with a great breakfast view and free coffee as well as wonderful rooms and bathrooms. The small feel and couple run hotel was a special way to experience Athens. The rooftop seating area was amazing. The only negative was the location, as it felt a little bit hard to get to and out of the way. Still not a bad walk to the city center however.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2018

1.5 / 5.0

Nov 2017

The hotel was amazing. It was spotlessly clean, and the people who ran the hotel were wonderfully hospitable. I felt very safe walking around the area at night, and, hands down, it is the best area in Athens if you like the artistic and non-touristy. The hotel was very affordable, too. I would stay here now any time I go to Athens.

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2017

We had a great stay at the Dryades - we stayed in the budget room and though it was small, it was clean and fine for our needs as we went out to eat. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Would stay again!

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2017

Main light wasnt working. We ended up being sent to hotel next door which is apparently part of the dryades as well (Orion) but the room wasnt great. As said the ceiling light was not working. Otherwise it was alright.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2017

Located in neighborhood with loads of character, staying at this hotel was pleasant experience. The staff is terrific, especially the very knowledgeable and helpful Nikos. The breakfast was fabulous. If we ever come back to Athens, we will return to hotel.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2017

1.3 / 5.0

Jun 2017

As always very satisfied with my stay at Dryades. Convenient location to city center in a nice area.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2017

If you are looking for a quiet hotel away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Athens, the Dryades/Orion isthe place for you. Very peaceful on the Strefi Hill (nice taverna there, open weekends mainly), and some of the staff have been there since we started going there over 40 years ago. It has had various upgrades over the year and is now very comfortable and always clean. More facilities than you would normally get at this class of hotel, The breakfast on the terrace, thanks to Joanna, is brilliant, with the best view in Athens!

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2016

Our host, Dimitri, carried our heavy duffelbags like they weighed nothing at all down a stairway, through a locked gate to a sunny patio area where our room was. It was very tidy and clean with pictures on the walls, a small refridgerator and a coffee brewer with cups, saucers, spoons, sugar and teabags. The bathroom had a full shower and curtain although the shower fixture was different than others we had seen in Europe and hard to adjust and figure out at first. We did not yru the breakfast buffet but the menu looked extensive. We did take our dinner up to the Orion's cafeteria deck with the gorgeous view of the entire city and the Aropolice. The Orion also provided potable filtered water for drinking since the water in all the rooms and perhaps all of Athens, is not fit to drink.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2016

Our host, Dimitri, carried our heavy duffelbags like they weighed nothing at all down a stairway, through a locked gate to a sunny patio area where our room was. It was very tidy and clean with pictures on the walls, a small refridgerator and a coffee brewer with cups, saucers, spoons, sugar and teabags. The bathroom had a full shower and curtain although the shower fixture was different than others we had seen in Europe and hard to adjust and figure out at first. We did not yru the breakfast buffet but the menu looked extensive. We did take our dinner up to the Orions cafeteria deck with the gorgeous view of the entire city and the Aropolice. The Orion also provided potable filtered water for drinking since the water in all the rooms and perhaps all of Athens, is not fit to drink.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Athens?

The average price for a rental in Athens is £55 per night. This rental is £3 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Orion and Dryades. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Orion and Dryades pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Orion and Dryades?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and garden.

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Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Athens

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View)

Economy Triple Room, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Triple Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony

Orion and Dryades

Hotel in Athens

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Athens

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View)

Economy Triple Room, Patio, Ground Floor

Standard Triple Room

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Athens?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Orion and Dryades pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Orion and Dryades?

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