Πλατεία Παύλου Μπακογιάννη
Πλατεία Παύλου Μπακογιάννη, 31, Κυψέλη, Athens, Regional Unit of Central Athens, Greece- Park
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Centrally Located Luxury Hotel
Experience the best of Athens at Semeli Hotel, strategically situated near both the vibrant city center and the upscale suburbs.
Modern Rooms with Stunning Views
Indulge in comfort with our air-conditioned rooms, each offering a satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a balcony for breathtaking city views.
Convenient Access to Top Attractions
Explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum just a short distance away. With free WiFi and proximity to the airport, Semeli Hotel is the perfect choice for your Athens adventure.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at Semeli Hotel!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 m2
In-room amenities
1 Large Twin Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
12 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
161 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 22-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
15 m2
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Everything okay but too much smoke smell.
Bon emplacement à Kipseli
Il faudrait revoir le lobby
Quiet location still close to the center… clean ..friendly
Okolica
Standard pokoi zupełnie odbiega od zamieszczonych zdjęć w ofercie Booking.com / wygląda to w rzeczywistości naprawdę bardzo słabo…
L'accueil du personnel L'emplacement. Arrêts de bus à moins de 5mn à pied, et métro à quelques stop. Très rapide
L’hôtel mériterait d’être rafraîchi. Je trouve dommage que, malgré plusieurs commentaires allant dans ce sens, les améliorations nécessaires n’aient pas encore été réalisées. Bien qu’il soit situé dans un quartier qui ne compte pas parmi les plus propres d’Athènes — ce qui semble être relativement fréquent dans certains secteurs de la ville — l’établissement dispose d’un réel potentiel. Avec quelques travaux de rénovation, il pourrait devenir une excellente adresse pour séjourner à Athènes. Le ménage gagnerait également à être plus rigoureux. Nous avons constaté des taches de sang sur le sommier ainsi que des poils ou des cheveux sur le protège-matelas. Le tapis de la chambre mériterait d’être remplacé, et un éclairage plus lumineux serait appréciable, en particulier le soir. Par ailleurs, certains équipements nécessitent une intervention : le boîtier de la climatisation, la lampe, les jets de la baignoire devraient être remplacés, les étagères des tables de nuit mériteraient d’être correctement fixées, et le sèche-cheveux devrait être renouvelé.
Für preisleisting ist gut.
Badezimmer geht besser
Only the location was convenient. Nothing else
The room was in an unacceptable condition. The bed sheets had clearly not been changed and smelled strongly of sweat from previous guests. There was dirt and grime everywhere, and the overall cleanliness was far below any acceptable standard.
We had bedbugs in our bed!!!!! Absolutely not acceptable. The room was overall pretty run down, the towels ripped and it smelled like a smokers hotel.
Staff at front desk were friendly and helpful. Window latch was broken, window would slide open over time. The AC did not function, the open wall plug did not work. Room was clean and quiet. As a place to sleep it was good for the time of year I was there.
Όμορφο και βολικό σημείο.
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Πολύ καλό
Μια χαρά όλα
Η τοποθεσία. Βρίσκεται δίπλα στην όμορφη πλατεία της Φωκίωνος Νέγρη.
Το ένα κομοδίνο ήθελε επισκευή. Δεν είχε παντόφλες μιας χρήσης στο δωμάτιο και έπρεπε να τις ζητήσεις από τη ρεσεψιόν. Δεν είχε σαμπουάν για τα μαλλιά, αλλά αντ' αυτου είχε δύο αφρόλουτρα.
Schöne Unterkunft mit guter Lage, Zimmer wird täglich gereinigt.
Die Dusche ist viel zu klein.
Ο χώρος και η ευγένεια του προσωπικού
Όλα οκ
The shower glass door was broken
Το δωμάτιο και οι χώροι ήταν καθαροί και το προσωπικό πολύ ευγενικό.
The location was ok with alot of stores nearby.
The room had an unbearable smell and I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from — possibly the carpet. The walls also had dampness, and overall the room needs renovation. For the price you don’t expect anything luxurious, but not something in this condition.
Καλο πρωινο ωραιος καφες, το προσωπικο του ευγενικο ,η τοποθεσια ειναι πολυ ωραια εχεις γρηγορη προσβαση σε κάθε γωνιά της περιοχης είναι γρήγορη και εύκολη συμπεριλαμβανομένου του κεντρου...Ηταν καθαρό το δωματιο,,Θα το ξανά προτιμήσω !!
δεν δουλευε το τηλεφωνο με αποτελεσμα το πρωι να κατεβαινω στην ρεσεψιον να παραγγελνω τον καφε μου,,επισης δεν ειχε ζεστο νερο,,!!
ΠΟΛΥ ΚΑΛΗ ΠΟΙΟΤΗΤΑ ΠΑΡΟΧΩΝ- ΚΑΘΑΡΙΟΤΗΤΑ ,ΑΝΕΣΗ,ΗΣΥΧΙΑ.ΚΑΙ ΟΛΑ ΑΥΤΑ ΣΕ ΜΙΑ "ΔΥΣΚΟΛΗ" ΑΛΛΑ ΦΙΛΙΚΗ ΠΕΡΙΟΧΗ ,ΚΑΤΑ ΤΗ ΓΝΩΜΗ ΜΟΥ.ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΑ ΧΑΜΗΛΗ ΤΙΜΗ ΓΙ ΑΥΤΑ ΠΟΥ ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΕΙ ΤΟ ΞΕΝΟΔΟΧΕΙΟ.ΘΑ ΜΕΝΩ ΕΚΕΙ ΟΠΟΤΕ ΚΑΤΕΒΑΙΝΩ ΓΙΑ ΔΟΥΛΕΙΕΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΥΨΕΛΗ
ΟΛΑ ΜΙΑ ΧΑΡΑ
Le service est tres impeccable et les chambres spacieuses et tres propres.
Rien du tout
Accueil et disponibilité du personnel, chambre spacieuse, commerces, restaurants et divers magasins tout proches de l'hôtel
salle de bain très très petite, douche et lavabo à 30 cm des WC, taches de sang sur la moquette, odeur de cigarette dans la chambre
Super endroit et super personnel. Accueillant et serviable.
Les.murs ne sont pas insonorisés. On entend les voisins et parfois les odeurs de cigarette.
L’emplacement, le prix, l’accueil du personnel, la propreté de la chambre.
Peu insonorisé (beaucoup de bruit de couloir durant la nuit), les oreillers ne sont pas agréables pour dormir (trop durs et épais).
Cortesia dello staff, pulizia e posizione
Dovrebbero migliorare la colazione
Hotel is family run and everyone was very very helpful from travel tips to where to eat. The whole of Athens is full of tired buildings and graffiti, it’s not limited to this area. I’d read earlier reviews about safety however it’s opposite a police station and the biggest reviews tell you not to go to places that are unlit etc we didn’t feel unsafe at all as we kept to the main streets. I travelled back alone from a concert and felt fine. Tip download the Freenow taxi app you see what the trip will cost and can book in advance for local trips. It’s also worth using the hotels pick up airport service because despite what it says on general sites about a flat rate from the airport that’s not the case and many people from the airport had a different experience and different rates that you felt you didn’t have a choice but to pay so use the hotels service we used it going back and it’s an agreed rate arrived in plenty of time and was great. It’s a budget hotel however for somewhere in Athens out of the main city I think it’s a good option for those on a city break. You couldn’t ask for more helpful staff. The local restaurants are local! Meaning that they don’t display menus and hassle you inside and all the locals eat there which is always a good sign. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Must try is the cake shop nearby Max Perry unbelievable cakes and ice cream and for small cakes literally a few euros for cake heaven! Great few days thank you.
The staff was very friendly. There was no breakfast, but it is two short blocks away from the upscale Kipselis restaurant area. I always walked the km from the metro station, but there is also a bus stop a block away. Not a noisy area.
I had a great stay here overall! The room was spacious and comfortable, with a nice carpet, mirror, and bed. The tables were handy, though I do wish there had been a few drawers for storage. The shower is on the smaller side, so it may be a little tight for bigger-sized guests, but it worked fine for me. The closet hook was also a bit too high, though the shelves made up for it. The staff were very nice and welcoming. I didn’t need much assistance during my stay, but they let me know I could always ask if I did. Overall, a really pleasant stay with just a couple of small observations.
J'ai aimé le confort la déco un style unique neo classique, la chambre est superbe agréable et un personnel accueillant et très aimable. C'est parfait, c'est mon hôtel de cœur à Athènes.. ❤️
The staff is very nice, but the hotel is old, outdated and located off the historical center. The general area is depressing.
Personnel très attentionné et aimable. Emplacement très pratique. Chambre avec petit réfrigérateur. Très bon rapport qualité prix.
Rien
Bien situé, personnel sympathique et chambre spacieuse et propre!
very convenient spot for the events which I wanted. staff very helpful and room clean.
Great staff and reasonable prices.
Workers were friendly and courteous. Check in was easy and quick
Habitación bien para una persona
Poca luz en el baño
Reception staff are very nice, kind, kmowledgeable, informative, quick to respond and respectful. We arrive too early and they accomodated us even it is not time to check in when they saw us too tired from our trip. Room is very clean and sorroundings although it is outdated, everything you need is there esp it is close to everything like metro, restaurants, banks, groceries & more. Overall excellent and saved some money. Excellent for the price.
basic minus
After reading several reviews on Booking.com, Google & Trip Advisor, I wasn‘t sure what to expect, since some of them are extremely negative. After my stay I can tell for sure that Semeli Hotel is a great place to stay in one of the nicest districts of Athens. The neighbourhood is lively and safe. I don’t understand why some of the reviews call the neighbourhood dangerous etc. Kipseli is super. Near by, there are plenty of nice Cafés, Bistrots, stores and several bus connections to every region of Athens. The staff is the best, generous and always present. The furniture is not new, but charming. Roomservice does a great job daily. I would certainly recommend a stay and come back!
(Only thing: In the rooms with the category „budget“, there is a smell of old smoke. We‘ve stayed there for some nights and opening the windows now and then - which is possible even in summer because the budget rooms are on the first floor where it is rather cool climate even on hot days, which is really pleasant - made it way better. If you can‘t stand the smoke of cigarettes, I would recommend booking a room in the category „superior“, which is only some € more. We switched the room after four nights when we extended our stay and there was no smell of smoke in the new room.)
Very good location, easy access to public transport with lots of restaurants close by. Recommended!
Nothing.
The hot water and lack of water pressure, shortages in wifi and electricity, bad sound insulation. Poor AC.
The position was convenient for my purpose. Close to shope, cafes and restaurant's. Close to all forms of transport. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.
The hotel could do with some refurbishment. Tea making facilities in the rooms? I have stayed here before and would certainly stay again.
Location was good, staff were friendly. Bed was comfortable and clean.
It wasn't very clean and had a very strong smell of old smoke. The bathtub was a very strange shape and could only be used sitting down, even for showers. The plug also didn't work. There were no sockets next to the top end of the bed to plug in phones.
Very cheap for what was largely a proper hotel
Room was smokey, even after they changed the first one, heating didn't work, showerhead pointed out horizontally, toilet oaper long way from toilet! No parking because there were barriers in front of the hotel
The only positive in hotel is staff. They try to do some good job.
No hot wather Poor heatng Smell od cigarets from previous guests.... Renovation may be solution
I love it. The staffs are so nice and approachable specially in the reception ❤️
Everything's fine the room , the staffs but only please the shower. We are confused of using it.
Staff and cleaning
Hot water
As soon as I entered the room I could smell a faint musky odor like wet smoke, the carpet was horribly stained, the closet door knob came off in my hand, the toilet lid was loose and kept sliding around, the room needed painting as the paint was faded, the bathroom sink faucet was loose and flopped around when you tried to use it and the shower was tiny and leaked all over the floor when you took a shower. I complained to the check -in person and told me the carpets were clean just discolored and I should buy a throw rug from a market up the street to cover it up. I aked for another room and he told me they didnt have any and the room was still usable. Being exhausted from the long flight I stayed that night and the next day I made a reservation for another place and left the day after. Worst hotel I have ever stayed at!
Excellent
Very good
Very good
Staff were friendly Great location
Clean room
Toilet paper system
There is nothing to like ..and nothing to dislike. Average hotel with average price tariff.
Same
The Semeli was what we needed since it had a 24 hour desk. The staff was very good at answering questions and helping with transportation. The hotel is much nicer than the street it is on which is cluttered with dysfunctional scooters. Despite the appearance, there is a police station across the street so it is safe. The room was nice and you have maid service every day. The only disappointment at the Semeli was that the mattress was uncomfortable.
Nicely located in the Kypseli neighborhood. Close to the public transport but away of the buzz. Comfortable bed, super clean and practical.
I missed to have a water cooker or kettle to make tea in the morning…. but this is only a personal preference and wish.
Good location for access to kipseli
Hotel didn’t follow through with single beds as requested & confirmed. Bathtub made it awkward to shower & too small. Main door didn’t open properly. Staff on arrival really rude & argued re confirmation email even though I had the proof. Room was dirty. Wouldn’t give this hotel more than a 1 star
The overall surrounding is not good. At night time, I felt unsafe walking on the road. Hotel is in the narrow alley, not convenient for travellers. My shower door is broken, water is everywhere when taking shower.
Hard to get into the parking lot as there was a police blockade on the street, but I assume this is not a permanent occurrence. The first set of bedsheets had a slight smell of smoke, even though we were in a non-smoking room. This was fixed for the second night when they changed the sheets. Overall the hotel is decent, considering that it is quite cheap.
Pictures were incorrect, air conditioning and wifi did not work, not very clean. Road was blocked off so taxi could not get to the hotel.
I did not have a good experience at all. I booked 6 nights and only stayed 1 because of how bad my room was. It was dirty and smelled of smoke, even though it was supposed to be no smoking. There were stains everywhere, the A/C was blocked by broken blinds so it wasn’t really working, and overall did not match was the booking pictures describe. I was offered no change of room, and when I complained with pictures, they just brushed me off. No partial refund/compensation or accommodation of any kind.
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Cleanliness
6.48/10Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues including stains and odors.
Service
8.45/10Staff is very friendly and helpful, repeatedly mentioned across reviews.
Location
7.99/10Good location close to restaurants and shops, which made it convenient.
Room Quality
6.94/10Rooms are spacious but some have issues with noise and comfort.
Amenities
6.97/10Basic amenities provided, with reviews suggesting improvements.
Value for Money
7.43/10Good affordability described in several reviews, balanced by mentioned issues.
Food and Beverage
7.48/10Breakfast not provided but nearby options are well-reviewed.
Overall Experience
7.45/10Positive experiences with minor criticisms, suggesting a satisfactory stay.