Candia Hotel Athens

Candia Hotel is at Theodorou Diligianni 40, beside the Larissa station area and close to a metro stop. It is not in Plaka or at the Acropolis gate; its advantage is transport access and a rooftop pool and bar overlooking Athens’ rooftops. The hotel says it renovated its facilities in 2018 and offers single and double rooms as well as suites. Google Hotels lists it as a four-star property; that classification sits alongside more moderate guest feedback, so the two should be considered separately.

Published facilities include a breakfast buffet from 06:30 to 09:30, a restaurant, bar and rooftop outdoor pool. Recent comments value breakfast, metro access, the pool and staff attention; other travellers point to bathrooms needing maintenance, differences between rooms and aspects of the building that fell short of expectations. Google Hotels showed 3.6/5 from 1,928 reviews on 11 October 2026. The gap between a higher hotel category and a more modest guest score is worth noting: ask about the room type and read recent comments before booking.

The reservations telephone number is +30 210 524 6112, and the official address places it beside the rail station. If your plans include the National Archaeological Museum, the historic centre or the airport, transport links may matter more than being beneath the Acropolis; for walking around Plaka, Central Hotel has the more convenient position. Candia may appeal to travellers who value a pool and breakfast, but mixed reviews mean it is better not to choose solely from rooftop photographs. Confirm pool availability for your dates and ask about the room you will receive.