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Balasca Hotel

3-star hotel near Syntagma Square

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Exterior
Property entrance
Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Liosion 45, Athens, Attiki, 10439
  • Place, Omonoia Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Archaeological Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ermou Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Single Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Athens

City center stay.Your stay at this Athens City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Syntagma Square and Acropolis. Parthenon and Ermou Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Omonoia Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • National Archaeological Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ermou Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Acropolis - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Larissa Metro Station - 5 min walk
  • Athens Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Falafel Mohammad Ali - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bar Novotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thinalos Seafood Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ariston - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ιμερούλι - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Balasca Hotel

3-star hotel near Syntagma Square
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Balasca Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Athens hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Balasca Hotel offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Balasca Hotel to the airport?

Balasca Hotel is 21.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balasca Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balasca Hotel.

How close is Balasca Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12 mi (32-min drive) from Glyfada's Second Beach and 13.7 mi (35-min drive) from Voula Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balasca Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balasca Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Balasca Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balasca Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Balasca Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Balasca Hotel have a pool?

Balasca Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Balasca Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Balasca Hotel to downtown Athens?

Balasca Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Athens.

Balasca Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 149 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trina

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bathroom needs some help. Ours had a dingy shower curtain that was clearly dirty from soaking in water. The staff were helpful but not friendly. My husband tried to engage them on several occasions but was rebuffed with scowls it very curt answers, even the ones that spoke fluent English.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dried blood of the back of the cover, stains on the chairs and all over the carpet and even on the shower floor, horrible smell, wilted apples at breakfast.. like out of a horror movie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donatas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viešbutis keliautojams

Vidutinės klasės viešbutis. Buvo problemų duše, dėl nesandarios dušo kabinos ant grindų pribėgdavo vandens. Pusryčiai įvairūs, buvo keli karšti patiekalai. Didelis balkonas, gražus vaizdas per viršutinius aukštus. Mašiną sunkiai , bet įmanoma pastatyti gatvėje šalia viešbučio. Nesunkiai pėsčiomis pasiekiamas centras ir Akropolis. WiFi kokybiškas ir greitas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

GERMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Просто обычный отель

Заселили не сразу, хотя приехали в отель около 16-00 --- ждали пока уберут наш номер. Вешалок не было вообще, попросили у горничной и она выдала 5 штук. Уборка регулярно. Вид из окна своеобразный, улица шумная - но спать не мешала. Холодильник небольшой и работал тихо и хорошо. Самое неприятное в номере для нас - это ковролин на полу. Обслуга говорит на русском, но на ресепшене знают язык и молчат. Русскоязычных гостей очень много. До метро и до ж.д станции минут 5 пешком. Район не люкс, но проблем никаких не было даже ночью. Вокруг много магазинчиков на любой вкус и рядом два дисконтных супермаркета "BAZAAR".
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked three different time periods for a total five nights. It was not an experience that I'd want to go through again. The rooms were very small and cramped, and none of the TV worked in the 5 different rooms that we stayed. Bathrooms are terribly small. Small is ok, but the shower stalls did not even have proper shower curtains. So, the bathrooms became a mess once you have used them. It is not a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Does the job

Stayed here for two nights, and was overall happy with my experience. The room was spacious and clean, and the balcony had a great view of the Acropolis. Seemed to be located in a bit of a dodgy area, but we ha did no incidents while walking around the streets. Within easy walking distance of the Archeological Museum. Popular tourist spots like the Acropolis were quite a long walk away but were doable. Overall a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Good location

Good location of hotel, close of metro station and from train station, staff was unfriendly and at times rude. Breakfast was fine and worth for money. Area is just OK, not recommend to someone with family but fine if you are alone. Overall clean hotel but can be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oldfashion small hotel.

Unclean room, nobody changed towel or sheet not even a once during at week. Staff was not friendly or helpfull.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing in this hotel was that it is close to metro station
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay

The Balasca Hotel was ideal for our 2 night stay in Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The Good: It's cheap, and right by both the subway and Athens Central Railway for easy access to the airport and anywhere in the city. The Bad: WiFi didn't really work in the rooms, furniture was dingy, and calling the breakfast "horrendous" would be a compliment, although it was included in the price. You get what you pay for. Decent value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good place for a couple of nights

If you are looking for a cheap hotel, this is the hotel for you. Very small elevator. Breakfast is good enough. 10 min walk to the archaeological museum. Costs 5 euros by taxi to Syntagma square. Being outside the central city, costs 44 euros to get to Airport. CHAT tours has pickup and dropoff, so works out great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Отличный отель за свою цену.

Нормальный отель за свои деньги. В пешей доступности от площади Омонии и от центра, Плаки и т.д. Всегда везде ходили пешком. Номера скромные, мебель тоже, но зато все чисто и убрано. Каждый день в номере меняли полотенца и делали уборку. Очень хороший шведский стол на завтраки, потому завтраки рекомендую покупать не задумываясь. Толп беженцев мы не заметили, хотя они там часто встречаются. Но больше их видно днем, а когда возвращались в отель ночью, то улицы практически пустые. Если нужен бюджетный отель в пешей доступности до основных достопримечательностей, тогда смело рекомендую этот отель.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vladimir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Худший отель в моей жизни.

Ужасный отель! Персонал очень недружелюбный, наши друзья не говорят по английски, на рецепции русскоговорящие требовали, что бы они говорили только на английском. Район где проживают эмигранты- очень опасный. Отель мы выбрали из за парковки, которая фактически вмещает 8 машин всего, а отель заявляет , что имеет парковку, даже на отельной парковке бьют Стекла в машинах. Завтрак скудный. У нас был номер на четверых , три кровати и раскладушка, которые вплотную были придвинуты друг к другу, что не было доступа к шкафу, вещи ставили в туалет, который так же не отличался большим размером. Белье старое, полотенца линяют. Фактически уборки не было, тоесть она была, но даже мусор выбрасывали не каждый день. WiFi работал хорошо только внизу, на 6-ом этаже почти не ловил. Отвратительный отель-худший в моей жизни. Никому никогда не порекомендую , даже песплатно останавливаться в этом отеле.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dmitry

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Не советую!

Нам не понравилось совсем. Ни район расположения, ни обслуживание на рецепции. Всем все равно! Обещанная парковка - это близлежащие улицы, на которой нам поцарапали арендованную машину. Сказано было, что нет места на парковке, ставьте где хотите. Безразличие и пофигизм -характеристика этого отеля.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ótimo custo benefício

Goste muito da localização. Limpeza, conforto, e cafe da manha. Otimo custo beneficio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrews Mati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bemötande måste förbättras,,de har inte erfarenhet om hur man bemöta kunder på den här plats,,,,det tycker jag.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent!

It is a decent hotel. Near to the main rail station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needing serious improvement

The hotel needs work - shower and ac barely worked, elevator too tiny, breakfast very unappetizing, with watery juice and coffee bad by any standard. Location is good, easy neighborhood walk to Museum. Staff tried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slitet, med små rum

Funkar för någon natt, men frukosten saknade helt frukt och grönsaker. Personalen i receptionen var inte direkt otrevlig, men inte heller särskilt vänlig.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic hotel good for one-two night stays

Hugely convenient location, especially if by car, friendly and professional staff, nice room, if a bit dated, especially the flowery bathroom, clean. Minus: inability to keep light out of the room during the day and complete lack of soundproofing, my room was in front of the elevator door and everything sounded as if happening inside! Linen was clean but had a subjectively unpleasant smell, probably from the detergent used. I think it should be cheaper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

All rooms are smoking so their was a smell of smok

Good check in Hotel 10 minute walk to ammonia Metro about 7 minute walk. Clothes hangers were never brought after request Lobby was nice and in good shape. Room was small but comfortable with nice bathroom Night clerk a little too friendly
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ahmet

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 Yıldızı hak etmiyor

Konum olarak güvenli olmayan bir bölgede. Otelin içi eski ve yıpranmış. Oda konforu yetersiz. Kahvaltı yetersiz, lobi-bar kahvaltı alanı. Tek iyi yanı araç park yeri ve personelin güler yüzlü olması. 3 Yıldızı kesinlikle hak etmiyor. Bir çok 2 yıldızlı otel daha iyi durumda
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
샤워공간이 좁은 것을 제외하고는 그럭저럭.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Καθαρό μεν αλλά θορυβώδες, ξενοδοχείο!

Ο κλιματισμός - θέρμανση, λειτουργούσε πρακτικά μόνο στο μέγιστο οπότε για να ζεσταίνεσαι έπρεπε να ενοχλείσαι από τον θόρυβο! Επιπλέον η θέρμανση λειτουργούσε από 20.00 έως περίπου 09.00! Το υπόλοιπο διάστημα έκανε κρύο!!! Η περιοχή γύρωθεν, είναι υποβαθμισμένη, όπως όλο σχεδόν το κέντρο των Αθηνών. Η τοποθεσία κοντά στον Σιδηροδρομικό Σταθμό και την πλατεία Ομονοίας.