2 star Exarhia hotels in Athens, Greece

Stayed in both hotel Orion and dryads and what a difference. Orion is the way to go. But in a not so good neighborhood. Would rec paying more somewhere else. Very friendly staff though.

I did not feel safe walking the 8 blocks or so from the Omonia metro station to the hotel late at night. streets were deserted except for a couple shady characters. The man behind the desk did not speak English, but was very sweet and helpful. My room was clean and functional but tiny (about the size of the double bed). It would have been hard to do anything but sleep, which was fine for me since I got in late and needed to sleep off the jet lag.

The hotel is clean and quiet, close to all important touristic attractions, and has free internet. The personnel of the hotel is very helpful with touristic and any other information. The area is very safe (despite first impression), with a nice and active square right in front of the hotel, with cute outdoor cafes and restaurants.