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Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant connected to a rail/subway station in Athens

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Dining
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, offers comfort in a prime location. Enjoy meals at ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT, coffee at the café, and the gym with WiFi throughout. Helpful staff provides dry cleaning and bike rentals for nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Classic Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
12 Chalkokondili, Athens, 106 77

What's nearby

  • Ermou Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Acropolis - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parthenon - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Omonoia Station - 6 min walk
  • Athens Central Station - 17 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guerilla Chef - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ατίταμος - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pharaoh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Turtle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Λειβαδιά - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

Luxury hotel near Ermou Street
Located close to Monastiraki Flea Market and Syntagma Square, Zeus Essence Athens Central provides a shopping mall on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 76 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ATHENS KEY BAR
  • ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 000000197

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Athens Key Hotel
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Hotel
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Athens
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Hotel Athens

Frequently asked questions

Is Zeus Essence Athens Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key on Nov 24, 2025 start from $117.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Zeus Essence Athens Central ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zeus Essence Athens Central ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zeus Essence Athens Central located?

Located in Athens City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of National Technical University of Athens, Syntagma Square, and Acropolis. Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Omonoia Station is 6 minutes by foot and Panepistimio Station is 9 minutes.

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Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 318 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

YVETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful hotel in the middle of Athens with an A+ staff. The room was wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Nice little hotel. Very nice terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and cooperative
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the high standard of cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sound proofing is very poor from hallways and road. Needed ear plugs. Otherwise okay hotel with good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddarth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with nice views of the Acropolis from their rooftop restaurant. Amazing breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for my 4 nights stay to visit friends and Athens.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff, facilities were clean and friendly stagg
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Quiet and lovely!

Very quiet and lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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

Great hotel

The location is ok. The service is great and the bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Awesome.

The staff was amazing. Truly professional.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good walking distance to downtown. The staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ophelia

Liked: Staff & service
Not five stars in the l
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Amazing view of the acropolis from the rooftop restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Clean, nicely appointed room. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. I would stay again if I am ever in Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Addison Tate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and unique building. The staff were so polite and accommodating, even during my late check in and early departure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

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

Excellent place to stay!

The location was great for walking to all the sites in historic downtown. The room was great and the staff was so nice! They even have a rooftop bar for evening and is where breakfast is served. We will come back to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Athens Key Hotel

Very clean, new hotel. Perfect location. Good breakfast with nice views from the rooftop.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Hsien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, very walkable and has some nice restaurants nearby. The bed is comfy and it was a very good experience. We stayed for 5 nights and no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable. It had a delicious breakfast buffet with an amazing view of the Acropolis in their rooftop room. The staff was wonderful and assisted us in planning our walking tour!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient, close to where I had my meeting. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chrysa at the front desk was amazing, a great help with anything I needed. Will definitely comeback again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024