Acropolis Heart vs Alexander's Penthouse
Both are in Athens, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentΜακρυγιάννη
Acropolis Heart
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
ApartmentΜακρυγιάννη
Alexander's Penthouse
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Acropolis Heart
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose Acropolis Heart if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 9.3)
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 3)
Choose Alexander's Penthouse if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 3 / 1)
Why is Acropolis Heart better than Alexander's Penthouse?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 9.3)+0.4
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Alexander's Penthouse better than Acropolis Heart?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Acropolis Heart vs Alexander's Penthouse: which hotel is better? | Acropolis Heart | Alexander's Penthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.4 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 5.0 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +4.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.4 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.4 | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 23 +18 | 5 |
| Rank in Athens | top 10% +33% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Μακρυγιάννη centre | 90 m | 120 m |
| To public transport | 550 m | 590 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Erechtheion | 450 m −170 m | 630 m |
| Omonoia Square | 1.7 km | 1.8 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Acropolis HeartAlexander's Penthouse
- Alexander's Penthouse is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
- Acropolis Heart: €166 a night on average · Alexander's Penthouse: €126 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Athens by month
All months
| Month | Acropolis Heart | Alexander's Penthouse |
|---|---|---|
| December | €80 | €85 |
| January | €120 | €70 |
| February | €126 | €96 |
| March | €149 | €120 |
| April | €162 | €130 |
| May | €197 | €137 |
| June | €193 | €164 |
| July | €230 | €161 |
| August | €197 | €144 |
| September | €205 | €155 |
| October | €172 | €129 |
| November | €80 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
190 m apart
Acropolis Heart: city centre: 790 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Alexander's Penthouse: city centre: 900 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Acropolis Heart or Alexander's Penthouse: common questions
Which is better, Acropolis Heart or Alexander's Penthouse?
Acropolis Heart leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Alexander's Penthouse is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Acropolis Heart or Alexander's Penthouse?
Over the year Alexander's Penthouse costs about €126 a night on average against €166 at Acropolis Heart, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Acropolis Heart and Alexander's Penthouse?
The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score