Arethusa hotel vs The Marblous
Both are in Athens, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Monastiràki
Arethusa hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Monastiràki
The Marblous
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Marblous
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 60 m apart.
Choose Arethusa hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 87 / 25)
Choose The Marblous if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.7)
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 25 / 87)
Why is Arethusa hotel better than The Marblous?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (87 vs 25 rooms)×3.5
Why is The Marblous better than Arethusa hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 48 more listed amenities (22 vs 14)+8
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (25 vs 87 rooms)−62
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arethusa hotel vs The Marblous: which hotel is better? | Arethusa hotel | The Marblous |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 2.0 +2.0 |
| Public transport | 9.8 +0.4 | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.2 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,951 +925 | 1,026 |
| Rank in Athens | top 43% | top 5% +38% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Monastiràki centre | 510 m | 450 m |
| To public transport | 200 m | 260 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21 | 22 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 87 | 25 |
| Floors | 9 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 22 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Arethusa hotelThe Marblous
- Arethusa hotel is cheaper in 6 of 8 months
- Arethusa hotel: €133 a night on average · The Marblous: €156 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Athens by month
All months
| Month | Arethusa hotel | The Marblous |
|---|---|---|
| November | €124 | €154 |
| December | €121 | €169 |
| January | €118 | €108 |
| February | €123 | €122 |
| March | €121 | €126 |
| April | €126 | €159 |
| May | €185 | €208 |
| June | €143 | €198 |
| July | – | €190 |
| August | – | €165 |
| September | – | €216 |
| October | – | €194 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
60 m apart
Arethusa hotel: city centre: 350 m, nearest station Σταθμός Μετρό Σύνταγμα (Syntagma Metro Station): 200 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Marblous: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Σταθμός Μετρό Σύνταγμα (Syntagma Metro Station): 260 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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Arethusa hotel or The Marblous: common questions
Which is better, Arethusa hotel or The Marblous?
The Marblous leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Arethusa hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Arethusa hotel or The Marblous?
Over the year Arethusa hotel costs about €133 a night on average against €156 at The Marblous, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Arethusa hotel and The Marblous?
The two hotels are 60 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