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title: "Athens Choice vs Max Brown Downtown: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Max Brown Downtown. It leads in 2 of 6 categories. Athens Choice or Max Brown Downtown in Athens? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Athens Choice vs Max Brown Downtown

Both are in Athens, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Πλατεία Βάθης
## [Athens Choice](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/athens-choice-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1160892/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Omonoia
## [Max Brown Downtown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/max-brown-downtown-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1829419/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Max Brown Downtown

It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Athens Choice if you want

-   breakfast included

### Choose Max Brown Downtown if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2015)

### Why is Athens Choice better than Max Brown Downtown?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)

### Why is Max Brown Downtown better than Athens Choice?

1.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
2.  More guest reviews (365 vs 112), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015) (+6y)
4.  Allows pets
5.  4 more listed amenities (19 vs 15) (+4)
6.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Athens Choice | Max Brown Downtown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 2.5  (+2.5) |
| Public transport | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 112 | 365  (+253) |
| Rank in Athens | top 74% | top 69%  (+5%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2  (+0.3) | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 290 m  (−140 m) | 430 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 32 | 37  (+5) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 57 | 87 |
| Floors | 9 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2021  (+6y) |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 19  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Location

140 m apart

Athens Choice: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kerameikos metro station: 290 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km.

Max Brown Downtown: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Kerameikos metro station: 430 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Athens

[Athens weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/greece/attica/athens/weather)

## Athens Choice or Max Brown Downtown: common questions

### Which is better, Athens Choice or Max Brown Downtown?

Max Brown Downtown leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. Athens Choice is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Athens Choice or Max Brown Downtown?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Athens Choice and Max Brown Downtown?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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