Dioskouros Hostel vs Metropolis Hotel
Both are in Athens, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Dioskouros Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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Metropolis Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Metropolis Hotel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose Metropolis Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights (140 m / 600 m)
Why is Dioskouros Hostel better than Metropolis Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Metropolis Hotel better than Dioskouros Hostel?
- 1460 m closer to the city centre−460 m
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dioskouros Hostel vs Metropolis Hotel: which hotel is better? | Dioskouros Hostel | Metropolis Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 8.6 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 110 | 205 +95 |
| Rank in Athens | bottom 36% +9% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 600 m | 140 m −460 m |
| To public transport | 520 m | 410 m −110 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 27 +11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | – | 22 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 17 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Erechtheion | 520 m | 520 m |
| Omonoia Square | 1.5 km | 980 m −500 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
500 m apart
Dioskouros Hostel: city centre: 600 m, nearest station Σταθμός Μετρό Σύνταγμα (Syntagma Metro Station): 520 m, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Metropolis Hotel: city centre: 140 m, nearest station Σταθμός Μετρό Σύνταγμα (Syntagma Metro Station): 410 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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Dioskouros Hostel or Metropolis Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Dioskouros Hostel or Metropolis Hotel?
Metropolis Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Dioskouros Hostel or Metropolis Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Metropolis Hotel is closer: 140 m from the centre, against 600 m for Dioskouros Hostel.
How far apart are Dioskouros Hostel and Metropolis Hotel?
The two hotels are 500 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