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title: "Faros 2 Hotel vs Hotel Ideal: which hotel is better?"
description: "Faros 2 Hotel or Hotel Ideal in Athens? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/faros-2-hotel-athens-vs-hotel-ideal-athens/
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Faros 2 Hotel vs Hotel Ideal

Both are in Athens, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Piraeus
## [Faros 2 Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/faros-2-hotel-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.8 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1407374/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Piraeus
## [Hotel Ideal](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-ideal-athens/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1587924/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Ideal if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 6.8)

### Why is Faros 2 Hotel better than Hotel Ideal?

1.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Hotel Ideal better than Faros 2 Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 6.8) (+1.9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Faros 2 Hotel | Hotel Ideal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.7  (+1.9) |
| Location | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 5.4  (+0.4) | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 6.8 | 8.7  (+1.9) |
| Number of reviews | 11 | 27  (+16) |
| Rank in Athens | bottom 17% | top 47%  (+36%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Piraeus centre | 570 m  (−120 m) | 690 m |
| To the beach | 950 m | 970 m |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 310 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 13 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 25 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2004 | – |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+7) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## 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

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[Hotel prices in Athens by month](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/prices/)

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

130 m apart

Faros 2 Hotel: city centre: 8.6 km, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 27 km, beach: 950 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Ideal: city centre: 8.7 km, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 27 km, beach: 970 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Athens

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

## Faros 2 Hotel or Hotel Ideal: common questions

### Which is better, Faros 2 Hotel or Hotel Ideal?

They are evenly matched. Faros 2 Hotel is stronger in public transport; Hotel Ideal is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Faros 2 Hotel or Hotel Ideal?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Faros 2 Hotel is closer: 570 m from the centre, against 690 m for Hotel Ideal.

### How far apart are Faros 2 Hotel and Hotel Ideal?

The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/faros-2-hotel-athens-vs-hotel-ideal-athens/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/