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title: "Monastiraki vs Syntagma: where to stay in Athens?"
description: "Monastiraki vs Syntagma in Athens, compared on 46 and 33 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/monastiraki-vs-syntagma/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Monastiraki or Syntagma: where to stay in Athens?

Both are popular bases in Athens. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 46 hotels in Monastiraki and 33 in Syntagma.

| In short ·  | [Monastiraki](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/monastiraki/) | [Syntagma](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/syntagma/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 46 | 33 |
| Typical night (year average) | €132 | €172 |
| Average guest rating | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 65% | 52% |
| 5-star hotels | 5 | 7 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 13 | 6 |
| Median distance to the centre | 350 m | 290 m |
| Average location score | 9.5 | 9.4 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Monastiraki rate higher: 9.1 on average against 8.9 in Syntagma.
-   Monastiraki has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (65% vs 52%).
-   Monastiraki has more hotels to choose from (46 vs 33).
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Monastiraki has more options: 13 vs 6.
-   Hotels in Monastiraki are cheaper: a typical night costs about €132 across the year, against €172 in Syntagma.
-   The two areas are about 820 m apart.

## Best-rated in Monastiraki

[Top-rated of 46 hotels in Monastiraki](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/monastiraki/)

 #1

Hotel Psyri

### [14 Reasons Why](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/14-reasons-why-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer

9.6 **Exceptional** 190 reviews 420 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★★ Monastiraki

### [A For Athens Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-for-athens-hotel-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.3 **Exceptional** 987 reviews 320 m

 #3

Hotel Psyri

### [18 Micon Street](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/18-micon-street-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.4 **Exceptional** 117 reviews 530 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★ Monastiraki

### [360 Degrees Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/360-degrees-hotel-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.3 **Exceptional** 293 reviews 320 m

## Best-rated in Syntagma

[Top-rated of 33 hotels in Syntagma](https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/syntagma/)

 #1

Hotel ★★★★★ Ακαδημία

### [NYX Esperia Palace Hotel Athens by Leonardo Hotels](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nyx-esperia-palace-hotel-athens-by-leonardo-hotels-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.4 **Exceptional** 213 reviews 460 m

 #2

Hotel ★★★★ Monastiràki

### [MET34 Athens](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/met34-athens-athens/)

9.6 **Exceptional** 56 reviews 220 m

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Monastiràki

### [The Marblous](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-marblous-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free breakfast

9.2 **Excellent** 1,026 reviews 280 m

 #4

Hotel ★★★★ Monastiràki

### [Elia Ermou Athens Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elia-ermou-athens-hotel-athens/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Spa
-   Gym

9.2 **Excellent** 899 reviews 240 m

## FAQ: Monastiraki vs Syntagma

### Which has better-rated hotels, Monastiraki or Syntagma?

Monastiraki: its 46 hotels average 9.1 out of 10, against 8.9 for the 33 hotels in Syntagma.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Monastiraki or Syntagma?

Monastiraki. Its typical hotel night averages about €132 over the year; in Syntagma it is about €172. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/greece/athens/area/monastiraki-vs-syntagma/. 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/