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Congo Palace
Situated at a distance of 550 metres from MAC Cosmetics, the charming Congo Palace Athens hotel includes views of Saronic Gulf. The 4-star hotel has a coffee bar and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and lies beside public transportation.
This Athens property is located in Glyfada with one of the best organized and complete markets of the region that attracts people from all over Athens, at a distance of 50 metres from Aegean Sea. The Congo Palace Athens is merely a 5-minute walk from Glyfada Shopping District and not very far from Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral of Glyfada. The charming accommodation is also within walking distance of Saronic Gulf. Agios Kosmas Olympic Sailing Centre is situated at a distance of 2.8 km from Congo Palace hotel. For those travelling from afar, Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 33 minutes' drive away.
This Athens property has 83 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-fridge-bar. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. For more comfort, bathrobes, along with a hydromassage shower, are provided. Some rooms look out over the garden.
A summer terrace and an outdoor swimming pool can be provided at a surcharge. You can also benefit from a conference space and a business centre featuring a photocopy machine and a flip chart.
The restaurant at this Athens hotel serves an American breakfast every morning. The busy bar is also available. It features a stylish design. Dining options include TGI Fridays, which offers Central American cuisine and is situated about 5 minutes' walk away.
Amenities
Main Features
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Swimming Pool
- Private beach
- Shuttle
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Carpeted floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- Αθήναιον Cinepolis (300 m)
- Zara Home Glyfada (200 m)
- Balux Beach (550 m)
- Zahoulis Glyfada (400 m)
- Asteras Beach (550 m)
- Agios Konstantinos (550 m)
- Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral of Glyfada (550 m)
- The Greek (350 m)
- Esperidon Square (450 m)
- Glyfada Shopping District (200 m)
Airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos (25 km)
Train stations
- Petralona Railway Station (13 km)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Marc
2024-01-08
I was offered a room with absolutely breathtaking views of the sea. The bed was comfy, the amenities included a mini-bar, a safe box, and a kettle.
Christian
2023-11-26
The stay was very good. Everything was fantastic, extremely helpful staff, magnificent location near to Very close to shops, restaurants and the beach as well as close to the bus stop for Vougliameni Lake. Rooms in a wardrobe in the hallway had a warm atmosphere. I was offered a great breakfast with higher quality food.
Peter
2023-11-24
Extremely spacious and well-kept room in terms of view, knowledgeable staff.
Tony
2023-10-30
It was clean and the staff were hard-working and competent, beds were comfortable. The breakfast was above average and excellent and there was a wide range of savoury food. The location was prime as it was minute walk from a bus stop.
John
2023-10-12
Tiny little and extremely convenient accommodation with excellent setting close to MATAXA square where anyone can spend whole vacation there, the Main Street and Glyfada- Athens.
Ralph
2023-10-03
Good location with absolutely breathtaking view of the sea. A great selection of above average and good breakfast items to choose from.
Ronald
2023-09-05
The place has a cosy vibe and good-sized and well-kept rooms. The breakfast is above average and satisfactory with a lot of food.
Martin
2023-09-01
We have booked standard queen room with good facilities.
Eric
2023-08-23
I lovely spend 1 night in Athens. The room I stayed in was outstanding and new-fashioned with shower. The meals were savoury. The hotel was situated in the central location to other beaches.
Brian
2023-08-19
Large and brand-new rooms with a minibar, a safe box, and a kettle, beautiful views. Good location of this pleasant place, right by many shops and restaurants, the bus stop for Vougliameni Lake and Sounion and many restaurants and beaches and value for money.
Not so kind staff!
Mark
2023-08-14
The rooms with a balcony. Perfect and exceptionally nice location in a such beautiful area short walk to a beautiful local restaurant serving food with a very beautiful setting.
Not so nice views from the window.
George
2023-07-26
Booked a room with incredibly beautiful views of the sea. The location was magnificent and amazing, in the center of Glyfada, and the bed good. Moreover, it was close to beaches across the road and great shopping in the streets behind.
Edwin
2023-06-20
The breakfast was above average and sensational with higher quality food! The location in an extremely comfortable area was unbeatable and nice and there where the main shopping centre and a shopping street nearby.
Jo
2023-06-07
The staff were outstandingly accommodating and affable and made my stay a really really nice experience. The location was great, at a moderate distance from The Greek. The hotel itself was in a relatively quiet area, short walk to Glyfada center, the sea, shopping and transportation and tram.
John
2023-05-30
I loved the room with a better ac, the bed was good. This accommodation was in the central location in an area that you can found everything.
Peter
2023-05-30
We found the staff hard-working and knowledgeable👍😃😀
Thomas
2023-05-27
The room was great-sized and well-kept, had private bathroom. Pleased it had a bath.
Anthony
2023-04-09
Pleasant property with efficient staff and new-fashioned rooms. Good food for all meals. Easy check-in, late check-out. The pool was great, comfortable to sit around. Location just next door to food chains, lively shopping area and restaurants and shops. What a really nice stay, nothing to complain about.
Kenny
2023-03-17
The room is well-kept, modern comes with a balcony and a working AC plus old bathroom. Recommend this tiny little and good standard hotel in a magnificent location to the beach or dinner...
Jimmy
2023-02-18
we had the superior double room provided with a balcony, great views from the balcony, for example. the location was prime, within easy walking distance of a shopping mall.
Oliver
2023-02-13
Everything was fantastic, excellent location not far from the center, shops and restaurants and 4+ beautiful beaches, really good experience. The breakfast was excellent with hot options, the staffing teams were hard-working and attentive.
The staff - some of them were not so great.
Mark
2023-01-27
This was exactly the standard queen room I wanted in Athens. The bed was comfortable and the balcony had incredibly beautiful views. The location was marvellous, at a walking distance from a shopping mall. Besides, it was not far from Glyfada, Glyfadas center and the city centre.
John
2023-01-06
Stayed here for 3 nights and didn't want to leave. Everything there was perfect and the staff were knowledgeable and hospitable. Stunning and brilliant location for visiting restaurants and bars close to the hotel.
Roger
2023-01-01
The breakfast was sensational, plus the location was marvellous and stunning.
Nigel
2022-12-31
Everything was excellent, AMIABLE staff, nice views of the sea. It was in a central setting in Glyfada area near everything. Moreover, it's near the center, Close to beaches and the seaside.
C.
2020-11-17
Family-friendly hotel with a good pool.
The bed was hard.
Brian
2020-03-30
Location, an easy walk to all attractions. Thanks a lot and I do recommend this place! It was next to Mikro Kiss The Future
Nothing, no complaints at all.
Frequently asked questions
- 🌇How far is the Congo Palace Hotel from the centre of Athens?The Congo Palace Hotel is placed in the Glyfada quarter right in the heart of Athens.
- 🕌Which popular sights should we attend while staying in the charming 4-star Congo Palace?You can visit the Laid-back Glyfada Pebble Beach, placed 1.1 km away from the charming 4-star Congo Palace or Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral of Glyfada accessible with only a 7 minutes' walk.
- ✈What is the distance between Congo Palace Hotel Athens and Eleftherios Venizelos airport?The distance between Eleftherios Venizelos airport and Congo Palace Hotel Athens is about 25 km (34-minute drive).
- ❓How can we get from the airport to the Congo Palace Hotel?Guests can order a shuttle to get to the Congo Palace Hotel from Eleftherios Venizelos airport. It will take approximately 34 minutes.
- 🚗Does the Athens hotel offer parking?Yes, at the Athens hotel you can leave your car in a car park.
- 🍹What are the best dining venues near the hotel?Best restaurants near the hotel include TGI Fridays and Antonopoulos, placed within 250 and 150 metres away respectively.
- 🍳Is breakfast served in the Congo Palace Hotel Athens?Yes, the Congo Palace Hotel Athens offers traditional American breakfast served daily in the restaurant.
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the Congo Palace?Check-in time at the Congo Palace is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
- ❓What payment methods are used in the hotel?Payment methods in the hotel include:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
- iDeal
- Maestro
- Diners Club
- 🚪What room types are offered in the Congo Palace Hotel?At the Congo Palace Hotel guests can choose among the following room types:
- Standard Double Room
- Standard Room
- Superior Double Room
- Junior Suite
- Family Room
- Standard Triple Room
- King Suite
- Executive Double Room
- Executive Suite
- Economy Double Room
- Superior Suite
- Economy Room
- Economy Triple Room
- ❓What are the extra facilities in the rooms of the Congo Palace Hotel Athens?Most rooms at the Congo Palace Hotel Athens include Wi-Fi and a flat-screen television and feature separate bathrooms with a hydro massage shower. At the same time, all suites boast soundproof windows as well as a writing desk.