The Fountain Athens

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Premium Suite
Reception
Premium Suite
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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12 Protogenous, Athens, 105 54
  • Place, Ermou Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Monastiraki Flea Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Fountain Athens

This smoke-free guesthouse features concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a communal living room. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
The Fountain Athens offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Fountain Athens's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Acropolis. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Ermou Street and 8 minutes by foot from Acropolis
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The Fountain Athens also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front-desk safe.

This 4-star Athens guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
The Fountain Athens offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1204236
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Fountain Athens Athens
The Fountain Athens Guesthouse
The Fountain Athens Guesthouse Athens

The Fountain Athens Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 387 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Fabulous hotel in a great part of Athens. Love it here . Spacious and spotless room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great cooked breakfast with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MURALIDHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is awesome hotel, walkable to every major attractions in the city. Staff are super friendly. Hotel is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiziana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The apartment was spacious and modern, perfect for a very comfortable stay. Amenities were provided, cleaning services offered daily, good WiFi connection and lovely staff, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to all the shops, Acropolis, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great reception staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very generous. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the location and the staff was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Romeo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and great staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great staff, best location ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, cool hotel and really friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great service!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel were excellent. Very helpful and friendly. The free breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alocque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, central location with lots of bars and restaurants a short walk away. The hotel staff are amazing and incredibly helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and walking distance to points of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice facilities. good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay at Fountain Hotel again!

Very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel

Super friendly staff. Really nice and clean room And perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos E M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very well located, near the Monastiraki square. The reception staff was helpful and kind. The breakfast had a variety of food and drinks and the staff was also amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was immaculate and the kitchen was spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sridhar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Are around the property is not so good. But the property is good, clean and extremely helpful staff. Crystal at the reception was extremely helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to explore Akropolis
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel located in the bohemian section with popular bars- close to the action. A little noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Krystal was sooo nice and very helpful. The stay was perfect in a great location. Freshly cooked breakfast was amazing. Love this hotel. In the heart of everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025