Moxy Athens City, Greece

Visit location attractions including the popular Plaka district and the Acropolis. Or head to Syntagma Square and Ermou Street, where you'll find shops, restaurants and bars.

The hotel is on Omonoia Square, with the metro station under a minute's walk away.

By plane: London or Manchester to Athens takes under 4 hours, after which a taxi takes 45 minutes. Parking costs €36 per day. Book flights to Athens.

Like other Moxy hotels, theres a playful and relaxed ambience. There's no reception desk or formal check-in, go to the bar and you'll receive a welcome cocktail. The décor is bright and colourful, while floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the terrace. The terrace has a plant wall, pale green metal seating and tables.

There aren't too many facilities and you generally help yourself here. There are a few lounges, a bar and a terrace; the gym has cardiovascular equipment, weights and strength equipment.

• Bar
• Terrace
• Lounge
• Games
• Gym
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are ultra-modern with tech-savvy features like HD televisions and a motion-activated LED guidelight below the bed, and they're spacious given the price category with a desk area and a lounge chair. Bathrooms have a shower and are compact, yet stylish.

Room types: Backstage Room, Center Stage Room, Moxyfied Triple Room, Moxyfied Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, mini fridge, TV, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi

Moxy hotels are known for their self-service grab-and-go concept, open 24-hours. You can eat and drink at the bar or there is seating outside, both by the bar area and on a separate terrace, as well as the lounge areas. Food options include beef and chicken burgers, pizzas, hummus and olives. The Mediterranean pizza, a large crispy flatbread with feta, tomatoes, peppers and onions, was tasty and good value.

Moxy Bar: informal, quirky bar and lounge. Buffet breakfast and fast food. Open daily.