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Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

5.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$139
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Explore the area

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12 Chalkokondili, Athens, 106 77
  • Place, Omonoia Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Archaeological Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ermou Street
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Twin Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Classic Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

5-star Athens hotel, connected to a rail/subway station in Athens City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Change of towels is available on request.
Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key offers 76 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services.

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT - Onsite restaurant.
ATHENS KEY BAR - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ATHENS KEY BAR
  • ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 000000197

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Athens Key Hotel
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Hotel
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Athens
Athens Key Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Hotel Athens

Reviews

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 326 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Hidden Gem in the heart of Athens

Perfect two night stay after cruise. Located in a very central location to the sea and air terminals also surrounded by great coffee, food shops and attractions. We will definitely be returning here on our next trip to Athens.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Ask for the extras

The hotel itself is fine—clean and comfortable, with efforts to create a pleasant experience and a good breakfast. However, I had two negative incidents that I believe should be addressed. First, during breakfast, I ordered two espressos. Only afterwards was I informed that these were not included in the breakfast and I was charged €10. I was told that only filter coffee was included. The issue is that no one mentioned this when I ordered, which felt misleading and left a bad impression. Second, at checkout I asked the reception to call me a taxi. The driver, from the company they used, told me after we departed that there called the centre and was informed there there was a minimum charge of €12 because the hotel takes a commission. My ride was very short and been only €4 on the meter. As a local, I know that I could have just hailed a taxi outside for the normal fare. Again, I was not informed of this extra cost in advance, which felt unreasonable. If I had known about these hidden charges, I would not have agreed. Both incidents left me disappointed, as they undermined what could otherwise have been a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was really nice and super close to sights like the Acropolis and Museums. It is close to many food options, everything you need is in walking distance. The laundry facilities offered at the Hotel are outrageously expensive, but there is a laundry mat down the street. One thing to keep in mind, this hotel is not really in the safest area. Nights are noisy and there is crime. The hotel itself is nice and feels safe, just don't go out at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful hotel in the middle of Athens with an A+ staff. The room was wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk to tourist locations Hotel was brilliant Great breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the high standard of cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Houston

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoxira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ava

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were comfortable but you can see dust building up in different places. Also, it is not in the safest of areas for female solo travelers. However the staff was wonderful super nice and very informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Noisy

Terrible noisy street corner can hear people snoring ans breathing in the other room and they blast music outside your room in the hallway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ophelia

Liked: Staff & service
Not five stars in the l
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafeena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

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

Excellent staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahmai-Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025