Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

5.0 star property

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Dining
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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12 Chalkokondili, Athens, 106 77
  • Place, Syntagma Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Acropolis
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Parthenon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Single Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

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

Executive Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

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

Superior Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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

Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key

Luxury hotel connected to a railway/underground station in Athens with a restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre 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 complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be connected to a railway/underground station and just a quick walk from National Technical University of Athens. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Syntagma Square and a few minutes from Monastiraki Flea Market
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness centre, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key.

This 5-star Athens hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
ATHENS KEY RESTAURANT – On-site restaurant.
ATHENS KEY BAR – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift (80 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 per person

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
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 000000197
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

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Zeus Essence Athens Central, former Athens Key Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 321 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

YVETTE, EGG HARBOR

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

ABRAHAM, MEVASERET ZION

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

clara, peekskill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Will like to thanks every one in the front desk they were fantastic and helpful , the restaurant at the 10 floor amazing vews the staff where excellent and the food delicious, thank you very much for treating us like a Queen , our room807 was amazing with a balcony perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adham, LA VERNE

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. The shower is one of the best we have ever had. Air conditioning is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent amenities were great and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoram

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive compare to what you get nothing to be exited about
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The overall stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raghav

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Uygar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I chose the hotel for the proximity to my clients office but upon arrival I learnt that I was moved to the sister hotel nearby. Frankly speaking the sister hotel was bigger and better. Athens Key is quite a small hotel , and not really suitable as a business hotel , since my colleagues stayed there I had the chance to experience. The business center of the hotel is like a joke. Otherwise it’s a good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Delta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Our room had been recently renovated snd the bed was very comfortable . The hotel is in walking dto many restaurants and sights but it is on a busy street and the noise of the traffic disturbed our sleep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with friendly staff and good sized rooms given its city centre location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was clean. It's not in the nicest part of Athens but it's easy to walk around and visit the city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice,new ,clean,staff very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025