Urban Tales is a recently renovated aparthotel in the centre of Athens, 500 metres from Monastiraki Metro Station and 500 metres from Monastiraki Railway Station. It is located 500 metres from Monastiraki Square and provides luggage storage space. The aparthotel features family rooms. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a stovetop, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. Each unit is equipped with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms include a terrace and some have city views. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchen facilities. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Omonia Square, Omonia Metro Station and Gazi - Technopoli. The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos, 33 km from Urban Tales, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Athens, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
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  • Maria
    Mexico Mexico
    Good location and the amenities of the room. All is done by an app, so there’s no lobby or people attending the hotel, but you can always write the administrators and they will answer soon.
  • Antonvandiermen
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, deluxe double room was great. Hosts were super friendly and helpful. Would stay again!
  • Phong
    Finland Finland
    Perfect location, it is in the edge of the center, vibrant atmostphere where there are a lot of activities, dining, singing and dancing at night, but back to room, it is quiet, very nice room, comfort, WC and a bit of chill with free Netflix. The...
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Urban Tales

Company review score: 9.7Based on 375 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to Urban Tales. A 19th century neoclassical building in the heart of Athens. It's well located and situated within the hustle and bustle of the Psiri area in downtown Athens. We are walking distance to all the major attractions and very close to public transport. Easy access from the airport is via the blue metro line. Get off at Monastiraki station and walk about 5 minutes. We have information about all the sights, food, walking tours, transport and fun. Enjoy! The rooms are located in a beautiful fully renovated - with much love - neoclassical building that preserves the area's original vibe. Some of the amenities are: - Fully equipped kitchen with all necessary amenities. - Air condition and Wi-Fi are available. - Fresh towels and linen. - Smart TV with Netflix in the bedroom area. *POTENTIONAL FOR NOISE* The building is located in the husle and busle of Psiri. Right next to our beautiful building is a very popular bar which is open during the late hours and all bars, restaurants and tavern places are a stone's throw away.

Neighbourhood information

Psiri is the most vibrant and interesting area in Athens. The neighbourhood is really vibrant with plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes that are located all around the area and within walking distance from the flat. Grocery stores, bakeries, supermarkets and all other necessary amenities are only a breath away. Psiri is based in Athens Historical Centre and you will have the chance to see and explore everything that has made Greece famous, from the Acropolis museum to Greek traditional tavernas or wonderful local bars that spread the area's vibe. This is also one of the safest areas, so you can walk around with your friends or your family safe. The area offers really good connections with the airport, the port and the city centre with all available public transport options (metro, tram, buses). There are various places to visit like the following: Sites of Interest •New Acropolis Museum •Acropolis temple •Odeon of Herodes Atticus •Parthenon •Plaka •Temple of of Olympian Zeus •Handrian’s Arch •Panathenaic Stadium •Ancient Agora of Athens •Thission •National Gardens

Languages spoken

Greek,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Urban Tales
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

Urban Tales takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 1000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Urban Tales in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 1232623

FAQs about Urban Tales

  • Check-in at Urban Tales is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Urban Tales offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Urban Tales is 0.7 miles from the centre of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Urban Tales may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.