Name: The Square Hotel By X&n
Address: 55 Themistokleous, Athens, GR

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Christopher

Rooms were very small but the roof top & very helpful staff made up for it. Location is nice & I loved the stocked fridge. Would recommend for anyone staying in the Athens area, esp with kids!

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Lucinda

We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Arrived at 0700 in the morning and was able to get a room by 1130. Staff was amazing. Restaurants nearby werw very good! AC was amazing!!

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Lisa

Don’t normally leave reviews but felt it was necessary this time. The photos advertising this “hotel” are extremely misleading. The lobby is cute, the staff is great and the rooftop is nice, however, the rooms are like a youth hostel. These are not beds, they are cots. Under the beds was a lot of dust and dirt. The bathroom was tiny and the shower curtain and tiles were stained and moldy. I could see staying here in my 20s but not as an adult however in my 20s I wouldn’t be paying that price per night for a youth hostel like vibe. We ended up leaving and getting a different hotel for the second night. All this plus a later discovered poop stain on the sheet. Found a super nice hotel with a rooftop bar and view of the acropolis for less a night. The point of this review is to let potential travelers know that this is much more a youth hostel vibe, not a hotel vibe. And that’s not how we viewed their website.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Ross

A quaint little boutique space with a beautiful rooftop common area. Water, coffee and smiles all around.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Jason

Loved the many coffees, kind staff, great location, and refreshments

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

Ashleigh

I would strongly advise others to think twice before booking this hotel.

My family of six, including my 78-year-old grandmother who has mobility issues, booked two family-style rooms for our stay. When we arrived and checked in, both rooms had a strong sewage odor that made them uninhabitable. We immediately notified the front desk and requested different accommodations.

The staff attempted to help, but the only alternative rooms available had just one bed per room, which could not accommodate our group of six. Since the hotel was unable to provide suitable rooms with enough beds for our family, we informed them that we could not stay. The staff assured us that we would receive a refund and that the manager would contact us.

As a result, we were left scrambling to find last-minute accommodations elsewhere for our entire family. The manager never contacted us. The next day, we returned to the hotel in person to speak with management and were again told that someone would reach out regarding our refund. No one ever did.

After returning home from our vacation, I emailed the hotel to follow up. To my surprise, I was informed that they would not be issuing a refund. Despite the hotel being unable to provide habitable rooms or accommodations that could house our family, they charged us for three nights for both rooms. We never stayed at the property for a single night.

This experience caused significant stress for our family and completely disrupted the our vacation.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Richard

Rooms and bathroom especially are quite poor standard.

Hotel location is convenient for bars and restaurants.

Staff were very friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Coe

We cannot say enough about how perfect our stay was…from the hotel staff, to the roof top atmosphere and entire surroundings! Just perfect! Everyone went out of their way to make our stay perfect! Thank you!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Daphne

Great place to stay! Dimitra and Vicky were incredibly friendly and helpful. Complimentary beer, water, nespresso coffee, plus mocktails and a welcome bottle of wine in my room. I ordered breakfast and it was delivered to my room so I enjoyed it on my balcony. The rooftop is beautiful and has an amazing view. I would definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Con

The staff were EXCPTIONAL!
Great spot to stay and explore the surrounds!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2026

Carlos

Hotel wasn’t as shown in pictures. The bathrooms wall and door has paint falling off at the bottom. The shower was incredibly tiny and the shower curtain was very uncomfortable to shower with. I could barely move. The room was clean but I definitely expected more from this hotel. It just seemed like a clean grandmas home that was deteriorated. I would recommend relishing these rooms because as a guest even if it’s 1 night stay of 10 days stay, no matter where you are, you want to feel comfortable and don’t want to have any unexpected surprises. The room was clean and staff was friendly, however the condition of the room caught my family and I by surprise. There was also a lot of noise throughout the night. This hotel is right in the center of the city, but seems like the walls were soundproof which is understandable. I just mention this incase some guests appreciate a comfortable and silent sleep.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Carrie

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to be honest here because I rely heavily on accurate reviews when booking hotels—and this one did not live up to what was advertised.

First, the bed was incredibly uncomfortable. It honestly felt like sleeping on a cot rather than a proper mattress, which made it very difficult to get any real rest.

The bathroom was another major issue. It was extremely small, and the shower was so cramped that you couldn’t move without constantly bumping into the knobs and accidentally turning the water off. It made something as simple as showering frustrating.

Several advertised amenities were also missing. There was no TV or hairdryer, despite both being listed online. Additionally, the “airport shuttle” was misleading—it was just a taxi, not a hotel-provided service as implied.

The elevator was also shockingly small. It was so tight that my husband and I couldn’t fit together with our luggage—we had to go separately, which was inconvenient and frustrating.

The surrounding neighborhood also did not feel safe or welcoming. There was a noticeable amount of graffiti and a visible homeless presence, which gave the area a run-down, uncomfortable vibe.

Overall, I find it very hard to believe that the current reviews accurately reflect the reality of this hotel. Based on my experience, I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Karolina

Exceptional stay!

What truly makes The Square Hotel by X&N stand out is the people.

Every member of staff was warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, nothing was too much trouble. From check-in to checkout, the service felt personal and effortless.

The room was spotless and the location great, but it’s the outstanding team that will bring us back.

Highly recommended!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Tereza

I absolutely loved my stay at The Square Hotel by X&N! The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable, I slept so well. The staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which made the experience even better. The location is fantastic and everything felt seamless. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Doran

I've never stayed in such a unique hotel. On one hand, it's not luxurious but very clean, and on the other hand, I felt like a king thanks to their special service. They serve a variety of special coffees for free! There's even excellent local beer, also complimentary with no limits. There's a magic about the place that I can't quite explain. I will definitely return; it's worth every £.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Lindsay

Room was not as advertised. Shower didn't work correctly. One of the bedroom door l9cks were broke and I was locked inside the bedroom if I closed the door all the way. Was NOT is the part of town that was advertised.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Jessica

Nice hotel in Athens. Was initially tricky to find as it does not pop up when you google the name, and theres another hotel in Athens with a very similar name. Quite confusing. Free water bottles/juice along with nespresso coffee was real nice. Air conditioning worked well. Shower was not as nice as I was hoping for (small, awkward shower head placement for the space, poor water pressure) but overall got the job done. Staff is super kind and helpful/responsive on whatsapp. I would return to this place in Athens for a place to.sleep.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2025

risa

The bedding and bed were of poor quality, the neighborhood seemed a little unsafe and 2 cab drivers confirmed that the neighborhood was dicey. It was loud and the room was warm and stuffy, I was unable to open the window.

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Ben

The room was ok, and the staff was very attentive. However the neighborhood was extremely loud at night, loud music and crowd noise until 4:30am. Wish we had known. Would never stay here again. We will register a complaint with Expedia and request a refund. VERY disappointed!!!!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Elonna

I usually do not write reviews for anything but, this was a great property that I ended up at because a previously booked hotel did not have my reservation. It is in an area that is about no more than a 30 minute walk from most tourist attractions and the staff is so amazingly kind.