Stayed with the family for a few nights. Arrived in the pouring rain, which gave us a different view of the area, as even the drug users that frequent the vicinity can't shoot up in a monsoon. The city has a (much written about) drugs problem. However, it is still shocking and upsetting to see old, destitute vagabonds shoving syringes in their arms on the hotel doorstep. The hotel itself is very old and tired. Wallpaper falling off, threadbare carpet. They are trying to do bits and are changing all the mattresses throughout the hotel. It needs sorting much more than a good clean though. The lift is dangerous. It operates without closing the internal door so be careful with kids in there. It broke twice during our stay. The stairs are not a great option to the 4th floor with three children! Breakfast was very average. The coffee machine isn't great. Toast, cereal and a small selection of warm bits. The staff, despite the hotel's desperate need for investment, are really helpful and pleasant. They made us feel welcome and were very courteous. Would I go back to this hotel? No. Would I go back to Athens? Also no.