We know how hard it is to find a family friendly hotel in a city center. Usually, family hotels are located in the outskirts of cities, focusing more on in-hotel activities and less on exploring the city. A family friendly stay at the center of things though makes a city trip so much easier, as families have someplace safe and friendly to easily get back to in case of rain, tired little feet, hangriness or just to spend some family time inside.
There are two large cities in Greece. We’ve visited one with kids while we live in the other, so we speak from in depth experience. We recommend you stay in hotels:
- centrally located, so it’s easy for you to navigate the city
- eco-friendly; it’s important for big hotels to be aware of how big their carbon footrpint is and to do everything possible to make this right
- family oriented
The 4 urban hotels we love
Athens
Colors Hotel Athens
Colors Hotel Athens is located in the heart of Athens. It’s easily accessible from all public transport, especially the metro from the airport, to the Acropolis and the best museums. The three best buildings are just steps away, The Library, The University, The Academy of Athens.
Why it’s family friendly: With spacious rooms, cool bunk beds, gaming for teens and toys for kids over 4, amazing breakfast and high chairs and travel cots, you can easily say Colors Athens has parents in mind. Parents will love the hot tub in some rooms, perfect for a long day of exploring, after the kids fall asleep.
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Thessaloniki
Colors Urban Hotel
Colors Urban Hotel is where we chose to stay. Its location is ideal. Right on Tsimiski avenue, next to fashion shops, drug stores, soft play areas, just 80 meters from the sea and less than 5 minutes from parks and playgrounds.
Why it is family friendly: Its playful decor, with swings and hammocks in some rooms, smart bunk beds, amazing breakfast, kids menu, toys and colors, even kids massage, you can understand why kids love here. Parents will love the large rooms, some with separate bedroom and beautiful terraces.
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Colors Ladadika Central
Colors Ladadika Central is located in one of the food districts of Thessaloniki, aka the food capital of Greece. It’s closes to the sea, right next to Aristotelous square and it’s in a car free zone itself, where The Museum Of Illusions is also situated.
Why we think it’s family friendly: Its smart design offers extra space to the rooms, with some even having a separate sitting area. It’s also eco-friendly, with low emissions rooms.
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