How is South42 rated?

South42 scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for South42?

HotelShortlist analysed 61 guest reviews for South42 to build this verified profile.

Is South42 a 4-star hotel?

Yes — South42 is a 4-star property in Athens.

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Athens

South42

Name: South42
Address: Athens

★★★★

9.2

Booking score

4.9

Google rating

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2019

Built / renovated

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2019 ·Location 4.9

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Verdict

Is South42 Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.9/5 Google61 reviews read4-star

As of 2 October 2026, 61 guest reviews give South42 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.9/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Spacious, modern, fully-equipped apartments that feel luxurious and comfortable, with clean common areas and a calm, organized aesthetic that does not feel cold or sterile. 18 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at South42: Which Rooms to Avoid

Extremely poor hot water delivery with only 5 minutes of hot water available for showers, making it impossible to take a full shower.
Severe noise problems from street traffic, trams, and lobby activity that is audible from inside rooms, particularly in street-facing units, disrupting sleep and preventing window/curtain use. 2 reviews
Lack of privacy due to street-level visibility, making it impossible to open curtains or use balconies without being exposed to pedestrian view.

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (audible tram and traffic noise)
Rooms near lobby entrance (code door noise and entry sounds audible)

What guests praise

South42 Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

South42 sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Spacious, modern, fully-equipped apartments that feel luxurious and comfortable, with clean common areas and a calm, organized aesthetic that does not feel cold or sterile. 18 reviews
Exceptionally helpful, professional, and warm staff who go far beyond standard duties—arranging airport transport during a taxi strike, offering detailed local advice, and making guests feel genuinely cared for. 22 reviews
Prime central location in Glyfada with walkable access to shops, restaurants, and beaches within 5–10 minutes, while maintaining a peaceful, quiet atmosphere away from chaos. 15 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at South42?

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Garden-view rooms (courtyard side)

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched South42

We read 61 public guest reviews of South42, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-10-02. If you represent South42 and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Spacious, modern, fully-equipped apartments that feel luxurious and comfortable, with clean common areas and a calm, organized aesthetic that does not feel cold or sterile. (18×)

Exceptionally helpful, professional, and warm staff who go far beyond standard duties—arranging airport transport during a taxi strike, offering detailed local advice, and making guests feel genuinely cared for. (22×)

Prime central location in Glyfada with walkable access to shops, restaurants, and beaches within 5–10 minutes, while maintaining a peaceful, quiet atmosphere away from chaos. (15×)

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Watch-outs · 6 recorded

Extremely poor hot water delivery with only 5 minutes of hot water available for showers, making it impossible to take a full shower. (1×)

Severe noise problems from street traffic, trams, and lobby activity that is audible from inside rooms, particularly in street-facing units, disrupting sleep and preventing window/curtain use. (2×)

Lack of privacy due to street-level visibility, making it impossible to open curtains or use balconies without being exposed to pedestrian view. (1×)

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Parking note. Problematic — Parking is tight in the central Glyfada location; one review mentions €15/day rental fee and another notes difficulty parking despite central location.

What guests report

View

Garden-view rooms are preferred; street-facing rooms have noise and privacy issues from trams and traffic.

Bed & mattress

Comfortable and well-maintained, though specific mattress quality not detailed.

Bathroom & water

Modern shower facilities, though lacking shower holder; hot water limited to approximately 5 minutes in some units.

Breakfast

No breakfast service offered; guests must source meals locally.

AC / heating

Reliable heating/cooling system mentioned positively in comfort context.

Local knowledge

Book a garden-view room if you are noise-sensitive; street-facing rooms pick up tram and traffic noise.

Request nespresso capsules at check-in; the machine is provided but capsules are not included by default.

Ask reception to arrange parking in advance (€15/day) as the central location makes street parking difficult.

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Garden-view rooms (courtyard side)

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (audible tram and traffic noise)
Rooms near lobby entrance (code door noise and entry sounds audible)

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 7% of reviews mention design

Modern minimalist design with clean lines and a sophisticated aesthetic
Professionally renovated building with sharp, polished evening lighting
Upscale apartment feel that is intentional but not ostentatiously designed

Family facilities

Crib/baby bed available on request
Garden courtyard suitable for children
Spacious apartments with multiple rooms ideal for families

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