Top 20 · Athens, Greece
Top 20 Hotels in Athens
Whether you want a grand hotel on Syntagma Square, a boutique room beneath the Acropolis or a resort on the Riviera, these are the twenty best places to stay in Athens.
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1. Hotel Grande Bretagne
Athens' most famous hotel, facing Parliament on Syntagma Square since 1874. Opulent rooms, a celebrated rooftop restaurant and a spa.
1 Vasileos Georgiou A'Details View on map
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5-star
2. King George
Elegant, intimate luxury next door to the Grande Bretagne, with antique-filled rooms and Tudor Hall's rooftop views of the Acropolis.
3 Vasileos Georgiou A'Details View on map
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Riviera resort
3. Four Seasons Astir Palace
A luxury resort on its own pine-covered peninsula on the Athens Riviera, with private beaches, sea-view rooms and Michelin-recognised dining.
40 ApollonosDetails View on map
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Beachfront resort
4. One&Only Aesthesis
A beachfront retreat on the Riviera with bungalows and villas among the pines, a private beach and a relaxed, glamorous mood.
Glyfada seafrontDetails View on map
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Rooftop pool
5. Electra Palace Athens
A classic five-star in Plaka whose rooftop pool looks straight at the Acropolis. A peaceful base within walking distance of everything.
18-20 NikodimouDetails View on map
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Rooftop pool
6. Electra Metropolis
A sleek five-star on Mitropoleos with a rooftop pool, restaurant and bar facing the Acropolis. Excellent value for its location.
15 MitropoleosDetails View on map
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Design hotel
7. AthensWas
A design-led boutique hotel on the pedestrian promenade beneath the Acropolis, with a rooftop terrace and steps from the Acropolis Museum.
5 Dionysiou AreopagitouDetails View on map
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Roof garden
8. Herodion Hotel
A well-loved hotel moments from the Acropolis, with a roof garden, the Point A rooftop bar and warm, attentive service.
4 Rovertou GalliDetails View on map
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Parthenon views
9. Divani Palace Acropolis
A five-star near the Acropolis with a rooftop terrace facing the Parthenon, an outdoor pool and remains of the ancient city walls in its basement.
19-25 ParthenonosDetails View on map
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Rooftop views
10. The Athens Gate Hotel
A stylish hotel opposite Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking both and the Acropolis.
10 Syngrou AveDetails View on map
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Eco-design
11. COCO-MAT Athens BC
A design hotel near the Acropolis Museum with famously comfortable natural-material beds, a rooftop pool and Acropolis views.
5 FalirouDetails View on map
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Iconic rooftop
12. A for Athens
Boutique rooms right on Monastiraki Square, topped by one of the city's most famous rooftop bars. Perfect for being in the thick of it.
2-4 MiaouliDetails View on map
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Food hotel
13. Ergon House
A 'Greek deli hotel' built around a food market and restaurant. Rooms upstairs, regional Greek products and a lively atrium below.
Mitropoleos StreetDetails View on map
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Art deco
14. Gatsby Athens
An art-deco-inspired boutique hotel in the centre with a stylish rooftop bar, creative restaurant and beautifully designed rooms.
18 LekkaDetails View on map
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Boutique luxury
15. Xenodocheio Milos
A refined boutique hotel from the team behind Estiatorio Milos, with serene rooms and acclaimed Greek seafood downstairs.
3-5 KolokotroniDetails View on map
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Rooftop pool
16. Athens Capital Center Hotel – MGallery
A five-star on Syntagma Square with an infinity rooftop pool and bar facing the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
Syntagma SquareDetails View on map
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Autograph Collection
17. Academias Hotel
A restored pre-war building on the edge of Kolonaki, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, with a boutique feel and polished service.
Akadimias StreetDetails View on map
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Hillside views
18. St George Lycabettus
Perched on the slopes of Lycabettus Hill in Kolonaki, with a rooftop pool and sweeping views across the city to the Acropolis and the sea.
2 KleomenousDetails View on map
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City landmark
19. Hilton Athens
A modernist Athens landmark with a large outdoor pool, the Galaxy rooftop bar and easy access to the museums along Vasilissis Sofias.
46 Vasilissis Sofias AveDetails View on map
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Boutique luxury
20. The Dolli at Acropolis
An intimate luxury hotel in a restored neoclassical mansion near the Acropolis, with a rooftop pool and views of the Parthenon.
Near the Acropolis MuseumDetails View on map
Price guide per night in high season: €€ under €200, €€€ €200–400, €€€€ over €400. Rates vary widely by season.