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47 hotels from our guide: Athens, Greece.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne lit up at dusk on Syntagma Square
Luxury hotel

Hotel Grande Bretagne

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceAthens’ most famous hotel, facing Parliament on Syntagma Square since 1874. Opulent rooms, a celebrated rooftop restaurant and a spa.
The King George hotel beside the Grande Bretagne on Syntagma Square
Luxury hotel

King George

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceElegant, intimate luxury next door to the Grande Bretagne, with antique-filled rooms and Tudor Hall’s rooftop views of the Acropolis.
The Glyfada Riviera Hotel
5-star hotel

Glyfada Riviera Hotel

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA fully renovated five-star hotel with 47 rooms on the seafront avenue, close to the beach and within walking distance of the golf course, with a pool, spa and an award-winning restaurant.
A suite at Congo Palace
4-star hotel

Congo Palace

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceOne of Glyfada’s original seaside hotels, opened in the 1960s heyday of the Riviera and since updated, with an outdoor pool and rooms a short walk from the beach.
The rooftop pool at Emmantina Hotel above Glyfada
4-star hotel

Emmantina Hotel

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA four-star hotel about 200 metres from the beach, best known for its rooftop pool and Cloud 33 bar, with a sauna and massage for slow afternoons.
Cabanas and pool among gardens at 91 Athens Riviera
Luxury beach resort

91 Athens Riviera, The Resort

Voula · Athens · GreeceA boutique beach resort on the sand at Voula, next door to Glyfada, with around 28 private luxury cabanas, a pool and beach club. About 30 minutes from both central Athens and the airport.
Alexander’s Bar, its long marble bar beneath its great tapestry
Grand hotel bar

Alexander's Bar

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceThe Grande Bretagne’s signature bar, beneath an 18th-century tapestry of Alexander the Great. Polished service, classic cocktails and real old-world glamour.
The rooftop pool of the Athens Capital Center Hotel at dusk, the Acropolis beyond
Luxury hotel

Athens Capital Center Hotel – MGallery

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceA five-star on Syntagma Square with an infinity rooftop pool and bar facing the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
The lobby and staircase of AthensWas
Boutique hotel

AthensWas

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceA design-led boutique hotel on the pedestrian promenade beneath the Acropolis, with a rooftop terrace and steps from the Acropolis Museum.
A restaurant opening onto the sea at Four Seasons Astir Palace
Resort

Four Seasons Astir Palace

Vouliagmeni · Athens · GreeceA luxury resort on its own pine-covered peninsula on the Athens Riviera, with private beaches, sea-view rooms and Michelin-recognised dining.
Grand Hyatt Athens on Syngrou Avenue at evening
Luxury hotel

Grand Hyatt Athens

Neos Kosmos · Athens · GreeceA five-star on Syngrou Avenue with two rooftop pools facing the Acropolis and a 1,000 m² spa.
Ora restaurant terrace at One&Only Aesthesis
Resort

One&Only Aesthesis

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA beachfront retreat on the Riviera with bungalows and villas among the pines, a private beach and a relaxed, glamorous mood.
The lobby of the Semiramis in Kefalari, Kifissia
Design hotel

Semiramis

Kefalari · Athens · GreeceA bold five-star design hotel by Karim Rashid, with 51 colourful rooms, an outdoor pool, a spa and the Koumkan lounge bar and restaurant.
An Acropolis Junior Suite at The Dolli, with the Acropolis through the window
Boutique hotel

The Dolli at Acropolis

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceAn intimate luxury hotel in a restored neoclassical mansion near the Acropolis, with a rooftop pool and views of the Parthenon.
The garden restaurant at The Twenty One, Kifissia
Boutique hotel

The Twenty One

Kifissia · Athens · GreeceA boutique hotel with 21 rooms, a garden pool and two restaurants, on tree-lined Kolokotroni Street in the heart of Kifissia.
A room at Xenodocheio Milos
Boutique hotel

Xenodocheio Milos

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceA refined boutique hotel from the team behind Estiatorio Milos, with serene rooms and acclaimed Greek seafood downstairs.
A room at 360 Degrees with an Acropolis view
Boutique hotel

360 Degrees Hotel

Monastiraki · Athens · GreeceA design hotel right on Monastiraki Square, steps from the flea market and the metro, with a rooftop bar-restaurant looking straight at the Acropolis.
The Plato bar at the Academias Hotel
Boutique hotel

Academias Hotel

Kolonaki · Athens · GreeceA restored pre-war building on the edge of Kolonaki, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, with a boutique feel and polished service.
A guest room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens
Design hotel

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Athens

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceThe American design brand’s first Greek hotel, close to Glyfada’s best beaches and a short ride from the city. A big pool and swim club, yoga and events give it a younger, livelier mood than the traditional Riviera resorts.
A suite with a fireplace at Andromeda Suites
Suites & apartments

Andromeda Suites & Apartments

Ambelokipi · Athens · GreeceFourteen suites and apartments by the Athens Concert Hall, about 300 m from Megaro Mousikis metro.
The roof terrace at Athens Tower facing the Acropolis
City hotel

Athens Tower

Monastiraki · Athens · GreeceThe tallest building in the historic centre, on Monastiraki Square, with a roof garden and views.
A suite with a terrace at Brasil Suites, Glyfada
Boutique hotel

Brasil Suites

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA small, newly built design hotel of suites on a quiet residential street two blocks from the centre of Glyfada, good for families and longer stays.
The roof garden at COCO-MAT Hotel Athens with the Acropolis beyond
City hotel

COCO-MAT Hotel Athens

Kolonaki · Athens · GreeceA Kolonaki city hotel with a roof garden, honesty bar and open kitchen, by COCO-MAT.
A suite at Ciel Athens Suites
Suites

Ciel Athens Suites

Monastiraki · Athens · GreeceStylish, modern suites on Ermou, part of Ciel Athens Living with its rooftop bar-restaurant.
The roof terrace at CityZoe with the Acropolis beyond
Suites

CityZoe Athens Suites

Plaka · Athens · GreeceSuites in Plaka with a private rooftop terrace facing the Parthenon; pets are welcome.
The lounge at Coco-Mat Hotel Nafsika
Hotel

Coco-Mat Hotel Nafsika

Kifissia · Athens · GreeceAn understated hotel by the Greek bed-maker Coco-Mat, with calm rooms in natural materials and a restaurant serving Greek dishes.
The Athenian Lounge beneath its chandelier at Conrad Athens The Ilisian
Hotel

Conrad Athens The Ilisian

Ilisia · Athens · GreeceThe landmark 1963 Hilton, reborn in 2026 as a Conrad with 278 rooms and suites.
The rooftop restaurant of the Divani Palace Acropolis at night, the Acropolis lit
Luxury hotel

Divani Palace Acropolis

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceA 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.
The roof garden restaurant at Electra Metropolis facing the Acropolis
Luxury hotel

Electra Metropolis

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceA sleek five-star on Mitropoleos with a rooftop pool, restaurant and bar facing the Acropolis. Excellent value for its location.
The rooftop pool at Electra Palace Athens with the Acropolis beyond
Luxury hotel

Electra Palace Athens

Plaka · Athens · GreeceA classic five-star in Plaka whose rooftop pool looks straight at the Acropolis. A peaceful base within walking distance of everything.
The atrium of Ergon House with its olive tree
Boutique hotel

Ergon House

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceA 'Greek deli hotel' built around a food market and restaurant. Rooms upstairs, regional Greek products and a lively atrium below.
The Party Suite at Gatsby Athens at night, with its plunge pool
Boutique hotel

Gatsby Athens

Syntagma · Athens · GreeceAn art-deco-inspired boutique hotel in the centre with a stylish rooftop bar, creative restaurant and beautifully designed rooms.
A lounge with a fireplace at the Herodion Hotel
Boutique hotel

Herodion Hotel

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceA well-loved hotel moments from the Acropolis, with a roof garden, the Point A rooftop bar and warm, attentive service.
A lounge with a tapestry at Mona Athens
Boutique hotel

Mona Athens

Psyrri · Athens · GreeceAn industrial-chic boutique hotel of around 20 rooms on a quiet square in Psyrri, in the middle of the neighbourhood’s tavernas and bars.
A balcony with Acropolis views at Parea Athens
Boutique rooms

Parea Athens

Psyrri · Athens · GreeceBoutique rooms and apartments on a pedestrian street by Monastiraki, some with Acropolis views.
A table at La Suite at St George Lycabettus, the Acropolis beyond
Boutique hotel

St George Lycabettus

Kolonaki · Athens · GreecePerched on the slopes of Lycabettus Hill in Kolonaki, with a rooftop pool and sweeping views across the city to the Acropolis and the sea.
The rooftop restaurant of The Athens Gate Hotel at sunset, the Acropolis beyond
Boutique hotel

The Athens Gate Hotel

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceA stylish hotel opposite Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with a rooftop restaurant overlooking both and the Acropolis.
A suite at The Kefalari Suites
Boutique hotel

The Kefalari Suites

Kefalari · Athens · GreeceThirteen individually styled suites in a converted 19th-century mansion near Kefalari Square.
The rooftop terrace with sun loungers, planted beds and Lycabettus Hill behind
Design hotel

The Modernist Athens

Kolonaki · Athens · GreeceKolonaki’s former Canadian Embassy, now a design hotel with a year-round rooftop above the trees.
A room with parquet floors at The Zillers
Boutique hotel

The Zillers Boutique Hotel

Monastiraki · Athens · GreeceA small boutique hotel between Monastiraki and the cathedral, whose front rooms and rooftop restaurant have incredible views of the Acropolis.
A room at CITYLUXE Suites & Rooms
Self-service boutique hotel

CITYLUXE Suites & Rooms

Kolonaki · Athens · GreeceA self-service boutique hotel in Kolonaki: online check-in, PIN entry and seven room types.
A double room at Enattica Monastiraki Living
City rooms

Enattica Monastiraki Living

Monastiraki · Athens · GreeceSimple, modern double and triple rooms on Mitropoleos Street, in the historic centre.
The pool garden at the Sea View Hotel, Glyfada
Hotel

Sea View Hotel

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA friendly hotel on a quiet side street close to the Glyfada seafront, with an outdoor pool and sun terrace, a short walk from the beaches, the marinas and the shops and cafés of central Glyfada.
The marble staircase and old lift in the lobby of the Cecil Hotel
Budget hotel

Cecil Hotel

Psyrri · Athens · GreeceA simple, good-value hotel on Athinas Street, five minutes’ walk from both Monastiraki and Omonia metro stations.
4-star hotel

Fenix Hotel

Glyfada · Athens · GreeceA four-star hotel in a quiet street just back from the seafront, a few minutes’ walk from the beaches and the shops and cafés of central Glyfada.
Boutique hotel

COCO-MAT Athens BC

Makrygianni · Athens · GreeceA design hotel near the Acropolis Museum with famously comfortable natural-material beds, a rooftop pool and Acropolis views.
Beach resort

Varkiza Resort

Varkiza · Athens · GreeceA big, lively beach complex with several bars and restaurants, water sports hire and a buzzing atmosphere from morning to night.