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20 of the Best 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 twenty of the best places to stay in Athens.
Our 20 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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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'Explore View on map
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5-star
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'Explore View on map
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Riviera resort
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 ApollonosExplore View on map
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5-star hotels 8
Grand hotels and luxury landmarks in the centre, from Syntagma Square to the foot of the Acropolis.
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Rooftop pool
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 SquareExplore View on map
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Parthenon views
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 ParthenonosExplore View on map
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Rooftop pool
Electra Metropolis
A sleek five-star on Mitropoleos with a rooftop pool, restaurant and bar facing the Acropolis. Excellent value for its location.
15 MitropoleosExplore View on map
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Rooftop pool
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 NikodimouExplore View on map
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City landmark
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 AveExplore View on map
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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'Explore View on map
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5-star
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'Explore View on map
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Hillside views
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 KleomenousExplore View on map
4-star hotels 2
Comfortable, well-run hotels in great locations, with rooftop views of the Acropolis.
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Roof garden
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 GalliExplore View on map
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Rooftop views
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 AveExplore View on map
Boutique hotels 8
Smaller, design-led hotels with character, many in restored historic buildings.
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Iconic rooftop
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 MiaouliExplore View on map
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Autograph Collection
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 StreetExplore View on map
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Design hotel
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 AreopagitouExplore View on map
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Eco-design
COCO-MAT Athens BC
A design hotel near the Acropolis Museum with famously comfortable natural-material beds, a rooftop pool and Acropolis views.
5 FalirouExplore View on map
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Food hotel
Ergon House
A 'Greek deli hotel' built around a food market and restaurant. Rooms upstairs, regional Greek products and a lively atrium below.
Mitropoleos StreetExplore View on map
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Art deco
Gatsby Athens
An art-deco-inspired boutique hotel in the centre with a stylish rooftop bar, creative restaurant and beautifully designed rooms.
18 LekkaExplore View on map
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Boutique luxury
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 MuseumExplore View on map
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Boutique luxury
Xenodocheio Milos
A refined boutique hotel from the team behind Estiatorio Milos, with serene rooms and acclaimed Greek seafood downstairs.
3-5 KolokotroniExplore View on map
Resorts 2
Beachfront luxury on the Athens Riviera, about 30 minutes from the centre.
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Riviera resort
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 ApollonosExplore View on map
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Beachfront resort
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 seafrontExplore View on map
Price guide per night in high season: €€ under €200, €€€ €200–400, €€€€ over €400. Rates vary widely by season.
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