The luxury 543-room InterContinental Athenaeum has a spa, 24-hour fitness and business centers, an outdoor pool, four restaurants and bars, and a shopping arcade. Catering to business travelers, there's beautiful club lounge bar, several meeting rooms, and IHG member-specific features, such as free in-room Internet and Wi-Fi. Rooms are tastefully decorated with large workspaces. The hotel is not within walking distance of any major sights -- it's about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute drive to Syntagma Square -- and its surrounding neighborhood is a bit rundown. But there's periodic free shuttle service to downtown. As an alternative, the Classical King George Palace is a luxury property in the heart of the city.
The luxury 543-room InterContinental Athenaeum has a spa, 24-hour fitness and business centers, an outdoor pool, four restaurants and bars, and a shopping arcade. Catering to business travelers, there's beautiful club lounge bar, several meeting rooms, and IHG member-specific features, such as free in-room Internet and Wi-Fi. Rooms are tastefully decorated with large workspaces. The hotel is not within walking distance of any major sights -- it's about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute drive to Syntagma Square -- and its surrounding neighborhood is a bit rundown. But there's periodic free shuttle service to downtown. As an alternative, the Classical King George Palace is a luxury property in the heart of the city.
A good fit for business travelers, the Golden Age Hotel Gardens offers six conference rooms and a full restaurant, an on-site bar, a tasty breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi. The modern, upper-middle-range hotel is a bit far from major tourist attractions, but other business hotels are nearby. Some of the hotel’s 122 rooms are on the small side, and Standard Rooms don’t have coffeemakers. Guests might also want to check out Herodion Hotel, an upscale property within a 10-minute walk of the Acropolis and Parthenon, but it has slightly higher rates.
A good fit for business travelers, the Golden Age Hotel Gardens offers six conference rooms and a full restaurant, an on-site bar, a tasty breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi. The modern, upper-middle-range hotel is a bit far from major tourist attractions, but other business hotels are nearby. Some of the hotel’s 122 rooms are on the small side, and Standard Rooms don’t have coffeemakers. Guests might also want to check out Herodion Hotel, an upscale property within a 10-minute walk of the Acropolis and Parthenon, but it has slightly higher rates.
Right by the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, the 2015-opened AthensWas is an upscale property in a stellar location. Panoramic city vistas on the smartly furnished roof terrace accompany gourmet drinking and dining, while free cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on the ground level. An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies -- those with Acropolis views are worth the added price. Guests have access to a small modern gym, but there are no pool or spa facilities. Travelers looking for both should check out the Electra Metropolis Athens.
Right by the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, the 2015-opened AthensWas is an upscale property in a stellar location. Panoramic city vistas on the smartly furnished roof terrace accompany gourmet drinking and dining, while free cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on the ground level. An elegant, artsy style reflects the property's Design Hotel status, and high-end decor extends to the 21 rooms. They have flat-screen TVs, robes, and gorgeous marble bathrooms, plus private balconies -- those with Acropolis views are worth the added price. Guests have access to a small modern gym, but there are no pool or spa facilities. Travelers looking for both should check out the Electra Metropolis Athens.
The 99-room Athens Gate Hotel is a four-pearl property spread over seven floors located, as its name suggests, next to Athens Gate. Guests are in a prime position to explore archeological sites and Plaka on foot. Free breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant with epic views of the Acropolis (indoor and outdoor seating is available). Rooms are modern and sleek with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars, but some guests have complained about street noise on the Syngrou Avenue side. For a quieter night in the same neighborhood, try comparing rates at Boutique Hotel Athens, located on a pedestrian-only street.
The 99-room Athens Gate Hotel is a four-pearl property spread over seven floors located, as its name suggests, next to Athens Gate. Guests are in a prime position to explore archeological sites and Plaka on foot. Free breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant with epic views of the Acropolis (indoor and outdoor seating is available). Rooms are modern and sleek with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and stocked minibars, but some guests have complained about street noise on the Syngrou Avenue side. For a quieter night in the same neighborhood, try comparing rates at Boutique Hotel Athens, located on a pedestrian-only street.
A centrally located, budget hotel with low rates, Athens Studios offers apartments with kitchens that can sleep from two to six people, studio style rooms and the new addition of lofts. Its sports bar and Fish Cafe provide a nice balance between privacy and
community. Located within yards of the Acropolis metro station and a 10-minute walk to Syntagma Square, it's hard to beat the area for convenience and activity.
A centrally located, budget hotel with low rates, Athens Studios offers apartments with kitchens that can sleep from two to six people, studio style rooms and the new addition of lofts. Its sports bar and Fish Cafe provide a nice balance between privacy and
community. Located within yards of the Acropolis metro station and a 10-minute walk to Syntagma Square, it's hard to beat the area for convenience and activity.
The 38-room Hera Hotel is an upper-mid-range boutique hotel located on the edge of the Plaka neighborhood in Athens. The main draw here is Peacock, the rooftop restaurant offering great views of the Acropolis. Breakfast (if you purchase a particular package) and Wi-Fi are free, though breakfast is served inside the hotel without any views. The rooms are on the smaller side (though some have furnished balconies with Acropolis views) and the clientele is generally older. It may be worth checking rates at AVA Hotel, a nearby boutique hotel with large suites featuring full kitchens.
The 38-room Hera Hotel is an upper-mid-range boutique hotel located on the edge of the Plaka neighborhood in Athens. The main draw here is Peacock, the rooftop restaurant offering great views of the Acropolis. Breakfast (if you purchase a particular package) and Wi-Fi are free, though breakfast is served inside the hotel without any views. The rooms are on the smaller side (though some have furnished balconies with Acropolis views) and the clientele is generally older. It may be worth checking rates at AVA Hotel, a nearby boutique hotel with large suites featuring full kitchens.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
Part of the Design Hotels chain, the 133-room Fresh Hotel is a four-pearl stylish property in the gritty neighborhood of Psiri. Bright pops of color, nearby bike rentals, and the panoramic views of the Acropolis from the rooftop bar attract a cool kid crowd, but parts of the neighborhood are a bit rough, so think twice before walking alone at night and safeguard valuables. The rooftop swimming pool is definitely a fun scene. Great perks include free Wi-Fi, a free breakfast with hot and cold items, and a fitness center with sauna and steam rooms. Book a room on a higher floor to avoid street noise. It may be worth comparing rates at nearby Hotel Novotel Athens for many of the same perks, including a rooftop swimming pool.
The 16-room AVA Hotel Athens is a small and sophisticated boutique in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens. The location is particularly convenient -- it's near the Acropolis and is a three-minute walk from the Temple of Zeus. All rooms are suites that look more like elegant apartments than hotel rooms (though only the higher priced suites have Acropolis views from private balconies). There is an on-site snack bar, but no full restaurant and breakfast isn't free. Another option at a similar price point is the Electra Palace Hotel Athens -- unlike AVA, it has a pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
The 16-room AVA Hotel Athens is a small and sophisticated boutique in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens. The location is particularly convenient -- it's near the Acropolis and is a three-minute walk from the Temple of Zeus. All rooms are suites that look more like elegant apartments than hotel rooms (though only the higher priced suites have Acropolis views from private balconies). There is an on-site snack bar, but no full restaurant and breakfast isn't free. Another option at a similar price point is the Electra Palace Hotel Athens -- unlike AVA, it has a pool, fitness center, and restaurant.
The 320-room Hotel Grand Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is a luxury property centrally located right across the street from the Parliament and within walking distance of many top sights like the Acropolis. There are a number of dining options on-site, including a chic cigar lounge and a rooftop restaurant with lovely Acropolis views, as well as two pools, a spa, and a fitness center. Elegant rooms feature chic, classic decor, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs -- but they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and minibars. As an alternative, travelers could check rates at Electra Palace Hotel Athens, which has a rooftop pool and rooms with minibars.
The 320-room Hotel Grand Bretagne, A Luxury Collection Hotel is a luxury property centrally located right across the street from the Parliament and within walking distance of many top sights like the Acropolis. There are a number of dining options on-site, including a chic cigar lounge and a rooftop restaurant with lovely Acropolis views, as well as two pools, a spa, and a fitness center. Elegant rooms feature chic, classic decor, marble bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs -- but they lack coffee- and tea-making facilities and minibars. As an alternative, travelers could check rates at Electra Palace Hotel Athens, which has a rooftop pool and rooms with minibars.
The upper-middle-range Novotel Athenes offers stylish accommodation about a 30-minute walk from Athens attractions. Its residential neighborhood isn't the fanciest, but cosmopolitan interiors here are smart, although predictable chain decor extends to the 196 rooms. They're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars, plus sofa beds are great for families. Panoramic views are sensational from the rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant, although the space is only open in summer. Corporate guests get a dedicated floor, and indoor fitness, bar, and restaurant facilities are open year-round. Travelers looking to be in the city center should compare rates with the Plaka Hotel, which still offers the rooftop experience, albeit without the pool.
The upper-middle-range Novotel Athenes offers stylish accommodation about a 30-minute walk from Athens attractions. Its residential neighborhood isn't the fanciest, but cosmopolitan interiors here are smart, although predictable chain decor extends to the 196 rooms. They're outfitted with flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars, plus sofa beds are great for families. Panoramic views are sensational from the rooftop pool, bar, and restaurant, although the space is only open in summer. Corporate guests get a dedicated floor, and indoor fitness, bar, and restaurant facilities are open year-round. Travelers looking to be in the city center should compare rates with the Plaka Hotel, which still offers the rooftop experience, albeit without the pool.