In Athens you can find a wide variety of hotels. The most important thing in choosing an hotel in Athens is the location. It depends on the type of trip and what you want to do, but most travelers choose an that hotel located in the center of Athens. We recommend being in the city center, near Plaka, from where you can go to all the entertainment areas and important sites of Athens.
A hotel located in a good location will save you the need for travel and you can enjoy a walk in the city that will take you to all the places and attractions it offers. The safety of the area is also important. There are areas with a high level of crime that are not worth staying in.
It is possible that you will choose a luxury hotel, but it is in a bad and inaccessible area, so we will focus on hotels that are centrally located in the city. You can see recommendations for hotels in other areas of Athens in the neighborhood pages: Kolonaki, Paleo Faliro, Kifissia. See also recommendations for hotels in Piraeus.
Another important point is the price and what your budget allows you, and on this page we will include all the available options in terms of budget, from luxury hotels to accommodation apartments and hostels. On this page we will present for you the most recommended hotels in Athens that have received good reviews from Israeli travelers and guests who have stayed at the hotel.
The links on this page point to the booking hotel website which allows you to view the details of each hotel, the reviews of the guests who stayed there, check the prices and availability of the hotel for your dates and make a direct reservation through it.
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Please note that hotel recommendations are updated from time to time, new hotels are established and there are sometimes changes in the existing hotels, so we recommend that you visit this page before your next vacation in Athens. Updated for 2022
Luxury hotels in Athens
If your budget allows it, in Athens you can find a number of leading luxury hotels where you can enjoy the many possible indulgences and luxury. In these hotels, the hotel itself is the attraction and experience in itself of your trip and the hotel takes care of all the services you need during your stay at the highest level.
Hotel Grand Bretagne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ is one of the best luxury hotels in Athens and even in Europe as a whole with a 5-star rating that offers its guests the height of luxury and luxury with luxurious rooms, a heated outdoor swimming pool next to a drinks bar and a restaurant on the roof with a wonderful view of The Acropolis.
The hotel also includes a spa center with an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gym. The hotel is in an excellent location in the heart of the city of Athens, on the north side of Syntagma Square where you can watch the soldiers dressed in traditional clothing and changing between them at regular times while performing a unique exchange ceremony.
➕ Excellent location. Luxury at the highest level. There is a swimming pool and an excellent restaurant on the roof. ➖ Very expensive.
Adjacent to it you will find the King George Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ which is another historical luxury hotel rated 5 stars with luxurious rooms and a restaurant that serves gourmet meals with a wonderful view of the Acropolis. This hotel does not have a swimming pool unless you book the luxury penthouse suite which includes access to a rooftop with a private swimming pool.
➕ Excellent location. luxury hotel ➖ Very expensive. There is no swimming pool, only for those who book the luxury suite.
5 star luxury hotels
Electra Metropolis Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ is a 5-star luxury hotel located in the Plaka neighborhood one kilometer from the Acropolis. The hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and a spa center. It also has an indoor swimming pool.
➕ Excellent location. Spacious rooms.
Electra Palace Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ is a 5-star luxury hotel located in an excellent location in the center of Plaka in Athens in front of the Acropolis. The hotel includes a rooftop swimming pool with a view of the Acropolis, a spa center with an indoor pool and a sauna. Includes family rooms that include a spa bed.
➕ Excellent location. Swimming pool on the roof of the hotel. ➖ Small rooms. A small gym.
Astir Palace Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ is located on the Athens Riviera, in Valiagmani, which is far from the city center but offers amazing accommodation in a luxurious 5-star resort complex that includes a private beach surrounded by pine trees. The hotel also includes two swimming pools, several restaurants, spa rooms and a gym. There are family rooms for families with children and also suites that include a balcony with a private pool. Lake Vouliagmeni is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
➕ A luxury resort complex. private beach ➖ Far from the city center.