Top 10 Hotels in Athens

1. xenodocheio Milos

One of the highest-scoring hotels on this list at 9.8, xenodocheio Milos is a boutique five-star at Kolokotroni 3-5 with roughly 40 rooms, a spa with massage services, a fitness room and a bar. Its on-site restaurant, estiatorio Milos, serves Mediterranean seafood. The location is the other draw: Ermou Street is about three minutes away and Syntagma Square about five. Reviews praise the staff and the cleanliness, and a few guests find breakfast the weakest part. There is no pool. Check current rates on Booking.com.

2. The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

The Social Athens opened in 2023 on Voukourestiou Street, between Syntagma and Kolonaki, with 24 rooms and a Radisson Individuals brand behind it. Guests rate the staff and the location most highly. The street suits shopping and dining rather than sightseeing, and the Acropolis is a longer walk than from Plaka. There is no pool or parking, and a few guests note moped noise on the lower floors and a basic gym. Check current rates on Booking.com.

3. Great Living Koukaki

Great Living Koukaki is a self-catering apartment hotel on Erechthiou Street, about a ten-minute walk from the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, with Syngrou-Fix Metro station roughly 400 meters away. Units have air conditioning, kitchenettes and balconies, and guests often praise their size and cleanliness. There is no restaurant, pool or breakfast, and self check-in means staff are not always on site. It is a good value for longer stays and families in a pleasant, residential part of the city. Check current rates on Booking.com.

4. Gatsby Athens

Gatsby Athens is a small five-star on Lekka Street, a few minutes from Syntagma Square and Ermou Street, with 33 air-conditioned rooms, heated floors, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace and a fitness room. A local breakfast is included. Guests rate the staff, the location and the breakfast very highly, and with more than 2,000 reviews on record it has a solid track record. The one recurring complaint is noise from the bar downstairs, so ask for a room facing away from it. Check current rates on Booking.com.

5. COLORS Hotel Athens

COLORS Hotel Athens is a 36-room four-star that opened in 2020, near Omonia Square and about half a kilometer from Omonia Metro station. It has a restaurant, a bar, a breakfast buffet and a 24-hour front desk, and for a four-star it is one of the lowest-priced picks here. Guests praise the staff and the location, although a few find the rooms small. The area around Omonia is busy and not as polished as Plaka, so it suits travelers who prioritize price and transport links over charm. Check current rates on Booking.com.

6. Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens

Four Seasons Astir Palace is the resort pick: a 303-room beachfront property that opened in 2018 on the Vouliagmeni peninsula, with private beaches, several pools, a spa and a collection of restaurants. It is about 24 to 27 kilometers from the airport and a drive from the Acropolis, so it suits travelers who want a seaside holiday with a few days of sightseeing rather than a city-centre base. Rates are the highest here, and guests rate it among the best hotels in Greece. Check current rates on Booking.com.

7. The Pinnacle Athens

The Pinnacle Athens is a boutique five-star on Aiolou Street with only around 16 suites, designed in an urban eclectic style, with walk-in showers with hydromassage jets. The rooftop terrace has Acropolis views, the restaurant is called My Athens, and Monastiraki Square is a five-minute walk. Guests praise the staff, the location and the rooftop, while a few mention weekend street noise and compact rooms. Breakfast is available for an extra fee. Check current rates on Booking.com.

8. Not Boutique Hotel

Not Boutique Hotel is an adults-only five-star at 16 Voutadon in the Kerameikos and Gazi area, a short walk from Kerameikos Metro station. It has an outdoor pool, a garden, a restaurant serving Greek cuisine and a bar, which is unusual in central Athens. Rooms number only around 16 to 21, depending on the listing, and guests score it 9.5 on Booking.com. It is the pick for couples who want a quieter, more local neighborhood and a pool rather than a view of the Acropolis. Check current rates on Booking.com.

9. Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel

Hellenic Vibes Smart Hotel opened in 2021 with 35 rooms at the Monastiraki end of Ermou Street, about two minutes from Monastiraki Square and a short walk from the Acropolis. Rooms are air-conditioned and can be controlled from a phone, and a complimentary breakfast buffet is served until 11 a.m. Reviewers praise the staff and the cleanliness, while one or two feel the rooms are small for a five-star and note that there is no restaurant or bar. It is a strong choice for sightseeing on foot. Check current rates on Booking.com.

10. Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Elia Ermou is the largest hotel on this list, with 123 individually decorated rooms in a four-star hotel that opened in 2018 close to Ermou Street and Syntagma Square. The rooftop restaurant has Acropolis views and is the main draw, and there is a spa and wellness area with a fitness center. With more than 5,000 reviews on record it is also the most reviewed, and guests praise the location, the cleanliness and the staff. Some find the rooms and bathrooms small, and parking is paid. Check current rates on Booking.com.

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