Best Luxury Hotels in Athens

The five-star Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens offers a sensational getaway on the scenic Aegean Sea where you can watch the sun set in style. There is a lavish selection of guestrooms, suites and bungalows with some featuring outdoor terraces and private swimming pools. There are eight dining venues including an idyllic sea-view taverna in addition to relaxing bars and lounges. The hotel boasts two seasonal outdoor pools including a stunning infinity pool as well as three private beaches where you can practise non-motorised water sports. Guests can indulge in traditional treatments and healing hydrotherapy at the rejuvenating Athens Spa or make use of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities including a gym and padel and tennis courts. Experiences on offer include Greek cooking classes and pottery lessons while family-friendly amenities include the Kids For All Seasons club and babysitting services. The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens offers a variety of options for you to arrive in style on the helipad, private jetty or with the limo service.

Located centrally next to Syntagma Square, the Hotel Grande Bretagne is a luxury hotel in Athens that was originally a residence built for a wealthy businessman in 1842. In recent times the hotel has had a full multi-million revamp to restore it’s former glory and it now has an indoor and outdoor pool a spa, a restaurant, a coffee shop and a number of attractive bars including a rooftop terrace where you can soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant city.

King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens is a lavish boutique hotel which dates back to 1930 in the historical Greek capital. Guests are invited to indulge in a five-star stay in one of the 102 luxurious guestrooms and suites, including the spacious two-bedroom Penthouse Suite with a private outdoor pool overlooking the Acropolis. On-site dining is available at the Michelin-starred Tudor Hall Restaurant with spectacular city views and even better cuisine. Guests can also take advantage of the 24-hour fitness centre and the fully equipped business centre. The hotel is family-friendly and offers a range of children-specific services to make every guest feel at ease and at home, including babysitting services.

New Hotel Athens is a 5-star boutique design hotel in the heart of Athens, offering art-inspired interiors, modern amenities, and a prime location near Syntagma Square. Ultra comfortable beds are a feature, as are futuristic looking bathrooms with gold sinks that extend out into the room! The hotel has a spa, a gym and a number of excellent dining opportunities. On the 7th floor of the hotel, the Art Lounge serves exceptional food and cocktails, complemented by panoramic views of Athens. It also hosts periodic temporary exhibitions featuring artworks by contemporary Greek artists.

The Modernist Athens is a sleek boutique hotel in Athens trendy Kolonaki district, blending minimalist design with warm hospitality. Set in a 1950s former embassy, its modern rooms feature bespoke furniture, oak floors, and marble bathrooms, with some offering balconies and city views. Guests can unwind on the rooftop terrace, enjoy a chic café-bar, and stay active in the fitness studio. Thoughtful details like custom playlists, organic toiletries, and locally sourced treats enhance the experience. Located near cultural landmarks, designer boutiques, and vibrant nightlife, it’s a sophisticated urban retreat for design-conscious travellers.

This former government building has been transformed into a hotel that is a hybrid mixture of chic 1950s and 1960s style with ultra modern touches thrown in to create a luxurious experience for guests. The tenth floor houses a stunning roof garden with panoramic views over Athens. The hotel has two pools including one on the roof, a spa area, and one of it’s main attractions is a striking piece of artwork in the inner courtyard atrium which consists of swarming birds and bees that rise up to over 30m in height, and guests can sit and enjoy the view over a coffee.

This hotel is set on a slight incline that gives superb views of Mount Lycabettus from the rooftop terrace, and which is also easily accessible for those interested in an early morning or evening stroll on the slopes. The hotel has a rooftop pool bar, a gym area and many rooms have great views of the magnificent Acropolis. There is also a spa with a pilates studio, and the rooftop restaurant has an unmissable panoramic view and a whole host of truly delicious dishes, and for those hot summer months the pool bar is a cool way to enjoy a relaxing drink.

Gatsby Athens is the newest luxury hotel to welcome guests in the historic and beautiful city. The 33-room hotel balances sophisticated design with Greek traditions whilst guests can also enjoy personalised, attentive service with one-of-a-kind food, beverage, and entertainment offerings reflecting the best of the cultural and social milieu of its downtown location. The vibe at the hotel is an energetic one that evokes the glamour of mid-1930 Athens, the Gatsby Restaurant is the main social hub of the hotel meanwhile, and Cloud 9 the rooftop garden bar offers a casual-cool atmosphere, welcoming hotel residents and guests to dine with stunning panoramic views and a glimpse of the Acropolis. Guests can also make use of the 24-hour detox GYM with the latest fitness equipment. Individual guest rooms and suites present an art-deco design; think signature pastel pink headboards and diamond-tiled showers along with state-of-the-art technology. This is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a place to play and enjoy life!

The Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection is a lavish boutique hotel in the heart of Athens and is conveniently located within walking distance of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The hotel is comprised of deluxe guestrooms and suites featuring the spacious One-bedroom Suite. On-site dining is available at the idyllic NYX Rooftop Japanese Fusion Gastro Bar with its panoramic views over the city and the Acropolis. Guests can also dine in the tempting Symposium Restaurant and unwind in Plato Bar & Lounge. Guests are invited to indulge in a treatment at Pnoes Spa or take advantage of the excellent wellness facilities including a heated indoor lap pool. There is also a fully equipped, 24-hour fitness centre for guests to make use of. The hotel offers the perfect opportunity to relax in style while exploring this historical city.

Near to the buzzing Plaka area but secreted away on a quiet road, the AVA Hotel and Suites is a small but perfectly formed hotel that is central to all that Athens has to offer for tourists and business travellers. Suites range from regular to larger executive and exclusive options, and the latter have living area, small kitchen and a large balcony. There is a subdued luxury throughout the hotel and each of the 16 rooms resemble apartments and are furnished in a bright, fresh style. Views from the balconies include the Acropolis, Hadrian Arch and the Temple of Zeus, and a bottle of champagne is an added luxury that is presented to every guest on arrival.

With a classy, sophisticated tone, this boutique hotel has a growing fan base of regular customers who love the mixture of modernistic furniture coupled with classic Greek art as illustrated in black and white photographs of ancient Greek statues. Rooms range from smaller sizes with work space and small balconies to more expensive suites each decorated in an individual style and with ample space and stunning views of the Acropolis from large balconies. Marble bathrooms come complete with luxurious Korres toiletries, and the hotel has a restaurant with a delightful interior garden for drinks, snacks or main meals.

Holiday on the Athenian Riviera, specifically Glyfada, but in contemporary Thai style. Dusit is an Asian group, here bringing its signature look and feel to the Greek capital. Its five-star suites are complemented by a rooftop Mediterranean restaurant and bar (O Live), a pan-Asian restaurant (DAO), a heated Vitality Pool with a sauna and steam room and the brand’s signature Namm Spa (all adult guests are treated to one complimentary massage treatment per stay). The low-rise property offers views of the sea on one side and the mountains on the other.