Best Luxury Hotels in Athens

For history buffs, there is really no city more fascinating than Athens, but whilst the city is known for its incredible historical significance it is also a place with a tangible creative energy. The Acropolis still lords over the city with many buildings in the city angled towards the iconic marble landmark but it’s not just the ancient culture that makes Athens such an attractive destination. The city is pulsing with art shows, live music, dance shows plus natural wonders such as the mineral-filled lakes and warm sandy beaches. Of course don’t forget to visit the other incredible antiquities like the Temple of Poseidon and the site of Ancient Eleusis. Ensure you live in splendour like a Greek god by picking from the best luxury hotels in Athens.

Attica, Athens, Psirri

18 Micon Street

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At a glance
Rooms Individually designed rooms and suites finished in cement, wood and brick, from Superior Rooms with balcony to the Urban Suite with private patio and jacuzzi and the Deluxe Suite with Acropolis view and terrace.
Amenities Breakfast, concierge, parking a few steps away.
More In the creative Psyrri quarter near Monastiraki, a 10–15 minute walk from the Acropolis and Plaka.

This unusually named hotel takes its inspiration from its Greek industrial past and was nominated at the 2018 World Boutique Hotel Awards. The designers have a thoughtful and ethical approach to preserving the history of the building and telling its story. All rooms have been designed using the 3 elements of construction – namely wood, cement and brick – to create a lovely effect of modern and traditional. Many rooms have amazing views of the Acropolis and city skyline.

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Attica, Athens, Syntagma

xenodocheio Milos

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms Rooms and suites with high ceilings, marble bathrooms and outdoor terraces, up to the Terrace Grande Suite
Amenities estiatorio Milos Mediterranean restaurant, outdoor terraces
More In downtown Athens opposite the Old Parliament, steps from the upmarket fashion district

World-renowned Greek restaurant group, estiatorio Milos, is delighted to announce the opening of the very first luxurious gastronomy 5* hotel right in the heart of Athens. Combining the concept of “philoxenia” – making a stranger feel at home – with striking simplicity, the hotel will offer guests world-class hospitality. Comprising 43 individually styled rooms and suites all of which present an air of Greek elegance; think high ceilings, marble bathrooms, wooden floors, and velvet soft furnishings. The restaurant is at the heart of the hotel and offers an artistic yet authentic Mediterranean menu; showcasing the finest quality produce to perfection. Guests can also make use of the 24-hour state-of-the-art gym and the hotel’s prime location makes it the perfect base from which to explore exciting Athens.

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Attica, Athens

Anthology of Athens

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms Eight room and suite categories from Superior to the Zeus Presidential Suite, many with balconies, Temple views and outdoor jetted tubs.
Amenities The Botany roof garden restaurant, Peristyle all-day bistro, Balaneion Spa.
More Set at the foot of the Acropolis on Andrea Syngrou Avenue, with the Temple of Olympian Zeus in view; a Leading Hotels of the World member.

Anthology of Athens is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and can be found in the heart of Greece’s capital. The hotel is comprised of a collection of contemporary and comfortable guestrooms and suites featuring the exquisite Zeus Presidential suite with its spacious balcony complete with a jacuzzi overlooking the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Guests can choose from two on-site dining venues serving fine dining at The Botany restaurant with its outdoor garden area and modern local cuisine in the Peristyle Bistro with its luminous atrium. The rejuvenating Balaneion Spa offers relaxing treatments and boasts wellness facilities including a steam room. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre. The city is full of history and the hotel’s central location allows guests to explore some of the world’s most famous landmarks with ease.

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Attica, Athens

Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Collection

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 177 rooms and suites across seven categories, from 25 sqm Classic Rooms to the 64 sqm Presidential Suite, in contemporary Athenian style
Amenities Mflavours and rooftop Mappemonde restaurants, Galerie Café, rooftop infinity pool bar, fitness centre with virtual training
More On Syntagma Square in chic Kolonaki, opposite the Hellenic Parliament and steps from Plaka and Monastiraki

The luxurious Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Collection is the first of its kind in Greece and is ideally located in the heart of the historical capital where guests can explore the wonders of Athens in the very heart of Kolonaki. The hotel is comprised of 177 deluxe rooms, including 18 lavish suites, featuring the exquisite Presidential Suite. Guests are welcome to dine on site at one the delightful restaurants and lounges which feature the unrivalled rooftop infinity pool bar, Mappemonde. There is a state-of-the-art fitness facility in the hotel for guest use as well as virtual training and wellness videos. The hotel’s location in the high-end Kolonaki area is perfect for the personalised shopping tour which takes you through the best shopping streets with a designated Fashion Expert and Stylist. The hotel showcases a beautiful and unique art collection which can be found all throughout the building.

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Attica, Athens, Syntagma

MET34

Apartments
(4 stars)
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Rooms Seven rooms and suites, from Superior Double and Grand Superior Rooms to two-bedroom Metropolis Suites, with king-size beds and private balconies.
Amenities Breakfast delivered to the room, in-room massages on request, concierge.
More In the historic centre next to Plaka, steps from Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament.

A luxury hotel near to the lively Syntagma Square, the MET34 offers luxury suites with high-tech materials and a central position in the hub of the main shopping areas and historical attractions. Rooms have king-size beds and marble bathrooms and are very spacious and ideal for groups of friends or family. The hotel is near to Syntagma and Monistiraki train stations and the location makes it easily accessible for the airport and Piraeus Port. The hotel also has a cafe-style bar and 24-hour room service.

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