Greece · 20 handpicked hotels
Athens is having a renaissance. From sleek rooftop hotels with Acropolis views to boutique conversions in the revived Psyrri neighbourhood, Greece's capital is now one of Europe's most compelling hotel destinations.
Our selection
Syntagma
The grandest address in Greece, opposite the Greek Parliament and facing the Parthenon. The rooftop restaurant and pool with Acropolis views are unforgettable.
Syntagma
A 1930s luxury landmark next to the Grande Bretagne. The rooftop Tudor Hall restaurant and elegantly restored rooms offer one of Athens's finest experiences.
Syntagma
A striking contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool directly overlooking the Acropolis. One of the most dramatic hotel views in all of Europe.
Syntagma
Yves Klein tables and furniture by Campana brothers inside a Philippe Starck-designed space. The most design-forward hotel in Athens, steps from Syntagma.
Koukaki
An intimate boutique with some of the closest Acropolis views from any Athens hotel. The rooftop pool and restaurant make this one of the most coveted addresses in the city.
Makrigianni
Directly below the Acropolis with beautiful Acropolis-view rooms, a rooftop terrace and the most walkable position for visiting the archaeological sites.
Koukaki
A beautifully positioned boutique hotel with an Acropolis-view rooftop, charming rooms and the kind of personal service that makes Athens feel genuinely welcoming.
Kolonaki
A beautifully designed sleep-focused hotel using the Greek brand's own natural-fibre mattresses and bedding. The best night's sleep in Athens, in an excellent Kolonaki location.
Kolonaki
An intimate design hotel in Athens's most fashionable neighbourhood with aerial photography interiors, excellent service and the Kolonaki restaurants on the doorstep.
Koukaki
A contemporary boutique near the Acropolis with a rooftop jacuzzi offering Parthenon views and rooms that are a notch above what the price suggests.
Monastiraki
A beautifully converted neoclassical building in the heart of Monastiraki with Acropolis views, original architectural details and an excellent breakfast terrace.
Plaka
At the entrance to the Plaka neighbourhood with Acropolis and Lycabettus views from the rooftop. The most charmingly positioned hotel in historic Athens.
Plaka
A lovingly restored neoclassical building in the Plaka with a rooftop terrace and the kind of warm, personal hospitality that smaller Athens hotels do so well.
Plaka
An elegant city hotel in the Plaka with an extraordinary rooftop pool and restaurant. The classical views, rooftop pool and central location are all outstanding.
Syntagma
A classic Athenian hotel facing the National Gardens and Parliament. The recent renovation, central location and breakfast terrace make this a reliable luxury choice.
Omonia
A pop-art design hotel inspired by Greek mythology with boldly themed rooms, an outdoor bar and the kind of eccentric creativity that keeps Athens feeling fresh.
Omonia
A neoclassical building with art-filled rooms, excellent rooftop views and a genuine commitment to showcasing contemporary Greek art and design.
Omonia
A cheerful, brightly coloured design hotel that played a key role in reinventing the Omonia neighbourhood. The rooftop pool and roof garden café are still excellent.
Koukaki
A mid-century modernist building lovingly restored with period furniture, natural materials and a design philosophy that feels both timeless and thoroughly contemporary.
Psyrri
Set in the revived Psyrri neighbourhood, O&B combines Greek craftsmanship, contemporary design and excellent personal service in one of Athens's most interesting areas.