8 Best Places To Stay In Athens, Greece - Updated 2024

places to stay in athens, greece
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Athens is one of the most beautiful cities from Europe full of history and traditions. This city will charm you with the traditional food, Greek music, colorful small streets, and stunning sunsets upon the Acropolis. Whether you’re traveling alone or with family or your lover, you should always pick a place to stay carefully. Staying in a comfortable apartment with everything you need like shops and restaurants nearby is the key to making your holiday perfect. In order to have the best holiday, we’ve prepared you a list of the best places to stay in Athens. Take a look!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.

1. Adrian Hotel (from USD 171)

Adrian Hotel is best known for the great location and for the delicious breakfast they serve on the roof. It’s situated right next to the Acropolis Hill and near all major Athens attractions and only 151 meters (503 feet) away from the metro station. The rooms are air-conditioned, elegantly decorated and have a minibar. Also, every room has a balcony and the rooftop terrace overlooks the Parthenon. They say you can’t have them all, but this place has everything you need, great location, beautiful rooms and stunning view from the roof.

Also See: 15 Best Hotels in Athens with a view of the Acropolis

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Adrian Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 74 Adrianou Street
399 meters (0.3 ft) from Acropolis of Athens

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Non-smoking rooms Internet services Lift Car hire Heating Fax/photocopying

2. Apartment near Acropolis (from 141 USD, 120 EUR)

This is a very nice apartment with excellent location, near the Acropolis. This place is well equipped with a kitchen with everything you need, a large TV with internet connection and air conditioner. The owner is very hospitable and he will help you with the information you need. The terrace of the apartment is the best place to have a breakfast or coffee with an amazing Acropolis view!

Apartment near Acropolis

Price: from 141 USD, 120 EUR

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3. Vintage penthouse in central Athens (from 73 USD, 62 EUR)

This is a cozy apartment decorated in a vintage way with lovely details. It is clear that the host has an artistic touch. The decorations are a tasteful mix of old and modern. The apartment is on the fourth floor of a six-floor building.

The room is bright and the location is perfect, just one street away from the main shopping street. The house is air-conditioned during the hot summer days. It is very spacious and well equipped with a kitchen, dining room table, and large outdoor terrace.

Vintage penthouse in central Athens

Price: from 73 USD, 62 EUR

Number of Guests: 3

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4. Athens Diamond Plus (from USD 247)

This hotel is located in the heart of Athens and you can easily have access to all the major archaeological sites.The rooms are very elegant and decorated in a very unique and classic way. The bathroom has a hydromassage so your experience here will be a relaxing one. There’s a 24-hour reception desk that informs tourists about the main points of attraction, and only 100 meters (330 feet) away, there’s Acropolis View Restaurant where you can enjoy a nice dinner.

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Astikon House

Wifi Available

Address: Voulis 24 & Mitropoleos Str.
733 meters (0.5 ft) from Acropolis of Athens

24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Laundry Dry cleaning Breakfast in the room Ironing service

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5. Budget room

If you want to travel but your budget is pretty tight, you don’t have to worry about that. We’ve found a very cheap and also beautiful and clean room in Athens near a metro station and only 10 to 15 minutes walking from the Acropolis. It also has a pretty balcony with a nice view and a fully equipped kitchen.

There’s a bathroom with a cozy mini spa and bath will be shared with another room. There is also washing machine and iron in the apartment. This is a perfect place for a traveler who looks for comfort and a cheap room.

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Athina, Greece
784 meters (0.5 ft) from Acropolis of Athens
159 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN RENTAL UNIT 2 Beds 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room itself is really nice and air-conditioned (which you may need in the athens heat)
the room is very comfortable and with nice decor as shown in the photo
the listing is absolutely accurate and the room was spacious and very clean
tia & mike's place was really comfortable and cozy
nice room and bed the traffic is convenient
Cleanliness:
clean tidy and practical
beautifully clean and cosy place
house very clean and comfortable
the flat is very clean and cozy
good position and very clean
Host:
owners were easy to contact
thank you for being such great hosts
hosts are very responsive and helpful
tia and mike were very kind and attentive hosts
vaki was really helpful and communicative
Location:
apartment was very well located within a 15/20 min walking distance from acropolis
in a great location
the location is so ideal close to most sightseeings subway station is few seconds from the apt
very nice room close to the metro station
the metro is super close and a 10 min walk away from the acropolis
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6. lycabettus

The apartment is cozy, but most importantly the view is amazing! Sitting on the balcony drinking coffee and looking over the view is the perfect environment one could ask for. The hot tub is just a perfect touch to top the whole place off and the house is decorated in a modern lovely style.

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Athina, Greece
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from Acropolis of Athens
16 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean cozy and modern decor
the space is a bit smaller than we pictured but very clean cool and cozy
Host:
our host was very kind fast at answering
Location:
we enjoyed our stay here it is at a great and safe location in town
and the huge walk-in shower is pretty special too
we really hope to return to this place someday
great hosts great location great views
good place to stay for a couple
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7. Amazing penthouse

The view from the terrace is truly amazing. If you ever dreamed of waking up and drinking your coffee while admiring the city you love, you can stay in this comfortable place and enjoy the view. This place is near restaurants and shops and the metro is only 20 meters (66 feet) away. It has two private terraces offering you a lounge with relaxing furniture and stunning sunset views.

There’s also a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, fridge, toasters, kettle, kitchen oven and hot plates, coffee machine, and microwave oven. If you’re visiting in winter, there’s a fireplace that makes everything even more romantic. The host will help you with everything you need and there’s a guide booklet that is provided to you with useful phone numbers, tips and suggestions of where to go and what to see to make the most of their visit to Athens.

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8. Breathtaking penthouse

This is an amazing penthouse with 260-square-meter (2,600-square-foot) roof garden. The house has two double beds and a sofa, so there’s room for six people. It’s a great experience to enjoy the sunset in the evening on the spacious terrace. The view is amazing and there are also great options for nice restaurants and cafes around.

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Athens, here we come!

So now that you found a place to stay, make a list of the things to do in Athens and enjoy your holiday.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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