The historic city of Athens is regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization and is home to countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The majestic Acropolis and the Parthenon showcase the architectural brilliance of ancient Greece. The Temple of Olympian Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium are other must-see attractions to fully grasp the historic relevance of Athens as a center for trade and commerce.
Coldplay reconvenes on the last leg of their hugely successful Music of the Spheres World Tour when they play in Europe over the summer. Their spectacular showcase will begin at Olympic Stadium in Athens during the second weekend of June. This is the perfect time to combine the concert with a Grecian holiday. Scroll below to find out where to stay in Athens, Greece, for your Coldplay concert 2024.
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 15, 2024.
Hotels near Olympic Stadium
1. Civitel Olympic (from USD 161)
Offering views of the Olympic Stadium, this is one of the closest hotels to book if you are flying to Athens to attend the Coldplay concert. The hotel is 1.9 km (1.18 mi) from the Olympic Stadium and takes three minutes by car. It is also possible to walk to the venue. Guests even have the option of booking rooms with a view of the stadium. In case you are still on the hunt for a concert outfit, the hotel is within walking distance of a mall.
Tourists can experience Greek and regional Mediterranean flavors at the on-site restaurant. The restaurant also serves international dishes and cocktails.
Civitel Olympic
Address: Kifisias Avenue 2A & Pantanassis, Marousi
2.62 km (1.7 mi) from Filothei Hill
2. Acropol Hotel (from USD 69)
Reasonable pricing, good value for money, and great for a short stay near the airport.
Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and a pleasant garden area for breakfast.
Convenient location near Attica ring road, with easy access to public transportation and close to Chalandri centre.
Basic but satisfactory breakfast, with potential for improvement in variety and quality.
Guests booking this hotel enjoy proximity to an urban woodland where they can begin their mornings with meditation or a morning walk. In addition to indoor seating, the restaurant at Acropol Hotel also offers a serene garden setting. The outdoor space can also be used for an exotic work-from-home location or a quick zoom call before you are free for your Greek holiday.
Olympic Stadium is 3 km (1.86 mi) from the hotel, and concertgoers can cover this short distance with a quick taxi ride. Although public transportation is available, it is comparatively time-consuming.
Acropol Hotel
Address: Leoforos Pentelis 71
3.67 km (2.3 mi) from Filothei Hill
3. Olympic Fashion Hotels (from USD 85)
Good value for money, free parking, and affordable pricing for spacious rooms.
Modern functionality, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and free parking.
Convenient location near Chalandri center, close to amenities, and quiet neighborhood.
Simple but tasty breakfast, many good restaurants nearby, and a supermarket in close proximity.
Once the holiday residence of a prominent local family, the property has undergone extensive renovation to serve as a hotel. While Olympic Fashion Hotels offers modern amenities, it continues to retain its original architectural elements. The rooms are opulent and some feature four-poster beds with dreamy privacy curtains. While the indoors are strictly non-smoking, a shaded outdoor space is available for an indulgent smoke.
The hotel is 2.7 km (1.68 mi) from the Olympic Stadium and takes five minutes by car. Unfortunately, no public transportation is available from Olympic Fashion Hotel to the venue. The hotel offers a 24-hour room service menu, making your room the ideal spot for a post-party meal before bed.
Olympic Fashion Hotels
Address: Souri 1
2.42 km (1.5 mi) from Filothei Hill
4. STAY INNFILOTHEI Hotel (from USD 155)
This is a brand new hotel from which to experience the historic sights as well as the delicious Greek cuisine. STAY INNFILOTHEI Hotel is a small hotel off the main road, which will offer a quiet space to retreat to after the throngs of tourists at all the attractions. With several private hospitals nearby, this is also an excellent choice if you are visiting Athens for medical treatment.
The orthopedic mattresses in all the rooms will ensure that guests get a blissful sleep during each night of their stay. Olympic Stadium is 3.2 km (1.99 mi) from STAY INNFILOTHEI Hotel and will take less than 10 minutes by road. If the weather is pleasant and you want to reach your daily step count, walking is also an option.
STAY INN
Address: IΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ 3 -ΜΑΡΟΥΣΙ (ΥΓΕΙΑ)
1.94 km (1.3 mi) from Filothei Hill
Hostels near Olympic Stadium
5. Athens Hub Hostel (from USD 31)
Affordable rates for central location and modern facilities.
Spacious lockers, clean bathrooms, top-notch utilities, 24/7 entry.
Centrally located near The Acropolis, metro, and bus stations, surrounded by restaurants and bars.
Good Indian/Pakistani food nearby, top-notch breakfast, and a cafe/bar with great drink options.
This is a bright and cheery hostel surrounded by the attractions of ancient Greece. It is not feasible for all to simply fly into Athens for the Coldplay concert, but booking this property makes it possible to combine it with your annual holiday. Olympic Stadium is 11 km (6.84 mi) from Athens Hub Hostel and the distance can be covered by taxi as well as public transport.
This boutique hostel includes naturally lit rooms with comfortable sitting areas and free Wi-Fi. The hotel underwent a major renovation in 2019 to offer an upgraded experience to travelers from across the globe. The hostel includes a cafe-cum-bar that serves everything from made-to-order Greek breakfast to cocktails in the evening. An open-air common area is also available for guests.
Athens Hub Hostel
Address: 7 Agias Eleousis
6.43 km (4.0 mi) from Filothei Hill
6. Athens Backpackers (from USD 35)
If you are traveling to Athens during the summer, consider booking this hostel with a stellar location. Visitors will enjoy a plethora of facilities without their bank account dipping in red. Sip on your welcome drink as you take in the decor of the hostel before making your way to your room.
Athens Backpackers is located within walking distance of a bus and subway station as well as historic ruins such as the Theatre of Dionysus. Before stepping out for a day full of sightseeing, fill up on the free local breakfast. Guests can choose to eat indoors or outside in the common sitting area. Olympic Stadium is 11.6 km (7.21 mi) from the hostel and takes more or less the same amount of time to reach by cab and public transport.
Athens Backpackers
Address: 12 Makri Street, Makrigianni
7.12 km (4.5 mi) from Filothei Hill
7. Hostelista (from USD 37)
Affordable rates for a clean and safe stay near the airport and city center.
Convenient location, easy access to metro, and friendly, helpful staff.
Close to Athens Music Hall, Lycabettus Hill, and a variety of dining options.
Plenty of eateries nearby, including a fantastic Traditional Greek Souvlaki Place.
Visitors to Athens can walk to some of the most ancient monuments in Greece from this conveniently located hostel. Guests have a choice of booking private as well as shared dormitory-style rooms. Hostelista includes a shared kitchen for those who prefer cooking their own meals. As for the rest, several restaurants are available on either side of the hostel. Olympic Stadium is 7.7 km (4.78 mi) from the hostel with public transport also available.
The hostel helps organize paid walking tours and pub crawls for tourists, which is also a great way for solo travelers to make vacation friends.
Hostelista
Address: 6 Dimitriou Soutsou
4.79 km (3.0 mi) from Filothei Hill
8. Bedbox Hostel (from USD 29)
Located in the heart of the city, this budget property offers a better location than many 5-star hotels. Bedbox is surrounded by shops and is 1.6 km (0.99 mi) from the Monastiraki square and several other historic attractions. Guests can choose from male, female, and mixed dormitories for their stay. Each bunk includes a privacy curtain, a reading light, and an individual socket point. A 24-hour front desk is available to help guests throughout their stay.
The fastest route to the Olympic Stadium is 12.8 km (7.95 mi) from Bedbox Hostel. Public transportation is also available nearby.
Bedbox Hostel
Address: 11 Poliklitou
6.27 km (3.9 mi) from Filothei Hill
Vacation rentals near Olympic Stadium
9. Newly built basement apartment with a balcony (from USD 69)
This stunning rental is right next door to Olympic Stadium. If guests wish to extend their stay to explore the historic attractions of Athens, they can head to the nearby subway station for a quick transfer to the city center. The 60-sq-m (645.83-sq-ft) apartment is part of a designer building that has been featured in multiple publications.
Although this is a basement apartment, it is creatively designed to include a balcony bordered with plants. It includes a kitchen where guests can prepare breakfast or some quick meals during their stay. Guests driving to Athens can avail of the free street parking offered here.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
a very clean and easy to get to apartmentthe apartment was very cleanas expected very clean great comms spacious would stay againand everything is pretty cleana spacious clean apartment equipped with a nice kitchen microwave and washing machine also confortable for long staysHost:
excellent instructions on arrival and a host eager to helpthe host helped really fast when i locked myself out lolit’s been a really pleasant stay we can highly recommend the host and the apartmentRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location for megreat place with very good locationvery nice apartment in very good location
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10. Cozy apartment with a terrace (from USD 32)
This is a cozy 25-sq-m (269.10-sq-ft) rental located close to a subway station. The apartment is not suitable for children but is ideal for a romantic getaway in the city. Multiple windows line two walls of this rental and help flush the interiors with natural light. The apartment is located on the top floor of a building. An elevator carries guests to the third floor, after which they can take the stairs to the roof. From there, a spiral staircase leads up to the apartment.
The rental also includes a work desk that digital nomads can use to submit assignments before enjoying a spectacular performance by Coldplay. The shortest route to Olympic Stadium is 3.7 km (2.30 mi) from the rental, and it can be quickly covered by taxi.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
george's place is cozy and offers fantastic viewthe apt was very clean and the view was magnificent as promisedexcellent hospitality and very beautiful apartment as you can see in the photosthe bed is comfortableCleanliness:
the place was cozy and cleangeorge’s loft is clean well-located and offers beautiful views from the windows and the roofthe studio is really cozy and clean the view is beautifulthe space is at a peaceful place beautiful clean sunny near metro stationHost:
george is a great hostilias is a great host toogeorge was a great host he was very responsive and always at our disposalfantastic hosts very cosy place highly recommendedboth george and ilias were amazing hosts they went the extra mile to make my 2 night stay comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal next to the metrothe location was a pleasant change from the bustling city center offering tranquility while still being conveniently closei particularly liked the neighbourhood so quiet and safe and yet only minutes away from the tube stationclose to metro train station good food downstairs people are great in greecegeorge was really helpful as we were newbies excellent location ( tube station cafes restaurants convienient stores--all nearby)
11. Etolou B5 - by Verde Apartments (from USD 58)
This is an elegantly designed apartment for a family holiday in Athens. Each bedroom is fitted with a double bed that can be separated into singles for a group of friends on holiday. The highlight of this rental is the multiple balconies - one in each bedroom as well as the kitchen and living room. Two balconies are extra spacious and include outdoor seating for delicious sundowners with a view. While in Greece, tourists can look into taking a cooking course and later practice their skills in the sparkling apartment kitchen.
This gorgeous rental is close to a subway station and within walking distance of Olympic Stadium.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
place was modern well kept comfortable and had the amenities listedhowever it had a huge amount of room with modern and clean furnishingswe enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider the apartment again on our next visit to athensCleanliness:
it was clean and comfortablethe apartment was very clean comfortable and tastefully furnishedreally lovely apartment clean airy and spaciousextremely clean spacious and well-equipped with attention to detail like beautiful bath towels slippers and coffeeamazing high class and clean property great internal designRead more reviewsHost:
thank you very much hostthe hosts were responsive mthe host was lovely responsive and helpfulthe host was kind and was quick to respondkudos to the owner and host we will be back
12. Beautiful apartment with a spacious terrace (from USD 154)
This air-conditioned apartment allows visitors to retreat to the cool confines after a hot and sticky day touring the sites. Once you are refreshed, make your way to the living room balcony for dinner accompanied by some Greek wine. This modern apartment building is equipped with an elevator to efficiently transfer guests and luggage to the rental.
The shortest route to Olympic Stadium is 1.9 km (1.18 mi) and takes six minutes by taxi. Buses also service along the route. Guests driving to Athens can park their cars in the apartment itself on concert day and save themselves the hassle of finding a spot close to the stadium.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
the house was clean warm and looked just like in the photosRead more reviewsHost:
dionisios is an excellent host and the apartment is lovelyvery nice and communicating hostand dio was really friendly and he showed us on the first day some cute caffees
Experience Coldplay take Athens by storm as they perform at Olympic Stadium
The European leg of Coldplay’s wildly successful Music of the Spheres World Tour begins in the historic city of Athens. Visitors can easily combine the concert with a summer tour of the stunning Greek islands. Consider referring to the above guide on where to stay in Athens, Greece, for your Coldplay concert 2024.
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