The Greek city has plenty to recommend it in terms of culture and history – here are a few places that we wouldn’t mind staying in…
Brown Acropol: centrally located, with many of Athen’s famous locations not too far away, this hotel has a retro style to it but with hinds of a modern twist. The rooms range from being suitable for solo travellers to a presidential suite, so there is something for everyone here!
Meanwhile, the rooftop bar and restaurant boasts beautiful views over the city, providing a perfect place to unwind following a day of exploring. The menu offers a range Mediterranean dishes, while there are also a range of restaurants close by.
The hotel is also close to the Omonia Metro station, with famous locations such as Syntagma, Ermou Street, the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum just a stones throw away.
Electra Metropolis: for those who are looking to do plenty of shopping during their stay in Athens, will want to stay here – which is perfectly located next to Ermou street, the principal shopping street of Athens, while foodies will enjoy the fact it is adjacent to the new capital food district of Athens.
The rooms are light and breezy in design, while its range of bars and restaurant offer signature cocktails and a menu that reimagines Mediterranean dishes. The Metropolis Roof Garden offers beautiful and unique views of the Acropolis.
In addition, on the 10th floor, there is an open air pool for those who enjoy a swim (there is also an indoor pool which you have to book in advance to use) , a spa offering a range of treatments after a long day of sight seeing.
St George Lycabettus : offering a choice of 154 rooms, this hotel is located on the slopes of Mount Lycabettus to offer panoramic views of the city. Close by landmarks include Panathenaic Stadium (0.5 mile) and Monastiraki (0.9 mile). While visits to the Acropolis (1.0 mile), Acropolis Museum (1.0 mile), and Plaka (0.8 mile) are also must sees.
The hotel includes a rooftop pool & bar for guests to relax in, while you can also choose to dine under the stars courtesy of of the dome dining available. Meanwhile, the Aegeo Spa offers a range of signature treatments to help you unwind.
NJV Athens Plaza: this hotel, has a choice of 159 spacious elegant rooms and 21 luxurious suites (which are currently undergoing some renovation work until March), to select from. There are plenty of sites to enjoy thanks to the hotel’s central location, while in the Parliament restaurant guests can enjoy American-style buffet breakfast, the Explorer’s Bar Bistro offers an a la carte menu, fine wines, inspired home-made pastries, and exclusive cocktails and the cafe is a place to grab a pick-me-up in the form of a coffee or dessert.
There is also a designated massage room, with entrance and discount rates to the Holmes Place Athens Club.
Herodion Hotel: this four star hotel is just steps away from the Acropolis Museum as well as a range of art museums, galleries, jewellery museum, cafes and restaurant. It is situated below the famous pedestrian street of Dionissiou Aeropagitou under the sacred Acropolis cliff.
The hotel itself has a jacuzzi deck to relax on as well as a rooftop bar and restaurant with views of both the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. The Atrium Greek Bistrot offers Greek and Mediterranean tastes. The rooms themselves range from ordinary guest rooms to residences and villas.