Athens Hotels

Staying in the lap of luxury in Athens is a simple matter as there are dozens of fine hotels to choose from. The Western names we all know do a good job of feeling authentic but if you want to stay in a real Greek palace, go with a national chain or local boutique hotel to get the real feel of the city

1. Amalia Hotel - Amalias 10, Athens - website

If you aren’t planning on renting a car in Athens, you might want to pick this hotel since its location can’t be beat. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, choose someplace else.

2. Andromeda Athens Hotel - Timoleondos Vassou 22, Athens - website

An excellent boutique style hotel that prides itself on excellent service and attention to detail, this is a great choice for those who want to avoid chains.

3. Athenaeum InterContinental - Syngrou 89-93, Athens - website

If you’re going to go with a chain, you can’t do much better than this beautiful InterContinental hotel. It is the largest hotel in the city and one of the most popular, as well.

4. Athens Hilton - Vasilissis Sofias 46, Athens - website

The Athens Hilton has undergone a complete style redo over the past few years and now features a much more modern design. The excellent service remains unchanged.

5. Electra Palace - Nikodimou 18-20, Athens - website

If class is what you’re looking for, the Electra Palace has it in spades. A great place to be seen and an even better place to be taken care of by the excellent staff.

6. Grande Bretagne - Vasileos Georgiou A' 1, Athens - website

Need a personal butler while in town? Enjoy the best Athens has to offer at this incredible hotel. Have the time of your life and you don’t even have to leave your room.

7. Herodion Hotel - Rovertou Galli 4, Athens - website

A budget choice, the Herodion still isn’t cheap, but it is a nice option for those that only want to break the bank a little.

8. Kefalari Suites - Pentelis 1, at Kolokotroni, Athens - website

If you need to stretch your legs and stay where it’s a bit more comfortable, this hotel is 23km from the city center but it provides you all the room you need.

9. King George II Palace - Vasileos Georgiou A' 2, Athens - website

Another beautiful Athens hotel adorned in marble and velvet from top to bottom, the King George is a hotel experience you won’t soon forget.

10. Ledra Marriott - Syngrou 115, Athens - website

Like many chain hotels, the Ledra Marriott seems to work just a bit harder than most to earn the trust of tourists who are against the idea of staying with a name they know.