Are you looking for the best Acropolis View Hotels in Athens Greece? The Parthenon and the other ancient Temples of the Classical Era of Athens are built on the prominent hill of the Acropolis. That makes it a wonderful landmark in the Athens skyline and offers a good choice of excellent hotels with Acropolis views.
Find in this post a shortlist of my personal favorite 4 and 5-star Athens hotels with an Acropolis view, right in the center of Athens. I have also included my top three apartments (self-catering) with an Acropolis view to help you decide and find the accommodation of your dreams for Athens!
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Best Acropolis View Hotels
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1. The Dolli at Acropolis
The Dolli at Acropolis is a new 5-star hotel that opened in April 2023, located inside a beautiful building from 1925. The rooms are stylishly decorated with pieces of art, with high ceilings, while white prevails as the dominant color.
Guerlain skincare products adorn the impressive bathrooms crafted from white marble, while comfortable armchairs and beds ensure a dreamy sleep, completing the picture of the living spaces.
On the rooftop, there is a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a stunning view of the mansions of Plaka and the entire Acropolis with the Parthenon taking center stage. Dolli is one of the top Acropolis View Hotels in Athens.
Hotel Highlights
- 5 minutes from Monastiraki Square, 7 minutes from Syntagma, and 15 minutes from Acropolis.
- 46 rooms and suites.
- Child-friendly with specific family rooms available.
- Restaurant and swimming pool.
- The guest rate is 9.4.
Check availability and prices for The Dolli at Acropolis.
2. Niche Hotel Athens
Niche Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel with superb Acropolis views especially from its rooftop where breakfast is served. The rooms and suites feature luxurious elements such as marble baths and Coco-Mat mattresses.
Designed to optimize the benefits of natural daylight, many of them boast floor-to-ceiling windows. Additionally, all accommodations are adorned in a calming coastal Greek color palette of whites and creams.
Hotel Highlights
- Just a 5-minute walk from the Acropolis, centrally located.
- Best breakfast selection.
- The terrace is so amazing that you will feel sorry to have to leave it.
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.1
Check availability and prices for Niche Hotel here.
3. Grande Bretagne
Hotel Grande Bretagne is one of the best and the most luxurious hotels in Athens since 1874. It is located in the prime area of Athens, at Syntagma Square across from the Hellenic Parliament. If you are seeking old glam, with top-notch service, Grande Bretagne is your hotel.
Hotel Highlights
- Fine dining with front-row views of the Acropolis at the GB Roof Garden
- Perfect spot to watch the Grand Changing of the Guard
- Acropolis is 1 metro station far and shopping 3 minutes far
- Star Rating: 5*
- Guest Rating: 9.2
Check availability and prices for Grande Bretagne here.
4. A for Athens
A for Athens is centrally located in vibrant Monastiraki Square and next to Monastiraki Metro Station with incredible Acropolis views. With warm-colored decorated rooms you will love waking up to an Acropolis view each morning.
Hotel Highlights
- Acropolis Hill is 15 15-minute walk away, metro station is less than 1 minute far
- Stunning Locations
- Ancient Agora is 5 minutes far
- Travel Sustainable Level 1 Hotel
- Superb Staff
- Guest Rating: 9.0
Check availability and prices for A for Athens Hotel here.
5. Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel
Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel is a modern, clean-cut decorated hotel with an emphasis on simplicity and high aesthetics. Located in the lively district of Thisio but in a quiet position, you will love your Acropolis views, especially in the evenings.
Hotel Highlights
- Acropolis Hill is 15 minutes walk far, metro station is 1 minute far
- Amazing breakfast selection
- Ancient Agora and Kerameikos Archaeological site 5 minutes far
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.4
Check availability and prices for the Ivis 4 Boutique Hotel here.
6. Neoma
Neoma is a brand-new hotel, built on the slopes of Phlipappou Hill, located across from Acropolis Hill. Featuring a swimming pool on the terrace with stunning views of the Acropolis, Neoma is a rare find in Athens accommodation.
Hotel Highlights
- Acropolis is 10 minute’s walk far
- A boutique hotel that offers a personal touch
- Stunning Roof Bar with swimming pool
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.3
Check availability and prices for Neoma here.
7. Moon & Stars Boutique Hotel
Moon & Stars Boutique Hotel is a 3-star hotel, however, it is tastefully decorated, located very close to Thisio Metro Station and minutes from the Ancient Agora of Athens. You can either walk to Acropolis Hill through the beautiful pedestrian in Thisio or you can take the Metro to Acropolis.
Hotel Highlights
- Quiet, great for resting at night, central
- Parthenon views from the rooftop
- Excellent service and super clean
- Star Rating: 3*
- Guest Rating: 9.6
Check availability and prices for Moon & Stars Boutique Hotel here.
8. MiraMe Athens Boutique Hotel-House of Gastronomy
MiraMe Athens Hotels is one of the best hotels with an Acropolis view. Located in the quaint area of Psyrri, close to the Monastiraki metro station, this is one of the most romantic places in Athens. It is often booked for honeymoons and anniversaries!
Hotel Highlights
- Beautiful Boutique Hotel with an impressive Acropolis view
- Generous breakfast served on the rooftop
- Exceptional cuisine and top service
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.5
Check availability and prices for MiraMe Athens Hotel here.
9. King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel
King George Hotel is located next to Grande Bretagne and enjoys the same striking views of Syntagma Square, the Parliament, and the Acropolis. It was built in 1837 as the residence of the Greek Prime Minister. Today is a refined and exclusive hotel in terms of classical, understated luxury and tip-top service.
Hotel Highlights
- Superb rooftop restaurant with outstanding cuisine and Acropolis views
- Bathrooms are finished with marble, bronze, and gold with a Victorian-style tub
- Acropolis is 1 metro station far
- Star Rating: 5*
- Guest Rating: 9.1
Check availability and prices for King George Hotel here.
Best Acropolis View Apartments
Here, I highlight to you some of the best apartments (self-catering) in Athens for fantastic Acropolis views, most of which I have had the pleasure to visit as I am based in Athens 😀
10. The Foundry Suites
The Foundry Suites is one of its kind, a green oasis in Athens properties, a hidden gem that will happily surprise you. The artistic design of the rooms with an old charm touch offers a memorable stay. As with the rest of the hotels, its most striking feature is the terrace with the beautiful Acropolis view.
Hotel Highlights
- Beautiful Boutique Hotel in the Thisio area, close to the metro
- Surrounded by the archaeological sites of Kerameikos and Ancient Agora and the unique Islamic Art Museum
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.4
Check availability and prices for The Foundry Suites here.
11. Nsplace Athens Apartments
Nsplace is one of the best apartments in Athens. A very upmarket and modern apartment easily sleeps 6 and has a full kitchen, a hot tub, and, a fully fitted-out gym.
Hotel Highlights
- Located very close to Monastiraki sq and Plaka old town close to the metro
- Super comfortable amenities, extra clean, white modern surfaces
- Star Rating: 4*
- Guest Rating: 9.6
Check availability and prices for Nsplace here.
12. Athens Grand Suite
Athens Grand Suite (self-catering). Having breakfast on the balcony of the Athens Grand Suite means that you are sipping your coffee looking at the Acropolis of Athens, the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the National Gardens, and the Lycabettus Hill at the same time!
The apartment is perfect for a group of up to 8 people as it has 2 large double bedrooms, a bedroom with 2 single beds, and 2 sofa beds in the living room.
It is set at the beginning of Dionysiou Areopagitou pedestrian, the road that leads to the east entrance to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Plaka is just a minute away. Check availability and prices for the Athens Grand Suite here.
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