Where to Stay in Athens: 9 Central Apartments for 2024

Where to stay in Athens, Greece. If you are planning your next trip to Greece and you are looking for apartments in Athens, this is the post for you. Discover my favorite list of self-catering apartments in Athens center, ideal for a couple or a family or a small group of up to 10 persons.

Athens is a walkable city as most places of interest are gathered in the center. But even if you find walking a bit difficult, there are modern and efficient metro stations everywhere that can take you to your destinations.

This guide to the best places to stay in Athens will help you decide what’s best for you. Let’s begin by starting it as close to the Acropolis as possible!

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Where to Stay in Athens: Best Apartments

1. Star Acropolis Apartment

Star Acropolis Apartment is at an incredible location, just opposite the Acropolis and a minute from the Acropolis Museum. A comfortable-sized apartment with lively colored decorations that will make your stay memorable. Star Acropolis is one of the best places to stay in Athens.

• Booking Review: 9.8 (Exceptional)
• Capacity: up to 4 persons, children friendly
• Decoration Style: Modern, colorful
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes, balcony and a shared terrace
• Spa, Gym, Pool: No
• Other Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen for breakfast. No parking but you can leave the car at a nearby paid parking
• Disability Access: Yes, upper floors accessible via elevator
• Acropolis Distance: 1-minute walk
• Closest Metro Station: Acropolis
• Nearby Points of Interest: Plaka, Anafiotika, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, National Gardens

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2. Athenian Niche in Plaka – 4 Bdrm Villa – 10 adults (mid-range)

The top characteristic of the Athenian Niche Villa is its amazing location, right in the heart of old Athens, Plaka. Plaka is just minutes from the Acropolis and one of the best areas to stay in Athens. The property was built in the 19th century and is one of the old Athenian houses, fully modernized, quiet, and perfect for a large family.

• Booking Review: 9.6 (Exceptional)
• Capacity: up to 10 persons, children friendly
• Decoration Style: Classic, homestyle
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes, patio
• Spa, Gym, Pool: No
• Other Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen for breakfast, very suitable for family. No parking but you can leave the car at a nearby paid parking
• Disability Access: Yes, if you stay on the ground floor
• Acropolis Distance: 5-minute walk
• Closest Metro Station: Syntagma (1 metro station from Acropolis)
• Nearby Points of Interest: Plaka, Anafiotika, Acropolis

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3. Acropolis Apartment with a Unique View (4-star)

The Acropolis Apartment with a Unique View’s best characteristics is the balcony with a straight view of the Acropolis, the proximity to the sites, and the finely decorated rooms.

• Booking Review: 9.5 (Exceptional)
• Capacity: up to 5 persons, children friendly
• Decoration Style: modern, artistic
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes, balcony
• Spa, Gym, Pool: No
• Other Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen for breakfast. There is a supermarket around the corner and many choices for eating out nearby. No parking but you can leave the car at a nearby paid parking
• Disability Access: Yes, indoor elevator
• Acropolis Distance: 2-minute walk
• Closest Metro Station: Acropolis
• Nearby Points of Interest: Plaka, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Koukaki

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4. Raise Athens Metro Apartments

Raise Athens Metro Apartments is located 4 metro stations from the Acropolis in a very residential not tourist area. It has a modern decoration, with all the amenities you could need for your stay in Athens. Extra bonus is the terrace and the spa bath! 

• Capacity: Up to 3 persons, children-friendly
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes
• Spa, Gym, Pool: Yes spa
• Other Amenities: Fully equipped kitchen for breakfast. No parking but you can leave the car at a nearby paid parking
• Disability Access: No
• Closest Metro Station: Dafni
• Nearby Points of Interest: This is a residential area with many restaurants and bars around. From there you can also take the bus toward the Athens Riviera.

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5. Living near Acropolis by Sylvia Staikou

Living near Acropolis by Sylvia Staikou (Booking rate 9.7, self-catering) is one of the best apartments in Athens near Acropolis. It is situated in the real heart of Athens, with a Booking excellent location score of 9.9.

The property is spotless, as the owner Sylvia takes care of everything with care and consideration. It is perfect for families as it is spacious and close to restaurants, cafes, archaeological sites, and the Acropolis and Sytgma Metro stations.

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6. 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 and within walking distance of Acropolis
• Surrounded by the archaeological sites of Kerameikos and Ancient Agora and the unique Islamic Art Museum
• Star Rating: 4*
• Guest Rating: 9.5

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7. Kinglin Luxury Living

Kinglin Luxury Living is an eclectic, high-end apartment minutes from Acropolis. Every morning guests are greeted with an energy box with freshly squeezed orange juice and delicious homemade Greek pie.

• Booking Review: 9.8 (Exceptional)
• Capacity: Up to 2 or 3 persons dependent on the apartment
• Decoration Style: Stylish, modern
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes, balcony, patio, terrace
• Spa, Gym, Pool: No
• Other Amenities: Parking only on paid choices in the area
• Disability Access: Yes, an elevator
• Acropolis Distance: 3 minutes walk
• Closest Metro Station: Acropolis
• Nearby Points of Interest: Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Park, Acropolis & Acropolis museum

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8. The Athenians Art Apartments

The Athenians Art Apartments is perfect for an overnight in Athens as it is located a 2-minute walk from the metro or the bus to the Athens airport. It is also very close to Acropolis and Plaka, near the Asian cuisine center in Athens.

• Booking Review: 9.4 (Exceptional)
• Capacity: Up to 4 persons
• Decoration Style: Modern, grey
• Yard, Terrace, Balcony: Yes, terrace
• Spa, Gym, Pool: No
• Other Amenities: Parking only on paid choices in the area
• Disability Access: Yes, an elevator
• Acropolis Distance: 1 metro station away
• Closest Metro Station: Syntagma
• Nearby Points of Interest: Syntagma Sq, Parliament, National Gardens, metro, and bus to the airport

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9.  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

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FAQ for first-time visitors to Athens

• Try the koulouri, a small round piece of bread usually with sesame and a Greek coffee and you become instantly a Greek local!
• If you are staying for more than a day in Athens buy the €30 combination ticket, valid for all the archaeological sites for 5 days
• If you are not squeamish about blood or fish smell visit the famous Varvakios Market, on Athinas Street, a 10-minute walk from Monastiraki Square an indoor and outdoor food market. The vendors sell fresh meat, fish, fruit, spices, and products from around the country
• If you have the time, besides the stunning Acropolis Museum, I highly recommend the National Archaeological Museum, the biggest Museum in Greece with ancient artifacts from all over the country
• Other significant Museums are the National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (1 metro station from Acropolis, at Fix Station), Numismatic Museum, and Goulandris Museum, 5 minutes from Panathenaic Stadium 
• Across from the northern Acropolis exit, stands the Areopagus or Mars Hill where Apostle Paul preached

How to Get to Athens Port (Piraeus) from Athens Airport

• Bus: If you are arriving at Athens International Airport you can travel straight to the port by taking the X96 express bus (€5.5, children <6 yo, free entrance), which departs every 40 minutes and the average trip lasts 1 hour – runs 24/7.
• Metro: (€9) is easily found across airport arrivals (blue line – M3) going directly to Piraeus port. The average trip to Piraeus lasts 1 hour.
• Taxis are available in front of the airport (around €40 to Athens, €55-60 to Piraeus (depending on the traffic in Kifisos), and take up to 3 or 4 people with small luggage)
• Rent a car with Discover Cars to rent reliable new cars at affordable prices
• You don’t like driving but love hassle-free solutions? Book a Private transfer with an English-speaking driver from Athens International Airport to Piraeus Ferries, or anywhere else in Greece
• Check out an entire post on Lavrio Port in Athens

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