Hotels and places to stay in Glyfada

Glyfada is a municipality on the south coast of Athens, on the so-called Athens Riviera, beside the Saronic Gulf. It runs from the foothills of Mount Hymettus to the sea and is part of the capital’s urban area. On FaceTraveler you will find 9 places to stay here, mostly 5-star hotels.

Where to stay in Glyfada

By the sea. The coast is about 3 km long, with the Glyfada marina and the tram along Poseidonos Avenue. A good fit if you want a beach and seafront promenade and do not mind being far from the Acropolis.

The shopping centre. The shops are concentrated on Metaxa and Grigoriou Labraki avenues. To the north-west is the Athens golf club, next to the former Ellinikon airport.

Getting there and around

Athens International Airport is at Spata, to the east, about 30 km by road from the centre. The X97 express bus links it with Elliniko metro station, in the neighbouring municipality; from there, metro line 2 goes to central Athens.

The coastal tram runs through Glyfada, with stops such as Paralia Glyfadas and Angelou Metaxa, and continues towards Piraeus. To get to Syntagma, in the centre, you have to change to the other tram line.

When to go

The climate is Mediterranean, with very hot, dry summers: the average high in July is around 35 °C and in January 15 °C. The rain falls in autumn and early winter.

Types of accommodation in Glyfada

• 4 5-star hotels and one 4-star hotel.
• And 0 more places to stay of other types.

If you prefer to sleep near the monuments, see the hotels in Athens; further south is Vouliagmeni. More destinations in Attica and in Greece.