The The Athenaeum Luxury Hotel Athens is a 5-star hotel on Vouliagmenis Avenue, about a 5-minute walk from the Acropolis Museum. It has a terrace, a fitness room, a steam bath and a restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a good fit if you want a base south of Plaka and prefer to walk.
Location and getting around
The Acropolis Museum is about a 5-minute walk away. Plaka and the Panathenaic Stadium are around 10 minutes on foot, and the Acropolis and Syntagma Square about 15. The hotel itself mentions the Temple of Olympian Zeus among its nearby sights.
You will find more places to stay by area in our list of hotels in Athens.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has a terrace with views, a fitness room and a steam bath. Reception is open 24 hours, and check-in and check-out can be done privately. Wi-Fi is free.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Breakfast combines a buffet with American options, with hot dishes, juices, cheeses and fruit, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants to start their visit at the Acropolis Museum.
- Guests who enjoy a steam bath after walking.
- Travellers who need a vegan or gluten-free breakfast.
- Visitors who want to walk to the Panathenaic Stadium, the marble stadium of the first modern Olympic Games.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00; check-out is until 11:00.
- No pool or parking is listed.
- Room equipment is not detailed: if you need something specific, such as a bath or a coffee machine, ask.