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Below you’ll find a list of the most popular places on the Athenian Riviera (from north to south) that should be on your radar when choosing your hotel.
Palaio Faliro and Floisvos Marina
Glyfada
Vouliagmeni and Varkiza
Cape Sounion
What’s next? A breakdown of each of these areas along with a few pointers on things to see and do there and -of course- a selection of hotels on the Athenian Riviera to suit all styles and budgets.
A Cosmopolitan Stay On the Athens Coast: Hotels in Palaio Faliro and Floisvos Marina
Located just 5 kilometers away from the city center of Athens, the Floisvos Marina in Palaio Faliro is one of the most famous spots in the city among locals for its splendid seaside promenade, upscale restaurants, and relaxing ambiance.By choosing a hotel near Floisvos Marina you’ll easily be able to get to the city center via tram while enjoying a stay by the sea and just a short walk away from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.However, keep in mind that even though you’ll be staying by the sea, you’ll have to travel further south if you want to go for a swim.
Athens Marriott Hotel: A true 5-star Luxury Hotel experience on the Athenian Riviera
Located on Syggrou avenue in the southern part of Athens and right across the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Foundation Center (SNFCC), the Athens Mariott Hotel is one of the most luxurious 5-star hotels in the area.Athens Marriott Hotel is a 5-star family-friendly hotel near Stavros Niarchos Park. Courtesy: Athens Marriott HotelWhat makes Athens Mariott Hotel stand out is the upscale e&o restaurant and a rooftop terrace that features a swimming pool and a charming bar.Both enjoy magnificent 360-degree views over the Acropolis, the Saronic Gulf, and the Greek National Opera.
Coral Hotel Athens: A value-for-money Hotel on Athens Riviera
Featuring spacious, elegantly decorated rooms with state-of-the-art amenities only a few meters away from the cosmopolitan Floisvos Marina, Coral Hotel Athens is a real value-for-money option for a hotel on the Athens Riviera.Coral Hotel is a value-for-money sea-view hotel in Palaio Faliro. Courtesy: Coral HotelThe modern 4-star hotel offers unbeatable views over the Saronic Gulf and Kastella Hill -with some of the rooms having their own private balconies- as well as a small swimming pool for relaxing afternoons.
Poseidon Athens Hotel: Budget-friendly accommodation on the Athens Coast
Even though Poseidon Athens Hotel boasts a privileged seafront location just a few minutes away from Floisvos Marina and only two minutes away from the beach, it’s one of the most budget-friendly hotels on the Athenian Riviera.Poseidon Athens is conveniently located at the seafront of Palaio Faliro, on the coastal avenue. Courtesy: Poseidon Athens HotelThis 3-star hotel offers visitors the chance to relax by the rooftop swimming pool and marvel at the astonishing sea views or sample authentic Greek delicacies at a cozy restaurant that also overlooks the sea.To make things even easier, there is a tram stop right at the hotel’s entrance.
A Luxury Experience on the Athenian Riviera: Hotels in Glyfada
Glyfada has rightfully earned a reputation of being one of the most elegant and upscale suburbs of Athens. Dubbed as “Athens’ own Miami”, Glyfada features a wide range of charming cafes, boutique shops, and chic restaurants lined along with the palm trees of the seafront streets.Here you’ll find vivid nightlife with beach bars, nightclubs, and cocktail bars staying open until the first rays of sunlight during summertime.Glyfada is also home to several beautiful beaches such as Asteras beach with pristine sands and aquamarine waters, combining sunny coasts with a vibrant gastronomy and nightlife scene.
Athens Coast Hotel: A luxury hotel with a cosmopolitan touch
Located at the very heart of the commercial center of Glyfada and just a few minutes away from the beach, Athens Coast Hotel is a chic modern 4-star hotel that was designed to impress.Athens Coast Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Courtesy: Athens Coast HotelFeaturing a large outdoor swimming pool, an inviting a la carte restaurant, and spacious rooms and suites with modern furniture, it’s ideal for those that want to combine spending time at the beach and roaming the busy shopping streets of Glyfada.
Palmyra Beach Hotel: A beachfront hotel in a marvelous setting
An ideal choice for romantic weekends or short city breaks, Palmyra Beach Hotel features modern rooms with private balconies that enjoy views of the azure waters on one hand or the soothing hilltops on the other.The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and is close to restaurants and shopping centers. Courtesy: Palmyra Beach HotelEven though it’s only two minutes away from the beach, the hotel also features a swimming pool with an enticing cocktail lounge where guests unwind in the evenings.
Hotel London: A must among budget-friendly hotels along the Athenian Riviera
When it comes to affordable budget-friendly hotels on the Athens Riviera, Hotel London should definitely be among your first options.Hotel London is located just 350 feet from Glyfada’s sandy beach. Courtesy: Hotel LondonLocated just a short walk away from a sandy beach, Hotel London offers bright rooms with wooden floors and private balconies that command delightful views of the Saronic Gulf at surprisingly low rates.
Marvelous beach holidays on Athens Riviera: Hotels in Vouliagmeni and Varkiza
Further down along the coastline, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza occupy the two sides of a very small peninsula that is home to some of the most magnificent beaches of the Athenian riviera; most notably Vouliagmeni beach, Astir beach, Kavouri beach, and Varkiza beach.Naturally, both these areas are home to some of the most luxurious hotels on the Athens Riviera as well as fancy restaurants, ice cream shops, seaside cafes, and watersports centers.
Local’s tip: While in Vouliagmeni, make sure to visit the Vouliagmeni Lake, an astonishing lake with brackish waters and natural springs, for an extraordinary thermal spa experience.
Azur Hotel: Flawless amenities at an unbeatable location
If an exceptional location and ultramodern design are among the first things you look for when booking accommodation, Azur Hotel is bound to meet and exceed your expectations.Azur Hotel is a modern and chic hotel pretty close to Vouliagmeni beach. Courtesy: Azur HotelWith a sun-drenched veranda, an outdoor swimming pool, and luxurious rooms (some of which have their own private pools), it’s one of the most impressive 4-star hotels in Vouliagmeni.And the best part? It’s only two minutes away from the famous Vouliagmeni beach.
Divanni Apollon Thalasso Hotel: Breathtaking sea views and luxurious accomodation
Surrounded by the enchanting scenery of Athens Riviera, with magnificent sea views, Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso features a state-of-the-art thalassotherapy centre. In a majestic environment surrounded by sea, guests enjoy 3 pools, 4 restaurants and a private beach. Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso offers luxurious rooms with furnished sea-facing balconies. The elegantly decorated rooms, are fitted with designer fabrics, oak furniture, paintings and all share stunning views to the sea and the pools.
Amarilia Hotel: Elegant comfort dipped in style
Located just a stone’s throw away from both Vouliagmeni beach and the extraordinary Vouliagmeni Lake, Amarilia Hotel blends fascinating design, luxurious amenities, elegant spaces, and unobstructed sea views to create a one-of-a-kind guest experience in the heart of Athens Riviera.Amarilia Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Vouliagmeni.Its definite highlight is called Allegro Bar; a beguiling cocktail bar on the side of a large outdoor swimming pool.
The Most Idyllic Spot on the Athens Riviera: Hotels in Cape Sounion
At the end of the Athens Riviera and the edge of the peninsula, you’ll find Cape Sounion; probably the most famous spot on the coastline.Home to the stunning Temple of Poseidon, the Sounion National Park, and a number of immaculate beaches, this is an excellent choice for laid-back beach holidays and romantic getaways.
Aegeon Beach Hotel: Seaside holidays with a distinct charm
With an astonishing location, right where the sea meets the sand in Cape Sounion, Aegeon Beach Hotel is an idyllic property that features a blend of wood and marble in its elegant design with spacious rooms that enjoy fascinating views of the Aegean Sea below and the imposing Temple of Poseidon above.Aegeon Beach Hotel offers breathtaking views of the Aegean sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
For a Truly Luxurious Stay: Spectacular Resorts on the Athens Riviera
We’ve left the best for last. For the travelers among you with a desire to go all out on an absolutely ostentatious vacation at the most gorgeous locations along the Athenian Riviera, what follows should come as a special treat.Opening up their tall gates as an interlude to the most extraordinary oceanside holiday on the long sandy coastline, below you’ll find the most impressive resorts on the Athens Riviera.
Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive Resort: The crowning jewel hotel of the Athens Riviera
The Athenian Riviera might be brimming with hotels of all kinds and styles, but the Grecotel Exclusive Resort in Cape Sounio is beyond any doubt the gem of the enchanting coastline.Cape Sounio, Grecotel Exclusive Resort is one of the best 5-star hotels in Athens. Courtesy: Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive ResortThe ultra-luxurious resort is located within a pine tree forest and features private sandy beaches, a state-of-the-art spa, rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows with amazing views over the sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens: 5-star leisure at the exclusive Astir beach
Situated in Vouliagmeni, on a lush green peninsula covered by a pine tree forest, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is the epitome of luxury on the Athenian riviera.Occupying a vast area that encompasses three private coves, a kilometer-long seaside promenade, no less than eight different world-class restaurants, and -of course- the impeccable Astir beach, this hotel is a unique experience in its own right.Four Seasons Hotel Astir Palace offers luxurious sea-view garden rooms, featuring a furnished terrace with private beach access. Courtesy: Four Seasons Astir PalaceWhile there, make sure you don’t miss out on a wellness session at the otherworldly spa facilities or a cocktail at the phenomenal Avra Bar.
Grand Resort Lagonissi: World-class wellness services and unparalleled gastronomy
Lying on a dazzling green peninsula in Lagonissi, a peaceful yet enchanting area midway between Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounion, Grand Resort Lagonissi is a true haven for a serene beachfront vacation, combining stellar wellness and spa treatments in its state-of-the-art ThalaSpa Chenot Spa with unique gastronomy experiences at ten different top-tier restaurants.Grand Resort Lagonissi is a place where comfort, luxury, and style are celebrated every day. Courtesy: Grand Resort LagonissiWhat’s more, its elegant rooms and beachfront bungalows enjoy stunning unobstructed views over the Saronic Gulf.
Blue Note Resort & Club: High-end services for an elite lifestyle
Just a few minutes away from both Vouliagmeni beach and Varkiza beach, Blue Note Resort & Club presents the chance for an elevated guest experience through an amalgam of luxurious rooms and apartments with alluring contemporary design, an extravagant outdoor swimming pool, a rejuvenating spa center and a charming sun-drenched terrace that overlooks a lush green private garden.
Where to Stay in Athens for Sightseeing
The best place to stay in Athens is near the Acropolis in the Plaka or Anafiotika neighborhoods. This will put you in the center of the action and within walking distance of the Acropolis, Roman Agora, Library of Hadrian, and Syntagma Square. Both neighborhoods are picturesque and quaint, with narrow pedestrian-only streets, many restaurants, and interesting shops. Below are some highly-rated hotels in convenient locations:
Luxury Hotels: Within walking distance from the Temple of Olympian Zeus and many good restaurants, the boutique AVA Hotel Athens offers quaint and cozy suites with kitchenettes. The O&B Athens Boutique Hotel is a 10-minute walk to the Acropolis and features modern rooms and a spectacular rooftop patio with amazing views. The elegant Grande Bretagne Hotel, with a well-regarded rooftop restaurant, is set in a prime location that it has occupied since 1874.
Mid-Range Hotels: The appropriately named Plaka Hotel offers good rooms in a great location, and the rooftop patio has views to the Acropolis. Free coffee and tea are on offer all day long. The Hermes Hotel in the Plaka is newly renovated and just a two-minute walk to the attractions of Syntagma Square. On a quiet side street, the Central Hotel has also been recently renovated and offers modern, comfortable rooms and a hot breakfast. It's a 15-minute walk from the Acropolis, and the view from the rooftop patio is quite spectacular.
Budget Hotels: The Hotel Metropolis has been recently renovated and provides rooms with balconies, some facing the Acropolis.
AirBnB Accomodation
Find a lot of AirBnB accomodation for area of Athens here, Vouliagmeni here, for the area of Glyfada here, for the area of Varkiza - Vari here. All those area are close to our church and venue and around restaurants and beautiful beaches for you to enjoy the days of your stay.
