Athens Hotels with Views of Acropolis

Updated: September 16, 2025
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By Santorini Dave

Waking up to a view of the Acropolis is the ultimate Athens experience, but it’s important to understand that not all “Acropolis view” hotels are created equal. The neighborhood you choose determines the type of view you’ll get, and you need to decide whether you want that view from your private balcony or a shared rooftop (and how much you’re willing to pay for it).

Acropolis view from our room at the Grande Bretagne Hotel.

Understanding the Neighborhoods & Their Views

Your perspective of the Acropolis changes dramatically depending on which neighborhood you stay in. Each area offers a distinct vibe, and all are well-served by convenient Metro stations.

Plaka & Monastiraki
This is the historic heart of Athens, tucked into the northern slopes of the Acropolis. The views here are intimate and immersive: you look up at the Parthenon from a maze of narrow lanes, neoclassical houses, and lively squares. It feels like staying inside an open-air museum. Hotels often have rooftop terraces with close, dramatic angles of the Acropolis.
• Best Metro access: Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3; direct to the airport and Piraeus port) and Syntagma (Lines 2 & 3; also direct to the airport).

Makriyanni & Koukaki
On the south and southeast side of the Acropolis, this area gives what many consider the “front-row seat” perspective. From here, you face the grand entrance (the Propylaea) and the long colonnade of the Parthenon head-on. The wide pedestrian promenade in front of the Acropolis Museum makes it feel open, elegant, and grand. Koukaki, just beyond, is a livelier local neighborhood with cafés, bars, and less tourist-heavy streets.
• Best Metro access: Akropoli (Line 2). Sygrou-Fix (Line 2) is also useful if you’re a bit further south in Koukaki.

Psiri
Just north of Monastiraki, Psiri is a vibrant, gritty-chic district full of bars, tavernas, and nightlife. From here, the Acropolis rises like a stage backdrop above the rooftops and bustling squares. The view is less “formal” than from Makriyanni or Syntagma, but wonderfully atmospheric, especially at night when the Parthenon glows above the lively streets.
• Best Metro access: Monastiraki (Lines 1 & 3).

Syntagma Square
As the city’s central square and government hub, Syntagma offers a panoramic cityscape view. From higher-floor hotel rooms or rooftop bars, you see the Acropolis framed as the crown jewel of the Athens skyline. The perspective is more distant but sweeping, especially at sunset. Staying here also puts you steps from the Greek Parliament, shopping on Ermou, and excellent transport links.
• Best Metro access: Syntagma (Lines 2 & 3; direct to the airport).

The Two Types of Acropolis Views: Rooftop vs. Room

This is the most important distinction when booking.

Hotels with Rooftop Views (Bars, Pools, Restaurants): This is the most common and often most affordable way to get a guaranteed “wow” moment. You get access to a spectacular shared space to enjoy the view, but your room itself may not have a view. This is a fantastic option for getting a 5-star view on a 3-star budget.

Hotels with Private Room & Balcony Views: This is the ultimate luxury experience. Waking up, opening your curtains, and seeing the Parthenon from your bed is unforgettable. You must specifically book an “Acropolis View Room” or “Parthenon View Suite” and it will always be the most expensive room category in the hotel.

Best Hotels with Private Room & Balcony Views

The view from our suite at A for Athens Hotel.

These hotels offer rooms where you can enjoy the view from your own private space.
• Grande Bretagne (Syntagma): The most historic and grand hotel in Athens. Many of its top‐floor suites and Acropolis-side rooms offer breathtaking, panoramic views of the Acropolis and the city from large windows or balconies.
• The Dolli (Monastiraki/Plaka border): A spectacular luxury hotel in a restored 1920s building. Several room types, especially the Balcony Deluxe, Balcony Athenian, and certain suites, have private or Juliet balconies. Some of them offer direct or side Acropolis/Parthenon views, though not all balconies have unobstructed front views. This is one of my favorite hotels in Athens.
• Electra Palace Hotel (Plaka): A classic 5-star in the heart of Plaka. Many of its best suites have fantastic, direct Acropolis views from private balconies or terraces. Be sure to book one of the view-rooms to get the full effect.
• AthensWas (Makriyanni/Plaka border): Chic, high-design hotel on the pedestrian promenade (Dionysiou Areopagitou). Many front-facing rooms offer excellent views of the Acropolis. Some may only have large windows rather than full balconies, so check the room description if you want balcony space.
• Coco-Mat Hotel (Makriyanni): Stylish and modern. Includes “Acropolis View Rooms” with private balconies. Step out on your balcony for close-up views of the Acropolis and the surrounding skyline.
• Divani Palace Acropolis (Makriyanni): Large and luxurious, with upper-story rooms offering superb, direct Acropolis views from private balconies. The Acropolis Terrace Suites even have full terraces and grand views.
• A for Athens (Monastiraki): Located directly on Monastiraki Square, its trendy rooftop bar (great for evening views, and open very late) gives one of the most iconic, head-on views of the floodlit Acropolis. A handful of rooms have equally great views.
• Adrian Hotel (Plaka): A wonderful mid-range hotel with a prime location. Its top-floor rooms and rooftop terrace offer fantastic, direct views of the Acropolis.

Best Hotels with Rooftop Views

View of Acropolis from rooftop bar at 360 Degrees Hotel. (Breakfast is served indoors, on the floor below but you can bring your food up here and have the place to yourself.)

These hotels offer incredible views from their shared rooftops, often with a pool, bar, or restaurant.
• Plaka Hotel (Plaka): My top pick for a mid-range hotel with an unbeatable rooftop terrace/bar. The hotel itself is simple and comfortable, but its rooftop bar/restaurant offers a stunning, panoramic view of the Acropolis and city skyline, especially magical at night when the monuments are lit.
• Electra Metropolis (Syntagma): A premium choice whose crowning glory is its rooftop pool and restaurant (the Metropolis Roof Garden), offering direct, panoramic views of the Acropolis. Ideal if you want both a luxury rooftop dining and pool experience. A few rooms have Acropolis views.
• Herodion Hotel (Makriyanni): Rooftop deck with hot tubs, sunbeds, and a terrace bar/restaurant that deliver close-up Acropolis views. One of the best rooftop escapes for relaxing with a view after sightseeing.
• 360 Degrees (Monastiraki): Offers a multi-level rooftop bar/restaurant (360 Cocktail Bar) with spectacular views of the Acropolis and the Athens rooftop skyline. Excellent for sunset or evening ambiance.
• Central Hotel (Plaka): A great-value hotel tucked into the heart of Plaka. Its rooftop terrace bar/restaurant (Thea Terrace) is small but charming, and the view of the Acropolis is surprisingly good for such an affordable property.