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Athenaeum Grand Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Acropolis Museum

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Nestled near the iconic Acropolis, Athenaeum Grand Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with Mediterranean cuisine at Herodion Restaurant and drinks at the on-site bar. Enjoy coffee at the cafe, work out in the gym, or explore nearby attractions with bike rentals - previous guests rave about the breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double or Twin Room, Terrace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Penthouse, Acropolis View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse, Acropolis View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Acropolis View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Acropolis View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
142 Syggrou Street, Kallithea, Attiki, 11745

What's nearby

  • Acropolis Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Syntagma Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Acropolis - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monastiraki Flea Market - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 8 min drive
  • Kasomouli Station - 8 min walk
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Omsom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Rooftop Pool - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Grand By Interni - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Naif - ‬5 min walk
  • Johnie Hot Dog

About this property

Athenaeum Grand Hotel

Upscale hotel near Acropolis Museum
Located close to Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athenaeum Grand Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Herodion Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Herodion Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Some Standard guestrooms are located at the mezzanine level of the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 0261K010B0048700, 1002639

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Athenaeum Grand Hotel Athens
Athenaeum Grand Athens
Athenaeum Grand
Athenaeum Grand Hotel Hotel
Athenaeum Grand Hotel Kallithea
Athenaeum Grand Hotel Hotel Kallithea

Frequently asked questions

Is Athenaeum Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Athenaeum Grand Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Athenaeum Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Athenaeum Grand Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Athenaeum Grand Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Athenaeum Grand Hotel located?

Situated in Kallithea, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens, and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Acropolis and Syntagma Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Kasomouli Station is 8 minutes by foot and Baknana Station is 12 minutes.

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Athenaeum Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Athena

Didn’t like it was next to two strip clubs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located closer to many attractions, the breakfast was awesome and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok restaurant food and bar stuff very friendly such as the receptionists!!! Great service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Room was well apointed, front desk staff friendly and attentive. The restaurant was great, staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable bed. A little
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are really grand in size (comparing to other European hotels). Rooms marked with Acropolis view, are just a myth, you need binoculars to see Acropolis. Also this hotel is next to a strip club, we got room on 1st floor, there was very noisy music till 1am in the morning, could hardly sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sankalp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Big, clean and comfort room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A night in Athens

Overall a nice place to stay. Room was a bit dated, but still comfortable, clean and convenient. Staff was fantastic to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay, great hotel! A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The hotel is surrounded by Gentlemen's Clubs. View from room of Acropolis was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ilias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Fadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very welcoming and helpful, the hotel was clean , the food was great , i wish the hotel had a better gym , location is good, the elevators are slow . In overall it was a good experience .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was very confortable. Room was big enough and shower was great. 25 min walk to the Acropolis. It was noisy because of Syggrou Street, feels like the windows are open but they’re not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Stiltner

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Close to acropolis. But everything else is unpleasant. The room is so noisy 24 hours a day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Reception staff were all very friendly & helpful. The staff at the breakfast area can do better eith a little bit of being friendly & pleasant. We stayed for 2 nights in a junior suite and it was very comfortable. The location of the place is very convenient if you are taking the hop on hop off bus as it is almost next to stop C11(?) Piraeus line & across the street near Intercon hotel is stop A4(?) of the Athens line.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alan Hernan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible property. Ugly, dirty , air conditioner didn’t work, carpet dirty and broken . Don’t choose this hotel . Photos are a lie . Impossible street noice . Terrible

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

This hotel was subpar at most. The breakfast has a large selection but the quality is inferior. Most of the staff are very nice and helpful. I think they are trying to make up for what the hotel and area lacks. It is not the best area, in that it has two strip clubs sandwiching the hotel. Not great for families. There are people lingering around day and night outside the hotel. It’s fairly close to most things so that is convenient, but otherwise, I would not choose this as a family option.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were very helpful and friendly. Rooms are clean. Service are great! I thought I booked our hotel with breakfast. One of their staff approached me that our breakfast is not included in our booking during our second day, and I told her that it’s included and to make the story short since they already prepared our check out billed and already paid anyways, I told them I confirmed that no breakfast included in my booking and I want to pay, and they just let it go. They’re very flexible and professional. Good location too near restaurants and small groceries where we buys our bottled water and there also few minutes walk for self service laundry and they’re clean as well. Their gym though it’s not big but you don’t go there to workout anyways.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, location is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maryam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beside two strip joint, street was noisy, Mattress was very dirty, they swapped me to a different room, the mattress was still dirty but less dirty than first one. The bathroom of the second room, smelled like sewer, and was very damp. As a result I noticed the bathroom door wouldn’t close and it was due to the fact that water would not drain and rotten the wooden door. This is a 3 star hotel. Staff were decent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Amenities
Grand disappointment for our party of 9
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view of the acropolis and the breakfast was amazing. Transfer from the airport and to the cruise ship pier was easy to set up too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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