Athens hotels

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KAYAK users usually search for hotels in Ambelokipi, Plaka and adjacent to Syntagma Square.

New Hotel, Royal Olympic Hotel and Electra Metropolis Athens are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Syntagma Square.

Although the average price for a double room in Athens is £75, £7 is the lowest price found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days.

Athens is a great destination for children. With myriad family-friendly sights and attractions as well as a beachfront location, Athens offers endless ways to keep the little ones entertained. Consider searching for a hotel in peaceful Kifisia, home to a park and natural history museum, or base yourself in the city centre in Plaka near the Acropolis. Glyfada is another attractive option due to its proximity to the beach and the large choice of budget-friendly hotels.

Much of the best Athens nightlife is clustered around the city centre, in Kolonaki, Psirri or Gazi. City Circus Athens is an excellent budget choice with hostel style accommodation in one of Athens’ old mansions. In summer, consider a hotel in the Glyfada area, where the nightlife picks up by the beach.

Kolonaki is the most famous area for shopping in Athens. The neighbourhood features a mix of designer boutiques and small shops selling antiques and local handicrafts such as Greek embroidery, ceramics, and folk art. The northeastern neighbourhoods of Halandri and Kifisia also offer good options for shopping. Hotels to consider include The Y Hotel in Kifisia and Athens Hilton, a short walk to the shopping streets of Kolonaki.

Travellers can fuel up on a tasty breakfast and plenty of tea and coffee before embarking on a full day of Athens sightseeing, by choosing a hotel that offers a premium morning spread, such as O&B Athens Boutique Hotel and Athens Center Square Hotel. Both offer complimentary breakfast with Greek specialties and continental options.

KAYAK users found rooms for tonight for a cheap as £28 in the last 3 hours. 3-star hotel rooms have been found from £28, and 4-star hotels from £54.

KAYAK users found 3-star hotel rooms in Athens for this weekend from £11 and 4-star hotel rooms from £18. The cheapest room in Athens for the same date was £7 per night.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Athens districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Athens city centre

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.