12 Kallirrois, Athens, 11743, Greece
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ACRON 12 penthouse Acropolis suites Overview

When I first stepped into ACRON 12 penthouse Acropolis suites, I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much from the name alone. But then you walk in and realize this place is actually something special, perched up high with views that make you stop mid-conversation and just stare out the windows.

The penthouse setup means you’re getting serious space here, not those cramped hotel boxes where you’re bumping into furniture. I mean, the living areas actually feel like someone’s stylish Athens apartment, if that someone happened to have incredible taste and a thing for modern Greek design. What really got me was how they’ve managed to blend that sleek contemporary vibe with just enough local character – you know you’re in Greece, but it’s not all white columns and tourist kitsch. The bedrooms are genuinely comfortable (and I’m picky about mattresses), plus there’s enough room to actually unpack your suitcase instead of living out of it for a week. The kitchenette situation is legit too – I actually used it, which says something since hotel kitchens are usually more decorative than functional.

But honestly, what sets this place apart is the Acropolis connection, and I don’t just mean you can see it from some windows. The location puts you in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to walk to the major sites without being in the thick of the tourist chaos. Early morning coffee on the terrace while watching the light hit the Parthenon? Yeah, that’s a thing here, and it never gets old. The 9.7 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed a few nights – it’s those little touches that add up, like actually decent water pressure, blackout curtains that work, and air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a helicopter landing. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too, no drama or hidden fees that pop up later. You know what really impressed me though? The quiet. For being in Athens, you’d expect more street noise, but something about the building’s position and design keeps things peaceful, especially at night when you actually want to sleep. The only minor thing – and this is really minor – is that the elevator can be a bit slow during busy times, but when you’re staying in a penthouse, you sort of expect to wait a beat for the ride up.

ACRON 12 penthouse Acropolis suites Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Junior Suite with Private Pool2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
King Suite with Pool View2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Suite with Private Pool2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Queen Suite with Spa Bath2 × 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of ACRON 12 penthouse Acropolis suites

  • Colette from United States of America (10/10)

    Beautifully designed!!! Felt safe, extremely comfortable. The staff were incredible & so helpful!!

  • Stacy from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Really good location for Plaka and transport links. Hosts were great, gave lots of ideas and suggestions. Apartment was of average size with a big balcony.

  • Mamz from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Really central location.

  • Chlomisiou from Greece (10/10)

    The property was excellent maintained and the apartment was beautifully decorated!

  • Donald from United States of America (10/10)

    Nice flat. Great hot tub

  • Jennifer from United States of America (10/10)

    Fantastic stay! Room was just as pictured and described. Location was great and hosts were very helpful! Would definitely stay again!

  • Bruner from United States of America (10/10)

    Everything was fabulous. The staff was quick to respond to any messages or questions we had. We stayed here before we boarded our cruise ship. The staff took our bags and held them while we explored Athens and they were able to get us in the apartment early. The location could not have been better–we were within a short walking distance to the Acropolis and the Plaka.

  • Dariusz from Canada (10/10)

    Close to everything. Jacuzzi was perfect and even more relaxing after day of walking.

  • Celina from United States of America (10/10)

    The design was beautiful, modern and tasteful. Shower was very good. The staff was great and attentive. Terrace w jacuzzi excelente to relax after a full day activities.

  • Denise from United States of America (10/10)

    Beautiful place very close to the city center and acropolis.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Hadrian’s Arch: 500 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 700 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 650 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 450 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 1.1 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 750 m
  • The Jewish Museum of Greece: 850 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 600 m
  • Museum of Greek Children’s Art: 900 m
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art: 750 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Reina: 200 m
  • Cafe/Bar Coffee Joint: 250 m
  • Cafe/Bar Sommelier’s Wine Bar: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.4 km
  • Parthenon: 1.4 km
  • Erechtheion: 1.3 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.3 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.7 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.3 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.5 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.9 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.9 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.2 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood:

  • Edem Beach: 6 km
  • Flisvos Beach: 6 km
  • Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
  • Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
  • Akti tou Iliou Beach: 7 km

Public transit:

  • Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.9 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 400 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.5 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 550 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

Spa:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
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House Rules at ACRON 12 penthouse Acropolis suites

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.8

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.6

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.7

Cleanliness:

9.9

Value for money:

9.5