4-star hotel
Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst
9 Γέροντα, Athens, 10558, Greece
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Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst overview
You know what struck me first about Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – and honestly, that’s rarer than you’d think with Athens hotels. I mean, yes, you get those knockout Acropolis views (especially from the upper floors), but it’s the “living stone” part that really gets you. The building has this gorgeous blend of traditional Greek stonework with these amethyst-colored accents throughout the interior that somehow feel both ancient and modern at the same time.
The location is pretty brilliant if you know Athens at all. You’re tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos of Plaka every time you step outside, but you can still walk to the main sites without breaking a sweat. I actually loved the morning routine I fell into – grabbing coffee from this little place around the corner (the staff will point you toward it) and then wandering up toward the Acropolis before the crowds hit. The check-in was surprisingly smooth too, which… look, in Athens that’s not always a given, so I appreciated that they had their act together.
What really sets this place apart though is how they’ve nailed that sweet spot between boutique charm and actual functionality. The rooms have character – we’re talking exposed stone walls and these lovely textured fabrics – but everything works properly. Hot water pressure is solid (crucial after those long walking days), the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a freight train, and the beds are genuinely comfortable. I’ve stayed in plenty of “charming” European hotels where charm basically meant “good luck getting a decent night’s sleep,” but this isn’t one of those places. The 9.4 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s the kind of score you get when you’re doing all the basics right while still offering something special. Even the Wi-Fi was reliable, which honestly surprised me given how thick those stone walls are. If you’re planning a trip to Athens and want somewhere that feels authentically Greek without sacrificing comfort, this place delivers on both fronts.
Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst accommodations
| Room type | Beds | Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 large double bed, 2 single beds, 1 sofa bed | Max persons: 4 |
Reviews of Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst
Jamie
Great location and view of Acropolis.
Jamie
They were incredibly flexible with our family and helped arrange our airport pick up and drop off (at 4am). They answered my millions of questions regarding locations and baggage storage as well. The location was amazing and super close to everything we wanted to see and do which made our stay wonderful. It is in Plaka so we were just able to walk every where. I was worried based on some of the reviews that it would be noisy at night but I found that to not be true at all. It was quite in the apartment and we slept great. Could be improved: Beds were a little softer then I like but that is more of a personal preference.
Elida
Location was excellent
Popescu
The apartment is very nice decorated and very well located, the communication with the owner was priceless, he was very helpful and friendly, he took care of arranging an airport shuttle for us, he was definitely great! Could be improved: Nothing. Everything was great!
Del
Great location, comfortable and clean. Didn't meet the owner but he was very responsive to messages and organised our airport transfer which was very efficient.
Geddy
The place was comfortable and well supplied. An excellent base to explore the area on foot. The restaurant below the balcony was a great place to get a hearty breakfast with personal attention! With dozens of great restaurants in the area, there was no real need for groceries, but they (and laundry supplies) can be purchased around the corner as well. Could be improved: I know I'm just nitpicking here: the "Acropolis View" view is actually a view of Acropolis Hill, and not the Acropolis itself (you can only see it from the other side of the hill). An electric breaker needs to be flipped to get hot water (as instructed), but somehow I managed to mess it up. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Surroundings
What's nearby
- Hadrian's Arch
- 250 m
- Acropolis Museum
- 450 m
- Nikodimos Church
- 250 m
- Monument of Lysikrates
- 200 m
- Temple of Olympion Zeus
- 300 m
- Οικια Τσωρτσ
- 200 m
- The Jewish Museum of Greece
- 200 m
- Αγιοσ Γεωργιοσ
- 300 m
- Museum of Greek Children's Art
- 200 m
- Χορηγικο Μνημειο Λυσικρατουσ
- 200 m
Restaurants & cafes
- Restaurant Oionos
- 1 m
- Restaurant Giouvetsakia
- 100 m
- Restaurant Mpakaliarakia (Tou Damigou)
- 100 m
Top attractions
- Acropolis
- 850 m
- Parthenon
- 950 m
- Erechtheion
- 550 m
- Roman Agora
- 550 m
- National Garden
- 600 m
- Syntagma Square
- 650 m
- Monastiraki Square
- 800 m
- Ancient Agora of Athens
- 1.2 km
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus
- 950 m
Natural beauty
- Peak Lycabettus Hill
- 2.4 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood
- Edem Beach
- 7 km
- Flisvos Beach
- 6 km
- Kalamaki Beach
- 8 km
- Votsalakia Beach
- 9 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach
- 8 km
Public transport
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal
- 4.6 km
- Train Thiseio Metro Station
- 1.3 km
- Metro Syntagma Metro Station
- 650 m
- Metro Akropolis Metro Station
- 450 m
- Train Monastiraki Railway Station
- 800 m
Closest airports
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
- 27 km
Facilities
Other for your stay
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Balcony
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wi Fi
- Air conditioning
- Flat screen TV
- View
- Bath
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Miscellaneous
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
Room Amenities
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Mosquito net
- Private entrance
- Iron
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Private check in/check out
- Luggage storage
- Express check in/check out
Transport
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Tea/Coffee maker
Outdoor & View
- City view
- View
Languages spoken
- Greek
- English
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
Media & Technology
- Flat screen TV
- TV
Bedroom
- Linen
Building characteristics
- Private apartment in building
House rules at Acropolis View-Living Stone Amethyst
Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check in
- From 15:00
- You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check out
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest scores in detail
Staff 9.5
Comfort 9.7
Location 9.9
Free Wi Fi 10.0
Facilities 9.7
Cleanliness 9.4
Value for money 9.2
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