Veikou 28, Athens, 11742, Greece
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Exceptional Penthouse close to Acropolis Museum by GHH Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Athens accommodations, but Exceptional Penthouse close to Acropolis Museum by GHH actually lives up to its name – which honestly surprised me a bit given how bold that title is. When I first walked into this place, the light just hits differently. These massive windows frame views that make you understand why people have been obsessing over this city for thousands of years.

The location is what really gets me though. You know how most places say they’re “close” to the Acropolis Museum and then you end up huffing up hills for twenty minutes? Not here. I mean, you can practically see people going in and out of the museum from the terrace – it’s that close. What’s even better is you’re right in this sweet spot where you can walk to all the major sites (the Acropolis itself is maybe a 10-minute stroll), but you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos that happens around Monastiraki. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel where you’ll see locals grabbing coffee at the corner café, not just people with guidebooks and fanny packs.

Actually, let me talk about that terrace for a second because it’s probably why you’re considering this place. The photos don’t lie – you really can see the Parthenon from up there, and honestly, having your morning coffee while staring at something that’s been standing for 2,500 years never gets old. I spent way too many evenings out there with a glass of wine, watching the sunset paint those ancient stones golden. The space itself feels properly luxurious without being stuffy – high ceilings, modern fixtures that don’t clash with the views, and a kitchen that’s actually functional if you want to grab groceries from the nearby Carrefour and cook instead of eating out every night. The bed situation is solid too (I’m picky about mattresses), and the air conditioning works properly, which matters more than you’d think during Athens summers. Only minor gripe? The building’s elevator is one of those tiny European ones, so if you’re traveling with massive suitcases, just be prepared to make multiple trips. Also, while the neighborhood is generally quiet, you’ll hear some street noise in the mornings – but that’s just Athens being Athens. The 8.7 rating makes total sense to me because this place delivers on what it promises, and in a city where location can make or break your trip, being able to walk to the Acropolis Museum in literally three minutes while having your own private view of the action is pretty hard to beat.

To book hotel in Athens during the famous Athens Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts ancient history enthusiasts and cultural travelers from around the world.

Exceptional Penthouse close to Acropolis Museum by GHH Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Penthouse Apartment4 × 1 queen bed, 2 × 2 twin beds and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 8 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Exceptional Penthouse close to Acropolis Museum by GHH

  • Martynas from Lithuania (9/10)

    Great location for the price, walking distance to the museums, restaurants and other interesting places.
    A lot of space. We were 4 adults and 3childrens and do not have any trouble.

  • Yimin from United States of America (9/10)

    the location is convenient to access to the sightseeing places and it is surrounded by shops and restaurants

  • C from New Zealand (9/10)

    Clean, comfortable and quiet.

  • Michaelmaven from Netherlands (9/10)

    Great location, close to shops, bars, restaurants and all the major attractions. A great location to explore Athens.

  • Janka from Slovakia (9/10)

    We went as a group of 6 friends. There were plenty of good restaurants and bars in the area. There was groceries next door and two metro stops within 5 minutes. All the most important sights are within walking distance. The apartment was clean and the owner communicated with me only through messages which was sufficient, he was very nice, responded immediately and the instructions how to get to the apartment were very clear. I was very satisfied with the accommodation and on top of that we had a view of the acropolis. There was also air conditioning in every room. Nothing to dislike.

  • Natalia from Argentina (9/10)

    Great location! comfortable appartment. EVerything was great!

  • Liga from Latvia (9/10)

    Very good location – close to all sights and metro station. Big apartment. Nice, large balcony with table and chairs.

  • Arthur from United States of America (9/10)

    Location ,size, clean , comfortable, Wi-Fi a/c

  • Samantha from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great location, a spacious clean, and modern apartment. Professional kind owners even let us have a late check out on the day of departure. would definitely stay here again.

  • Guadalupe from United States of America (9/10)

    Loved the location, close to some stores, but specially loved the fact that it was a mere walk to the train station. Very convinient. It was a big place so we loved that alot.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Erechtheion: 1.1 km
  • Hadrian’s Arch: 650 m
  • Acropolis Museum: 500 m
  • Temple of Athena Nike: 900 m
  • Monument of Lysikrates: 600 m
  • Temple of Olympion Zeus: 900 m
  • Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 700 m
  • Museum of Contemporary Art: 600 m
  • Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 350 m
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art: 550 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/Bar Lotte: 100 m
  • Cafe/Bar Central: 100 m
  • Cafe/Bar Διονύσιος: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Acropolis: 1.1 km
  • Parthenon: 1.2 km
  • Roman Agora: 1.3 km
  • Filopappos Hill: 1.2 km
  • Syntagma Square: 1.4 km
  • Monastiraki Square: 1.5 km
  • Temple of Hephaestus: 1.5 km
  • Museum of Cycladic Art: 2 km
  • Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.6 km
  • Zappion – National Garden: 1.3 km

Natural Beauty:

  • Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.1 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: 1.6 km
  • Subway Akropolis Metro Station: 350 m
  • Train Monastiraki Train Station: 1.5 km
  • Subway Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 300 m
  • Bus Athens International Bus Station: 5 km

Closest Airports:

  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 31 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

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

Outdoor & View:

  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Languages Spoken:

  • Greek
  • English

Cleaning Services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out

Building Characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Exceptional Penthouse close to Acropolis Museum by GHH

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 3:00 PM
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out:

  • Until 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:

9.4

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.7

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

8.7

Value for money:

8.5