The Acropolis Penthouse Overview
I’ll be honest – when I first heard about The Acropolis Penthouse, I was expecting another one of those overhyped boutique places that looks better in photos than reality. But honestly? This 4-star gem completely caught me off guard in the best way possible.
The thing that hits you first isn’t even the view (though we’ll get to that) – it’s how quiet everything feels once you step inside. You know that constant hum of city life that follows you everywhere in Athens? It just… disappears up here. The whole place has this serene, almost floating quality that makes you forget you’re in the middle of one of Europe’s busiest capitals. I mean, the 9.8 rating should’ve been my first clue that something special was happening here, but you never really know until you experience it yourself. The penthouse setup means you’re getting space that most Athens hotels simply can’t offer – I’m talking about actual room to breathe, not those cramped quarters where you’re bumping into furniture every time you turn around.
What really sold me, though, was catching sunset from their terrace on my second evening. The Acropolis literally glows golden right in front of you, and honestly, it’s one of those moments where you stop taking photos because you realize you need to just be present. The staff – and I usually don’t gush about service – actually seem to care about getting the little things right. They remembered I preferred my coffee strong (Greek-style, obviously) and would have it ready before I even asked. Check-in was smooth, none of that awkward waiting around in a cramped lobby situation, and they gave me genuine recommendations for spots away from the tourist crowds. You know what surprised me most? The soundproofing is incredible – even during those late summer nights when the city stays alive until dawn, you get perfect sleep. I stayed during peak season in July, and while the streets below were packed with tourists, up here felt like a private retreat. The only minor thing – and I’m really reaching here – is that the elevator can be a bit slow during busy times, but honestly, that’s such a small price to pay for this kind of experience. If you’re someone who values having a peaceful base to return to after exploring Athens’ chaos, this place gets it right in ways that surprised me.
Best hotels in Athens range from charming boutique properties in the historic Plaka district to elegant rooftop hotels with stunning views of the Acropolis and Parthenon.
The Acropolis Penthouse Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Bedroom Apartment | 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2 | $302 |
Reviews of The Acropolis Penthouse
Gj from Canada – 1 June 2025 (10/10)
Excellent location and a comfortable place. We were so glad we picked this place for our stay for 4 nights. We pretty much covered all of the historical town/sites and parks by walk. There are also some amazing food and dessert places in the vicinity. The host was very helpful and responded promptly to all our questions via booking.com and whatsapp.
If you stay here, definitely try to visit the dessert shop (ΚΟΣΜΙΔΗΣ ΖΑΧΑΡΟΠΛΑΣΤΕΙΟ) 2 mins away by walk. The desserts there, especially the orange and lemon pies, are incredible!Albert from Netherlands – 21 May 2025 (9/10)
Large modern flat with all what one needs for a great stay. Large terrace good airco and bed
Wasmachine extra helpful and quiet street
What could be improved: No microwave TV only in Greek no English explanation. Flat has only ceiling lights for atmosphere standing lights would all make it cozier.Aleksandar from Bulgaria – 10 May 2025 (10/10)
Milutinovic from Serbia – 25 April 2025 (10/10)
Location, size, comfort, organized parking, kitchen
What could be improved: All was greatDeepti from United States – 8 April 2025 (10/10)
Panagiotis from Greece – 8 December 2024 (10/10)
A Brand New Beautiful top floor apartment with partial Acropolis view from its balcony, wonderful host very helpful with tips and places to go. We loved our beds and mattresses very comfortable, will definitely stay again on our Next trip to Athens!!! Excellent location just by the Acropolis Museum. Thank you so much for our great stay.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Filopappos Hill: 550 m
- Acropolis Museum: 450 m
- Odeon Of Herod Atticus: 400 m
- Odeum of Herodes Atticus: 450 m
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 600 m
- Θεατρο Διονυσοσ: 400 m
- Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum: 300 m
- Ρωμαϊκη Δεξαμενη: 400 m
- National Museum of Contemporary Art: 550 m
- Ιερο Διονυσου Ελευθερεωσ: 450 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Vini: 200 m
- Restaurant Diva Pizza: 200 m
- Restaurant Divani Palace Acropolis: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Acropolis: 650 m
- Parthenon: 950 m
- Erechtheion: 1 km
- Roman Agora: 1.2 km
- Ancient Agora: 1.7 km
- National Garden: 1.4 km
- Monastiraki Square: 1.4 km
- Temple of Hephaestus: 1.5 km
- Ancient Agora of Athens: 1.7 km
- Temple of Olympion Zeus: 750 m
Natural beauty:
- Peak Lycabettus Hill: 3.2 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Edem Beach: 6 km
- Flisvos Beach: 6 km
- Kalamaki Beach: 7 km
- Votsalakia Beach: 8 km
- Akti tou Iliou Beach: 7 km
Public transport:
- Bus Kifissos Bus Terminal: 5 km
- Train Thiseio Metro Station: 1.5 km
- Metro Akropolis Metro Station: 450 m
- Metro Syngrou/Fix Metro Station: 250 m
- Train Monastiraki Railway Station: 1.4 km
Closest airports:
- Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: 27 km
Facilities
Shops:
- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Kitchen:
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Balcony
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Transport:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Car hire
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
Activities:
- Live music/performance Additional charge Off-site
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge Off-site
- Walking tours
- Movie nights Additional charge Off-site
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Additional charge Off-site
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
- Tennis court Additional charge Off-site
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Hearing accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- Czech
- Danish
- German
- Greek
- English
- Estonian
- Finnish
- French
- Hebrew
- Croatian
- Hungarian
- Indonesian
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Latvian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Serbian
- Thai
- Filipino
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping Additional charge
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Safety deposit box
Services & Extras:
- Wake-up service
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Flat-screen TV
- View
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Children’s playground
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 35 per day.:
- Parking garage
Other for your stay:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
House Rules at The Acropolis Penthouse
Pets:
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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