Hotels near Acropolis of Athens, Athens Municipality, Greece — Compare Prices

Hotels near Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. The word Acropolis is from Greek ἄκρον (akron) 'highest point, extremity' and πόλις (polis) 'city'. The term acropolis is generic and there are many other acropoleis in Greece. During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was also more properly known as Cecropia (Κεκροπία), after the legendary serpent-man Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king.

166 hotels within 5km of Acropolis of Athens in Athens Municipality, Greece, with nightly rates from around €43 to €1,143 (averaging €175), including 95 properties rated 4 stars or higher. The closest is Acropolis View Hotel, about 0.4km away.

Staying near the Acropolis usually means basing yourself in Plaka, Koukaki or Makriyanni, the low-rise neighbourhoods that ring the rock's southern and eastern flanks. These areas are walkable, largely traffic-calmed, and put you within easy reach of the Ancient Agora and Panathenaic Stadium as well, so you're not just paying for proximity to one site but sitting in the middle of the whole ancient city. Of the 166 hotels we track here, 94 are within a short walk — under 1km — of the Acropolis, which is a genuinely high proportion and reflects how tightly Athens' hotel trade has clustered around its main monument.

The trade-off is less about distance than character and price. Rooms with a Parthenon view or a Plaka address command a premium, and the closest streets can be busy with day-trippers and tour groups, especially near the main approaches. Staying a little further out — towards Koukaki or the quieter edges of Makriyanni — often gets you a calmer base, local tavernas rather than tourist menus, and still an easy walk up to the entrance gates. With 93 of the 166 hotels rated 4-star or higher, quality is generally strong across the board, so the real decision is how much you value being metres from the rock versus a short, pleasant stroll.

For most visitors, anywhere within that under-1km band works well: you can walk to the Acropolis for an early entry before the heat and crowds build, then cover the National Garden, Anafiotika's lanes, or Omonoia Square's

166 hotels within 5km

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Acropolis View Hotel

9.13,209 reviews

0.4km away

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Adrian Hotel

8.73,965 reviews

0.4km away

FromUS$176.85/night

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Herodion Athens

4 Rovertou Galli Street, Athens, Attiki, 11742

0.4km away

FromUS$235.71/night

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A77 Suites, Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.6306 reviews

77 Adrianou Plaka

0.4km away

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Ava Hotel and Suites

9.6417 reviews

0.5km away

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Divani Palace Acropolis

8.52,454 reviews

19-25 Parthenonos

0.5km away

FromUS$331.73/night

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Philippos Hotel

8.8596 reviews

3 Mitseon Street

0.5km away

FromUS$167.46/night

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Acro Urban Suites

10.01,645 reviews

0.5km away

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AthensWas Design Hotel

9.4845 reviews

Dionysiou Areopagitou 5

0.5km away

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THE DOLLI at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live

9.7351 reviews

49 Mitropoleos

0.5km away

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360 Degrees

9.2908 reviews

0.5km away

FromUS$253.13/night

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Athens Studios

8.27,042 reviews

0.5km away

FromUS$138.47/night

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The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel

9.2135 reviews

0.5km away

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Electra Palace Athens

9.26,120 reviews

18-20 N.Nikodimou street

0.5km away

FromUS$693.61/night

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Central Hotel

8.63,926 reviews

Apollonos 21

0.5km away

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Coco-mat Athens BC

9.23,564 reviews

5 Falirou, Αθήνα

0.6km away

FromUS$211.38/night

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11 Enteka Acropolis Suites

9.6163 reviews

0.6km away

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Athens Tower

8.21,603 reviews

Athinas 2 & Ermou 78

0.6km away

FromUS$154.51/night

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Great Living Koukaki

9.8586 reviews

10 Erechthiou

0.6km away

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Sweet Home Hotel

9.41,844 reviews

0.6km away

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The Athens Gate Hotel

9.05,452 reviews

10, Syngrou Avenue

0.6km away

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Hera Hotel

9 Falirou street, Makriyianni

0.6km away

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Acropolis Hill

8.8157 reviews

7 Mousson Street, Athens, Attiki, 11742

0.6km away

FromUS$196.86/night

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Athenian Foss

9.1626 reviews

0.6km away

FromUS$202.63/night

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More landmarks in Greece

Parthenon Platonic Academy Erechtheion Panathenaic Stadium Lyceum Temple of Athena Nike Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Museum Ancient Agora of Athens Theatre of Dionysus Odeon of Herodes Atticus Hadrian's Library

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