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tourist attraction · Athens Municipality, Greece

Hotels near Parthenon

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy.

166 hotels within 5km of Parthenon 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 Herodion Athens, about 0.4km away.

Staying near the Parthenon effectively means choosing a base in the historic core beneath the Acropolis — the Plaka and Makrygianni districts, which fan out around the rock and its surrounding archaeological sites. This is Athens at its most walkable: the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the winding lanes of Anafiotika all sit within easy reach of one another, so a central position pays off repeatedly through a stay rather than just for a single visit. Our figures bear this out — of the 166 hotels we list, 94 are within a short walk, under 1km, of the Parthenon, which is an unusually high concentration for a single monument.

The area also skews upmarket: 93 of the 166 hotels are rated 4-star or higher, so travellers hunting for budget rooms right on the doorstep will find fewer options, and the honest trade-off is that cheaper stays tend to sit further out, often towards Omonoia Square or beyond the National Garden. That's not necessarily a bad call — Omonoia gives easier access to the metro network for wider exploration — but it means longer walks or transit connections back to the Acropolis each day, particularly relevant if you're planning early visits before the crowds and heat build.

For most first-time visitors, though, the calculus favours proximity: paying a bit more to be within that under-1km radius means you can approach the Parthenon on foot, avoid taxi queues, and use spare hours for the Panathenaic Stadium or Plaka's tavernas without much logistical planning.

166 hotels within 5km

Where to stay near Parthenon

Herodion Athens

Herodion Athens

4 Rovertou Galli Street, Athens, Attiki, 11742

0.4km away

FromUS$235.71/night
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Acropolis View Hotel

Acropolis View Hotel

9.13,209 reviews

0.4km away

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Adrian Hotel

Adrian Hotel

8.73,965 reviews

0.4km away

FromUS$176.85/night
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A77 Suites, Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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

Ava Hotel and Suites

9.6417 reviews

0.4km away

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AthensWas Design Hotel

AthensWas Design Hotel

9.4845 reviews

Dionysiou Areopagitou 5

0.4km away

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Philippos Hotel

Philippos Hotel

8.8596 reviews

3 Mitseon Street

0.4km away

FromUS$167.46/night
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Divani Palace Acropolis

Divani Palace Acropolis

8.52,454 reviews

19-25 Parthenonos

0.4km away

FromUS$331.73/night
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Acro Urban Suites

Acro Urban Suites

10.01,645 reviews

0.5km away

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THE DOLLI at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live

THE DOLLI at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live

9.7351 reviews

49 Mitropoleos

0.5km away

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Athens Studios

Athens Studios

8.27,042 reviews

0.5km away

FromUS$138.47/night
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Electra Palace Athens

Electra Palace Athens

9.26,120 reviews

18-20 N.Nikodimou street

0.5km away

FromUS$693.61/night
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11 Enteka Acropolis Suites

11 Enteka Acropolis Suites

9.6163 reviews

0.5km away

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Coco-mat Athens BC

Coco-mat Athens BC

9.23,564 reviews

5 Falirou, Αθήνα

0.5km away

FromUS$211.38/night
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Central Hotel

Central Hotel

8.63,926 reviews

Apollonos 21

0.5km away

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The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel

The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel

9.2135 reviews

0.5km away

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The Athens Gate Hotel

The Athens Gate Hotel

9.05,452 reviews

10, Syngrou Avenue

0.5km away

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Hera Hotel

Hera Hotel

9 Falirou street, Makriyianni

0.5km away

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Sweet Home Hotel

Sweet Home Hotel

9.41,844 reviews

0.5km away

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360 Degrees

360 Degrees

9.2908 reviews

0.6km away

FromUS$253.13/night
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Great Living Koukaki

Great Living Koukaki

9.8586 reviews

10 Erechthiou

0.6km away

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Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel

Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel

8.51,949 reviews

7 Syngrou Avenue

0.6km away

FromUS$166.67/night
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Athenian Foss

Athenian Foss

9.1626 reviews

0.6km away

FromUS$202.63/night
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Athens Tower

Athens Tower

8.21,603 reviews

Athinas 2 & Ermou 78

0.6km away

FromUS$154.51/night
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This guide combines data from our own listings with editorial that may be AI-assisted. Distances, prices and details can change — please confirm anything you rely on before you book.

More landmarks in Greece

Acropolis of AthensPlatonic AcademyErechtheionPanathenaic StadiumLyceumTemple of Athena NikeTemple of Olympian ZeusAcropolis MuseumTheatre of DionysusAncient Agora of AthensOdeon of Herodes AtticusHadrian's Library

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