Few hotels this close to the Acropolis have a swimming pool. Acropolis Hill does, and that alone makes it unusual. The booking page classes it three and places it near Filopappos Hill and the Acropolis Museum, with the Acropolis and the Parthenon described as nearby. The facilities are generous for the class: an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a rooftop terrace and garden, a bar, a library, laundry facilities, two meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, a concierge and multilingual staff. Bike rentals, a limo or town car service and airport transfers are offered on request for a surcharge, and babysitting is available. Breakfast is a free buffet, which matters for value, and guests mention it in their praise, along with the helpful staff and the condition of the property. Rooms have premium bedding, workspaces suited to laptops, showers with free toiletries, digital TV and balconies, and the hotel is described as family-friendly. Guests rate it about nine out of ten from nearly a thousand reviews. After a morning on the rock and in the heat, a cool pool and a garden terrace are exactly what you want, and this is one of the few places in the district that can offer both.
Practical points
Check-in begins at three in the afternoon and check-out is before eleven. Rollaway beds and extra beds are not available, so families should choose a room that fits their number at booking. Pets are not allowed. The pool is outdoors, so its use depends on the season and the weather; in late autumn and winter, plan around cooler weather. Ask whether the rooftop and garden are open for your dates, since terraces may be closed in bad weather.
Location
Filopappos Hill, the green hill opposite the Acropolis, is on your doorstep, and a walk up for sunset is one of the best free activities in Athens. The Acropolis Museum and the entrance to the Acropolis are within walking distance, and Plaka, Thissio and Koukaki are within reach. Because the hotel is set toward the hill, some routes involve gentle slopes, and the walk back from dinner may be uphill. Taxis are easy to find, and the hotel can arrange transfers.
Who it suits
Families with children who want a pool, couples seeking a quiet garden base, and travellers on a mid-range budget who value the free breakfast. It will not suit those who want a large lobby, a spa or a rooftop with a direct Acropolis view; look at the Divani Palace or the Hera for that. Compared with the Acropolis Select, this is the one to choose if a pool matters. Book early for summer, because pool hotels in the centre fill first.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Bar and library
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Concierge and 24-hour front desk
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
Does Acropolis Hill have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, plus a rooftop terrace and garden.
Is breakfast included?+
The booking page shows a free breakfast buffet. Check your rate for the details.
Are pets allowed?+
No, the booking page says pets are not allowed, and rollaway or extra beds are not available.
