The Hilton Athens is the city's big-hotel alternative to the boutiques under the Acropolis. It sits on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, the broad boulevard that runs towards Syntagma and passes several of the city's major museums, in a business district connected to a shopping centre and the convention centre. The booking page shows 506 rooms, each with premium bedding, furnished balconies, air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes, rainfall showers and flat-screen TVs, and it classes the hotel as five and above. The strengths are scale and range: Byzantino, the Mediterranean restaurant, a cafe, a bar, a spa with massage, a health club with classes, a hair salon, an on-site nightclub and shops. The rooftop terrace with its bar and restaurant draws praise for its views, including glimpses of the Acropolis, and the outdoor pool is a welcome feature in a city where many centre hotels have none, although some past reviews describe it as closed for renovation, so check the current status for your dates. Families will like the free infant beds and the family-friendly approach, and Evangelismos metro is a four-minute walk away. Guests rate the hotel about 8.8 out of 10 from roughly 950 reviews.
Choosing a room
Higher floors and rooms with balconies give a view over the city, and the rooftop is where most people take photographs. Executive and club-level categories add lounge access in many Hilton hotels; does not detail this, so ask the hotel before you book if it matters to you. Full breakfast and parking are extra, and pets are accepted for a fee per stay, which is useful for travellers with small animals.
Location and routine
You are further from the Acropolis than at the Hera or Divani Palace, about a metro ride or a longer walk, but the museum avenue is on your doorstep, with the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Benaki Museum and the Museum of Cycladic Art a short taxi or metro ride away, which makes it a good base for culture visitors. Evangelismos metro takes you to Syntagma in a few minutes and onward to the airport by interchange. Vassilissis Sofias is busy with traffic by day and quiet at night, which suits business travellers.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers, groups and loyalty members who want a large, predictable hotel with a pool and a spa. The compromise is atmosphere: this is not a historic or boutique stay, and you will walk or ride to the ancient sites. For an Acropolis-first stay, choose a hotel in Makrygianni or Plaka. The climate-resilience fee applies per room per night, and the amount depends on the class and season.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace, bar and restaurant
- ✓Outdoor pool (check status)
- ✓Spa and health club
- ✓Byzantino restaurant
- ✓Free infant beds
- ✓Pet-friendly (fee)
- ✓Nightclub and shops
- ✓Evangelismos metro 4 minutes
Good questions
Does the Hilton Athens have a pool?+
The booking page shows an outdoor pool, though some past reviews mention renovation closures, so check the status for your dates.
Is it close to the Acropolis?+
It is some distance from the Acropolis, but Evangelismos metro is a four-minute walk and the museum avenue is nearby.
Can I bring a pet?+
The booking page allows pets for a fee per stay. Confirm the details before you travel.
