Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Athens to Stay Before or After Your Yacht Charter

Situated right in the heart of Athens, just above Syntagma square and the Parliament building, this boutique hotel offers an ideal starting point for a visit to destinations such as the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill, the New Acropolis Museum, and the Ancient Agora – as well as lively, thriving spots such as Plaka and Thission.

On Syntagma (Constitution) Square itself, this historic, old-Europe hotel is virtually a museum, hosting a myriad of works of art and antiques. Built in the 19^th century, soon after Athens became the capital of liberated Greece and luxuriously renovated in 2003, the Grande Bretagne has long been the choice of statesmen, politicians, film stars and royalty. It was the seat of the International Olympic Committee when the Olympic Games were revived in 1896.

The hotel’s spa is really a heaven of luxury, offering a large variety of treatments and therapies in a relaxing, welcoming ambience.

Part of the Elektra hotel chain, named after the muse of ancient Greek tragedians, the hotel is located in the wider Plaka area, the old historical neighborhood of Athens. Close to the main shopping district in Athens, it features an outdoor pool with a view of the Acropolis, and a rooftop restaurant with unique Mediterranean creative cuisine.

Just as you exit the hotel’s main entrance, the visitor can enjoy an enchanting walk through the Monastiraki and Plaka alleys, shops and old houses, as well as small, cozy cafes and restaurants.

Located on the outskirts of Nea Smyrni, one of the liveliest, most interesting neighbourhoods of Athens, the Grand Hyatt also features the rooftop Grand Interni bar/ restaurant, sister to the famous Mykonos Interni establishment, with panoramic windows and a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.

Using the hotel as a starting point, one can easily visit most historic sites, as well as the many outdoor markets of Athens.

Strategically located at the beginning of Mitropoleos street, the hotel is only a stone’s throw away from Ermou street, the principal shopping street of Athens – but also adjacent to the new capital food district of Athens, with irresistible gastronomy propositions waiting tο be savored.

In the vicinity, and at walking distance visitors can find the posh Kolonaki neighbourhood as well as the traditional neighbourhood of Plaka, with museums, shops, cafes and diverse dining options available.