The Athens Gate Hotel

Our stay at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The stunning view of the Acropolis was truly mesmerizing, creating a magical atmosphere both day and night. However, what truly set this place apart was the outstanding customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, always attentive, courteous, and eager to assist with any request. Their warmth and professionalism truly define hospitality at its best. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Athens!

I thought the advertising photos of the Acropolis might have showed it closer than it actually was. However, the photos are accurate. We were on the Acropolis side, and we had a great view day and night. Evita, a waitress in the rooftop restaurant, is very professional, knowledgeable, and speaks English very well. The front desk personnel, doormen/baggage handlers were also excellent. The included breakfast buffet is loaded with every option you could think of, and deliciously prepared, and properly laid out. Just be careful of the little birds at breakfast in the open area. They will quickly swoop in and make quick work of unattended plates (Hahahaha-They constantly amused us with their antics)! We are in our mid 70's, and we were able to walk from the hotel to Monastiraki Square, Syntagma Square, the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, and the Plaka district. The Temple of Olympic Zeus, and Hadrian's Arch-Athens are directly across the street from the Athens Gate Gate. It was a quick taxi ride to Lycabettus Hill ($8 Euros - negotiated - and we added a $2 Euros tip). Wonderful views of the sprawling Athens area, and the port of Pareus; a real gem! If you're older like us, ride the funicular. You can walk to the top and back if you're up to it. We used a service called "Welcome Pickup" for the transfer from Pareus port to the hotel, and subsequently from the hotel to the airport several days later. Both drivers were very professional. The service can be booked, and paid for, ahead of time, providing peace of mind.

Our room was fabulous overlooking the Temple of Zeus with a very large balcony. The location was superb and the restaurant food and views were simply perfect. A breakfast basket was also prepared for us to collect prior to our early 6am departure on our last day.

The view of the temple of Zeus and the short walk to the acropolis, view of the acropolis from the rooftop restaurant. The breakfast was also very good.

Perfect location . Few minutes walk to car rental. The rooftop restaurant is very good with an amazing view on the acropolis and very friendly staff