Sitting pretty, right behind the sleek, contemporary architecture of the Acropolis Museum in the Koukaki district of Athens, Herodion Hotel revels in its wonderfully convenient location and accompanying views of the Acropolis and Parthenon.
You enter the hotel lobby from a quiet street. This leads to the lounge, one of the hotel’s carefully thought-out public spaces, furnished with plush sofas and dark-wood furniture. Greek olive trees grow out on the sunny roof terrace, where you have a choice of two Jacuzzis and the backdrop of the Acropolis. The Herodion’s rooftop restaurant and bar offers unrivaled views and is open throughout the summer. The atrium bistro serves more casual Greek cuisine on the ground floor, its glass walls and ceiling look out onto the leafy trees and vines behind the hotel.
The 90 rooms are snug but comfortable. Junior suites and superior rooms give you a bit more space, and some rooms have balconies and look onto the Acropolis. All the rooms are decorated with modern furnishings and fitted with marble bathrooms.
OUR OPINION:
If you’re in Athens to explore the ancient sites, Herodion’s location at the base of the Acropolis is a major draw. We also loved the views from the roof terrace and restaurant, as well as the friendly service.
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Rooms
The 90 rooms are small but ample and all decorated in a similar style, with gray and beige tones accented with terracotta and pale parquet flooring. Certain rooms have a balcony with a small table and chairs, so you can sit out in the Greek sunshine. Some also give you views of the nearby Parthenon. The rooms’ modern facilities include a marble bathroom.
Location
Herodion Hotel is well positioned in the Koukaki district of Athens, standing almost directly behind the Acropolis Museum and very close to many of the top historical sights of the city. The leafy, pedestrian Dionysiou Areopagitou street is a two-minute walk away.
Food and drink
The rooftop restaurant and bar offers modern Greek cuisine against views of the Acropolis and opens throughout the summer. The ground-floor Atrium Greek Bistrot sources local, seasonal ingredients for its menu of signature Greek dishes, its glass walls and ceiling looking out onto a leafy green space behind the hotel. A buffet breakfast is also served on the ground floor.
Facilities and activities
A roof terrace shaded by olive trees gives you a place to take in the views of the Acropolis and relax in one of the two Jacuzzis.
Tour ideas in Athens
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Herodion Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Ancient Athens and the Acropolis Museum ![The Acropolis, Athens]()
Ancient Athens and the Acropolis Museum
Ancient Athens and the Acropolis Museum
On this half-day privately guided tour, you’ll uncover the history, significance and function of the Athens Acropolis and its crowning glory, the Parthenon. Your time includes a trip to the Acropolis Museum, where the most highly prized sculptures are on display.
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Ancient Delphi and Arachova
Ancient Delphi and Arachova
An expert guide will lead you around the ruins of ancient Delphi on this full-day tour of one of Greece’s most prestigious archaeological sites. The day ends with a trip to Arachova, a mountain town known for its textiles and cheese.
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Athens food lover's walking tour ![Greek olives, Greece]()
Athens food lover's walking tour
Athens food lover's walking tour
Sample fresh pies, succulent olives, traditional souvlaki and sweet desserts on a guided half-day walking tour of central Athens with a local guide. You’ll get an introduction to Greek cuisine and culinary techniques as you visit the city’s finest markets, delis and bakeries.
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Athens and nearby places
- The Peloponnese 19 miles away
- Cape Sounion 26 miles away
- Hydra 47 miles away
- Nafplio 58 miles away
- Arachova 72 miles away
- Delphi 76 miles away
- The Greek Islands 76 miles away
- Galaxidi 79 miles away
- Milos 93 miles away
- Mykonos 95 miles away