Essentials
• Location: Athens’ Koukaki neighborhood, south of the Acropolis and a 20-minute walk from most major sights.
• Hotel website: ihg.com
• Hotel phone: +30 21 0920 6000
• Check prices on Booking.com
The Athenaeum InterContinental is a sizable, high-end lodging in central Athens.
This extensively sized, contemporary hotel contains 553 spacious guest rooms (many affording incredible views of the acropolis), a huge and bright atrium lobby incorporating a lobby lounge; breakfast cafe, modern spa, and an outdoor swimming pool with snack bar. The Athenaeum is located a brief walk from the Plaka neighborhood and provides a complimentary hotel shuttle to all major attractions)..
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Athenaeum InterContinental – Location
Located in the Koukaki neighborhood of central Athens, south of the Acropolis and a 20-minute walk from most major sights, a complimentary shuttle bus service is offered to transport visitors to the Acropolis and major squares in Athens.
- Hotel site: okdiversresort.com
- Nearest Metro Station: Akropoli ( 16-minute walk) on Metro Line 2. From the airport, take Metro Line 3 to the Athens city center station of Syntagma, then take Metro Line 2 toward Elleniko one stop to Akropoli. The airport metro departs every 30 minutes from 5:30am until about midnight. The trip takes 45 minutes and costs €10 (€24 for groups of 3). The airport metro station is a 5 to 10-minute walk from baggage claim; elevators are available.
- Taxi: Airport cabs to central Athens charge a flat rate of €38 throughout the day and €60 from midnight to 5am.
- Booking transportation via Welcome Pickups car service is recommended. While a bit more costly than a taxi at around €40, pre-paying ensures avoiding delays and provides convenience.
Athenaeum InterContinental – The Basics
- Ages: Visitors of all ages are welcome. Cots and rollaway beds are available, and professional childcare assistance can be arranged upon request (additional cost). The 500 square foot family suites accommodate five people.
- Pet policy: Pets are not allowed.
- View: Unobstructed views of the Acropolis are featured in the restaurant and many guest rooms.
- Parking: On-site valet or self-parking is available for €21 per day.
- Nice Perks: Executive Club floor, on-site ATM, Shuttle service to central Athens.
- When to Book: Accommodations at Athens’ top hotels fill up far ahead of time, particularly during peak travel seasons. For the best availability and rates, reserve your room two to three months in advance.
- Reservations: Booking.com will have the most cost effective pricing.
- Phone: +30 21 0920 6000
- Email: [email protected]
- Online page: ihg.com
Athenaeum InterContinental – Amenities
- Pool: Outdoor swimming pool and sun deck open seasonally where towels, lounge chairs, and poolside food and drinks are provided.
- Spa: On-site spa with a wide range of treatments, jacuzzi, and sauna.
- Fitness Center: The on-site center has free weights and equipment from Technogym for cardio workouts.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.
Athenaeum InterContinental – Food and Drink
- Dining: The rooftop Première Restaurant at the hotel serves locally sourced French-inspired dishes while allowing diners to admire Acropolis views from both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. The ArtLounge located in the spacious hotel lobby offers afternoon snacks and desserts, while the ArtBistrot in the same area serves contemporary Greek cuisine for lunch and dinner. A daily breakfast is provided in the award-winning designed space of CafeZoe, and poolside refreshments, snacks and sweets can be enjoyed at PoolZoe during warmer months.
- Lounge/Bar: ToBar serves cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits in a retro-pop style. Première Bar offers excellent rooftop Acropolis views.
- Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served at the Cafezoe restaurant; breakfast can also be arranged via room service.
- Room Service: Yes.
Athenaeum InterContinental – Rooms
- Room Types: Standard Rooms – Executive Rooms – Suites – List of all room options
- Smoking Areas: Athenaeum Intercontinental is a smoke-free hotel. Smoking is permitted only in outdoor spaces.
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms: Yes.
- Premium Accommodation: The two-bedroom, 3,400 square foot Presidential Suite offers separate living and dining areas, a spacious private terrace with outstanding Acropolis views, and butler service upon request.
Athenaeum InterContinental – What’s Nearby?
Nearby Restaurants
- Hytra Restaurant and Bar: Highly acclaimed creative Greek fine dining establishment with spectacular Acropolis views, located on the 6th floor of the Onassis Arts Center. Short walk of 4 minutes
- Vassilis Grill House: Highly recommended spot serving delicious gyros, souvlaki, and kebabs. Outdoor and indoor seating available. A brief 4-minute walk
- Indian Chef: Excellent Indian restaurant with flavorful curry and tandoori cooked well-seasoned, and plenty of vegetarian selections. 6-minute walk
- A hyperlink is provided to the Dyo Dekares I Oka taverna serving traditional Greek dishes with great hospitality. A second hyperlink is included for the 8-minute walk to the restaurant.
- Monsieur Barbu: Sweet, shabby-chic cafe that is popular for brunch. 10-minute walk
- Mani Mani: Contemporary, innovative cuisine founded on the classic flavors of the Pelopponese’s Mani peninsula, situated within a stunning neoclassical building. 15-minute walk
Nearby Bars and Breweries
- Materia Prima: Esteemed wine bar featuring a thoughtfully assembled selection of European, South African and emerging New World varieties. Brief eight-minute walk
- Meerkat Cocktail Safari: A lively bar with an inventive cocktail selection; they also offer tasty panini sandwiches and brunch fare. 9-minute walk
- To Potami: Affordable all-day cafe/bar with a youthful atmosphere and outdoor seating near a park. 9-minute walk
- Spiritokouto: Relaxed beer and cocktail bar with sidewalk seating that allows customers to relax outside. A short 10-minute walk away
Nearby Market or Grocery
- Oi Sýnteknoi: Great little shop for local wine, snacks, and gourmet culinary finds. 8-minute walk
- 24Shopen: A small grocery mini-mart carrying a good assortment of items, located within a 9-minute walk.
Nearby Attractions
- Onassis Cultural Center: 4-minute walk
- National Museum of Contemporary Art: 8-minute walk
- Acropolis Museum: 18-minute walk
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: twenty-minute walk
- Filopappou Hill: A scenic attraction located approximately a 21-minute walk away.
- Acropolis and Parthenon: twenty-five-minute walk
- Dora Stratou Dance Theater: 25-minute walk
