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The Greek love of family ensures that travellers with children are welcome everywhere. In the best hotels for families in Athens, you'll find shared family rooms and suites for mums and dads with smaller offspring as well as connecting rooms for families with teens who demand their own space. Many hotels provide fridges that guests can stock with their own choice of cold drinks.

The Best Hotels for Families in Athens

For a trendy stay

18 Micon Street

  • Perks for younger children at trendy 18 Micon Street include an array of toys in bunk-bedded family suites. Colourful shops in the labyrinthine Flea Market will please younger shoppers with pocket money to spend.

For luxury

Noble Suites

  • Elegant Noble Suites has rooms designed for familes, with baysitting available and perks like in-room breakfast.
  • The charming small Home and Poetry will please families who want to be in the heart of Plaka. It has suites with separate living spaces and an attractive roof terrace.

For great value

  • At Hermes Hotel you'll find family rooms with terraces, a children's play room and a great location, making this an excellent choice for families at an affordable price.

For rooms with self catering options

NLH Fix

  • Family-sized suites at NLH Fix have well equipped kitchenettes. It's in a leafy, largely traffic-free neighbourhood next to bustling Plaka.
  • The elegant Ava Hotel and Suites offers suites with fully equipped kitchens and space for up to five.
  • Self catering suites at MET 34 have modern kitchens, making it an ideal option for families looking for self-catering accommodation in the city centre.

For a pool

Semiramis

  • Younger guests may like the jelly-bean colours at Semiramis, where poolside bungalows are ideal for families. This cool oasis is in a leafy suburb around 30 minutes from downtown by family-friendly Metro trains, with a leafy park and a plethora of rather good ice-cream cafés nearby.

Still not sure which to book?

The 8 Best Hotels for Families in Athens

Hermes Hotel

Athens (Syntagma)

A charming contemporary hotel offering a great location and great value. Doubles, triples, and family rooms are modern in style and many have private balconies. There's a wonderful roof terrace while sites and restaurants are within walking distance. An easy and well-priced city crashpad.

  • Families - With family suites, babysitting, and a small playroom this is an easy choice for those travelling with kids
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace - Some of the rooms have balconies looking down on narrow Apollonos street or up to the Acropolis
  • Local exploring - This is a well-placed hotel on the edge of Plaka, perfect for a quick visit to the Acropolis
  • Value chic - A great value hotel that's spotlessly clean, stylish, and well positioned
from $100 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Semiramis Hotel

Athens (Kifissia)

5* designer hotel in quiet suburb of city. Eclectic interiors have eye-catching lighting features, white furnishings and quirky bathrooms, with floor to ceiling windows. Outdoor pool, spa, sauna and gym. Fusion Mediterranean cuisine in chic restaurant, buzzy bar lounge. Colourful, modern and unique.

  • Luxury - A hotel worthy of spending time in whether you want to admire the artworks, enjoy a spa treatment, or dine in the fab restaurant
  • City Style - A hip design hotel down to every detail offering a quirky twist to a trip to historic Greece
  • Artworks - Owner’s extensive art collection including pieces by Jeff Koons, Sue Webster and Tim Noble
  • Designer - The futuristic design is created by the the renowned designer, Karim Rashid
from $150 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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18 Micon Street

Athens (Psyrri)

Housed in a once-abandoned warehouse, this is now a trendy hotel perfect for a stylish city-stay. The design is distinctly industrial with exposed brick, grey hues and sharp lines. Chic bedrooms and top-floor suites overlook the Acropolis while Athens' downtown district is right on your doorstep.

  • Families - The family suite provides a triple bunkbed, funky alphabet wallpaper and toys! Plus, the city will provide constant activity
  • Local exploring - Located in buzzing downtown Athens; bars, coffee-shops and galleries are endless. Not to mention famous ancient ruins!
  • Honeymoons - Downtown Athens is a place of romance - winding historic streets, ancient ruins and the tremendous Parthenon
  • City Style - Top floor suites are huge and offer breathtaking terrace and city views
from $125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ava Hotel & Suites

Athens (Plaka)

A refined and elegant hotel offering spacious suites in Plaka, central Athens. Generous suites offer comfortable beds, grown-up decor and fully stocked kitchenettes. Breakfast and light snacks are served at the cafe. Proximity to the city's sights and helpful staff will ensure you enjoy your stay.

  • Local markets - The Plaka, a well known shopping district is just around the corner and offers charming streets filled with shops and tavernas
  • Families - Perfect for your family getaway- the largest suites can easily accommodate a family of five, and all suites offer kitchenettes
  • Sights nearby - Perfectly placed for exploring the sights- just a ten minute walk from the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Zeus
  • Luxury - An all suite stay with plenty of in-room luxuries such as Coco-mat mattresses and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries
from $207 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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MET34

Athens (Syntagma)

This stylish hotel is located in the centre of Athens, close to the cathedral and Syntagma Square. The best of the contemporary rooms and self-catering suites have king-size beds, fully equipped kitchens and marble bathrooms. The suites are a great size for families or groups. A modern city stay.

  • City Style - Located a stone's throw from the main attractions in the centre of Athens, this is a great base for a city break
  • Families - The larger suites offer full self-catering and lots of living space, perfect for those travelling with kids
  • Groups - Groups will be happy with the size of the suites, which can sleep up to six and have cooking facilities
  • Local markets - Visit Athens' central market Varvakeios for a taste of how the locals shop; expect heady smells and a cacophony of sounds
from $227 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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NLH Fix

Athens (Koukaki)

This new Athens hotel sits at the foot of the Acropolis in Koukaki. Located in the city's cultural hub, the hotel offers bright, modern rooms with COCO-MAT beds and marble bathrooms. Suites offer a self-catering kitchenette while the attic room boasts a pretty private terrace. A smart city stay.

  • Families - With suites designed to accommodate families and additional services for children available, this hotel is great for parents
  • Local exploring - Situated at the foot of the Acropolis with great transport links, this hotel is the perfect base for local exploring
  • City Style - With its focus on local culture, this hotel is a great way to discover Athenian style
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Acropolis, an ancient citadel containing buildings of great archaeological significance visible from the hotel
from $134 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Home and Poetry Hotel

Athens (Plaka)

This charming hotel is located in Plaka, central Athens. Rooms are dressed in a neoclassical style with period furnishings; the best suites have separate living space and exposed stone walls. Sample the hotel restaurant or enjoy in-room dining before relaxing on the roof terrace. A romantic stay.

  • Families - The family suites are perfect for parents travelling with children, with separate living space and extra mattresses
  • Romantic Break - Couples will love the neoclassical style of the hotel's cosy rooms and the romantic roof terrace
  • City Style - Situated within a heritage building in central Athens, this hotel is a classic city stay
  • Local markets - See how the locals shop with a trip to Central Municipal Athens Market; you can now eat at restaurants in the market itself
from $98 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Noble Suites

Athens (Koukaki)

This boutique hotel is located at the foot of the Acropolis. Suites are dressed in a neoclassical style in keeping with the hotel's heritage; expect plush linens and period furniture. The best rooms have ample living space, original fireplaces and views of the Acropolis. A stately and refined hotel.

  • Local exploring - Situated at the foot of the Acropolis, this hotel is the perfect base for local sightseeing in Athens
  • City Style - Situated in a neoclassical building in the heart of Athens, this hotel has plenty of city style
  • Families - Spacious suites can accommodate children, and are perfect for small families
  • Great walks - Take a walk through the park at Filopappos Hill and climb the hill for beautiful views over the city
from $163 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia

Written by Robin Gauldie

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