8 Amazing Hotels in Athens with Acropolis View Rooftop Pool

2025 Update: This article was updated in July 2025 to include new hotels and revised information.

“Experience, travel – these are as education in themselves” – Euripides

When September arrives bringing the first cold breeze, it triggers many people to start preparing their warm clothes and umbrellas for the upcoming winter. At Travelmyth, however, we are of the opinion that ‘it is still summer somewhere in the world’. Our beautiful homeland, Greece, is famous for its islands but it’s definitely worth a visit to the capital. Is there a better feeling than taking a refreshing fall dip in a rooftop pool with the sun-kissed Athens before your eyes? Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities and most fascinating European capitals, the place where democracy, art, science and philosophy flourished. Today, Athens has a contemporary multicultural personality, however, it perfectly preserves its historical character and doesn’t forget its roots.

It is true that many tourists have associated Greece exclusively with their summer holidays, but this enchanting country is an ideal travel destination all year round and depending on the season during which you visit, it presents a different charm and different hidden treasures to reveal. October is definitely the best time for a fall city break in Athens as the weather conditions are ideal and the city is not very crowded, so you have the opportunity to experience it as a local.

And what is the hallmark of the majestic capital of Greece? But of course the Acropolis, the perfect view for when you jump in the pool. After a long day of sightseeing and exploring every corner of the city, the best way to unwind and take a full dose of happiness and Greece is a hotel with a rooftop pool. As locals, we couldn’t help making a list of leading hotels to spend unique moments of relaxation in the pool enjoying the view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Whether you are traveling for business or you are still island hopping in the Cyclades, the Ionian Islands and the Dodecanese and you want a stop over in Athens, grab a hot cup of coffee (or a freddo espresso) and plan your Athenian getaway at these hotels, all bookable on Travelmyth!

Grand Hyatt Athens is located on Syngrou Avenue in the center of Athens offering the opportunity to admire and explore the urban charm of the city. Its modern and chic rooms and suites with the latest amenities are the epitome of fine aesthetics and include spacious working areas, making it an ideal accommodation option for business travelers. Guests can also work at the hotel’s 24-hour business center, stay active at the state-of-the-art gym and explore culinary highlights with top ingredients influenced by the Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. The amazing rooftop glass-walled pool with crystal clear waters is the perfect spot to relax with a cocktail and enjoy incredible undisturbed views of the Acropolis after a long busy day. Combine work and leisure and have an unparalleled stay!

Electra Palace Athens has a great location in the historic center of Plaka offering the chance to guests to visit all the memorable historical sights and Greek marvels. All its interior and exterior spaces reflect luxury, high aesthetics and aristocratic atmosphere. This unique classical hotel includes comfortable and elegant rooms and suites with marble-tiled bathrooms and jacuzzi bathtubs, an award-winning restaurant with delicious Mediterranean flavors and stunning Athenian views, six fully-equipped meeting rooms to hold memorable banquets and conferences and a rejuvenating spa center with signature spa treatments to pamper yourself inside and out. Its rooftop heated pool is a heavenly azure oasis to refresh your mind and body and enjoy breathtaking views towards Acropolis and the Plaka district. Experience the world-renowned warm Greek hospitality to the ultimate degree and live your Greek myth in Athens’ heart.

Neoma boasts a prime location in the center of Athens and is an architectural gem, a true urban paradise of modern hospitality and high design in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. The aesthetically pleasing rooms and suites with minimal design and sophisticated touches, the personalized services and care for each traveler, the modern vibes, the concept and the distinctive character of the hotel compose the ideal setting to experience luxury with all your senses and guarantee a unique stay. Its captivating rooftop glass-walled pool offering an uninterrupted picturesque panorama of Athens is the idyllic place to recharge your batteries in cool blue waters and soak in the Mediterranean sun in the Greek capital with the Acropolis framed in the background.

Divani Caravel is an iconic hotel in the heart of Athens that blends modernity, opulence and lavishness and perfectly reflects the authentic Greek hospitality. Featuring bright and elegant rooms and suites of different categories that will meet the needs and tastes of every traveler, it will definitely become your ideal destination for a city break and to experience the Athenian lifestyle. Guests can also benefit from the other high quality services and facilities of the hotel such as the flawless business center, the Peak Health Club & SPA, the incredible restaurants and the breathtaking rooftop pool offering the opportunity to enjoy both the urban and the ancient beauty and charm of Athens. Taste breezy cocktails while enjoying the mild Mediterranean climate and the prestige of ancient temples.

Wyndham Grand Athens stands proudly at the heart of the Greek capital, blending timeless elegance with contemporary flair. Perfectly located just steps from the city’s most treasured landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods, it invites guests to immerse themselves in the charm and rhythm of Athens. With its sleek design, spacious rooms and suites, refined dining venues, and thoughtful amenities, every corner reflects sophisticated comfort and urban style. The hotel’s highlight is its stunning rooftop oasis, a dazzling pool and bar that unveils uninterrupted views of the legendary Acropolis and the city skyline. As the sun dips behind the Parthenon, guests can unwind in serene luxury, savor crafted cocktails, and bask in the glow of one of the world’s most iconic backdrops. Whether for leisure or business, Wyndham Grand Athens transforms every stay into a celebration of modern hospitality and classic heritage.

Good Zeus – What a view! Just a heartbeat from the Acropolis, The Dolli at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live is a luxurious masterpiece that enchants with neoclassical grace and refined elegance. The curated rooms and suites, the bespoke furniture, the soft hues, the artful details, and the quietly luxurious design create the feeling of a private Athenian residence. Guests can savor creative Mediterranean cuisine crafted by the talented culinary team at the rooftop restaurant, stay energized in the sleek fitness studio, or unwind in the serene library and tearoom. Our month’s favorite is the iconic rooftop infinity pool, one of the most breathtaking in the city, with its surreal views of the Parthenon and the historic skyline. Slip into the water, gaze at the Acropolis just across, and feel like a modern deity above the city of legends.

Conveniently located at the center of Kolonaki, Athens’ high-end area, Athens Capital Center Hotel - MGallery Collection is a hotel that will offer you the most stylish and comfortable accommodation experience in one of the oldest cities on the planet. You can spend your nights in one of the spacious and well-appointed rooms and suites with all the contemporary comforts, take a gastronomic journey to Mediterranean cuisine and use the modern fitness facilities or the meeting rooms. The splendid rooftop pool, having as a background the magnificent view of the city, creates the idyllic atmosphere to let go and will make you feel like you are just a heartbeat away from the Acropolis.

Situated in the city’s heart close to the most famous cultural heritage monuments, The Stanley is a luxurious sophisticated hotel, a true Athenian gem that will win you over and make you feel like home within a second. It features comfortable rooms and suites decorated in light tones and classic style, fascinating bars and restaurants to savor Mediterranean specialties and sip delicious cocktails, 8 well-equipped meeting rooms, a sauna, a contemporary gym and a sublime rooftop pool between the natural surroundings and the bustling city center. Fuse luxuriousness, top-notch services, Greek warmth and modern comfort in a hotel that will ensure a uniquely stylish and pleasant stay.

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