46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, GR GR 115 28
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Location. The modernist Hilton Athens hotel is located opposite the National Art Gallery in Athens, Greece. Attractions including Lycabettus Hill and the Athens Concert Hall are just 500 metres away.
Hotel Features. The sweeping modernist facade of the Hilton Athens hotel looks out onto smart Vassilissis Sofias Avenue and the hotel's outdoor pool. The spacious lobby is decorated in sleek marble with recessed lighting and modern furniture.
The Byzantine Restaurant at the Hilton Athens hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine from a display kitchen with wood-burning oven. DJs play records in the rooftop Galaxy Bar and BBQ, which offers views of the Acropolis and light meals, such as grilled fish and steaks. "Jampagne" (Japanese cuisine and champagne) is on offer at the smart Aethrion Lounge and Bar. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Small groups can be accommodated in the hotel's conference rooms. There is a well-equipped business centre on site, as well as exhibition space, secretarial services and video-conferencing. The hotel has an Executive Lounge.
The hotel has a fitness room, aerobics studio and personal trainers. There are two pools, one indoor and one outdoor, with a poolside bar and grill. The Asian Centre spa offers acupuncture and massage and there's a jetted tub, sauna and steam room. The hotel features a nightclub, shops and a beauty salon.
Guestrooms. Decorated in a smart contemporary style, the 527 air-conditioned guestrooms feature balconies with Acropolis views. Rooms offer satellite television, high-speed Internet connections and minibars. Bathrooms have monsoon showers and bathrobes.
Expert Tip. Art lovers can explore two of Athens' most famous museums, the Museum of Cycladic Art and the Byzantine Museum, both just 500 metres from the hotel.
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Bed Type: Short Description: King Guest Room Plus Long Description: One king bed. Balcony with view of the Acropolis. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, and hair dryer. Air conditioning.
Bed Type: Short Description: Twin Guest Room Plus Long Description: Two twin beds. Balcony with a view of Acropolis. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, and hair dryer. Air conditioning.
Bed Type: Short Description: Twin Guest Room Long Description: Two twin beds. Balcony with city view. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, and hair dryer. Air conditioning.
Bed Type: Short Description: King Executive Room Long Description: One king bed. Balcony with city view. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. High-speed Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Air conditioning. Lounge access.
Bed Type: Short Description: King Executive Room Plus Long Description: One king bed. Balcony with a view of Acropolis. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. High-speed Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Air conditioning. Lounge access.
Bed Type: Short Description: King Guest Room Long Description: One king bed. Balcony with city view. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, and hair dryer. Air conditioning.
Bed Type: Short Description: Twin Executive Room Plus Long Description: Two twin beds. Balcony with a view of Acropolis. Cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Two direct-dial telephones with voice mail. High-speed Internet access. Minibar. Private bathroom with separate bath, handheld shower, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Air conditioning. Lounge access.
Bed Type: Short Description: King Business Suite Long Description: One king bed. Balcony. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels with pay movies. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Bed Type: Short Description: Single Hilton Guest Room Long Description: One twin beds. Balcony. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels with pay movies. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Bed Type: Short Description: Twin Hilton Executive Plus Long Description: Two twin beds. Balcony. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels with pay movies. Minibar. Hair dryer. In-room safe.
Multilingual staff
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 5
- National Art Gallery - Opposite
- Athens Concert Hall - 500 metres
- Lycabettus Hill - 500 metres
- Byzantine Museum - 500 metres
- Museum of Cycladic Art - 500 metres
- Parliament House - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Marble Stadium - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Acropolis - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
- Temple of Hephaistos - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
- Olympic Stadium - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
From Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH):
Distance to Hilton Athens is 35 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive.
Getting there. The suburban rail line connects the airport to Athens' central station, Larissis Station, eight kilometres from the hotel. Single tickets cost 8 EUR. Additionally, metro line 3 runs between the city centre and the airport. Six public bus routes cover Athens and Piraeus, as well as running to Athens Rafina Port. Taxis can be found in front of arrivals, Door 4, and cost about 25 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The hotel is on Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, opposite the National Art Gallery and 500 metres from Lycabettus Hill. Public transport throughout Athens is inexpensive and convenient. Services include buses, trams, trolley buses and a metro service. Tickets should be validated at the orange machines on board or in metro stations. Taxis are also available and are reasonably priced. Visitors are advised not to drive in the city. Valet parking is available at the hotel.
Driving directions. From Athens Airport:
Take the Attiki Odos Highway to Katehakis Avenue and Messogion Avenue.
At the end of Messogion Avenue, turn left at Vassilissis Sofias Avenue.
The hotel will be on your left, after about one kilometre.
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