Picolo recommends · Hotel in Athens, Greece
Herodion Hotel
Hot tubs on the roof, so close to the Parthenon that you can make out the visitors circling the temple.
Sink into a hot tub on the roof and the Parthenon rises almost level with you, close enough to see the figures moving among its columns. Below, the street is quiet, lined with cafés rather than bars.
The hotel is on Rovertou Galli, just behind the Acropolis Museum. From here the pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou leads up to the Acropolis gates in a few minutes, so you can be there when it opens.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Herodion Hotel
We like it for couples who want calm and a striking view without paying Syntagma rates. Rooms are neutral and well kept, and the roof terrace makes even an ordinary evening feel like an event.
Evenings here are about the view, not the nightlife. If you want bars and noise outside the door, base yourself in Monastiraki or Psyrri instead. Rooms are pleasant but not where the character lies.
What you get
- Hot tubs on the roof
- Loungers facing the Parthenon
- Walk to the Acropolis entrance
- Neutral, well-kept rooms
- Cafés on the quiet street outside
A day at Herodion Hotel
- Morning
- Up the walkway to the Acropolis at opening time.
- Midday
- The Acropolis Museum, just behind the hotel, in the heat of the day.
- Afternoon
- A lounger on the roof with the temple in view.
- Evening
- A soak in the hot tub as the Parthenon is lit.
Location
Makrygianni, Athens, Greece
Open in MapsQuestions about Herodion Hotel
How close is Herodion Hotel to the Acropolis?
Very close. It is right behind the Acropolis Museum, and the entrance to the Acropolis is a few minutes away along the Dionysiou Areopagitou walkway.
What is on the roof at Herodion Hotel?
A terrace with hot tubs and loungers facing the Parthenon. It is the hotel's best feature and worth using at sunset.
Is Herodion Hotel quiet?
Yes, it is on a calm street with cafés and pedestrians rather than bars, which suits couples and anyone wanting early nights before the Acropolis.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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