Attica, Greece
Hotels in Athens, Greece
Athens is a large city in Attica, Greece with about 664,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 20 km away. The most comfortable months are usually May, June and September, with average highs around 25–30°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- ATH · 20 km
- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
- Best months
- May and June
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Athens
Athens Riviera Lux Flat, Lemos Vouliagmeni
★★★★Apartments19 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Athens Riviera Penthouse
★★★★Apartments10 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Luxury 2BR Ellinikon Apartment Oasis - Athens Riviera
★★★★Apartments10 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sea-View Apt Argyroupoli, Athens
★★★★Apartments8.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Enjoy The Athens Riviera!
★★★★Apartments7.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Athenian Oasis Near Athens Metro Mall
★★★★Apartments4.7 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Loft with Panoramic View near the center of Athens
★★★★Apartments3.5 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
New-built apartment close to Athens city centre (Form_E1)
★★★★Apartments3.2 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Welcome to Elena's Athens Suite!
★★★★Apartments5.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
A lovely 2 BR home in Athens
★★★★Apartments2.9 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Athens?
| 5-star | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 125 |
| 3.5-star | 3 |
| 3-star | 14 |
| 2-star | 4 |
| Apartments | 220 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 14 |
| Villas | 6 |
| Aparthotels | 2 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Athens by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 14 |
| Low °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 66 | 58 | 53 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 49 | 69 | 86 |
Month-by-month guides: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Things to see
Famous places in Athens
Archaeological site · 2 km from centre
Platonic Academy
Archaeological site · 1.3 km from centre
Erechtheion
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Athens
- ATH · Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport20 km
- JSI · Skiathos Island National Airport134 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Athens at a glance
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Population
- 664,046 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 70 m
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.984, 23.728
About
About Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
From the Wikipedia article “Athens”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Athens hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Athens?
Search Athens on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Athens?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Athens (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Athens?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, May, June and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in Athens. July is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and December is the wettest (86 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Athens?
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is about 20 km from the centre of Athens. Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) is 134 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Athens?
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What are the most famous sights in Athens?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Athens are Platonic Academy, Erechtheion, Panathenaic Stadium, Daphni Monastery.
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