These hotels near Athens airport are a good choice to stay for one night when arriving late to Athens Greece, or before an early flight.
Staying at hotels near Athens airport in Greece
Whilst it is very easy to get from Athens airport to city center and vice versa any time of the day and night, staying at the hotels near Athens airport is sometimes more convenient. This is especially so if you have an early flight or arrive late.
There are really only two hotels near Athens airport to choose from. The first, is the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel which is right outside. The second, is Holiday Inn Athens Airport a little distance away.
Whilst there are other hotels and places to stay a little further away from the airport in Athens, Greece, I'd question if it was worth it. The travel time from some of these hotels to the airport is very similar to traveling from the city center.
Sofitel Athens Airport
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The Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel is literally within walking distance of the airport. It is a 5-star hotel, and the amenities include a sauna, indoor pool, beauty center, and free Wi-Fi.
All the rooms have air-con, are soundproofed, have a bathroom and mini-bar, and can receive movies on demand. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar.
The Sofitel Athens Airport is the best of the hotels near Athens airport, and a lovely place to stay. Whilst it is not a good place to be based in terms of arranging sightseeing trips, it does have its uses.
Thinking of hiring a car and making a road trip in Greece but want some rest first? The Sofitel Athens Airport would be ideal.
Have an early flight and want to stay at the best hotel near Athens airport? The Sofitel fits the bill.
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Holiday Inn Athens Airport
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The Holiday Inn Athens Airport Hotel is about a 10 minute drive from the airport. A 5 star hotel, it offers guests a range of facilities, which include a gym, swimming pool, business meeting rooms, sauna and Wi-Fi.
The rooms are clean and modern, and come with air-con, cable TV, bathrooms, and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also an in-house restaurant and bar.
Like many hotels near Athens airport, the Holiday Inn is actually quite a drive out. With this in mind, it is probably best suited for people who have picked up or are dropping off a hire car at the airport. It is also a popular hotel with business customers.
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The Best Hotels Near Athens Airport
Out of the two hotels, my favourite is the Sofitel hotel. Although it's a little more expensive, the extra comfort and added convenience more than compensates for it. Here's a quick look inside:
More Athens Airport Hotels
A little further away and on the coast, are a selection of other hotels near Athens airport. In my opinion, these are really only suitable for people who have access to a car, or would get to and from the airport by taxi.
Some of them do offer a free shuttle service to and from the airport – but check before booking!
You'll notice they are a lot cheaper than the Sofitel hotel at Athens airport. Check out the map below for more ideas where to stay near Athens airport.
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Other Hotels in Athens
Unless you really HAVE to stay at the hotels near Athens airport, it is far better to stay in the center of the city. This way, you can make the best use of your time when sightseeing in Athens.
I've created a page of the best hotels near the Acropolis, and any one of these is an excellent choice. I've also got a much deeper guide on the best places to stay in Athens.
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David Stevens says
Hi, great site. We are visiting Greece mid may for 4 weeks. Arriving late in evening. Bit of quandary. Do we do Athens first or last and really need to do it without the hire car. Pick up at later day.
Our first idea is to get bus into town to a hotel that has 24 hour desk. “Do” Athens, go back to airport, pick up car and do rest of road trip.
Can consider doing Athens last.
Have you any better ideas.
Dave Briggs says
Hi David,
It sounds like you have a road trip in mainland Greece planned?
If so, I would arrange your itinerary so to miss out driving in Athens.
You don’t need a car to get around Athens, and actually it’s a real pain finding parking – not to mention the crazy driving 😀
Saving it til last makes more sense I think.
I’d allow 3 days in Athens to get a good feel for the place. (itinerary here – 3 days in Athens)
Depending on what time your flight lands, if it was really late, i’d be tempted to check into the hotel at the airport when landed and rest up.
The next day, pick up the car first thing, and then head out to your first destination.
Alternatively, get yourselves into the centre of Athens, stay at a hotel for 3-4 nights to see Athens on foot, and then pick up a car after you’ve ‘acclimatised’ to start on the road trip.
All the best in Athens and Greece!
Denise says
Hi Dave,
I am planning a 2 day trip to Athens on labor day weekend, I would like to know if there are any beaches in Athens that my and my husband can visit or is there any ferry that we can take to one of the islands to enjoy the beach.
Thanks,
Denise
Dave Briggs says
Hi Denise,
I think that the beaches on the way to Sounion would be a great idea, as you could link time at the beach with visiting the Temple of Poseidon.
The closest beach to Athens is at Glyfada area.. look for Athens Riviera. These can be reached easily on public transport.
Enjoy your time in Athens!
pavitra says
Thanks a bunch for your very-helpful information. Probably , in next few month i would go to Athens. I would keep in mind your list. Thanks for great share.
Jennifer says
I love the Sofitel brand and I only wish that their property was in the center. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at the Sofitel, but as you said it’s really best to be right in the heart of things where you can easily access the sites and restaurants. Location is always one of the most important factors for me when choosing a hotel.
Megan Jerrard says
Thanks for this list! We’ve really started to appreciate airport hotels now, because they’re usually really modern and very affordably priced, and usually have free transport into the city if it’s a far enough distance away too 🙂 Sofitel is one of my favorite brands
Barb says
It s good to know about these hotels, for the next time I am in Athens. Sometimes I dont feel like traveling all the way into the city for a night. It s much more convenient to sleep at the airport, when I am in transite somewhere.
Guy Crotty says
We totally need to get to Athens sooner rather than later! Always feel like it’s such a waste staying in an airport hotel unless you absolutely have to. Having said that it is amazing to get an extra few hours sleep on those silly-o’clock red eye flights!
Nisha says
I didn’t know there are so many hotels near the airport ! It definitely gives us choice to choose as per our liking and budget. When I go to Athens, I’ll keep this in mind.
Vicki Louise says
These sound like great accommodation options if you’re arriving very late at night and don’t want the hassle of waking your hotels owners to let you in! At least being at the airport these places will be set up for late arrivals.
Rhonda Albom says
We came into Athens on a cruise ship and only had a day. Certainly not enough time for such a historic and interesting city. While we would probably stay in the heart of town, at somewhere more traditionally Greek, these hotels could be useful if we had an early flight out.
Dave Briggs says
Almost all the taxis in Athens are suitable for just 4 passengers. There may however be larger taxis available. I would suggest checking out these guys – https://www.welcomepickups.com/athens/airport-transfer-to-city/ and seeing if they can arrange a bigger vehicle for you. You could also try this service available through Viator. Failing that, I would suggest that the metro is your next best option rather than the bus.
I hope you enjoy your time in Athens!
Suze says
I’m yet to visit Athens but I’ve heard there’s so much to see there! Thanks for sharing details of the airport hotels, they sound convenient if you are flying in late at night or out early in the morning. I like the sound of the pool at the Sofitel
Bilyana says
Airport hotels are a good choice if you have an early flight the next day, or you arrive late at night. In any other occasion, I would choose to stay in the center, or some quite, lovely district.