The best hotels near Athens airport: our top 10

Are you flying to Greece early in the morning or late at night? In this case, it’s best to stay close to Eleftherios Venizelos airport and save yourself a round trip to the city center. Here are our recommended hotels near Athens airport.

* The rates shown below for hotels near Athens airport are for the year 2023, off-season, based on 2 people.

Sofitel Athens Airport

If you’re looking for hotels near Athens airport, you can’t get much closer than the Sofitel. It’s located within the airport itself, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the terminals. Super convenient… but unfortunately proximity comes at a price. Rooms are rather expensive. On the plus side, the hotel is comfortable: with good bedding, well soundproofed (you can’t hear the planes). It offers good service. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day. Buffet breakfast.

  • The plus: its proximity to the terminals. It couldn’t be any closer! The only hotel within walking distance of the airport
  • Booking link
  • Prices: from €160 per night

Galotel Agnoudas

Among the hotels near Athens airport, we always recommend the Galotel Agnoudas to our friends and family. Why is Live-Athens a favorite? It’s a simple but comfortable guesthouse run by a Frenchwoman: Gaëlle. She is married to a Greek and has lived in Greece for a long time. She’s very friendly and always happy to welcome tourists. A shuttle service to and from the airport is available at extra charge.
The Galotel is located very close to the airport (10km). What’s more, prices are very reasonable.

  • The plus: excellent value for money and a warm welcome
  • Booking link
  • Prices: from €40 off-season, and from €55 per night (weekdays)
A hotel near Athens airport: Guest House Galotel Agnoudas
Galotel Agnoudas

Holiday Inn Athens Attica

Located a 1/4-hour drive from the airport, the Holiday Inn hotel offers a free shuttle transfer service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Buffet breakfast. If you want to get to the city center, the X95 bus line is very close to the hotel.

  • Bonus: indoor pool and sauna, free shuttle service
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  • Price: from €100/night

Dolce Athens Attica Riviera

If you’re looking for hotels near Athens airport and want to treat yourself on your last night in Greece, choose the Dolce Athens Attica Riviera. This 4-star hotel is located directly on the beach and offers great amenities: saltwater pool, spa, tennis courts, poolside restaurant. And it’s only 15 km from Athens international airport. Ideal for making the most of your vacation before getting back on the plane.

  • Bonus: a 4-star hotel by the sea… what better way to forget about getting back on the plane!
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  • Prices: from €160 per night

Villa Vravrona Tower & Suites

Villa Vravrona Tower & Suites is located in Markopoulo, 8 kilometers from Eleftherios Venizelos airport. It takes 12 minutes by car. Simple but comfortable, good breakfast. The owners can arrange a cab to/from the airport. The garden is pleasant and the pool ideal for cooling off. A warm atmosphere, far from the impersonal atmosphere of large hotels or chains. Dinner available on site in the evening.

  • Bonus: outdoor pool and garden
  • Booking link
  • Price: from €70/night

Jimmy’s Place

An apartment in Vravrona, a fifteen-minute cab ride from the airport. The welcome is very friendly and the apartment spacious. The owners can pick you up at the airport or take you there.

  • The plus: Viky, the owner, speaks French
  • Booking link
  • Prices: from €60 per night
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Athens airport – Photo: Laure M.

Varaba Country House

Nestled in the heart of the countryside, a mere 5 kilometers from the airport, Varaba Country House offers a delightful bed & breakfast experience with a touch of “country house chic.” Expect a warm welcome and the option for evening catering featuring Greek and homemade dishes. Shuttle service is available at an extra charge.

  • The plus: dinner with fresh local produce, location near the airport
  • Booking link
  • Price: €75/night

Alexander Airport Apartments

A clean, comfortable apartment close to the airport (6 kilometers). Reasonable rates. Shuttle service available on request and at extra cost. Good value for money. Two bedrooms, very practical for families.

  • Bonus: close to Smart Park and Mac Arthur Glenn in Spata, ideal for shopping sprees
  • Booking link
  • Price: from €50

Country & sea

A privately-run house with garden and barbecue, just 10 kilometers from the airport. Country house feel, quiet location with lovely views from the terrace. Lovely garden and great exposure for watching the sunrise. Suitable for families.

  • The plus: the kindness of Giorgos, the owner
  • Booking link
  • Price: from €80/night for two people

Betty’s Air

An air-conditioned, three-bedroom apartment not far from the airport. Betty, the owner, can book you a cab to and from the airport and deliver a meal in the evening.

  • The plus: a warm welcome
  • Booking link
  • Price: from €100/night

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Here is a list of some hotels near Athens airport that we can recommend. We hope you enjoy your trip to Greece!

Laure M.

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