Sofitel Athens Airport, Athens

Pros

• The hotel is right across from Athens International Airport, making it incredibly convenient for early flights or layovers.
• Nearby metro and suburban rail stations provide easy access to central Athens in under an hour.
• Rooms are quiet and comfortable, with soundproofing and 5-star amenities like marble bathrooms and luxury mattresses.
• The rooftop restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired fine dining with views, and there's a chic lounge bar for relaxing.
• The indoor swimming pool has a stylish setting and far-reaching views from its perch on the ninth floor.

Cons

• The airport location is isolated, with most attractions a 30 to 40-minute drive away. 

Authenticity

Sofitel Athens Airport is part of the luxury French Sofitel group, and the vast property has an international feel and neutral interiors that don't particularly tie it to its Greek location. Travelers come here for comfort, convenience, and 5-star amenities within steps of the airport, but you won't find much in the way of unique details or local character. 

Location

Located just a 2-minute walk from Athens International Airport terminals, the hotel is ideally situated for early flights or layovers. Metro and train links are available right at your doorstep (it's about a 45-minute ride to Syntagma Square) and central Athens is a 40-minute drive. There's plentiful free parking on-site, including EV chargers.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The hotel's 300+ rooms have a sleek, modern feel, with minimalist decor in shades of charcoal and taupe. The simplest Superior options offer everything you need for a comfortable night's sleep, with plush beds and luxe marble bathrooms, while Luxury options add a bit more style with wood floors, paneled walls, and deep soaking tubs. Upgraded Club rooms include access to a private lounge, and there are multiple suites that add amenities like separate living areas and Jacuzzi tubs. All rooms include coffee/tea-making facilities, kettles, fluffy bathrobes, extensive soundproofing, and designer toiletries.

Amenities

The hotel's indoor swimming pool is a standout feature, with emerald tiles, a dramatic wood-paneled ceiling, and panoramic views over the surrounding Mesoghaia Valley. Three spa treatment rooms offer massages and facials, and there's a fitness room on the same floor. You'll find a breakfast buffet and all-day Mediterranean-inspired dishes amid opulent surroundings in the hotel's Mesoghaia Restaurant, or head to the top floor for craft cocktails and fine dining on the terrace at Jenny's Rooftop Restaurant Bar. There's a more relaxed option for coffee and light bites at the ground-floor Artemis Bar & Pergola.

Family-Friendliness

While the hotel doesn't specifically cater to families, children are welcome and the convenient airport location makes catching early or late flights with kids in tow a breeze. Cribs and extra beds are available free of charge for those under 12, but larger groups will have to book multiple rooms or one of the luxury suites. The generous breakfast buffet is a hit with kids, and the pool is a nice perk to let youngsters burn off some energy before a long flight.