Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
The grand hotel of Syntagma Square since 1874, with a rooftop restaurant facing the Acropolis.
The Grande Bretagne has stood on Syntagma Square since 1874, opposite the Parliament and a 15 minute walk from the Acropolis. Its 320 rooms range from classic to grand, and the best face the Acropolis or Lycabettus Hill. The GB Roof Garden is the reason many people book: breakfast and evening drinks look straight across to the Parthenon. There is a spa with an indoor pool, a small rooftop pool for hotel guests, and Syntagma metro station, with trains and buses to the airport, is next door.
Booked through me, your stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens includes Marriott STARS benefits.
What guests say
Guests are impressed by the historic setting and the courteous, proactive staff. The rooftop bar and breakfast are praised in almost every review. Opinions on rooms are split: some find them grand, while a few found smaller rooms dated or without a view. Pool chairs, especially in the shade, go early.
Guest highlights
- A guest in a suite enjoyed a VIP check-in with champagne and dinner with Acropolis views on the roof.
- A family staying before a cruise found check-in smooth and the location ideal.
- Several guests said breakfast on the rooftop was the best start to an Athens day.
Summarised from feedback shared by guests who booked through Fora advisors.
Advisor notes
Advisors like the address and the rooftop, but say room choice is important and that service can feel stretched when large groups are in house. The butler floors are a step up.
Good to know
- Smaller rooms can feel dated and have no view, so I book an Acropolis-view room or a butler-floor room.
- The rooftop pool is small and sunbeds go by mid-morning in summer.
- It is a popular pre-cruise hotel, so I book early for Piraeus departure dates.
Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens: quick answers
What benefits come with booking Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens through The Travel Fellowship?
Marriott STARS benefits, which may include daily breakfast, a hotel credit and an upgrade when available. Benefits vary by rate and availability, and I confirm them before you book. There is no booking fee.
Who is Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens best for?
The grand hotel of Syntagma Square since 1874, with a rooftop restaurant facing the Acropolis. Best for: city stays, Acropolis views and history.
What should I know before booking Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens?
Smaller rooms can feel dated and have no view, so I book an Acropolis-view room or a butler-floor room. The rooftop pool is small and sunbeds go by mid-morning in summer. It is a popular pre-cruise hotel, so I book early for Piraeus departure dates.
Where is Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens?
1 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street, Syntagma Square, 105 64 Athens, Greece.
Updated November 2026
Hotel location
1 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street, Syntagma Square, 105 64 Athens
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