Hotel in Athens for families with kids: a rooftop

In short

A well-rated hotel ideal for couples and food lovers with a fantastic location.

Best for / Tips to get it right

Best for

Couples on a getaway: 69% of the reviews highlight the friendly staff, making for a romantic atmosphere.
Food-first travellers: 44% have raved about the rooftop restaurant's gourmet offerings.
Families with young kids: 9% of families noted that the staff provided excellent service, enhancing their stay.

Tips to get it right

Request an interior room if you are a light sleeper, as some reviews mention street noise.
Check if breakfast is included in your rate, as some options may cost extra.
Make a reservation for the rooftop restaurant in advance, as it is highly recommended by guests.

Why this one

The Herodion Hotel stands out for its welcoming staff, with 69% of guests mentioning them favorably. Located just minutes from the Acropolis, its location received praise from 56% of visitors. The rooftop restaurant, which serves gourmet food, impressed 44% of those who dined there.

What guests keep saying

Based on 45 guest reviews read in full4 September 2026

Guests commonly praise the exceptional support from the staff, with 31 reviews highlighting their friendliness. Many reviews also emphasize the clean facilities, indicating a strong commitment to cleanliness with 27% of guests mentioning this positively.

staffpraised 31 / 69%

“Love the location, love the staff.”
locationpraised 25 / 56%

“Love the location, love the staff.”
the restaurantpraised 20 / 44%

“The rooftop restaurant was delicious gourmet food all in all.”
pool and rooftoppraised 13 / 29%

“The rooftop restaurant was delicious gourmet food all in all.”
cleanlinesspraised 12 / 27%

“Super clean place with great staff!”
breakfastpraised 10 / 22%

“The breakfast is also not to be missed.”
pool and rooftopflagged 9 / 20%
the bathroompraised 5 / 11%

“The room is a little on the small side, however after mentioning that the bed is very comfortable, shower spacious and room very clean.”
familiespraised 4 / 9%

“But what really did it for me and my family was the service from the staff.”

Check the sources yourself

We show 5 of the 45 reviews we read, with a direct link to each one on its original site. Open any of them and check that the quote and the count are real.

Pamela Bradley ★★★★★ 31 August 2026

“August 8-18, 2026. I was with a group & we were booked for 1 night at the Herodion. My husband had a medical emergency & had to be hospitalized (for a week) the day our group left for Piraeus, so I was alone in Athens. This was our 50th...”

Backs up: staff Open on Google
Mark McLean ★★★★ 27 August 2026

“All the staff were very friendly , polite and very helpful with our requests and enquiries. The beds were made up everyday with new towels if we needed them. We were upgraded to a superior room free of charge which was a nice surprise. I’m...”

Backs up: location Open on Google

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The bit the hotel does not tell you

While the rooms may be on the smaller side, guests report that they are comfortable and well-kept, with highlights such as comfy beds and spacious showers.