A licensed guide keeps kids moving through the site and continues with you in the museum. Entry tickets are separate - buy them from the Ministry of Culture's official ticket site before you fly.
See the tour on GetYourGuideAthens family stays at a glance
| Electra Metropolis | 216 rooms and suites; Superior Connecting Room = two rooms internally connected | Roof garden and Acropolis views; Plaka and Kolonaki within walking distance | Official site Rates on Expedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herodion Hotel | Family Apartment: 100 m², up to 6 guests, three bedrooms | 200 m from the Acropolis metro station; roof garden with two hydromassage bathtubs | Official booking page Rates on Expedia |
| AthensWas | Superior Deluxe Suite 40 m² (3 guests); Hellenic Grand Suite 110 m², two bedrooms, three bathrooms | Acropolis views; SENSE rooftop restaurant | Official rooms page Rates on Expedia |
| Monastiraki Hotel Apartments | Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment: 80 m², kitchen with washing machine, oven and stovetop | Living room with an open double sofa bed for extra guests | Official apartment page |
Two connecting rooms: Electra Metropolis
Electra Metropolis lists a Superior Connecting Room: two superior rooms joined by an internal door. For parents with a toddler or two school-age kids, that gives the children their own room within earshot, with the hotel services around it. The hotel has 216 rooms and suites, a roof garden and Acropolis views, and describes Plaka and the Kolonaki neighborhood as within walking distance. Ask for the connecting option in writing when you book, and check that both rooms are confirmed for your dates.
A family apartment for up to six: Herodion
The Herodion Family Apartment is the biggest family setup on this list: 100 square meters, up to six guests, two bedrooms with a double bed and one with twin beds. Two of the three bedrooms share a bathroom, which matters when you plan the morning rush. Breakfast is served in the Herodion breakfast room because the apartment is managed by the neighboring 4-star Herodion Hotel, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. The hotel is 200 meters from the Acropolis metro station and steps from the Acropolis Museum, so both big sights are a short walk.
Suites with Acropolis views: AthensWas
AthensWas lists suites rather than standard rooms. The Superior Deluxe Suite is 40 square meters and listed for three guests. The Hellenic Grand Suite fills the sixth floor at 110 square meters with two bedrooms and three bathrooms, which is the option for a family that wants a quiet private floor. It is the premium choice here, so compare the price against Herodion's apartment for the same dates.
An apartment with a kitchen: Monastiraki
If cooking a few meals saves your sanity, the Monastiraki Hotel Apartments Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment lists 80 square meters, two private bedrooms, a living room with an open double sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, washing machine, stovetop and oven. Breakfast for picky eaters and a load of laundry halfway through the trip are easy here.
How to choose
Toddler or baby. Pick a place with a separate bedroom or connecting rooms, so you are not sitting in the dark after the 8 pm bedtime.
Two parents, two school-age kids. Two connecting rooms or a two-bedroom apartment. Decide whether you want hotel services or a kitchen and a washing machine.
Three generations or six people. The Herodion family apartment is the one on this list that lists six guests in one unit.
Where to be. Plaka and the Acropolis Museum area put the Acropolis, the museum and the guard change within walking distance, and the airport metro line stops at Syntagma. Our Athens with kids guide has the 3-day plan that fits these areas.
Before you book
Check the exact bed setup for each guest, whether children are counted in the occupancy, the cancellation window and the total with taxes for your dates on the property page. Sleeping capacity and room sizes above are as listed on each property's own website.
Sources checked 12 October 2026: electrahotels.gr (Electra Metropolis and its Superior Connecting Room page), herodion.gr and the Herodion Family Apartment page, athenswas.gr/rooms and the Hellenic Grand Suite page, monastirakihotel.gr (Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Athens with kids?
Plaka, the streets around the Acropolis Museum and Syntagma. From these you can walk to the Acropolis, the museum and the guard change, and the metro to the airport stops at Syntagma.
Is it better to book two rooms or a family apartment in Athens?
For four or more people, an apartment gives you a separate bedroom, a living room to relax in and, in some, a kitchen. Two connecting rooms give you hotel services and a door between the rooms. Choose by how much space and service your family needs.
Which Athens hotels have a family apartment for six?
The Herodion Family Apartment lists 100 square meters for up to six guests: two bedrooms with a double bed each and one with twin beds. Two of the three bedrooms share a bathroom.
Can I find a hotel in Athens with a kitchen?
Yes. The Monastiraki Hotel Apartments Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment lists 80 square meters, two bedrooms and a kitchen with fridge, washing machine, stovetop and oven.