Hotels with Pools in Athens

Athens is not a city built around hotel pools. It is a city of neighbourhoods, long walks, rooftop dinners and days spent moving between one place and the next. Which is exactly why a pool feels so valuable when you return. The hotels that combine a good pool with a stay genuinely worth booking are fewer than you might expect. These are the ones we would choose.

best for

• Visiting Athens during the warmer months

• Rooftop swims and city views

• Balancing sightseeing with downtime

• Couples and slower-paced city breaks

skip if

• A pool is unlikely to be used

• Neighbourhood character matters most

• You spend very little time at the hotel

• Design and atmosphere matter more than facilities

Why Stay in a Hotel with a Pool in Athens?

Athens is not a city where travellers spend their entire day at the hotel. Most mornings begin elsewhere and most evenings finish somewhere unexpected. A pool changes the rhythm rather than becoming the focus. After hours spent exploring neighbourhoods, climbing Lycabettus Hill or navigating the city’s summer heat, returning for a swim can make the difference between pushing on and slowing down. The best hotels with pools in Athens understand this balance, offering a place to recharge before heading back out into the city.

Hotels

Conrad Athens The Ilisian

An urban resort that brings a different scale of hospitality to the city.

Why stay here

Conrad Athens The Ilisian transforms one of the city’s most recognisable buildings into something Athens has rarely offered before: a true urban resort. The outdoor pool is among the largest in central Athens, creating a sense of space that feels unusual in such a densely layered city. While museums, galleries and neighbourhood restaurants remain close by, there is far less pressure to spend every moment exploring. A hotel that allows guests to experience Athens at a slower pace without ever leaving it behind.

Best for

Longer stays, luxury city breaks and travellers who value downtime alongside sightseeing.

Resort-style outdoor pool at Conrad Athens The Ilisian, one of the leading hotels with pools in Athens

Elegant lobby lounge at Conrad Athens The Ilisian, a luxury hotel in central Athens with extensive leisure facilities

Okupa

A creative hotel where the rooftop pool doubles as a social space.

Why stay here

Okupa was created around a simple idea: bringing different people together under one roof. Part hotel, part listening bar, part co-working space and part cultural hub, it attracts a mix of travellers, creatives and locals throughout the day. Above it all, the rooftop pool offers views across Athens and towards the Acropolis, providing a place to cool off between events, workshops, live music and long afternoons in the city. A hotel built as much around community as hospitality.

Best for

Creative travellers, longer stays and guests who enjoy hotels with a strong social energy.

Social lounge and library space at Okupa, a community-focused hotel in Athens with a rooftop pool

Rooftop pool with city views at Okupa, one of the most creative hotels with pools in Athens

Asomaton

A former workshop where one of Athens’ most unusual pools sits at the heart of the hotel.

Why stay here

Asomaton has lived several lives, from a carriage wheel repair shop and workers’ housing to a townhouse and eventually a design hotel. The restoration preserves original stone walls, exposed brick and layers of the building’s history, but the most memorable feature is found on arrival. An indoor plunge pool sits directly within the reception area, creating a space that feels unlike any other hotel in Athens. Compact, characterful and deeply connected to the building itself. A pool designed as part of the architecture rather than an amenity.

Best for

Design-conscious travellers, architecture lovers and guests who appreciate unusual hotels.

Indoor plunge pool set within a restored historic building at Asomaton, one of the most unique hotels with pools in Athens

Private terrace at Asomaton, a design-led boutique hotel in central Athens

NOT Hotel

A design-led stay where the pool feels hidden from the city around it.

Why stay here

NOT Hotel takes its name from “No Ordinary Things”, which feels appropriate for a building that has spent time as a brothel, a barn, army barracks and a film studio before becoming a hotel. While the interiors attract most of the attention, the pool brings a quieter side to the experience. Surrounded by olive trees and the original stone walls of the property, it offers a calm retreat from the pace of the city. A hotel where the pool feels like part of the story rather than an added feature.

Best for

Design-conscious travellers, creative city breaks and guests who appreciate character alongside comfort.

Character-filled guest room at NOT Hotel, a creative boutique hotel in Athens

Poolside courtyard at NOT Hotel, one of the most distinctive hotels in Koukaki Athens

Where to Eat Nearby

Gallina

Gallina balances creative cooking with a room that never feels overly formal. Mediterranean influences run through the menu, shaped by contemporary Greek ingredients and seasonal produce. The atmosphere stays warm, relaxed and quietly confident throughout the evening. One of the more interesting tables in Athens right now.