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Enjoy Our Hotel Facilities After Exploring Athens

Experiences

Nestled in the heart of Athens—Europe’s oldest capital city—King George is within view of numerous iconic monuments and within walking distance of exclusive shopping areas, museums, and the bustling business district. This captivating collage includes heritage destinations, such as the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill, the New Acropolis Museum, and the ancient Agora—as well as historic communities, such as Plaka and Thission. Lined with cobblestone streets, these neighborhoods are home to bars and restaurants, small ouzerias, and tavernas. Further uniting the past and present, the Olympic Stadium of Modern Times—just five miles from the hotel—fuses ancient traditions with modern architecture, while the colorful Monastiraki Flea Market, less than a mile away, presents authentic relics and indigenous flavors. Additionally, Voukourestiou Street—walking distance from the hotel—features the city’s finest modern boutiques.

On-Site Outlets
Fitness Center

Fitness Studio

Our hotel gym offers cardio equipment, weight training machines, hand weights and skill tools

Discover Athens

Perfectly situated for captivating experiences, King George is located within walking distance from the wonders of Athens. This engaging location includes heritage destinations such as the Parthenon, Acropolis Hill, the New Acropolis Museum, and the Ancient Agora - as well as historic communities such as Plaka and Thission. Athen's natural beauty can also be discovered via a coastal drive to Cape Sounion, which includes majestic views of the deep blue Aegean Sea and ends at the Temple of Poseidon, built in the Doric style in the 5th century B.C. Additional excursions include day trips to the nearby islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Each offers its own charming character, which comprises pristine beaches and red-tiled homes in Hydra and a vibrant self-contained fishing community in Aegina.

Exterior

Destination Treasures

Exhilarating neighborhoods are home to numerous bars and restaurants, ouzerias, and tavernas while the Olympic Stadium of Modern Times -a mere five miles from the hotel- fuses ancient traditions with modern architecture. The colorful Monastiraki Flea Market presents authentic relics and indigenous flavors and Voukourestiou Street features the city’s upscale boutiques. Most shops are open from 9am to 3pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and 9am to 9pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Large shopping malls are open 9am to 9pm Monday to Saturday. Please note that while most shops are closed on Sunday, some are open near Plaka and Monastiraki. The local currency is the Euro. Greek is the official language; however, English is widely spoken. The electric system is 220 volts and the time Zone is EST+7/GMT+2.

Tudor Hall Restaurant

KG Perfumery & Valmont Boutique

KG Perfumery is the most elegant perfumery in the center of the city. Located at the entrance of King George, this exclusive shop offers a premium selection of high-end perfumes of the renowned Amouage, Aqua di Parma, Etat libre d'Orange and Il Profumo.
Next to the KG Perfumery, the Valmont Boutique features unique face products by Valmont and ESPA as well as GB Spa vouchers.

Vilebrequin

Vilebrequin is the ultimate holiday brand for the whole family. Wonderful collections of swimwear inspired from the sunny days next to the sea, created with the highest quality of fabrics, focusing on innovation and the best fit. Discover men’s and women’s swimwear with wonderful prints, beachwear and accessories as well as the mini me collection for the whole family, at the new pop-up store at King George Hotel.

King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens