Athens, GreeceKolonaki
St George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel
Hillside Lycabettus view hotel
Hillside Lycabettus view hotel
The family-run hotel sits above the city bustle on Mount Lycabettus, with balconies looking straight across at the Acropolis.
What it’s good at
Notable
Carlos Mota styled the rooftop pool, while guest floors honor Greek fashion designers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Athens has some impressive hotels, but the St. George Lycabettus stands above them all — at least literally it does, from its rather spectacular vantage point halfway up Lycabettus Hill.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kolonaki's boutiques and cafes sit downhill, and the Mount Lycabettus funicular is just around the corner.
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The rooms
Rooms have hardwood floors and Coco-Mat beds, while upper corner suites take in views towards the ancient citadel.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow-and-white loungers border the seventh-floor pool, set directly beneath the rocky peak of Mount Lycabettus.
The spa and gym
On Level B, the Orloff Spa has two steam rooms, and the gym next door holds treadmills and free weights.
At the table
Sixth-floor tables and transparent terrace domes serve modern Mediterranean dinners with broad views across to the illuminated Parthenon.
How it began
Michalis Mantzavelakis bought the hillside plot in 1905 for his tavern, which drew Athenian artists decades before the hotel opened.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.