Periscope in Athens

The service is excellent. Gogo is a national treasure! I was about to go order food when she suggested calling in an order instead of not waiting. She helped me recommend restaurant dishes, called in an order, and even delivered to my room. Every morning when we went downstairs and every night when we returned, the staff always greeted us with a smile. The included all-day buffet is also a game changer. Go in the morning and grab a couple of waters, cokes, and chips. Come back in the evening and grab a couple of waters, cokes, and chips to take back to your room. The rooms are small, but they make good use of the space. The breakfast box is high in carbs, but we don't live in an age where indoor dining is easy anyway. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Syntagma and 4 minutes from the M3 metro station. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. If you want a memorable Athens experience, stay here! We used to stay in Monastiraki and Omonia because we thought we HAD to be near the acropolis, but that's not the case. This Kolonaki hotel strikes the perfect balance. It's within walking distance of the acropolis and away from the chaotic tourist area.

A very good four-star hotel. Cozy rooms with high-quality beds.

The staff is so kind and fantastic! Especially Nick in the front desk!

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We stayed at the Periscope Hotel in Athens, part of the Marriott Design Hotels Collection, and it was absolutely unforgettable. We booked the Penthouse Suite, and if you can, do the same — it’s one of the most breathtaking rooms in the city.

The suite itself is beautiful — modern, comfortable, quiet, and full of natural light. The bed is incredibly comfortable, the shower is huge, and the details are just right. But the real magic happens when you step upstairs to your private rooftop terrace. The view from the jacuzzi is insane — a full panoramic view of Athens and the Acropolis, right there in front of you. Day or night, it’s spectacular.

A huge thank you to Diana at the front desk, who made our short stay so memorable. She was gracious, kind, and helped us with dinner reservations, taxis, and anything we needed. The service overall was outstanding — warm, personal, and professional.

We only stayed one night, but it was truly special. There’s a small 24-hour buffet lounge with snacks, coffee, and drinks available anytime, which made everything even easier. Every corner of this hotel feels thoughtfully run and cared for.

If you’re visiting Athens and want something extraordinary, book the Penthouse at Periscope Hotel. You’ll have your own private jacuzzi overlooking the Acropolis — a view you’ll never forget.

Nice rooms and great staff. Thank you to Nikos for the warm welcome! Nice lounge area with snacks all day and luggage storage. Superior room and junior suite (great balcony).

Nelli’s warm smile and attentiveness, the comfort of the hotel… We felt so relaxed and had such a wonderful time. Thank you so, so much

My husband and I stayed at the Periscope Hotel in Athens, Greece to celebrate our 40th anniversary and what a delight it was! Everyone from front desk to housekeeping to managment was extraordinarily wonderful - friendly, helpful, anxious to tell us about the city, make recommendations, reservations, or lend us a tablet to solve our cell phone problem the minute we checked in. Over the course of our stay in Greece, we stayed in 3 rooms and each was perfect. Of course, the penthouse with it's private rooftop hot tub was the most perfect! We had booked a standard room using Marriott Bonvoy points and were immediately upgraded to a superior room. The room is sleek and modern, comfortable bed,and is cleaned daily. The penthouse was a real treat! Huge room with a sitting area, great view, the works. The location is very convient with loads of shops and restaurants, the National Botanical Garden, the Plaka, and more just minutes away. It is a very walkable area. There is snack food, coffee and other drinks available in the lobby all the time. We loved the Periscope and their staff so much that we will definely be returning on our next trip to Athens! Give it a try; you won't be sorry!

The staff are very helpful, and the lobby is comfortable. It is good to have an around the clock hot drinks self-service bar. The room was clean, and the shower is nice and strong. Yet, some rooms on the lower floors are dark: they look into the interior of the building, where light is limited. Standard rooms are also small, and strangely designed: no side tables by the bed, instead a shelf slightly above the floor level that cannot be used while one lies in bed: you would have to drop down your glasses, phone, or book.

The staff was exceptional !! It made our time in Athens a joy !! If you are a 1st timer in Athens or an experienced visitor- I highly recommend the Periscope hotel. Remember it is a boutique hotel- so the location is perfect- the hotel has a limited number of rooms and the staff are truly welcoming and knowledgeable. The staff made this an outstanding experience.