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Rooftop Bars Athens

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While not packed with high-rise buildings, Athens still looks mighty impressive from above.

Country Greece

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Best time to visit April - October

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Athens Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:September 20, 2024

Athens rooftop map

In between Acropolis and Syntagma Sqaure you should take a well deserved rest and enjoy the city from above. This up-to-date and complete guide will lead you straight to the best Athens rooftop bars, packed with all info you need: opening hours, dress code, pictures, maps and much more.

Enjoy a climate that is usually perfect for al fresco dining and drinks, preferably with an Acropolis view. Just scroll down and find the rooftop bar in Athens best suited for you.

The list

35 best rooftop bars in Athens

Rooftop bar Athens Thea Terrace Bar — 1

Thea Terrace Bar

5th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Day to night

Acropolis views

$$$

Found just a short walk from Syntagma Square, Thea Terrace Bar offers a **magnificent view** over the city center, but even more so to the iconic Acropolis. Open daily and year round, the charming terrace comes with a mix of stylish dining tables and high-top bar stools, surrounded by vertical flower gardens. The rooftop menu includes a great selection of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, along with a full bar serving both classic and signature cocktails, as well as a nice selection of wine.

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Rooftop bar Athens 10 Urban Roof — 2

10 Urban Roof

10th floor | Pedion Areos

Highlights

360° views

Pool, restaurant & bar

$$$$

Perched 10 floors above the city center, on top of the 5-star Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens, 10 Urban Roof invites to one of the citys's most impressive rooftop settings, where pool, restaurant & bar meets. A modern, lush, natural and tropical oasis, the rooftop comes **surrounded by breathtaking 360° views** to Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and Pedion Areos Park. Enjoy daytime lounging by the mesmerizing deep blue-green pool, or evenings filled with perfectly crafted signature cocktails and dinner menu where Mediterranean and Asian flavors meet.

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Rooftop bar Athens Elysium Rooftop Dining & Cocktails — 3

Elysium Rooftop Dining & Cocktails

7th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Acropolis views

All-day

$$$$

Newly renovated, the spacious, lush and elegant Elysium Rooftop Dining & Cocktails is a 7th floor roof garden oasis, offering exquisite cuisine, creative cocktails, a warm atmosphere, and **breathtaking views of the Acropolis**. Perched on top of the Elia Ermou Athens Hotel, on the most commercial street of Athens, here you can indulge in brunch favorites, an all day menu filled with fresh Greek flavours and top quality raw materials, as well as crafted signature cocktails, fresh spritzes and a fine selection of Greek wines.

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Rooftop bar Athens Olympias, The Rooftop Bar — 4

Olympias, The Rooftop Bar

3rd floor | Gazi

Highlights

Buzzing

Breathtaking views

$$$

The rooftop of the emblematic 100-year-old building of the historic hotel Olympias has found new life, thanks to Olympias, The Rooftop Bar. **Modern and charming**, the spacious 6th floor terrace comes surrounded with breathtaking views over Lycabettus, the historic center and the Central Market, and it also offers one of the best direct vistas of Acropolis you can find. Designed to be open year-round, the rooftop bar offers a wide variety of signature and classic cocktails, plenty of craft beers and local wines, as well as Mediterranean-inspired bites and plates.

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Rooftop bar Athens Rooftop at St. George Lycabettus — 5

Rooftop at St. George Lycabettus

6-7th floor | Lycabettus Hill

Highlights

Restaurant + Sunset pool bar

Amazing views

$$$$

Nestled against the pine-forested slopes of Lycabettus Hill, the elegant St. George Lycabettus Lifestyle Hotel invites to a rooftop experience out of the ordinary. On the top floors of the hotel you find **several elevated venues**, including a rooftop pool, a sunset bar, and an award-winning rooftop restaurant. All surrounded with amazing panoramic views over Athens. Indulge in an Greek-Aromatic menu full of traditional Greek flavours at La Suite Lounge, or enjoy beautiful summer dips and sips at Vertigo Sunset Pool Bar.

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Rooftop bar Athens NYX Rooftop — 6

NYX Rooftop

9th floor | Akadimias

Highlights

360° views

Japanese

$$$$

Located on top of the Academias Hotel, in the heart of Athens downtown, NYX is an elevated lifestyle entry in the Athenian gastro-scene. Highly chic and glamourous, the rooftop blends panoramic interior seating with a beautiful outdoor terrace, all surrounded with **amazing 360° views over Athens**. The NYX menu includes elegant dishes influenced by Japanese gastronomy, tastefully blended with crafted signature cocktails. Open nightly, this is a prime Athens rooftop for a truly unique dining and drinking experience.

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Rooftop bar Athens Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon — 7

Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon

7th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

All-day

Acropolis views

$$$

Set seven floors above the hustle and bustle of Ermou street below, Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon is an **all-day rooftop oasis**, that comes with a rustic yet highly stylish feel, mixing low rattan chairs with communal wooden benches. But most of all, it comes with some amazing panoramic views over Athens, with the Acropolis as a stunning backdrop. The varied rooftop menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, handcrafted signature cocktails, aperitivo, wines and a large selection of premium spirits.

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Rooftop bar Athens A for Athens — 8

A for Athens

6th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Urban & modern

Acropolis views

$$$

Located right next to Monastiraki Metro Station, the stylish A for Athens is luckily enough not only a great place to stay, it is also home to an urban Athens rooftop. The newly renowated cocktail bar & restaurant comes with a sleek and minimal design, and the star of the show here is: the views. Here you are pretty much **face to face to the Acropolis**, and the views continue out over the Athens skyline. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks, the rooftop menu comes filled with Greek gastronomic aromas in terms of both food and drinks.

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Rooftop bar Athens Mappemonde Restaurant, Bar & Lounge — 9

Mappemonde Restaurant, Bar & Lounge

10th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Luxurious

Panoramic views

$$$$

Found in the heart of the city, Athens Capital Center Hotel offers a rooftop experience out of the ordinary. Called Mappemonde, the 10th floor rooftop includes an elegant dining room and a spacious terrace mixing dining tables with comfy lounge sofas, offering an **unbelievable view over the Athens rooftops**, to Acropolis & Lycabettus Hill. The rooftop menu inivtes you on a journey to the heart of the sun-drenched Mediterranean region, complemented with a fine selection of crafted signature cocktails and an impressive wine list.

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Rooftop bar Athens Point-a — 10

Point-a

5th floor | Acropoli

Highlights

Breathtaking views

Seasonal

$$$

Situated at the foot of the Acropolis, on top of Herodion Hotel, the elegant, lush and airy Point-a Bar & Restaurant offers a highly stylish design, but an even more impressive view. Here you get breathtaking and unobstructed **360° vistas of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum**, which are 289 and 85 meters away respectively. Open evenings from May to October, the rooftop serves an extensive range of alluring signature cocktails, wines and spirits, as well as delicious Mediterranean cuisine with Greek traditional influence.

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Rooftop bar Athens Couleur Locale — 11

Couleur Locale

3rd floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Acropolis views

Local flavours

$$$

Hidden in the alleys of Monastiraki, Couleur Locale is a **vibrant and trendy** Athens rooftop bar, offering a local touch over several floors. The open and bright bar and restaurant holds both a retro-chic and stylish interior, as well as a lush and comfy rooftop terrace. And the higher you go, the better the views over Acropolis and Plaka gets. Open from brunch to late night, Couleur Locale offers a menu filled with creative tapas and finger foods, as well as everything from crafted signature cocktails, to special coffees and homemade juices.

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Rooftop bar Athens Retiré at ERGON House — 12

Retiré at ERGON House

3rd floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Urban

Acropolis views

$$$

Found in the heart of Athens, the rooftop at the Ergon House offers an **urban and tropical respite** above the hectic streets. Called Retiré, the highly charming and beach-chic rooftop bar is decorated with lush green trees and twinkling fairy lights, and you can settle down in the bistro style furniture or one of the swinging loungers and enjoy some fantastic views over Acropolis. From the cool cocktail truck on the terrace you can order carefully crafted and creative creations that balance the flavours and evoke the aromas of Greece.

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Rooftop bar Athens City ZEN Athens — 13

City ZEN Athens

5th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Panoramic views

Live music

$$$

Perched on top of a renovated and unique building in the heart of the historic center, City ZEN is a modern all-day rooftop, set over two levels. The 4th floor interior lounge with a covered balcony terrace is topped with a **lush and stylish open-air terrace**, where you can enjoy the very best views, over the Acropolis and the city skyline. Both rooftop restaurant and bar, the City ZEN menu features handmade Mediterranean-inspired comfort food, complemented with a fine selection of crafted cocktails, aperitivos, wine, spirits and beers.

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Rooftop bar Athens 360 Cocktail Bar — 14

360 Cocktail Bar

5th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Vibrant

360° views

$$$

Found elevated above Monastiraki Square, 360 Cocktail Bar is a vibrant, trendy and popular Athens rooftop bar and restaurant, offering a **prime location with prime views**. The spacious rooftop mixes an industrial-style interior with a lush rooftop garden. Really living up to its name, the terrace comes surrounded with amazing views over Acropolis, Parthenon and downtown Athens. Open from early day to late night, you can visit the rooftop for a sunny lunch, memorable sunset drinks, a relaxing dining experience, or vibrant nights under the Athens stars.

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Rooftop bar Athens Kalispera Athenian Tapas — 15

Kalispera Athenian Tapas

7th floor | Historic Centre

Highlights

Panoramic views

All-day

$$$

Perched on top of the Athens Utopia Ermou, between Monastiraki and Syntagma, Kalispera Athenian Tapas invites to **a tranquil escape amidst Athens' vibrant energy**. Set seven floors above it all, the sleek, natural and spacious indoor / outdoor rooftop comes surrounded with uninterrupted and panoramic views over Athens, with the Acropolis as a majestic focal point. Here you can indulge in a delectable array of Greek tapas, along with an impressive selection of Greek wines and handcrafted signature cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Athens Metropolis Roof Garden & M Bar — 16

Metropolis Roof Garden & M Bar

10th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Restaurant & bar

Acropolis views

$$$$

On the 10th floor of the modern Electra Metropolis you find **one of the most luxurius rooftop terraces** Athens has to offer. Well equipped, to say the least, with the gourmet restaurant Metropolis Roof Garden, the stylish cocktail and rooftop bar M Bar, along with a beautiful rooftop pool. Add magical and unobstructed views of the Acropolis, and you sense that this rooftop is really something special. Cosmopolitan in ambience, and usually buzzing with both local and foreign visitors.

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Rooftop bar Athens Attic Urban Rooftop — 17

Attic Urban Rooftop

7th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Lush & natural

Amazing views

$$$

Located just off Monastiraki square, Attic Urban Rooftop is a diverse and all day coffee, rooftop cocktail bar & restaurant. Beautiful, bohemian and sophisticated in setting, the **lush and natural terrace** comes surrounded with amazing views over Acropolis, Lycabettus and almost all of Attica. The rooftop menu includes a wide selection of fresh and global dishes, as well as everything from signature Attic cocktails and craft beers. Don't miss a highly Instagrammable sunset drink in the flower-decorated swings.

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Rooftop bar Athens The Artist Rooftop Bar & Restaurant — 18

The Artist Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

5th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Restaurant & bar

Acropolis views

$$$$

The Artist Athens comes with a unique and quite magic rooftop bar and restaurant, holding not one, but **two rooftop terraces**. One is for sit down dinners and one is for cocktails and bites, all surrounded with outstanding views over Acropolis and Athens. The rooftop restaurant takes you on an elegant and culinary adventure among global delicacies, while the rooftop bar offers a bit more chill setting to indulge in imaginative signature cocktails and modern street food. Cosy and intimate, The Artist Rooftop is made for special moments.

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Rooftop bar Athens Tudor Hall — 19

Tudor Hall

7th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Fine dining

Awarded

$$$$

Right in the heart of Athens you will find this **fine dining oasis**, located on the 7th floor of the King George II Palace Hotel. From the rooftop restaurant you get a fantastic view of the historical sites of Athens, like the Acropolis. Serving modern cusine with inspiration from the classic Greek kitchen, the restaurant has been selected amongst the best ones in Greece on several occasions. So expect tastes of the very highest class, along with an impressive wine list and crafted classic cocktails, perfect to enjoy in the Tudor Bar Lounge.

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Rooftop bar Athens Roof Garden at The Foundry Suites — 20

Roof Garden at The Foundry Suites

4th floor | Psyrri

Highlights

Lush & charming

Acropolis views

$$$

On top of The Foundry Suites in central Psyrri you find what is probably the most **lush and charming setting** to enjoy Athens from above. Adorned with olive trees, colorful flowers and pergolas covered in vines, the Roof Garden bar has the look and feel of an untouched Athenian backyard. Surrounded with fantastic views over Acropolis and the city, here you can indulge in local and fresh flavours, including wines from small Greek winemakers, beers from local microbreweries, refreshing juices, crafted cocktails and home-made pizzas.

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Rooftop bar Hotel Novotel Athenes in Athens — 21

Hotel Novotel Athenes

7th floor | Vathi

Highlights

Majestic views

Restaurant, bar & pool

$$$$

Located in the heart of Athens, the top floor of Hotel Novotel Athenes offers a rooftop pool, rooftop bar and rooftop restaurant. Plus **majestic 360-degree views** of the Lycabettus Hill, the Acropolis and the city skyline. Relaxing pool lounge and bar for hotel guests by day, during summer evenings all are welcome to enjoy chill-out music, cocktails or a full rooftop dinner of International cuisine, all served in a friendly and charming atmosphere.

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Rooftop bar Athens Art Lounge at NEW — 22

Art Lounge at NEW

7th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Amazing views

Art & design

$$$$

A very **stylish rooftop bar and restaurant**, located on top of NEW Hotel, about 200 meters from Syntagma Square. Very trendy and beautiful in setting, the rooftop also offers views to match: 360° panoramics that include lots of Athens historical landmarks. Seating comes both on the al-fresco terrace, as well as inside the comfy lounge, where you are surrounded by over 2000 art books. Here you can enjoy both fantastic Greek / Mediterranean inspired food and a large selection of drinks, from cocktails to local and international wines.

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Rooftop bar Athens Ciel Athens — 23

Ciel Athens

6th floor | Historic Centre

Highlights

Stunning views

All-day brunch

$$$

Found just across the Metropolitan Cathedral, Ciel Athens is a stylish and lush all-day rooftop, **filled with Mediterranean vibes**. Inspired by nature, the rooftop holds both an interior lounge and an open-air terrace, surrounded with plants and impressive wall paintings, as well as stunning views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus and the Temple of Hephaestus. Here you can indulge in a generous menu, featuring all-day brunch, fresh street food and Mediterranean mains, as well as signature & classic cocktails and plenty of other refreshing options.

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Rooftop bar Athens BIOS — 24

BIOS

3rd floor | Gazi

Highlights

Urban

Acropolis views

$$$

BIOS is a modern arts and performance center on Piraeus Street, hosting everything from movies and concerts to DJ sessions. Best of all, this innovative venue also houses a really cool Athens rooftop bar. **Highly urban** and industrial-chic, the terrace is dotted with foldable deck chairs, facing perfect views over the majestic Parthenon. Try famous one of the famous popsicle cocktails, mingle with a diverse crowd, and expect regular apperances from both local and international DJs.

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Rooftop bar Athens Anglais Athens — 25

Anglais Athens

6th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Panoramic views

All-day

$$$

Located on top of an apartment building in Monastiraki, Anglais Athens is a beautiful all day rooftop, that is somewhat of a hidden gem for visitors, but highly popular among the local crowd. Set over two levels, Anglais holds both an interior lounge and on top, a **retro-chic, charming and leafy outdoor terrace**, with amazing panoramas stretching from Lycabettus Hill to far beyond the Acropolis. The rooftop menu features plenty of Italian-inspired dishes, from pizza to pasta, and a great array of crafted cocktails and other refreshing drinks.

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Rooftop bar Athens Sky Lounge Rooftop Dining Bar at Melia — 26

Sky Lounge Rooftop Dining Bar

9th floor | Omonia

Highlights

Local wine

Rooftop pool

$$$

Perched on the 9th floor, right in the heart of the city, this seasonal rooftop terrace offers a spectacular view to the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. Equipped with **a lovely rooftop pool**, during daytime the terrace is pool bar and lounge for guests staying at the hotel. Swim in the 22m pool or relax in the jacuzzi, while sipping on a refreshing beverage from the rooftop bar. At night, the stylish and contemporary Sky Lounge opens to all. Relaxing in vibe, here you can enjoy creative Greek cuisine, cocktails and a large selection of local wines.

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Rooftop bar Athens Air Lounge Roof Bar — 27

Air Lounge Roof Bar

9th floor | Kotzia Square

Highlights

Panoramic views

Restaurant

$$$

A modern and stylish rooftop terrace with a rooftop swimming pool, a great restaurant and a cool bar. Perched on the 9th floor of the chic Hotel Fresh, close to Monastiraki, the restaurant and rooftop bar serve healthy and classic Mediterranean cuisine and a large selection of signature and vintage cocktails along with an impressive wine list. Both inside lounge and open-air terrace, Air Lounge is **open all day and late into the night**, offering dining and lounge seating along with friendly vibes and panoramic views.

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Rooftop bar Athens Buena Vista Social Bar — 28

Buena Vista Social Bar

3rd floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Caribbean

Acropolis views

$$$

Buena Vista Social Bar is a hidden and quite unique Athens rooftop gem, offering **plenty of Cuban vibes**, mixed with classic and fantastic views. Spacious, tropical and airy, the terrace comes decorated with plants and plenty of charming features. And even though the rooftop is not sky-high, it still offers a marvelous, panoramic and unobstructed view of the Acropolis. The rooftop menu is filled with Caribbean influences, ranging from cool, crafted and colorful signature and classic cocktails, to street food-style dishes, like tacos, salads, nachos and pizzas.

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Rooftop bar Athens Horostasio — 29

Horostasio

4th floor | Klafthmonos Square

Highlights

Summer terrace

Great music

$$$

Found in a neoclassical building, Horostasio is a classic **cultural and entertainment centre**, starting all the way back in 1995. Set over several floors, the venue includes a first floor club, a second floor atmospsheric bar, and a third floor event space called The Room. These spaces are great for vibrant outings year-round, but during summer, the prime spot at Horostasio is the top floor rooftop bar. Called Taratsa Bar, the casual terrace is perfect for enjoying great music choices along with refreshing cocktails, bar bites and great views to Lycabettus Hill.

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Rooftop bar Athens Safestay Athens Rooftop Bar — 30

Safestay Athens Rooftop Bar

6th floor | Monastiraki

Highlights

Easy-going

360° view

$$

On top of the Safestay Athens hostel, right by Monastiraki Square, you find this **lovely and easy-going** rooftop bar and restaurant. A bit of a hidden gem, offering spectacular 360° view of downtown Athens with the Acropolis as a powerful background. Not as fancy as alot of other rooftops in decor, but instead a very relaxing spot offering great food and drinks to very human prices. Open from early morning to late at night, the rooftop bar serves traditional Greek food along with classic cocktails, coffee drinks and ice cold beers.

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Rooftop bar Athens GB Roof Garden Restaurant — 31

GB Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar

8th floor | Syntagma

Highlights

Restaurant & 2 bars

360° view

$$$$

Perched on the 8th floor of the luxurious Hotel Grande Bretagne, this stylish and modern roof terrace offers **one fine dining restaurant and two rooftop bars** (one seasonal). Located right by Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens, the views over Acropolis and the city center are fantastic. The GB Roof Garden Restaurant is one of the top ones in all of Athens, awarded several times and serving New Mediterranean cuisine, while the GB Rooftop Bar serves 50+ cocktails made to perfection. During summer you can also visit Bar 8, a completely open-air and very stylish cocktail bar.

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Rooftop bar Athens Penthouse 21 at President Hotel — 32

Penthouse 21 at President Hotel

21st floor | Panormou

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Breathtaking views

$$$

Perched on the 21st floor of the President Hotel Athens, this is **the highest hotel rooftop bar** in Athens (and all of Greece). Located in the heart of the city, close to Panormou Station, the terrace comes with a breathtaking 360-view over all of Athens. Up here you find a luxurious and large rooftop pool, comfortable sun beds, lounge sofas, dining tables and even an indoor terrace. Sophisticated and stylish in vibe, the rooftop bar and restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine along with a large variety of coktails and other drinks.

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Rooftop bar Athens Acropolis Secret - Roof Garden Bar Restaurant — 33

Acropolis Secret at Divani Palace

5th floor | Museum of Acropolis

Highlights

Roof Garden Bar & Restaurant

Magical view

$$$$

A **nightly and seasonal** rooftop restaurant, located on top of the five star Divani Palace Acropolis, right at the new museum of Acropolis. From the lush garden terrace you get stunning and uninterrupted view of the Acropolis. The 'secret' restaurant comes with a classic and cosy fine dining setting, and the terrace is a fantastic spot for a memorable and romantic dinner under the Athens sky. Enjoy friendly service and traditional Greek gastronomy with a modern touch, along with a fine selection of wines and well-made cocktails.

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Rooftop bar Athens Roof Garden Snack Bar at Plaka Hotel — 34

Roof Garden Snack Bar at Plaka Hotel

6th floor | Monastiraki Square

Highlights

Views, views, views

Charming

$$$

This cosy and friendly rooftop bar has an incredible view and a **location that is just perfect**. Perched on top of the cosy Plaka Hotel, right between Monastiraki and Syntagma Square, the actual bar is quite simple and small, but with a good selection of of various cocktails, wines and beer. Furnished with comfortable sofas and deck chairs, the rooftop bar is only open nightly, but the terrace is open all day for anyone to enjoy the sun and views of the Acropolis, the old city of Plaka, Monastiraki area and much more.

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Rooftop bar Athens VIEWS Rooftop Bar Novus City Hotel — 35

VIEWS Rooftop Bar Novus City Hotel

8th floor | Karaiskaki Square

Highlights

Rooftop pool

360° view

$$$

Located in the trendy Metaxourgio area, the cool Novus City Hotel comes with a roof terrace called VIEWS Rooftop Bar & Pool. Located on the 8th floor, it comes with an absolutely stunning 360-degree views across Athens and its surroundings. **Colorful and modern**, the terrace is quipped with a rooftop pool, lounge furnitures, olive trees, bean bags and deckchairs. Perfect for some sunny daytime relaxation or chill night time drinks taking in the lit-up Athens skyline.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.