Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool
(We prepared a video that you can find in the video section, with the apartment and the surrounding area of Lycabettus hill, so that you have a good understanding of our property). The place is unique for center of Athens. It has a large swimming pool (30m2) at the private roof garden, connected with the apartment through internal stairs. However, it is in the center of Athens not in the suburbs. The apartment is big 160m2 and occupies the whole third floor on a three floor building. However, it feels double size, since guests spend a lot of time at the 130m2 roof garden. The apartment is flooded with light, looking at the hill trees and it has a beautiful fireplace. The building is very nice and peaceful with five only apartments and it is some meters away from the adjacent building, making it even more peaceful and completely safe. It is in the center of city and nightlife (7 min away by taxi from the Parliament and Acropolis), but not in the touristic and noisy center. It is in the peaceful area of Lycabettus hill, right at the peripheral road, the highest living point. From the veranda the view is the hill trees, not the neighbor. From the roof garden terrace there is a panoramic view of Athens and hill trees. There is complete privacy, at both the veranda and terrace. You can swim, relax, sunbath or enjoy romance, in a healthy peaceful environment, although in the city center. The large roof garden sees north, south, east and west. It has sun bathing areas and also covered areas, whatever you might prefer during the day. You can cook or order food and have dinner at home by the roof garden pool or at the veranda. You can swim whenever you want, day and night, with no hotel limitations. The place has a well designed and furnished interior with paintings and decorative objects. It has all the amenities cable TV with sports channels and movies, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning etc. In short it has it all for a relaxing, exclusive time. It is not hotel or a place to want to rush out. It is a place to stay, enjoy and spend time in the full of light living room or the big veranda facing the hill trees or at the roof garden, swimming and enjoying the view, after a site-seeing or working day. It is a real relaxation vacation home, although in the middle of Athens. Athens has a wonderful weather almost all year around, so roof garden and swimming pool are enjoyable almost all the rented time. As a result, the place is perfect for upscale couples, for families or for friends of 6-7 people, who do not want the hotel limitations. People with good aura, who want to relax and enjoy, not people with anxiety, who treat the place like an impersonal hotel.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Special agreement is needed
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Switch off the boiler
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
no additional visitors can stay at the penthouse without previous agreement
we will visit every two days to take care of pool and plants
please turn off lights and air conditioning before going out
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: special agreement is needed
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 00002152651
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Athens
Located in Athens City Centre, a neighbourhood in Athens, this apartment is in the suburbs. Acropolis and Temple of Olympian Zeus are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Piraeus and Alimos Marina. Athens National Garden and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain climbing.
Does Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$1,187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool located?
Located in Athens City Centre, this apartment building is steps from Mount Lycabettus and within 3 mi (5 km) of Syntagma Square and Acropolis. Parthenon is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Ambelokipi Station is 9 minutes by foot and Megaro Moussikis Station is 11 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Over all the apartment was great. Loved the roof top pool, area felt safe, was quiet. We felt very comfortable leaving the windows and doors open for fresh air even when we weren’t home. Host was very helpful in helping us arrange transportation to and from the airport as well as giving us tips on things to do in the local area
Amazing is the best way to describe it. From the initial booking until departure, Dimitri and Fotini were extremely responsive. They provided excellent guidance to things to see, when to go, places to eat. Between that and the wonderful home, it made an amazing ending to a great two week family trip.
The flat has stunning views from the roof and pool, very comfortable stay. And the host Dimitris is wonderful, helpful and a great ambassador to those visiting Athens.
We had a wonderful stay! We were arriving from a cruise ship and the host helped arrange transportation to the Penthouse. He and his assistant met us there to go through the property and answer any questions. He reviewed a map of the city and recommended places to visit, and helped us to set up a driver for a trip to the beach in Sounion. Very nice property, and wonderful host!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! There were only 2 of us but definitely room for a bigger group! The pool was great with many outdoor snd indoor dining areas and places to relax! The owner was gracious and available for our questions.
Dimitris went above and beyond by arranging cars for us, recommending places to go and even sitting down with my family with a map! The home is beautiful and the view from the pool at night is breathtaking!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Demetris was extremely hospitable and assisted us with transfers and restaurant recommendations The penthouse was fully equipped and located in a very nice neighborhood. The private pool was fabulous. Great place for a small group or family. You won’t be disappointed.
Demitris was great guy. Very helpful and attentive. House was great in good area. We loved it.poll area was the best.
fatemeh p.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michael Q.
28 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool is a nice feature - particularly in the heat of July25. The bedrooms and showers are small. The beds were extremely hard, which made sleeping difficult. The property was not clean to a standard we would expect. We did not appreciate are unannounced visit by the owner.
Michael Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
The one bathroom has big Jaccuzi in it, so it is inevitably large. Our visit was declared during the initial personal reception that we need to visit every two days o take care of the pool and the plants. It is even written in the rules of the house. These two facts prove the strange and untruthful review of the guest regarding all his statements. We feel really sorry for this.
Spacious apartment with amazing private pool on the rooftop- views of Athens are breathtaking. The owner had great communication and the welcome bottle of wine & fruit was much appreciated.
Dmitris was a fantastic host. The property was in a great location, and the roof top pool was stunning. The big surprise was Dmitris art and book collection throughout the unit. Clean, safe, and family friendly.
The property is in a great and safe location near the U.S. embassy. The apartment occupies the third floor and rooftop of the building, including a beautiful rooftop pool and large shaded patio area surrounded by a rooftop garden. I highly recommend!
Demetris was an awesome host greeted us at the door, helped us with our luggage sang songs with us Gave us a brief history of Greece recommended where to go where to eat an absolutely 12 out of 10 place to stay would definitely come back. Love Athens lots of history. Need to stay here. Regards, Canada.
Dimitris was the best host! Great communication before our arrival and made sure we had everything we needed to begin our trip. He met us at his property and made sure we felt like we were at home. Can’t recommend the property or host more highly. We will be back!
Dimitris was a wonderful host but property was somewhat dated and hard to navigate with party of 4 older individuals.
2 bedrooms downstairs and one upstairs with stone staircase with no handrail.Centrally located and safe neighborhood. Enjoyed it overall.
Ann G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nikolett B.
24 April 2019
Great penthouse
we were a family of 5 and the apartment was very cosy and spacious for all of us.
A real home away home. Thanks to our lovely host we had a filled fridge on arrival, so didnt have to start with grocery shopping.
Location is perfect for visiting Athens, and taxi fare is way cheaper that in other cities.
Thank you Dimitris for making our stay perfect. I will recoomend your place to everyone visiting Athens 😃
Nikolett B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for being such good guests. We will be happy to see you again.
We love the apartment, great place to stay. The rooftop has a great view, sitting area and pool. It was relaxing and enjoyable. Right across from a hill with a church and restaurant at the top where you can take a short hike to have even more beautiful views of the city.
Dimitris was great and extremely helpful in making arrangements to and from everywhere we needed to go. He was very communicative before and during our stay. Many thanks Dimitris!
This is an ideally located and beautiful property in a good area of Athens. It's situated next to a wonderful park with an overlook at the top. The owner was very detail-oriented in preparing for our stay and arranging transport to & from the airport. He was there when we arrived to show us everything and returned almost daily to replenish items of convenience and make sure that everything was okay. This property owner is involved in every aspect of your stay in Athens to make sure everything is as anticipated for both parties.
Virginia M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you very much Virginia for being such excellent guests
The penthouse apartment is exactly as advertised. It is a great place. It is very spacious - both the inside quarters as well as the outside areas with the beautiful pool and landscaped decks.
Dimitris is a charming host and extremely attentive and helpful. We truly appreciated him welcoming to the apartment and to the city. He gave us great suggestions of what to do and help arrange some transportation.
We found the location in the Lycabettus Hill area to be perfect. It's a lovely and peaceful area. We could not have been more pleased with our stay and highly recommend it.
We highly recommend the luxurious Lycabettus Hill penthouse for your Athens visit! Dimitris offers fabulous hospitality and a gorgeous, quiet and secure home for your comfort. We were in Athens for 4 nights in late July with our 9 1/2 year old granddaughter on a quest to learn about Greco-Roman culture, mythology and ancient history in preparation for her school curriculum. The penthouse was our sanctuary with a well-equipped kitchen for enjoying meals, laundry facilities if needed, very comfortable beds and living area, and la pièce de résistance: the rooftop pool, where we enjoyed every spare moment! Dimitris is a friendly, sophisticated host; and extremely well-traveled, knowledgeable and accommodating with requests. We appreciated his offer to provide a driver for ATH transfer, as well. And, we deeply appreciate that he worked with us to retrieve a forgotten item. Our deepest gratitude to Dimitris and his warm hospitality. Until we meet again! (“9 1/2!”)
Nice penthouse on the top two floors of an apartment building on the east side of Lycabettus Hill (a big park across the street). It was away from the busy tourist areas but within 1/2 mile from many nice neighborhood restaurants to the west. It had easy access to the downtown sites and we were also within a 1/2 of the City-Sightseeing bus stop 8 (by the National Gallery). The penthouse was beautiful and very well furnished. The layout was nice and huge balconies everywhere! Maybe 5! The host was very welcoming and was very quick to help us with WiFi. Great location to reach popular tourist areas, only 5 euro to most places by taxi/Uber. I would definitely recommend!
Dimitrios was an exceptional host, who met us at the house and provided an orientation to the area, trip advice and even groceries! His helpfulness really enhanced our stay - he made dinner reservations at a lovely rooftop terrace restaurant with a view of the Acropolis, arranged vans to bring us to the flat and back to the airport, and even stocked the fridge for breakfast.
The flat was filled with lovely art, all the cooking equipment we needed, and laundry facilities which were greatly appreciated. The numerous terraces, complete with lush greenery, were wonderful places to relax after a long day of sightseeing. And the pool…what a treat to return to! Watching the lights of the city over the changing colors of the pool was the perfect end to every evening.
Dimitris has a wonderful penthouse where we enjoyed our recent 3-night stay in Athens. He was a very considerate and helpful host. The place was spectacular and we particularly enjoyed the rooftop pool and patio. It was well-located with easy access to major sites. While in a relatively quiet part of the city the nearby streets could be a bit noisy at night. However the rooms are well air-conditioned and that made it comfortable to sleep while masking the noise. Another nice touch Dimitris arranges is for very nice private cars to meet you at and take you to the airport. They are only slightly more expensive than taxis but well worth using. We would highly recommend that visitors to Athens consider this penthouse. We would certainly use it again.
J F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for being such good guests... We have enjoyed your visit.... hope we ll see you again
About the host
Hosted by Athenian Penthouses & Residences
We are Athenian Penthouses & Residences and I am Dimitris, the owner. We specialize in owing and managing eight high quality, large penthouses and residences in Athens, perfect for families and group of friends. We have international experience and we lived in the USA and Canada. We are Superhosts and intend to meet all guests and gladly to advise them about Athens and Greece in general. We will treat you as friends, ready to assist you in anything you might need.
Why they chose this property
The large Swimming pool at the private roof garden, but all this in the center of Athens makes this apartment really unique for Athens. Also the location is peaceful and unique. It is in the center, but not in the noisy touristic, center. The apartment is big 160m2 and looks double, because during the summer people spend time at the roof garden above. Finally the property has an artistic and upscale decoration and it is equipped with everything needed for an upscale house.
What makes this property unique
1.The large Swimming pool at the private roof garden 2. Location is peaceful and unique. It is in the center, but not in the noisy touristic, center. 3. The apartment is big 160m2 and looks double, because during the summer people spend time at the roof garden and pool. 4. The property is has an artistic and upscale decoration and it is equipped with everything needed for an upscale house
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