Athens
Europe · Greece
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
4 nights
Airports
ATH (Athens International)
Avg. Cash
$201 - $811/night
Best Value
Overview
Athens is one of the world's oldest cities where the Acropolis rises above a sprawling metropolis of nearly 4 million people. Modern Athens buzzes with street art, independent restaurants, and rooftop bars that frame the Acropolis at every turn.
Marriott Bonvoy members can access the Westin Athens Astir Palace Beach Resort, while Hilton Honors members have the historic Hilton Athens with arguably the best Acropolis-view pool terrace of any major hotel in the city.
Piraeus Port connects to Mykonos, Santorini, and dozens of smaller islands by ferry — making Athens the ideal gateway to a Greek island-hopping itinerary. Shoulder season (April-May and September-October) offers near-perfect weather without the summer crowds.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Athens range from $201 to $811 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.02+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
9 properties in Athens bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Grand Hyatt Athens | Hyatt | 13,737 | $284 | 2.1¢ | ||
Wyndham Grand Athens | Wyndham | 30,000 | $374 | 1.3¢ | May 23 | |
Zeus Essence Athens Central, Trademark Collection by Wyndham | Wyndham | 30,000 | $367 | 1.2¢ | May 24 | |
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens | Marriott | 84,000 | $901 | 1.1¢ | May 23 | |
New Hotel, Athens, a Member of Design Hotels™ | Marriott | 64,000 | $611 | 1.0¢ | May 23 | |
Anise Aluma Athens, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | Hilton | 50,000 | $313 | 0.6¢ | May 25 | |
Conrad Athens The Ilisian | Hilton | 120,000 | $691 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens | IHG | 95,000 | $536 | 0.6¢ | May 25 | |
Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre | IHG | 84,000 | $457 | 0.5¢ | May 23 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Points:
Grand Hyatt Athens
If you have Points:
Wyndham Grand Athens
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Anise Aluma Athens, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Athens use World of Hyatt, Wyndham Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly, earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Getting There
ATH (Athens International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $201/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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