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Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool

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Private swimming pool at roof garden with panoramic city view
Romantic atmosphere at the roof garden
Roof garden and swimming pool relaxation
living room area
living room with fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7159.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Athens, Attica
  • Mount Lycabettus
    1 min walk
  • Mavili Square
    6 min walk
  • U.S. Embassy
    8 min walk
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

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 usually guests spend a lot of time at the 160m2 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 of the hill, 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 WiFi, 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.
Remember that Athens has a wonderful weather almost all year around. So normally roof garden and swimming pool are enjoyable almost all the time.
As a result, the place fits perfectly to upscale couples, to families or to friends of 5-6 people that 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.

Property manager

Dimitris Santixis
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Greek, Russian

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 00001229757

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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 Parthenon are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Piraeus and Alimos Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Panathenaic Stadium or Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Athens, Attica

What's nearby

  • Ermou Street - 3 min drive
  • Syntagma Square - 3 min drive
  • Acropolis Museum - 4 min drive
  • Acropolis - 9 min drive
  • Parthenon - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Marousi Kifissias Avenue Station - 9 min drive
  • Ambelokipi Station - 9 min walk
  • Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γεώργιος Καλαφάτης Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Balthazar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Καντίνα Μαβίλη - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Μπρίκι - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Κυριοσ - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athens Lycabettus Hill Penthouse, private roof garden & pool?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

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 and Acropolis Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Ambelokipi Station is 9 minutes by foot and Megaro Moussikis Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and host
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful rooftop view
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannter Städtetrip mit Kindern
Wir waren mit 2 Kindern im Appartement und haben unseren Aufenthalt genossen. Die Wohnung ist geräumig mit einer schönen Terrasse und einer sehr großen Dachterrasse mit tollem Pool. Wir fühlten uns sehr sicher, die Wohnung ist ruhig gelegen. Dimitris ist immer erreichbar und möchte, dass man sich wohl fühlt. Das Kinderzimmer hat eine niedrige Decke, die drei Bäder sind sehr klein. Die Wohnung ist hervorragend gelegen. Man kommt für 6 Euro mit dem Taxi nach Plaka. Das Appartement ist voll ausgestattet (Handtücher, Nespesso, ...).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing flat and location
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cant beat the private pool
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

fatemeh p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Demitris was great guy. Very helpful and attentive. House was great in good area. We loved it.poll area was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wiskey& Rye
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic 360 view of Athens
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great start to our trip!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Athens Adventure
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular place and a wonderful host!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Athen rooftop sanctuary
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Penthouse on Lycabettus Hill
What a wonderful stay we had at the Penthouse on Lycabettus Hill. The property is in a perfect location. Local restaurants, markets, shops, and bakeries are just a short walk away; all historical monuments, museums other districts are a quick uber or taxi service. The penthouse is clean, comfortable, spacious, and peaceful. We were lucky that one evening Panathinaikos F.C. (local premier/professional soccer/football team) were playing a friendly match vs. Rayo Vallecano (Spain-La Liga) the city truly came to life and the atmosphere was just amazing! Just an incredible experience to witness and be part of. The host “Dimitris” is probably the best premier host that i have ever met through Vrbo. His communication was 5 star and he helped us with all necessary transfers to and from ATH airport. He was so welcoming when we checked in with fresh fruit, cold water, wine, and coffee. He sat us down and helped us navigate the area, went over the best places to visit and how to get there. He made us feel like we were part of his extended family. The property was perfect for us. We were a party of 6…no one under the age of 17. We were comfortable, never crowded, and the swimming pool was a wonderful bonus to help with the summer Athens heat. The A/C worked perfect and kept the house cool and comfortable during the day. Overall it was a 5 star experience. The views from the private terrace and pool area are worth the stay all within itself. Thank you again Dimitris, we will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and excellent host
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent end to a fabulous vacation
Nice property. The rooftop pool makes it a fabulous place to be morning, noon and night. Don’t miss out on Mount Lycabettus. Such a treat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gillian m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment with your own private pool!
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Pool Oasis in Lycabettus
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H., Albuquerque, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from Lycabettus Hill
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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Dimitri was very accomodating. He had a very nice welcome to our trip. The pool was amaizing! The only feature that needs a little work is the stairs to the pool. I think there needs to be a hand rail for going up and down the stairs as the third bedroom is upstairs. But overall the apartment is amaizing and we would highly reccomend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E., Castle Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location just out of the hustle an bustle
Great location just far way enough from major attractions that you could escape when it was time to relax back at the home. Backs to a park with trails for exercise or relaxation. The upstairs pool area had a great view and plenty of room to sit and enjoy the pool and surroundings. Safe to walk around. Spacious and open layout.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel H., Fall River , Nova Scotia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place to stay in Athens
What a wonderful stay we had here for 3 nights. We wished we could have stayed longer ! 4 adults in our party. This place is roomy and the pool and pool area really make it special. Wonderful view of the city and many plants and trees lining the whole rooftop. The apartment itself feels like home with books , pictures and ornaments everywhere. Very clean and very comfortable. Kitchen is fully equipped and we gave the Nespresso machine a good workout :). We set out to explore Athens at 8am and got back around 3pm. So great to relax in and by the pool after a day exploring the city. We didn’t want to leave and spent two evenings there after ordering in food. Really quiet and peaceful neighbourhood directly across from all the trees on Mount Lycabettus. Dimitris and Katerina were excellent hosts. So helpful and stocked the fridge for us on the first day !! (We took Dimitris advice and went to Cafe Avassinia - fantastic service , food and an unbelievable view of the Acropolis from the rooftop terrace. ) I highly recommend this penthouse for a stay in Athens. It is truly a one of a kind place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camille M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous Apartment Gracious Hosts
Our hosts Dimitris and Katerina were very responsive and helped us in any way they could both prior to checkin and during our stay. We checked in on a late on a Saturday and supermarkets are closed in Athens on Sunday, so they stocked the fridge full of milk, cheese, bread, etc. so that we would have breakfast the following morning. This thoughtfulness was very much appreciated. The apartment itself was a dream. The beds were comfortable, it has A/C so we could sleep well at night in our rooms, plenty off cooking supplies, laundry facilities etc. The two outdoor sitting areas and the pool at this apartment are it's BEST feature and of course we were close to all the attractions. The views were amazing and the cool night time breezes were lovely. Thank you for everything Dimitris and Katernina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Stay
My wife and our two teenage daughters travelled to Athens from the US. Immediately after the booking, Dimitris was very communicative and eager to make our stay perfect. He and Katerina met us at the door to check us in and gave us a full tour. The penthouse looks exactly like the pictures. The lighting and amenities are all great in this luxurious apartment. The kitchen had everything we needed. Water pressure was wonderful with plenty of hot water. Location was great. Quiet and upscale area within walking distance of Lycabettus hill and the best views in Athens. I’ll be recommending this spot to friends coming to Athens!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K., Noblesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing penthouse in the heart of Athens with a pool
The penthouse was spectacular! We traveled as a family of 4 with 2 children ages 9 and 11. My kids didn't want to leave the flat to explore Athens because of the fabulous private pool. The night swimming with the views of the lights of the city was perfection. After a long day of exploring Athens in the hot sun there was nothing that sounded better than cool dip in the pool. My husband and i really enjoyed the balconies to relax and unwind from all the activities in the city. The area felt safe and was just far enough away from the intense hustle of the city to make you feel at home. Dimitris was extremely hospitable and very helpful with orienting us to the local grocery store, area attractions and arranged transfer to and from the airport. He was a perfect host and has thought of all the details including enough food for breakfast and lunch, coffee, some beer and wine, shampoo, conditioner, soap, washer, dryer and a water filter. The flat is spacious and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the items you need to prepare meals with ample seating options for indoor or out. I highly recommend this place and I can't imagine there being a better place to stay as a family in Athens. We made so many happy memories. Thank you so much Dimitris! This was a trip of a life time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hanne T.

Disliked: Communication
Dejlig lejlighed
God lejlighed til familier
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dimitris Santixis

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I am finance man. I lived in USA, Canada and the Balkans for 10 years. I love life, I love learning and meeting new international people, traveling, sports and art. I love my country Greece with the diversity of islands, mountains and shores. I intend to meet all guests and gladly to tell them about places to see and enjoy.

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 is my primary residence, therefore it has an artistic and upscale decoration and it is equiped 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 above.
4. The property is my primary residence, therefore it has an artistic and upscale decoration and it is equiped with everything needed for an upscale house

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English, French, Russian, Greek

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