Best Beach Hotels in Athens for Families (2026)
8 family-friendly hotels with beach access in Athens . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Most people fly to Athens for the Acropolis, not the beach. But 20 minutes south by tram, Glyfada has a 4 km stretch of sandy coastline lined with family hotels where your kids can walk from the lobby to the water in flip-flops. The Athens Riviera runs from Palaio Faliro down to Vouliagmeni, and Glyfada sits right in the middle: close enough to central Athens for a ruins day trip, far enough to feel like a proper beach holiday. We picked 5 beachfront hotels priced 172 to 443 EUR/night, all 4-star, all rated 7.5+ on Booking.com. Every one is on Poseidonos Avenue, the coastal road that doubles as your family's playground. If you also want a hotel with a pool in Athens, most of these have both.
Glyfada feels more like a small Mediterranean resort town than a suburb of Athens. Metaxa Street is the main pedestrian drag: ice cream shops, souvlaki stands, a Zara, and open-air cafes where families eat until midnight. The tram stops right on Poseidonos Avenue, and most beach hotels are a 2-minute walk from a stop. Strollers work fine on the promenades but struggle in the sand. There is a big public playground in Glyfada Square (free, shaded, ages 2-10). For groceries, the AB Vassilopoulos supermarket on Grigoriou Labraki is 5 minutes from most hotels. If it rains, the Glyfada Golf Club has mini-golf and the tram gets you to the Acropolis Museum in 45 minutes. For a change of pace, family-friendly Crete with kids clubs is a short flight away.
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🏖️Why the Athens Riviera is the best-kept beach secret in Greece
The Athens Riviera has around 30 hotels with direct beach access between Glyfada and Vouliagmeni. Glyfada alone has 12 beachfront hotels on or within 100m of the sand, mostly 3 to 5-star. Summer prices for a family of four run 170 to 450 EUR/night at 4-star level. The beaches are a mix of public (free) and organised (sunbeds for 7 to 15 EUR/pair). Water is calm, shallow for 15m out, and lifeguarded at organised beaches from June to September. The tram from Syntagma reaches Glyfada in 40 minutes for 1.20 EUR per adult, and kids under 6 ride free.
Glyfada beaches are coarse sand turning to pebbles at the water line. Not the powder of the Cycladic islands, but flat and wide enough that your kids can build sandcastles. The public beaches between the organised sections are free and never packed on weekday mornings. Glyfada Pebble Beach, despite the name, has a sandy strip closer to Poseidonos Avenue that families prefer. The water is clean, the Saronic Gulf is essentially waveless, and the drop-off is gradual for 20 metres or more.
Most Glyfada beach hotels offer sunbed reservations for guests at no extra charge or for a discount. At the Palmyra Beach Hotel, guests get free beach access to the neighbouring organised section with umbrellas and towels. The Congo Palace has its own private beach strip where kids can play uninterrupted. If you want a totally free beach day, the public section between the Emmantina and the Oasis is lifeguarded June through September and costs nothing.
One thing to know: Glyfada is not a quiet fishing village. It is affluent, well-connected, and has nightlife. After 11pm, the bars along Poseidonos Avenue get loud. Ask for a room facing the garden or the sea, not the road. Hotels like the Palace Hotel Glyfada have rooms on both sides, and the price difference is usually only 10 to 20 EUR. For a quieter Greek beach experience, try all-inclusive hotels in Corfu.
Parent's take
We almost booked a central Athens hotel near the Acropolis but pivoted to Glyfada after reading that the tram ride was only 40 minutes. Best decision of the trip. Every morning the kids ran to the beach while we drank freddo cappuccinos at the hotel terrace. We did the Acropolis on day 2, took the tram at 9am, and were back by 1pm for a swim. By day 4, the kids had a routine: beach until noon, pool after lunch, souvlaki on Metaxa Street for dinner. Nobody complained about a single museum visit.
Our Top 8 Picks
Hotels in Athens with beach access, sorted by guest rating.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Vouliagmeni
Wonderful
810 reviews
A 75-acre seaside resort 25 minutes from central Athens, with three private beaches, a kids' club, baby safety gates and a children's playground. The Astir Beach pine forest setting feels nothing like a city hotel, which is the whole point for parents escaping July heat.
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€2524/night
Why families love Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
If you want Athens with toddlers but also actual beach holidays, this is the answer. Four Seasons runs a daily kids' club for ages 4-12, lends out baby gates and cots, and has shallow beach areas plus a calm pool. The downside is the 25-minute drive to the Acropolis, so day-trippers either rent a car or settle in for resort mode. Seven restaurants means picky-eater toddlers have options every night.
Wonderful
292 reviews
A beachfront resort on the Athens Riviera with a full-service spa including a sauna, jacuzzi, wellness packages, and a dedicated relaxation lounge. The spa overlooks the Saronic Gulf, and treatments range from quick 30-minute sessions to half-day wellness rituals. Two pools (one beachside), a restaurant, and direct beach access round out the resort feel.
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€1371/night
Why families love 91 Athens Riviera, The Resort
We wanted one proper resort day during our Athens trip and 91 Athens Riviera delivered. The spa lounge has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea, and I did a 90-minute wellness package while my partner took the kids to the beach 50 metres away. The jacuzzi was accessible in the afternoon when it was quieter. Kids ate grilled fish at the beachside restaurant and loved it. The tram back to the centre took 45 minutes, which felt long, but the spa time made it worthwhile.
Blazer Suites Hotel
Voula (Athens Riviera)
Wonderful
504 reviews
All-suite 4-star on the Athens Riviera in Voula, 200m from Kavouri Beach. Kids meals, babysitting on request, family suites with balconies, and a pool deck with sun terrace. Tram stop outside the hotel connects to Syntagma in 45 minutes.
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€515/night
Why families love Blazer Suites Hotel
Blazer Suites Hotel is the Athens Riviera base I would choose for beach days over sightseeing. This all-suite four-star in Voula is 200 metres from Kavouri Beach, and family suites have balconies. The pool deck with its sun terrace gives a break from the sand, the restaurant serves kids' meals, and babysitting can be requested. A tram stop outside the hotel reaches Syntagma in about 45 minutes. Guests rate it 9.4.
Palmyra Beach Hotel
Glyfada (beachfront)
Excellent
2,548 reviews
Directly on Glyfada beach with a children's playground, outdoor pool, and swimming pool toys. The hotel has its own beach section with umbrellas and sunbeds included for guests. Family rooms face the sea, and the restaurant serves kids' meals until 9pm.
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€443/night
Why families love Palmyra Beach Hotel
I recommend Palmyra Beach Hotel to families with children under 8 who want a real beach stay near Athens. It sits directly on Glyfada beach, with its own section of umbrellas and sunbeds included for guests, and the garden gate opens almost onto the sand. A playground next to the pool and pool toys keep younger kids busy, and the restaurant serves kids' meals until 9pm. Tram T5 reaches Syntagma in about 40 minutes for city days.
Oasis Hotel Apartments
Glyfada (beachfront)
Very Good
959 reviews
Apartment-style hotel with kitchen facilities, an outdoor pool, and beach access 100m away. The apartments sleep up to four with separate living areas, making it a practical choice for families who want to self-cater some meals. Garden area with sun loungers between the pool and the street.
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€172/night
Why families love Oasis Hotel Apartments
I recommend Oasis Hotel Apartments to families who want to self-cater near the sea in Glyfada. The apartments sleep up to four with separate living areas and a full kitchen, handy for breakfasts and snacks from the local shops. The outdoor pool is not large but sits in a garden with sun loungers, and Glyfada beach is about 100 m away across Poseidonos Avenue. It is one of the most affordable options on our Athens list.
Emmantina Hotel
Glyfada (beachfront)
Very Good
486 reviews
Budget-friendly 4-star on Poseidonos Avenue with an outdoor pool and beach across the road. Two restaurants on-site, one with a dedicated kids' buffet. The terrace overlooks the Saronic Gulf and rooms on the sea side have balconies.
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€190/night
Why families love Emmantina Hotel
Emmantina Hotel is a sensible four-star on Poseidonos Avenue in Glyfada for families who want the sea close without resort extras. The beach is across the road, there is a small outdoor pool, and one of the two restaurants has a dedicated kids' buffet at dinner. The terrace overlooks the Saronic Gulf, and sea-side rooms have balconies. I would ask for a higher floor to keep road noise down. Guests rate it 8.1.
Palace Hotel Glyfada
Glyfada (beachfront)
Good
1,466 reviews
Beachfront 4-star at the northern end of Glyfada with an outdoor pool, pool bar, and direct beach access. Two restaurants including one with a dedicated kids' menu and buffet. Garden setting with palm trees between the pool and the sea. Rooms on the upper floors have panoramic Saronic Gulf views.
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€214/night
Why families love Palace Hotel Glyfada
I recommend Palace Hotel Glyfada to families who want a beachfront base at a mid-range level near Athens. The garden, with palm trees between the pool and the sea, leads straight to the beach, and the northern Glyfada location is quieter than the central strip. The pool bar offers sunbed service on hot afternoons. One of the two restaurants has a dedicated kids' buffet, basic but fine for under-10s. Upper-floor rooms have panoramic Saronic Gulf views.
Congo Palace
Glyfada (beachfront)
Good
660 reviews
Beachfront hotel with 3 swimming pools (including a shallow kids' section), private beach strip, and garden area. The largest pool complex in Glyfada for a 4-star hotel. Rooms with sea view face the Saronic Gulf directly. On-site restaurant and snack bar by the pool.
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€233/night
Why families love Congo Palace
Congo Palace is the Glyfada hotel I would choose for families who want pool variety and the sea in one place. It stands on the beachfront with three swimming pools, one with a shallow section for children, plus a private beach strip and a garden. Sea-view rooms face the Saronic Gulf directly, and a snack bar by the pool covers lunch. Rooms are functional rather than fancy, and the guest rating of 7.5 reflects that.
💡How to choose a beach hotel near Athens with kids
- 1Book a hotel on the sea side of Poseidonos Avenue, not the inland side. Crossing the road with kids is stressful because traffic is fast. Hotels like the Palmyra Beach and Congo Palace sit directly on the water.
- 2The organised beach at Astir Beach Vouliagmeni costs 25 EUR per person for a day pass (kids under 6 free). It is pristine and quiet, but expensive for a family of four. Glyfada's free public beaches are better value. Save the splurge for one special day.
- 3Take the tram from Syntagma to Glyfada instead of a taxi. It costs 1.20 EUR per adult versus 25 to 35 EUR by cab. The tram runs every 10 minutes from 5:30am to 1am. Kids under 6 ride free, ages 6 to 18 pay half.
- 4Pack water shoes for the kids. Glyfada beaches have some pebbles at the waterline that make barefoot entry uncomfortable for small children. Decathlon in Glyfada Mall stocks them for 8 EUR.
- 5If you are visiting Athens before mid-June or after September, check that the hotel pool is open. Most Glyfada hotel pools run May to October. The beach works year-round but is unguarded outside summer. Consider indoor pool hotels in Dubrovnik for shoulder-season alternatives.
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