The best rooftops of Athens to admire the city from above
From morning until late at night, Athens is worth sitting and gazing at from above. You can see the sea and the Saronic islands, admire the Acropolis, observe the urban landscape, or just look at the horizon and empty your mind of every day worries.
From above, everything takes on another, more optimistic perspective. The view frees you from the burdens, and you can relax and enjoy the big picture.
Where can you do that? We will give you some ideas from Roof Gardens where you can combine coffee, food and drink. But remember: there are always beautiful free spots where you can enjoy the same view with friends without costing you anything.
A for Athens
We created an urban terrace on our top floor with the most stunning view of the Acropolis, Plaka and Monastiraki Square. An ideal place to have your breakfast in the morning or enjoy our house's unique cocktails at night. Minimal design is set to enhance your viewing experience. Our menu is created with special care, emphasising local and healthy ingredients.
Our food service starts with a breakfast buffet enriched with selected Greek products, handmade and prepared exclusively by our creative Chefs. We aim to introduce you, from the early morning hours, to the Greek gastronomic aromas and flavours, so you can start your day being energetic and cheerful.
Then, our exceptional Chefs, using pure fresh Greek ingredients, offer imaginatively creative dishes that fill your taste buds with Greek elements. When these creations are combined with our Sommeliers' experience, the whole package will put you on a unique gastronomic journey in which passion for Greek wine is a priority. You will be able to feel the authentic Greek hospitality at an outstanding level when you encounter the unique feeling of having all your senses irritated: smell, taste, vision, hearing and touch.
At night time, we suggest you end your day most magically as we introduce you to our hotel's bartenders-mixologists. Our experienced staff knows the ideal way of bringing you into the field of alcohol and cocktails. Their cocktail making leads to gastronomic dimensions, making you taste harmonious combinations of ingredients you would never have thought of. Enjoy your drink…
Couleur Locale
A taste of Couleur Locale. Couleur Locale was founded in 2014. Concerning the region, customs, and traditions, with a focus on hospitality, it is moving upward daily. With great attention to quality, it enriches its menus with Greek products from various parts of the country. It supports them in the best possible way to the pleasure of its guests, who come to enjoy the magnificent view of the Acropolis and its quality services.
Cheese, cured meats, dairy products, pulses and many more grocery items have been selected from various cities and islands to offer a delicious food menu. At the same time, it is the only cocktail bar in Athens that, in the signature, the category has enriched with more than 15 local products on its list after a lot of testing and passion.
Diktamo, Arbaroriza, Faturada, Bergamot and Naxos Lemon are some of them, while in the number one selling signature cocktail, Sleep No More, basil, cucumber juice and ginger come to embrace Chios mastic liqueur and highlight the sweet but balanced taste. At the same time, Greek and foreign DJs of the electronic music scene such as Stiko, Beautifool, Elias, Anemos X, Bakerman, Lex(Athens), Locke, Mikele, Theofanis, Street Outdoors etc. come to complete the image with ethnic and Greek elements, of the already pleasantly electrified atmosphere created by the welcoming and cheerful team. During this period and for the entire summer season, it enriches the music program every day of the week from 17:00, while every Sunday, it has Dj sets for 12 hours, from 14:00 to 2:00 at night.
Olive Garden Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
All-day restaurant overlooking the Acropolis. We invite you for coffee, drink or food!
The Olive Garden Bar & Restaurant, with a stunning view of the Acropolis, from the 11th floor of our hotel, hosts Greek-Mediterranean cuisine with fresh seasonal ingredients. Enjoy delicious dishes such as Olive Garden salad, new sea bass and pineapple carpaccio.
Make your reservation for drinks or food with family, friends, or business meetings.
The Olive Garden Bar & Restaurant is open to hotel residents and external guests.
Come with us and enjoy the view, the flavours, and our hospitality!
Metropolis Roof Garden, X floor & Electra Roof Garden by Electra Hotels & Resorts
Passing through or staying at Electra Hotels & Resorts in the city centre of Athens, you may stop at Electra Roof Gardens. The places to be all year round are unique drinks, Mediterranean food, and magnificent views of the city attractions.
A location that has no match, Metropolis Roof Garden offers a stunning view of the Acropolis and the bustling city life beneath. Get introduced to creative Mediterranean cuisine and fusion dishes and open up to the irresistible draw of original flavours. Signature cocktails by the pool are definitely the way to go, and Mbar is the place to taste them.
Offering ample sophisticated dining casual options centred on Greek and Mediterranean creative dishes, this is the perfect spot to unwind while having privileged access to the stunning view of the Acropolis and the Lycabettus hill. The not-so-secret secret of X Floor, the Roof Garden of Electra Hotel Athens? An advanced, curated wine selection with a total of 83 labels from Greek and International wineries. During the summer, delicious cocktails and Mediterranean flavours with live music (every Saturday) under the Attic sky and the magnificent view of the Acropolis are a combination you cannot miss.
The stunning Acropolis view from the top should be a reason to visit the Electra Roof Garden – and if that is the first thing that catches your eye, there is definitely more to it. Enjoy delightful Mediterranean fusion dishes at our award-winning restaurant in a most elegant setting with exquisite flavours, views, and a wow factor off the scale at Electra Palace Athens.
Every season has its beauty, and all we need to have in common is the ideal Roof Garden to enjoy.
360o Cocktail Bar
Imagine yourself lounging under a starry Attica night in a lushly planted roof garden with the illuminated Acropolis so close that you could almost touch it. Now, stop imagining, and head to 360 Degrees to make your daydreams reality. This hip restaurant and cocktail bar are located on the rooftop of the 360 Degrees Hotel, right in the heart of Athens' historical centre. You will be treated to awe-inspiring views - the majestic holy rock of the Acropolis alongside the Roman Market, Plaka, and the Temple of Hephaestus - while you dine on delicious contemporary Greek dishes. The elegant fusion of traditional Greek cuisine and fine wines from local indigenous varietals will leave you relaxed and satiated. Meanwhile, cocktail lovers will find the art of mixology at 360 Degrees to be a sublime experience; do try one of the irresistible selections of signature cocktails.
Kuzina
In the heart of Athens, under the shade of the temple of Hephaestus on the picturesque Adrianou Street, lies the unique restaurant Kuzina. The old mansion where the restaurant is hosted keeps a hidden surprise for its guests: the breathtaking view of the Acropolis from its Tarazza!
Based on modern Greek cuisine, Aris Tsanaklidis, the renowned chef, creates a unique menu that makes Kuzina stand out for combining traditional cuisine and culinary inventiveness.
The cozy, unobtrusive ambience, the unique view and the restaurant's inspired menu have contributed to Kuzina's success and the awarding of various distinctions. Since 2007, Kuzina has been suggested by the Michelin guide and Gogobot guide and is included in BBC's list of the world's top 10 restaurants with a view.
On the top floor of the old mansion lies a hidden surprise: Kuzina's famous tarazza! Open from April until October, the tarazza invites its guests to live a unique gastronomic experience under the moonlit sky of Athens while enjoying the breathtaking view of the Acropolis and Hephaestus temple.
Thea Terrace Bar
Thea Terrace Bar & Restaurant on the rooftop of Central Athens Hotel offers a magnificent view “only a breath away” to the Acropolis and the picturesque city centre. Indulge in this unforgettable experience and travel through time overlooking one of the most well-known world cultural heritage monuments, combining tradition with spirit and history with evolution while enjoying your coffee, drink or a delicious meal.
Indulge in this unforgettable experience and travel through time by combining the traditional with the holy, history with evolution, and trust the discrete service of our experienced personnel.
Based on the Mediterranean culinary tradition and the application of modern cuisine techniques, the menu is made of premium fresh raw materials and endless inspiration.
St George Lycabettus – La Suite Lounge Restaurant
La Suite Lounge restaurant, recently awarded “Best View in Europe” at the World Luxury Travel Awards, has accommodated the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Catherine Deneuve, and Jeremy Irons (to mention a few).
The rooftop restaurant offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Acropolis, the green forested Lycabettus hill and the city of Athens all the way to the Saronic islands.
La Suite Lounge Restaurant boasts an array of internationally awarded guest chefs and a fine dining experience. Executive chef Vasilis Milios offers his guest a Greek Aromatic Cuisine based on fresh local produce. In addition, he creates dishes with hand-picked seasonal herbs and spices from the ” Chefs Garden.”
La Suite Lounge Restaurant is open 7 days a week from 07:00 -01:00.
