Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens
Tucked away on the glamorous Athens Riviera, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel is a legendary pine-clad peninsula retreat that has defined Greek luxury since the 1960s. Originally launched as a playground for the international jet set, it famously hosted icons like Brigitte Bardot, Aristotle Onassis, and Jackie Kennedy, who came to escape the paparazzi.
The property is an architectural gem split into three distinct vibes. There is the retro-chic Arion building, the trendy Nafsika building built directly into the rock face, and the iconic, secluded 1960s beachside bungalows. The original mid-century project brought together legendary Greek architects like Emmanuel Vourekas and Konstantinos Dekavallas.
When the property was reborn as a Four Seasons, design powerhouse Meyer Davis updated the interiors while carefully preserving its historic modernism. They even kept the stunning original marble staircase in the Arion lobby.
Beyond its three private beaches and Michelin-starred dining, the hotel holds a fascinating ancient secret. Nestled right by the resort’s beach lie the ruins of the 6th-century BC Temple of Apollo Zoster, discovered in the 1920s, allowing you to sunbathe right next to classical history.
Expert reviews
“At the heart of the Athens Riviera action is Vouliagmeni, an arc of honey-colored sand sheltered by a pine-fringed peninsula. Behind the original modernist façades, there are lashings of pale marble, extravagant floral displays, and intriguing contemporary art.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s 2020 Gold List.
“The Athens Riviera is where well-heeled Athenians live when they’re not hopping around the Greek islands, and the revived Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens — the brand’s first hotel in Greece — is perhaps the most exclusive enclave on the pine-lined Astir Peninsula.”
What guests liked
- Sea views
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
2 January 2026
All was excellent as always
Breakfast was excellent
31 December 2025
Loved the service
All staff we interacted with over-delivered on service. Thank you!
Breakfast spread could be improved as would house-keeping timing. Had also asked for wake up call which did not come.
21 November 2025
The Best of the Best !!!!
For me the Four Seasons Astir Palace is my absolute favorite ! We stay there quite often and there is nothing that could be better ! Its exceptional from the Service to the Food to the beautiful rooms . This time we stayed in a bungalow !!!!Amazing !!!! The breakfast great !!! the lunch at the Mexican restaurant we loved !!!! The location is WoW !!! Beautiful pools ! The whole property is like a dream ! Fantastic bars , lovely restaurants… I could go on and on ! The spa is also incredible !!! The view from the inside pool is stunning … well as you see its overwhelming !
We dined at Pelagos ! The food extraordinary the winepairing couldn‘t be better. The sommelier Tassos was one of a kind ! It was an amazing evening and for me the second star can‘t be far ! We say thank you for serving us for treating us always with so much love ! We will be back soon !!!!
17 November 2025
Real different Athens visit
Nearly everything. I am always searching if there is some place available while visiting Athens. During the season it is quite difficult to reach room or it is totaly out of my price range. But now, the season was over and I had lucky shot 😊 I love it there, place, people, food, facilities … heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, huge and well equipped gym … simply, if you want to see Athens, but stay by the sea, and your preference is not to be in the centre where everybody is, and you do not mind to go to the centre about 50 minutes, you probably do not have better choice than this place. In the hotel you feel like being somewhere on the island vacation with no disturbing from the city but you have the opportunity to reach the city anytime. I definitely would like to come back.
There was a little chaos first day by the pool with forgeting food orders 😊 but never mind, staff kindness and helpfulness makes me to take it easy. Season was over, so most of outside facilities was closed (if somebody needs them).
16 November 2025
Outstanding . Will be back
Everything
On balance may have preferred to have been in rooms in Nafsika building as nearer breakfast and the gym
20 October 2025
Stunning location, fabulous vibe, fabulous staff, a place you want to keep returning to.
Everything! The location is literally breathtaking. The vibe, chilled and not pretentious. The staff, go above and beyond to make you feel so valued, especially Dimitra, who looked after us on the beach. The restaurants! The beaches! Near a fabulous town, next to the thermal lake, 20 minutes to the Acropolis, all of which makes your stay interesting and full of different experiences. Will definitely be back!
Some of the restaurant prices were just too much.
10 October 2025
We’ll be back
Location
Everything was perfect
5 October 2025
No one does it like the four seasons
If you are staying here you don’t have to go out
1 September 2025
Fantastic 5 star resort!
5 star facilities & service
27 August 2025
a true 10/10 unforgettable!
our stay was so amazing that we actually canceled our flight and extended our trip just to spend more time at the four seasons. from the moment I arrived, the service was exceptional, and I have to give a special mention to Elena and Eugenios from the staff. They were truly outstanding and always going above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Their professionalism and genuine kindness elevated my entire experience.
This is the kind of place that sets a new standard for luxury stays. Impeccable service, top-notch dining, amazing beach and a team that truly cares about their guests—I can’t wait to return.
absolutely nothing
26 August 2025
Perfect Stay in Athenian Riviera
Great riviera stay, lots of attention to detail, plenty of space to lounge, direct beach and pool access. A true resort
If you’re planning to sightsee in Athens, it is a bit of a deck, but manageable if the priority is resort. Also there were times when I felt the staff could be more friendly.
25 August 2025
Best hotel if you want to visit Athens but still want a beach / resort type of holiday!
This is one of if not the best hotel I’ve stayed in! What makes it truly amazing are the facilities, you feel like you’re in your own little village in the middle of the nature when you’re actually 30min away from Athens city centre (should you wish to visit the acropolis and other historical sites). The view never gets boring and the staff were always very nice and helpful!
While there are many restaurants on site and diverse cuisine options, we were not blown away by the quality of the food but the location and views from the restaurants were still worth it.
21 August 2025
Fantastic and relaxing break. Great spot to wring out jet lag.
Location and facilities stunning. If funds permitted could have happily stayed one month.
Nothing.
13 August 2025
Worth a Skip for the pricing! There are better options than this property.
Amazing location! Beautiful room. Love the child friendly activities
Too pricey! Too crowded. And understaffed. The eye watering prices did not match the service!
27 July 2025
I would come back
The rooms are very comfortable.
They offer activities like the flight board for extra cost
10 July 2025
Friendly staff, so polite helpful … very enjoyable!
Wonderful setting
Housekeeping could improve… some days staff very good and some days not….
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Table tennis
- - Windsurfing
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Diving
- - Indoor pool
- - Private beach area
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Pub crawls
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours
- - Themed dinner nights
- - Cooking class
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Archery
- - Aerobics
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
- - Baby safety gates
- - Strollers
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers

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17 March 2026
Great experience during the start of spring.