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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
Vouliagmeni, Greece · Four Seasons · Apex Luxury
The Astir Palace originally opened in 1960 on a pine-covered peninsula along the Athens Riviera, drawing guests such as Frank Sinatra and Aristotle Onassis during its early decades. The property spans 74 acres with three private beaches overlooking the Aegean Sea, about thirty minutes from the Acropolis. It underwent a complete renovation and reopened as the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens in 2019, carrying its mid-century reputation into a new era while retaining the pine-clad peninsula setting that first drew visitors in 1960.
- 303 rooms
- Opened 1960
- Neighborhood: Vouliagmeni 166 71
- Rooms from 430 sq ft (40 m²)
- Architect: Emmanouel Voulekas; Pericles Sakellarios; Konstantinos Dekavallas; Prokopis Vasileiades; AETER (lead)
- Interiors: Meyer Davis (as Four Seasons interiors); Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (Mercato, Pelagos, Avra); K Studios (Taverna 37, HELIOS)
About Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
- Ranked No. 17 on the World's 50 Best Hotels list in 2025.
- Pelagos, headed by chef Luca Piscazzi, earned its Michelin star within six months of opening, the fastest debut in Greek restaurant history.
- Other early guests included Brigitte Bardot, Jackie Kennedy, and The Beatles.
- Four Seasons reopened the property in 2019 after a complete renovation across 74 acres with three private Aegean beaches.
- Nobu Matsuhisa operates a restaurant on the pine-clad peninsula, 30 minutes from the Acropolis.
History
Iconic Astir Palace originally opened in 1960 on a pine-clad peninsula along the Athens Riviera, hosting celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Aristotle Onassis. Completely renovated and rebranded as Four Seasons in 2019, it spans 74 acres with three private beaches overlooking the Aegean Sea. A luxurious seaside escape 30 minutes from Athens city center and the Acropolis.
The setting
25 km from Athens International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Pelagos — Restaurant · Mediterranean seafood, forward-looking fine dining · Chef Luca Piscazzi · One MICHELIN Star
- Taverna 37 — Restaurant · Traditional Greek
- Mercato — Restaurant · Upscale Italian trattoria
- HELIOS — Restaurant · Latin American, all-day dining
- Matsuhisa Athens — Restaurant · Japanese with Peruvian influences (Nobu)
- Avra Bar — Bar
- Astron — Bar · International bar snacks and desserts
- Aristotle's Cigar Lounge — Bar
- Kyma Pool & Beach Bar — Poolside
- Beefbar Athens — Restaurant · Steakhouse
Experiences
- Kids club — Fully supervised kids club, open air cinema and teens space.
- Adults only hydrotherapy zone — Adults only hydrotherapy zone within the spa.
- Water sports — Water sports offered in the recreation facilities.
- Scenic jogging trails — Scenic jogging trails around the hotel area.
- Tennis academy — Tennis academy on property, with a basketball court.
- Private beaches — Three private beaches and a salt water swimming pool.
Amenities
- spa
- indoor/outdoor pools
- 3 private beaches
- tennis academy
- kids club
- hammam
- fitness
- water sports
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- 3 Michelin Keys (2025)
- World's 50 Best Hotels (2025)
- Condé Nast Traveler Best Hotel in Greece (2023)
- Condé Nast Gold List
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