Athens, Greece
Divani Caravel Hotel: Central Athens luxury hotel near Kolonaki with JuJu dining and rooftop pool overlooking the Acropolis
Commanding a prominent location in the elegant residential and diplomatic quarter near Kolonaki in central Athens, Greece (just minutes from Syntagma Square, the National Gallery, and the Kolonaki designer shopping district), Divani Caravel Hotel opened as an iconic modern grand hotel. The 471-room luxury hotel features sweeping views of the ancient Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. Featuring the cinematic contemporary restaurant JuJu Bar & Restaurant, the Mediterranean dining room The Browns, a rooftop heated outdoor swimming pool framing 360-degree panoramic views of the Acropolis, the Executive Club Lounge, and the Peak Health Club & Spa on the top floor, this property is Athens’ premier central luxury hotel.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Greek cosmopolitan grandeur: personal hosts greet guests in the soaring multi-story marble lobby beside contemporary art installations with chilled Greek sparkling wine, cold scented towels, and dedicated private check-in. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Athens cultural, archaeological, and culinary pursuits: walking to the National Gallery and Kolonaki boutiques and cafés (5 minutes on foot), exploring the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Plaka (10 minutes away), visiting the Museum of Cycladic Art and Benaki Museum (7 minutes away), swimming in the heated rooftop pool framing views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill, indulging in botanical therapies at the Peak Health Club & Spa, enjoying craft cocktails at JuJu Bar, and reserving dinner at JuJu or The Browns.
Hotel living balances bustling Athens exploration with serene rooftop wellness: the Peak Health Club & Spa on the 9th floor features private treatment suites, sauna, steam room, the rooftop heated pool, and therapies utilizing organic Greek olive oils and botanicals. Dining is a celebrated culinary summit: surrealist cinema-inspired fine gastronomy at JuJu Bar & Restaurant (featuring prime black angus steaks, fresh Aegean tuna, handmade pasta, and Greek Grand Crus), Mediterranean dining at The Browns, and drinks at the Pool Bar.
Accommodations comprise 471 rooms and executive luxury suites decorated in sleek contemporary Greek style with warm timber and floor-to-ceiling glass ranging from 30 to 110 square metres. Each residence features panoramic views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, or Athens skyline, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs and custom amenities.
Culture lovers, business leaders, and luxury travelers seeking Kolonaki proximity, JuJu dining, and rooftop Acropolis pool views in Athens should book Divani Caravel without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic airport highway chains should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 4,900 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 6,100 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Vas. Alexandrou in central Athens, enter the marble lobby of Divani Caravel, and check in.
- Check into your Executive Acropolis Suite, gaze out at the Parthenon from your window, and visit the rooftop pool.
- Dine at JuJu.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 11k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Rooftop Pool & Acropolis Views
Guests revere the rooftop heated pool with Acropolis views, JuJu dining, spacious suites, and helpful Divani staff.
JuJu Bar & Restaurant & Kolonaki Proximity
Reviewers consistently praise the black angus steaks, rooftop sunsets, comfortable beds, and walkability to museums.
Guests Warn
Athens’ Premier Modern Business & Leisure Hotel
Visitors love the comprehensive executive facilities and spectacular rooftop pool.
Flawless City Views
Travelers celebrate watching the illuminated Parthenon from their bedrooms and rooftop loungers.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Historic Central Athens Kolonaki Luxury Landmark
Divani Caravel
JuJu Bar & Restaurant Contemporary Gastronomy Landmark
Condé Nast Traveler
Rooftop Heated Pool with Acropolis & Lycabettus Views
Travel + Leisure
In the stay
- Full access to rooftop heated pool, Peak Health Club sauna, steam room, and 24-hour gym
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet Greek and American breakfast buffet daily at The Browns
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour dedicated concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –JuJu Bar & Restaurant multi-course tasting dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –The Peak Health Club customized Greek botanical therapies and private massage sessions
- –Private chauffeured airport transfers to/from Athens Airport (ATH) and private Acropolis tours
Good to Know
- The 471-room modern luxury hotel sits near Kolonaki in central Athens, Greece, Divani Collection.
- Includes JuJu Bar & Restaurant, rooftop heated pool with Acropolis views, and Peak Health Club & Spa.
- Located on 2 Vas. Alexandrou Avenue in Athens, a 25-minute drive from Athens Airport (ATH).
Editor's Note
Book an Executive Suite on an upper floor with direct views of the illuminated Acropolis, and swim in the rooftop heated pool at sunset as city lights turn on across Athens.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026