Name: Palmyra Beach Hotel
Address: 70, Possidonos Ave., Glyfada, Athens, 16675, Greece, 70, Possidonos Ave., Attica, 16675, Greece
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $60 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Palmyra Beach Hotel

70, Possidonos Ave., Glyfada, Athens, 16675, Greece –

*8.4* Glyfada beach: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.5* Glyfada marina: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

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Pool area a bonus. Close to tram stop and bus stop from airport.

Tracy, Australia

Friendly staff, and clean hotel with good facilities. 5 minute walk to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants. Tram stop nearby that can take you up and down the coast or into the centre of Athens

Colin, United Kingdom

Cleanliness, facilities, room condition - tip top. hotel service, management, we liked everything about this hotel...nearby by glyfada beach, tram stop and bus stop, well connected to city centers like acropolis and sintagma

Renu, Switzerland

great breakfast, lots of variety. comfortable beds, lovely pool. staff were all very helpful and friendly

Carla, Australia

Modern large rooms .service very good . Conveniently located

Nohad, Egypt

The hotel is in a very good location, 5 min walk from the centre of Glyfada

Monica, Romania

All was excellent. The rooms, the view from the balcony. The staff were very helpful, professional and prompt special thanks to Vassilis at the front desk who helped us with finding and doctor and with cancelling the rest of the trip. U could park right opposite to the hotel. It's a 5 minutes walk to the nearest tram station and to the Glyfada beach. 10-15 minutes walk to the shopping center of Glyfada.

Dimos, Egypt

Staff first rate.Beds and pillows great. Breakfast excellent.

Julie, Australia

The hotel was really nice, if you wanted to you could walk straight to the beach.

Brentley, Greece

We had Superior room in the second floor. Extra large and very comfortable double bed, newly renovated bathroom, balcony with pool view. Everything very good! Breakfast was 9 EUR with good selection, nice pool area. Short walk to the center where are lot of restaurants for dinner and lot of places to shop or just go around. Location was near to the local beach but we used the private beach in Voula which was around 2 km from the hotel (5 stops if using the tram). It costs only 3 EUR per day and you will get sunbed and umbrella. Beach is with clean facilities and there is also bar with very good prices.

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One of our top picks in Athens.

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Palmyra Beach Hotel is situated at Glyfada, 350 feet from the beach and the marina. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and is close to restaurants and shopping centres.

All air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV and seating area. Most rooms have balconies with views to the sea, pool or mountain. Room service is available at the Palmyra Beach. Coffee and tea making facilities are available in every room.

The elegant Belvoir Restaurant offers an American buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cocktail lounge and Palmyra Beach’s poolside bar offer light snacks and beverages.

The hotel is 15.5 miles from the airport. The tram stop is just 350 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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× 5	Family Budget Room 4 twin beds and 1 sofa bed or 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 484 ft² Located on the semi basement, this room consists of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room with sofa bed and a bathroom. It features a satellite TV, a fridge, a french window with garden view and a work desk. Coffee and tea making facilities are included, while free WiFi access is provided. Please note that this room type can only be accessed by stairs. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Towels, Linens, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Walk-in Shower, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 258 ft² Offering side sea views, this air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen, satellite TV and a Nespresso coffee maker. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included. Free WiFi is provided. Guests are offered free use of the fitness room. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Tile/Marble floor, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Walk-in Shower, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Budget Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 258 ft² Located on the semi basement, this room features a satellite TV, a fridge, a french window with garden view and a work desk. Coffee and tea making facilities are included, while free WiFi access is provided. Please note that this room type can only be accessed by stairs. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Walk-in Shower, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Twin Room with City View 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 258 ft² This room opens to a balcony with city view. Features satellite TV, fridge, desk and free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Mountain view, City view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 258 ft² Features satellite TV, fridge and balcony with partial sea view. Has a desk and free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden or City View 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 269 ft² This double room features a balcony, sitting area and air conditioning. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Garden view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Walk-in Shower, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room with Side Sea View 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 258 ft² Features satellite TV, fridge and balcony with partial sea view. Has a desk and free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
× 5	Deluxe Two-Bedroom Family Room 4 twin beds and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 484 ft² Features satellite TV, fridge and balcony with partial sea view. Has a desk and free Wi-Fi. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Sea view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² Features living area with sofa and furnished balcony. Includes: -LCD TV with local and international channels -fridge -free Wi-Fi -hairdryer Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Balcony, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Soundproof, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, City view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Board games/puzzles, Emergency Cord in Bathroom, Pool Towels, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Body soap, Socket near the bed, Accessible by elevator Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Only a few minutes from Glyfada square with its numerous shops, cafes and bars, Palmyra Beach Hotel is situated 100 meters from the beach. Only 15 km from the historical centre of Athens with Acropolis and various museums, 19 km from the Athens International Airport and 16 km from Piraeus Port, its position is ideal for leisure or business and it is connected with bus and tram lines.

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Closest Landmarks

Glyfada marina 0.2 miles
Glyfada beach 0.2 miles
Glyfada shopping centre 0.6 miles
Athens Golf Club 0.8 miles
Esperidon Square 0.8 miles
Glyfada Golf Course 1.8 miles
Elliniko Metro Station 1.8 miles
Alimos Marina 3.8 miles
Astir Beach 4.2 miles
Lake Vouliagmeni 4.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets

MINI MARKET Supermarket 0.2 miles
FRUIT MARKET Market 0.2 miles
GLYFADA SQUARE Restaurant 0.2 miles
GLYFADA SQUARE Cafe/Bar 0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Eleftherios Venizelos Airport 12.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location of the hotel was good, very close to Glyfada center. There is no private parking space however as it was not the summer season, there was always free spot to park. The room we stayed was rennovated. The staff was very helpful, helped to every request.”

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All older children or adults are charged EUR 20 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Upon request and at a surcharge, there is a transfer from/to Athens Airport. Please inform Palmyra Beach Hotel at least 48 hours in advance if you want to use the service.

Available hours:
- From the Airport to the Hotel: 09:00-11:00-13:00-15:00-17:00-19:00
- From the Hotel to the Airport: 08:00-10:00-12:00-14:00-16:00-18:00

Coffee and tea making facilities are available in all rooms.

Please note that a credit card is required to secure your reservations. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize guests' credit card prior arrival.

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September 24, 2017

Andrew
United Kingdom
5.4

“Wouldn't recommend as a beach destination”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Next to busy, loud thoroughfare; oil spill on beach and polluted water;
September 23, 2017

Amelie
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing !
눇Amazing room, bar & staff
September 22, 2017

Tracy
Australia

3 helpful votes
8.3

“Relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden or City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Pool area a bonus. Close to tram stop and bus stop from airport.
September 21, 2017

Federica
United Kingdom
7.1

“Practical position to visit Glyfada and the beach”
- • With a pet
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The breakfast was a bit basic, you can have better elsewhere for the same price. Also the pool and the gym are very low quality.
눇The proximity to the center of Glyfada
September 19, 2017

Colin
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay, would definitely return”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉Pool was closed at 6.30 or 7.30 pm each evening if you fancied a late dip.
눇Friendly staff, and clean hotel with good facilities. 5 minute walk to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants. Tram stop nearby that can take you up and down the coast or into the centre of Athens
September 19, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Had a great time, perfect balance of sight seeing and relaxation.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Side Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉I'm not a beach person so the beach was a bit gritty and fag butty for my liking but its super close the hotel and nice a quiet. Unfortunately the beach was closed after our first day due to a local oil spill!
눇Lovely hotel with extremely polite and helpful staff, bar man makes a great cocktail. Pool was clean and cool, great sunshine throughout the day. Breakfast was great, filled us up so we rarely needed lunch! Room was lovely and modern, very comfortable bed, great nights sleep every night. Area is great for bars and restaurants but the hotel is far enough away so you don't hear any noise (about a 10 min walk). We chose this hotel for a mixture of relaxation time as well as touristing in Athens - excellent public transport, just 50 mins on a number 5 tram at the end of the road to the centre of the city.
September 19, 2017

Silke
Germany
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Family Budget Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathroom needs a few repairs
September 15, 2017

Anonymous
Cyprus
3.8

“Never again”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Garden or City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Personnel is purely trained. TV was not working, Blocked my card for weeks although full payment was made by cash. Door card was frequently inactivated and needed to inform reception.
눇Not too much
September 14, 2017

Anonymous
Lebanon
3.1

“So bad”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Poor breakfast buffet .Unfriendly staff. tiny pool.
눇It s close to the beach
September 14, 2017

josianekhalife
Lebanon

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with Side Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The staff are very unprofessional and very rude.
September 12, 2017

Nora
Egypt
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Unforgettable stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Liked the relaxation place service rooms n everything was superb
눇Everything was just great
September 10, 2017

Renu
Switzerland
10

“Tip top”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not recommended for the people who would like to have a quiet environment because, this hotel is right on the main road and vehicles keep going during midnights as well...in the room, you dont find any noise, but yes in the balcony, near the pool area and the restaurant...
눇Cleanliness, facilities, room condition - tip top. hotel service, management, we liked everything about this hotel...nearby by glyfada beach, tram stop and bus stop, well connected to city centers like acropolis and sintagma
September 10, 2017

Carla
Australia
8.8

“great stay for one night, before flying home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Junior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉if you get a room facing the main road, traffic can be quite noisy at night
눇great breakfast, lots of variety. comfortable beds, lovely pool. staff were all very helpful and friendly
September 10, 2017

Nohad
Egypt
9.2

“Very pleasant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It didn't include breakfast
눇Modern large rooms .service very good . Conveniently located
September 9, 2017

Monica
Romania
4.6

“Disappointing accommodation. The image presented on line does not reflect reality”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The price of the room is too high fron what you get. The only plus of the hotel is the location, otherwise the furniture in very old, it is not very clean (towels are yellowish). The room with coty view are located with exit to the highway and you can hear noise even with windows closed. For what it offers, the price per room should not exceed €40-50/ night.
눇The hotel is in a very good location, 5 min walk from the centre of Glyfada

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