Heated pool in Athens: swim without the shivers

The pool. Two-bedroom penthouse on the 6th floor, with a small heated private plunge pool with jets on one of the balconies, under a retractable pergola, available year-round.

The pool comes up in 69 guest reviews, and the hot tub in 71.

Guide's tip. It's a pool for relaxing, not swimming: perfect in the evening, facing the floodlit Acropolis.

The pool. Small private outdoor pool, heated and open year-round, in an enclosed garden with a centuries-old olive tree.

The pool is mentioned in 45 traveller comments.

Guide's tip. For stays of more than a week, the host comes by to check the pool: arrange the visit in advance.

The pool. Private rooftop terrace pool for penthouse guests only; it's covered and heated in winter, depending on the weather.

The pool is mentioned in 85 traveller comments, from guests who enjoyed it in warm and cool weather alike.

Guide's tip. 5-bedroom penthouse: ask the host whether the pool will be covered and heated on your dates.

The pool. Semi-indoor private pool heated to 24 °C year-round, with massage jets and bubbles; large glass doors open onto the patio.

The pool is mentioned in 91 traveller comments.

Guide's tip. 4-bedroom villa sleeping 8: ideal for families or groups of friends.

The pool. Three-level penthouse with a small private plunge pool on the 8th-floor terrace, looking out at the Acropolis. The pool is heated from October to April, not from May to September.

The pool comes up in 106 guest reviews.

Guide's tip. The heating only runs from October to April: in spring and autumn, ask the host whether the water is already (or still) heated.

The pool. Heated rooftop plunge pool behind a glass screen, with a fire pit.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get the plunge pool's heating period confirmed before booking.

The pool. Small indoor pool in the reception hall, surrounded by a jacuzzi and sunloungers.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi by the pool, in the hall.

Opinions on the pool are mixed: some find it odd that it's in the lobby, in full view, and give it a low score. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. If you're after privacy, be aware that the pool is in a through area.

The pool. 62 m² rooftop infinity pool facing the Acropolis, heated in winter and reserved for guests and members.

Expedia reviewers mainly talk about the view of the Acropolis from the rooftop pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The pool is open from 11:00 to 19:00 according to Travel the Greek Way: plan your swim during the day.

The pool. Rooftop outdoor pool with views of the Acropolis; Expedia lists it among heated pools. Open 9:00 to 20:00.

Many travellers single out the rooftop pool and its view as the highlight of their stay. Some find the rest of the hotel a little dated. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Get the heating period confirmed before booking.

The pool. Heated indoor pool in the wellness area, in addition to a large seasonal outdoor pool.

The hotel reopened in April 2026 and still has few reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The spa is opening in phases in 2026: ask the hotel whether the indoor pool will be available on your dates.

The pool. Heated private rooftop pool with views of the Acropolis, open year-round.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The neighbourhood is a little out of the way: plan on the metro or a taxi to get to the centre.

The pool. Indoor lap pool in a basement spa area, by reservation; some suites have their own hot tub.

The hot tub. Private hot tubs in some suites.

Travellers mention the basement pool and spa, which you book in advance, and a suite with a private plunge pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Book your spa slot as soon as you arrive; for a private plunge pool, choose a "Hot Tub" suite.

The pool. Rooftop outdoor pool, heated and open year-round according to Oyster, with views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus. Kayak also mentions a jacuzzi.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi mentioned by Kayak.

Oyster's reporter enjoyed a heated rooftop pool big enough to swim proper lengths. Kayak reviews praise the rooftop pool without mentioning the water temperature.

Guide's tip. In winter, check the rooftop pool's opening hours with the hotel before booking.

The pool. Heated plunge pools in the four penthouses and suites according to Santorini Dave; the booking listings mention an outdoor pool open year-round and private jacuzzis.

The hot tub. Private jacuzzis in the suites.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Make sure you choose a penthouse or suite with a private plunge pool, and get the heating confirmed before booking.

The pool. Heated indoor pool in the spa, open year-round from 8 am to 9 pm, in addition to a rooftop outdoor pool with views of the Acropolis, open in summer only.

On Kayak the pool scores 8/10 and features among the positives, with no details on the temperature. I haven't yet found guest reviews that talk about how warm the water is.

Guide's tip. The indoor pool is by appointment, and under-17s only have access until 2 pm: book your slot as soon as you arrive.

The pool. Heated indoor saltwater pool in the spa, heated year-round, with hydromassage jets. A 7th-floor outdoor pool opens from April to November.

A guide specialising in family travel describes the indoor pool as heated year-round, and Fodor's names it among Athens' beautiful spa pools. The visible Kayak reviews don't mention the pool.

Guide's tip. From December to March, only the indoor pool is open: that's the one to aim for if you want a warm swim.

The pool. Shallow heated indoor pool, open year-round, plus a panoramic rooftop pool, open in season from 10 am to 7 pm weather permitting.

Guests often cite the rooftop pool and its view as a highlight of their stay (43 reviews mention it on Hotels.com). They don't talk about the indoor pool's temperature.

Guide's tip. The indoor pool is shallow: perfect for relaxing or for children, less so for swimming lengths.

The pool. Basement indoor pool, near the spa and gym; The Hotel Guru describes it as heated.

One traveller says they used the basement pool every day. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Ask about the pool's opening hours when you arrive, as it's shared with the spa.

The pool. Heated indoor pool in the basement spa, with hot tub, in addition to the glass-walled pool on the 10th floor.

The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.

A family travel guide confirms the heated indoor pool and hot tub. The visible Kayak reviews talk mainly about the rooftop restaurant and the spa, not the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Only the indoor pool is advertised as heated: check its opening hours when you arrive.

The pool. Adults-only heated indoor pool, as well as a rooftop infinity pool with views of the Acropolis.

On Kayak the pool scores 9.5/10, the hotel's highest rating: guests mainly praise the rooftop pool and its view. None of the visible reviews mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The indoor pool is adults-only: if you're with family, ask which pool the children can use.

The pool. Seasonal rooftop outdoor pool, heated in spring and autumn according to Greek City Times.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The pool closes in winter: come between spring and autumn and get the heating confirmed.

The pool. Heated private plunge pool in a renovated old house.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. Still few reviews: get the heating and the plunge pool's opening period confirmed.

The pool. Basement indoor pool in the wellness centre, with jacuzzi and sauna. Kids Love Greece describes it as heated.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi at the spa.

Travellers describe having the indoor pool to themselves, booked in advance, and enjoying it with children. No one mentions the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The pool must be booked: ask for a slot as soon as you arrive.