Cvent Supplier Network
  2. Venues

Sofitel Athens Airport

Athens International Airport Spata, Athens, Greece, 19019
 |  
Venue image
Videos

About us

Following a complete three-year renovation, Sofitel Athens Airport presents a contemporary design paired with refined French hospitality, creating an ideal setting for business and leisure travelers alike. Strategically positioned directly opposite Athens International Airport, the hotel is one of the most accessible MICE venues in Greece. It offers 11 flexible meeting rooms, hosting up to 600 delegates, 1,700 sq. m. of event space, and capacity for up to 7 cars inside its function areas—making it a preferred choice for conferences, product launches and incentives. In addition, the property provides 345 fully soundproofed rooms and suites, two restaurants—including a panoramic rooftop dining venue—two stylish bars, and a wellness area with fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. Its privileged location within walking distance of the terminals ensures effortless connections to global flights via Greece’s main hub. At the same time, direct access to the metro and suburban railway allows guests to reach the historic center of Athens in less than 35 minutes, offering participants the opportunity to combine business with cultural discovery. This balance of immediate airport proximity and quick city access makes the hotel an optimal base for both international and local events. Modern audiovisual technology, tailored catering, and dedicated event specialists guarantee seamless execution of corporate gatherings. Sofitel Athens Airport serves as a gateway for MICE activities in Athens, offering immediate access to the city while providing the advantage of an airport hotel where pharma code restrictions do not apply. Whether for high-profile conferences, executive board meetings, or incentive programs, the hotel provides the perfect blend of accessibility, privacy, and premium service for successful business events.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandSofitel Hotels
Built2001
Renovated2023
Total meeting space10,398 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms345
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

Awards

Industry awards
Green Key 2025 Recommended on Holiday Check 2024 Best Conference Hotel 2023, Greek Hospitality Awards

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key (FEE)

Certification body:EEPF

Issued: 12/1/2016 Expires: 12/31/2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
May 16 - Oct 30
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 15
Low season
Nov 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
10,397.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,651.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
4,090.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,767.4 sq. ft.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Meeting room image
Callisto
5,651.1 sq. ft.
62.3 x 88.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
600
90
400
600
600
340
100
216
100
Meeting room image
Callisto 1
2,583.3 sq. ft.
62.3 x 42.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
220
35
190
220
220
120
75
84
75
Meeting room image
Callisto 2
3,067.7 sq. ft.
62.3 x 49.2 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
310
55
250
280
310
160
85
108
85
Meeting room image
Sirius
1,011.8 sq. ft.
26.9 x 37.7 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
25
24
-
25
--
25
--
Meeting room image
Vega
699.7 sq. ft.
28.2 x 24.6 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
60
22
40
60
50
40
28
24
28
Meeting room image
Orion
538.2 sq. ft.
16.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
30
17
20
30
30
20
22
14
22
Meeting room image
Cassiopeia
430.6 sq. ft.
16.4 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
20
12
10
15
20
12
15
8
15
Meeting room image
Pollux
193.8 sq. ft.
13.1 x 14.8 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
9
6
8
-
8
9
8
7
-
Meeting room image
Aquarius
193.8 sq. ft.
11.8 x 16.4 sq. ft.
9.2 ft.
12
8
--
12
9
10
--

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
345
Double (2 beds)
345
Suites
12

Location

Getting Here

Sofitel Athens Airport is ideally located directly opposite Athens International Airport, just a short walk from the arrivals and departures terminals. The hotel is easily accessible by car via the Attiki Odos (A6) highway, and by public transport: buses X95, X96, and X97 connect the airport to central Athens and the port, while the suburban railway (Proastiakos) and metro Line 3 provide direct links to the city center in under 35 minutes. This makes the hotel a convenient choice for international travelers, business guests, and MICE attendees alike.
Distance from airport 0.03 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( €10.00/day )
Valet parking
( €10.00/day )

Local Attractions

Temple of Sounio

Temple of Sounio

Historical landmark
30 mins
Only 30 minutes drive, the temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea, dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounio, the temple is enveloped in myth and historic facts dated from antiquity until the present times. Let us arrange your transfer to Sounio, enjoy the unique sunset from the temple and experience authentic Greek cuisine at the small tavernas of the area.
GR
Beach of Artemida

Beach of Artemida

Recreation
15 mins
Artemida, 10 minutes drive from Sofitel Athens Airport, is a town by the sea on the eastern part of Attica. It boasts with small tavernas and beach bars and takes its name from the temple of Artemis, Goddess of Hunting, located within a small distance from the center of Artemida.
Artemida, GR 19016
Acropolis

Acropolis

Historical landmark
35 kms
The Acropolis is the centerpiece of Athens. Rising up from the city center is a rocky, fortified, limestone plateau, topped with the Parthenon and several other ancient monuments. For most visitors to Athens, a visit to the Acropolis tops the list of things to do. From Sofitel Athens Airport, you can reach Acropolis by taxi, bus or metro in approximately 40 minutes. All public transportation stops are only walking distance from the hotel.
Papagiannakos Winery

Papagiannakos Winery

Recreation
15 kms
The Papagiannakos Winery is located in Mesogaia, in the heart of the Attiki Vineyard which covers an expanse of 6,500 Ha. The heritage variety of the vineyard is Savatiano, wrought from 70 year old vines. The Papagiannakos Winery is the first bioclimatic winery in Greece. The Winery was created as an entity, according to the criteria of sustainability. The bioclimatic principles of architecture ensure the saving of energy for heating, cooling and lighting needs in the winery. The winery organizes events, with a full wine-pairing menu which depending on the weather can be offered also under the stars of the Greek sky.
Pousi-Kalogeri, GR 19003
Vorres museum

Vorres museum

Museum
15 kms
The Vorres Museum is dedicated to contemporary Greek art and folk art. Its aim is the promotion and dissemination of Greek civilization through the creation of infrastructures and permanent collections, the presentation of exhibitions, the implementation of educational programs, the design of publications as well as the organization of events, happenings, speeches, etc. The Vorres Museum is located in Paiania in an area covering about 3 acres and is housed in a complex of buildings totaling 4,500 square meters, which is surrounded by extensive courtyards and gardens.
1 Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou str,
Paiania, GR
Visit website
Attica Zoological Park

Attica Zoological Park

Recreation
11 kms
The Attica Zoological Park is the only zoo in Greece, receiving hundreds of thousands of visitors of all ages, every year, from all over the country. Striving to combine entertainment with education, the zoo offers visitors a unique journey to the five continents, through the lives of more than 2000 animals from 290 species, such as lions, Asian elephants, giraffes, monkeys, bears, penguins, parrots, dolphins and many more, in an area of over 20 hectares. The Park is a member of EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) and of EAMM (European Association of Marine Mammals) and, as such, conforms to strict guidelines regarding animal husbandry, conservation, education and security.
At Yalou
Spata, GR 19004
Visit website
Factory Outlet

Factory Outlet

Shopping
4 kms
Within the airport's commercial park, Factory Outlet stores offer a shopping experience to customers who seek brand names and designer labels at low prices. Visitors can find famous labels, including Converse, Calvin Klein, Folli Follie, Funky Buddha, Navy & Green and many others
Airport's Commercial Park
Spata, GR 19019
Visit website
Designer Outlet

Designer Outlet

Shopping
12 kms
At the Designer Outlet, savvy shoppers can discover the world’s most iconic brands at up to 70% less. The outlet offer a strong mix of fashion and homeware brands for women, men and children – from the ultimate designer must-have to high-street fashion favourites.
E71
Spata, GR 19004
Visit website

Nearby Vendors

OPTIMUM GREECE DMC
OPTIMUM GREECE DMC
Multi-city
Optimum Greece is one of the leading and solely specialized Destination & Event Management Companies in Greece. Since 1999, we proudly deliver innovative, refined and cutting edge events to our clients from all around the world. We are passionate about quality and attention to detail, obsessive about your satisfaction and committed to optimizing your event in a way that surpasses all expectations.
Activity
Transportation
Preferred staff
Visit profile
Silicon Valley Executive Academy
Silicon Valley Executive Academy
Multi-city
SVEA offers corporate groups an immersive, authentic Silicon Valley experience — not a tour, but a transformation. We design and facilitate custom executive innovation tours, learning sessions, innovation workshops, leadership intensives, and behind-the-scenes tech culture experiences for visiting delegations, incentive groups, and corporate offsites. Whether your group wants to think like a Silicon Valley founder, explore the mindsets driving the world's fastest-growing companies, or walk away with a practical innovation playbook, SVEA delivers programming that is memorable, substantive, and uniquely rooted in the Valley. Ideal for groups of 10–200. Fully customizable by industry, seniority, and objectives.
Activity
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Visit profile
Battleship IOWA Museum
Battleship IOWA Museum
Multi-city
Step aboard one of the most powerful battleships in history and explore life at sea through immersive experiences designed for all ages. From self-guided tours and scavenger hunts with Vicky the Dog to exclusive crew-led journeys through restricted areas, there’s an adventure for every explorer. Whether you’re retracing the steps of U.S. Presidents, climbing into massive gun turrets, descending into the heart of the engineering spaces, or racing against time to save the ship in a thrilling escape challenge — each experience brings the ship to life in unforgettable ways.
Activity
Logistics/Decor
Visit profile
Scavenger Hunt Anywhere
Scavenger Hunt Anywhere
Worldwide
A scavenger hunt is a lot of fun, a strong relationship-builder, an active way to get to know a city or resort location and an excellent team building activity for your next event. Of particular relevance to corporate groups, participants are more successful in our team building programs if they use business skills such as problem-solving, creativity, time management, prioritization and decision-making. Anywhere! We offer scavenger hunts in cities and resorts around the world. Whether your group is in the USA, Canada, the UK or Australia, we can do it for you. We can also help you elsewhere… Europe? Asia? Somewhere else? Let us know. We can help. Our scavenger hunts work everywhere! Anytime! Our scavenger hunts can be run at any time of year. Short timelines? No problem – we can arrange your scavenger hunt on very short notice and with little time and effort required by you. Anyone! Our scavenger hunts are designed for both small and large groups. There is no group size that we can’t handle! We have a variety of pricing options to suit your budget and the specific needs of your group. Perfect for meetings, offsites and conferences.
Activity
Visit profile
RH EVENT GROUP, Inc.
RH EVENT GROUP, Inc.
Multi-city
Our Philosophy: - We consistently meet and exceed expectations by first listening to your objectives to make sure you gain the return on the experience that you’re looking for in an event, meeting, or general session: define. - Next, we utilize our creative juices and background in the corporate and entertainment industries to conceptualize the most innovative events for your guests: design. - Finally, we tie it all together to create a branded, interactive experience structured around your vision and goals: deliver. - russell harris EVENT GROUP is a certified diversity company and committed partner that will bring your vision for your events to life. Listening is an important skill that is often forgotten in relationships, which is why it’s our goal to provide exceptional service throughout all stages of the event production process by listening to your top objectives and goals and then delivering on them. By utilizing the most current trends in event technology and our countless resources in the industry, we will bring the experience to life for your event while staying within budget. Some of our areas of expertise and service include: o cmp event managers o brand experiences & activations o custom environmental design o light design o audio visual & sound o content strategy o business theater production o production design & management o contract negotiations o registration management o team building events o trade show design and production o international travel planning
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
Visit profile
Tall Order Culinary
Tall Order Culinary
Multi-city
Tall Order Culinary believes that nothing bonds a corporate team than a shared success cooking in the kitchen together. As Canada’s leading cooking team building company, we offer our team building and cooking services from 10-200 pax. participants large or small. We opened for business in 2002 facilitating corporate cooking team building in Vancouver. BC. Our first cooking program was in France! Our unique culinary programs and icebreakers were designed to facilitate cooking programs to be ‘mobile’, ‘live’ and now ‘virtual’. Our target market is primarily focused on corporate, non-profit and conference clients. We promote the balance of life and work starts with the engagement and the power of ‘self’ and ‘team’. To this our goal is to deliver to our clients a valued experience beyond expectations. In 2002, Julie Burke founded Tall Order, a five-star culinary team building business. She has designed the foundation in which corporate teams cook together. Julie takes risks on a bet to herself that her vision has the potential to harness her creativity and build a successful business. Under Julie’s leadership, the valued roles of her skilled team lay the foundation for adapting to her client’s corporate culture. This in turn with the intention to deliver a fun and engaging experience. Julie is a BCIT graduate and has been an active player in the hospitality industry since she was twenty-two. In 1981, Julie founded Everything Done Right Catering, a high-end catering business. During that time, Julie developed a line of dressings and sauces sold to large retail store chains in Canada and Mexico. In 1989, Julie was a recipient of the 40 Under 40 award. In 2006, Julie was inducted into the BC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier. An invitational organization of women leaders in food and beverage whose mission is further education, scholarship, and philanthropy.
Activity
Visit profile
Vibe Agency
Vibe Agency
Worldwide
Be a Guest At Your Own Event. We produce in-person, virtual, hybrid, and metaverse events. VIBE - CREATIVE THINKERS. STRATEGIC DOERS. Companies that will thrive are companies that have a strong connection with their employees and customers; as a forward-thinking agency, we help corporate brands run successful events, whether be virtual, hybrid or In-person so that they can drive revenue, increase retention, build brand recognition, and motivate their teams. Here is a snapshot of one of our latest virtual events. As a forward-thinking full production service agency that truly understands branding and the corporate world, we always put our clients first. Today, we are more than ever committed to deliver positive lasting brand experiences that foster results. And we do so by bringing the VIBE of your business to life.
Preferred staff
Visit profile
The Machine Company
The Machine Company
Worldwide
If you want show stopping, head turning technology for your event. Let The Machine Company's interactive tech boost your footprint.
Amenities/Gifting
Hired Entertainment
Visit profile
Thomas Wardle
Thomas Wardle
Multi-city
Tom Wardle is Brooklyn-based British singer/guitarist, bringing his brand of acoustic pop, rock and soul to high-end parties in the New York City, the Hamptons and across the US, as well as Turks And Caicos. Tom’s mix of acoustic guitar and his raspy vocals have captured significant press attention since his move to the States, with Rolling Stone Magazine saying his “gritty vocals echo Rod Stewart”, and the socialite Hamptons Magazine calling his music “Perfect for a summer’s evening”, when they profiled him on his move over to the States. His recent client list includes such luxury brands as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik and Vogue Magazine, as well as events for fashion mogul Donna Karan. Tom has been a live music favourite across the Hamptons for the last six years, becoming a summer staple at such hotspots as Wölffer Estate, Gurney’s Montauk and Bounce Beach to name a few.
Hired Entertainment
Visit profile
Astonishment Arts llc
Astonishment Arts llc
Worldwide
Dynamic and Interactive Mentalism and Magic - Stage and Close up performances available
Hired Entertainment
Visit profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Additional Information

Safety Information

Additional details

General: 24h f/d,multilingual staff, Concierge, Parking, Doorman, business center, 11 meeting rooms for up to 600 participants, 2 restaurants, 2 bars. In-room: WiFi, satellite TV, Nespresso machine, bathrobes, slippers, mini-fridge, laundry (with charge), bathtub and separate walk in shower, 24h room-service Rooms: 345 rooms including 12 Suites. Superior Rooms (188), Luxury Rooms (94), Club Luxury Rooms (47) all 28sqm (301sqft).

Follow us

Venue resources

Sofitel Athens Airport Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Sofitel Athens Airport regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sofitel Athens Airport's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Sofitel Athens Airport have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sofitel Athens Airport and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sofitel Athens Airport's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sofitel Athens Airport developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Sofitel Athens Airport clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.