Christmas dinner in Athens and the bliss of the holidays. The sheer, serene joy of not having to plan several weeks in advance a meal that will take about an hour to demolish. Not having to order a turkey or free-range goose before it’s too late. Enjoy a relaxing festive family meal together without the fuss and clean-up!
Christmas dinner in Athens
Are you traveling to Athens for the Christmas period, and looking for a place to celebrate the holidays? Or do you live in Athens and are looking to have Christmas dinner in a restaurant or hotel instead of at home? Below, we have listed the best places for a fancy Christmas dinner in Athens.
Benefits of Christmas dinner away from home
Before we name some of our favorite Christmas dinner venues, here are some of the advantages of having Christmas dinner away from home.
- No cooking or cleaning: One of the biggest advantages of having Christmas dinner at a hotel is that you don’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning up afterward. You can sit back, relax, and enjoy the meal without any stress.
- Professional chefs: Hotels often have professional chefs who prepare the meals, so you can expect high-quality food that is cooked to perfection.
- Variety: Many hotels offer a variety of dishes to choose from, so you can try something new or stick with your favorite holiday classics.
- Atmosphere: Hotels often go all out with their holiday decorations, creating a festive atmosphere that can be hard to replicate at home.
- Entertainment: Some hotels offer live entertainment during the holidays, such as carolers or musicians, which can add to the festive atmosphere.
- Socializing: Christmas dinner at a hotel can be a great way to socialize with family and friends without having to worry about hosting duties.
- No dishes to wash: After the meal, you can simply leave the dishes behind and head back to your room without any cleanup.
St. George Lycabettus Hotel
Every year, St.George Lycabettus hotel organises a series of events including a Family Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day and a Family New Years Brunch Buffet. Catering to the entire family, the hotel is ideal for making Christmas memories together in a relaxed setting where children are welcome. There are usually gifts and games for the little ones and every year there is a kid’s Christmas movie at the screening room. For more information about this year’s Christmas menu and events, please read: Where to eat Christmas dinner with Kids | St. George Lycabettus Hotel Athens
Hotel Grande Bretagne | King George
History and eternal elegance come together at the Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George on Syntagma square. The famous Hotel Grande Bretagne, together with next-door neighbor Kind George, offer each year a long list of classic Christmas festivities. This year, head over to the Winter Garden for Christmas flavors and Christmas afternoon tea with the family. Don’t miss out on a walk on Syntagma square with its evzones dazzling Christmas trees and fountain!
Click here for more information about the events at Hotel Grande Bretagne.
InterContinental Athenaeum Athens
Take a sweet break at Café Vienna! Starting December and until New Year’s Day, leave the comfort of your Christmas-decorated home for a while and enjoy the music and taste selections at Café Vienna of the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens amongst bedecked Christmas trees.
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve at the hotel’s dining areas and enjoy luxury, comfort, unique flavors, and the staff’s most hospitable care.
Click here for more information about Christmas at Athenaeum Intercontinental
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens Riviera
Experience the magic of the festive season on the Athens Riviera and celebrate in style at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, where a magical program of seasonal feasts and special touches is designed to create luxurious lasting memories. Festive dinners are organised in Pelagos, the awarded one Michelin star restaurant, named after the Greek word for ocean.
Click here for more information about Christmas at Four Seasons
More ideas for Christmas in Athens, Greece
Christmas is truly magical in Athens. The weather is usually sunny and Greek Christmas sweets are amazing. You may not directly think about Greece for a winter break, but I would recommend you consider it as your holiday destination. Athens city is very festive, and it is a great base for exploring romantic family-friendly winter destinations on mainland Greece. Below you will find some suggestions for your next family winter vacation.
- Top things to do in Athens during Christmas with Kids
- The holiday season in Greece
- Christmas Holidays in Greece with Kids
- Winter Destinations for families in Greece
- Does it snow in Greece?
In this post, I have only highlighted events in personally tried & tested Christmas dinners at hotels suitable for families with (young) kids. For a more detailed program of holiday events, have a look at the hotel websites.
