Kosher hotels in Athens: what exists, where to stay near Chabad and how to eat kosher
Athens has no kosher hotel, but keeping kosher and Shabbat is easy: hotels minutes from Chabad, a kosher restaurant and deliveries.
- As of 2026 there is no hotel in Athens with a kosher kitchen.
- Hotels in Psiri are one to five minutes' walk from Chabad and the kosher restaurant.
- A resort with year-round kosher services operates in Chalkida, about an hour from Athens.
If you keep kosher, book a hotel in Psiri or Monastiraki, ask for a regular key for Shabbat, and book Shabbat meals at Chabad or order meals from the kosher restaurant in advance.
Is there a kosher hotel in Athens?
No. As of 2026 there is no hotel in Athens with a supervised kosher kitchen. What there is works well for most kosher travellers: a regular hotel within walking distance of the Chabad house and the kosher restaurant in Psiri, kosher meals from the restaurant or by delivery, and Shabbat meals at Chabad, booked in advance.
Where to eat kosher in Athens
- Gostijo restaurant: a glatt kosher meat restaurant at 10 Aisopou Street, Psiri, under Chabad of Athens (Rabbi Mendel Hendel). It also delivers meals to hotels and prepares packed food for trips.
- Shabbat meals: at the Chabad house in Athens, booked in advance through the Chabad of Greece website.
- Delivery: Chabad's e-kosher.gr delivers kosher food and products, including Shabbat packages. Order 3 to 5 days ahead.
More in kosher food in Athens.
Hotels near Chabad in Athens
The list below is based on the kosher travel guide Easy Kosher Travel (updated February 2026). These hotels are not kosher. They were chosen for their distance from Chabad and how well they suit Shabbat. Walking times are approximate.
| Hotel | Walk to Chabad | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Lodge | About 1 minute | Known to Shabbat observers, family apartment with kitchenette |
| 360 Degrees Pop Art Hotel | About 3 minutes | Regular Shabbat key, according to the guide |
| Jason Inn | About 5 minutes | Family rooms |
| Electra Metropolis | About 11 minutes | 5 stars, Acropolis view |
| Grecotel Pallas Athena | About 10 minutes | Near City Hall, about 15 minutes to Beth Shalom synagogue |
Chabad of Athens also publishes a list of hotels within walking distance, marking those with keys suitable for Shabbat. Check it before you book.
What to ask the hotel before Shabbat
- A regular key instead of a key card, or an agreed way to leave the door unlocked.
- A low floor, as there is no Shabbat lift (most Athens hotels have none).
- Sensors switched off in the corridor and room, or a room with manual lighting.
- A fridge in the room for food delivered on Friday.
A kosher hotel near Athens?
About an hour's drive from Athens, in Chalkida on the island of Evia, kosher travel sites list a beach resort with year-round kosher services (Brown Beach) under mehadrin supervision. It is an option if you want a kosher beach holiday, not just a city break. Check the supervision status for your dates with the hotel. At festivals there are also organised kosher programmes at Greek hotels, see Passover in Greece.
Which area to stay in
Psiri, Monastiraki and Thiseio are closest to Chabad and the synagogue. A full comparison of neighbourhoods is in where to stay in Athens near Chabad.
FAQ
Is there a kosher hotel in Athens? No, as of 2026 there is no hotel in Athens with a kosher kitchen. Kosher travellers stay at a regular hotel near Chabad and eat at the kosher restaurant or at Chabad meals.
Which hotel is closest to Chabad in Athens? According to kosher travel guides, several hotels and apartments in Psiri are one to five minutes' walk away, for example Athens Lodge and 360 Degrees.
Can I get kosher food delivered to my hotel in Athens? Yes. Gostijo and e-kosher.gr deliver kosher meals to hotels. Order a few days ahead, especially for Shabbat.
How do I book a Shabbat meal at Chabad Athens? Through the booking form on the Chabad of Greece website, in advance. Places are limited in high season.
