Our Hospitality Origins

In 1960s Glyfada, the cosmopolitan and vibrant Athenian coastal suburb, a new hotel called the Congo Palace opened its welcoming doors and immediately breathed new life into the tourism infrastructure of the area.

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Business events

Spacious and elegant venues designed for conferences, professional meetings, dinners, and any other business gathering.

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Seaside City Hotel

Experience upscale comfort and sophisticated elegance in uniquely designed rooms and suites, perfect for you and your guests to relax and recharge in the heart of the city.

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Wedding events

Modern interior and stunning outdoor spaces to fill the air with your love. Professional wedding planners ensure that your big day will be stress-free. 

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Accommodation

Our fully equipped and beautifully designed rooms and suites promise comfort, peace, and relaxation—all just a stone’s throw from vibrant Glyfada. Here, you’ll discover a room that offers not only pure enjoyment but also the best sleep of your life.

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Wine & Dine

Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of Congo Palace with an unforgettable night of exquisite food and fine wine, served in our elegant dining halls or by the pool.

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Special Occasions

Conferences

Large halls with state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable seating, perfect for entrepreneurs and professionals to gather, connect, and share knowledge.

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Events

Celebrate all of life’s most important moments, from professional achievements to personal triumphs, in grand spaces tailored for every occasion.

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Weddings

From beautifully adorned indoor spaces to an enchanting poolside setting, our expert team creates fairytale ceremonies and unforgettable receptions.

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Services & amenities

Beyond exceptional rooms, Congo Palace treats every guest like royalty. Enjoy our serene pool, opulent bar and amazing restaurant  for a complete luxury experience.

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Concierge

Our knowledgeable concierge team is ready to share insider tips with guests eager to explore Glyfada and Athens.

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Testimonials

Premium location at heart of glyfada shopping area. 4 star hotel so don’t expect 5 star breakfast buffet. Hotel has renewed and old rooms.

Badawi Gaber

I recently stayed at Congo Palace for 10 days and have stayed here other times as well that were over 1.5 years ago and the staff still remembered me!

Georgina Stavropoulos

High quality hotel with friendly professional staff always willing to help. It is my first experience of the Glyfada area of Athens. My room has a great sea view.

Patrick Lynch

FAQs

The hotel has an outdoor parking facility on Dousmani Street, just 50 meters from the main hotel entrance.

The hotel’s front desk is always manned by staff members who are both knowledgeable and eager to assist guests in exploring dining, nightlife and shopping options both in Glyfada and the surrounding area. For more information

  • Check in starting at 15:00 pm.
  • Check out by 11:00 am.

Our experienced front desk staff will help you find out about excursion options that are available departing from our hotel. Half-day, full-day or even longer excursions and cruises to places such as Delphi or Patras. 

Cape Sounio, the islands of the Saronic Gulf, Delphi, guided tours of Athens and its historical monuments, and Athens by night tours are just a few of the options available to hotel guests. We’ll handle the reservations and keep you informed about procedures.

Just 30 metres from the hotel, literally opposite our front doors, is the first beach, with clean inviting waters for enjoying the Attic sunshine. A second beach, located about 100 metres away, is fully equipped with sun chairs, umbrellas, music, and a snack bar. Many more beaches await further along the coast.

Just two streets over from the hotel (on Andrea Papandreou Street) one can find branches of all major banks operating in Greece.

The closest currency exchange office (ACROPOLE CURRENCY EXCHANGE) is very close to the hotel, in Katraki Square (near the Greek orthodox church of Agios Konstantinos).

ACROPOLE CURRENCY EXCHANGE S.A.
4 Vaso Katraki Square, 166 75 Glyfada, Attica, tel: 210 894 4907

Just let us know where you’d like to go, and we’ll provide you with all available transportation options so you can decide which one best suits your needs. We’ll provide you with charts detailing public transportation routes to Syntagma Square (city centre) and Athens International Airport.