Hard Rock Integrated Resort Complex Ellinikou
Athens, Greece

A Bold Entertainment Destination Blends Luxury and Heritage in Athens

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will serve as an international destination, offering visitors a dynamic blend of entertainment, dining, and accommodations.
A tall glass building.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1,100 Rooms
  • 15,000 Square Meters of Gaming Space
  • 17,110 Square Meters of Conferencing and Exhibition Areas
  • 3,000-Seat Venue for Live Entertainment
  • 200,000+ Square Meters of Green Open Space
  • Outdoor Village With Retail, Dining, Bar, and Lounge Spaces
A city on the water.
Challenge

Today’s travelers are seeking culturally rich and memorable stays. In response, hotel operators are focusing more on immersive, hyper-localized experiences and integrated resorts that merge entertainment, gaming, dining, and shopping with hospitality in one location. These combinations are attracting guests who are looking for meaningful social connections and authentic experiences. Integrated resorts can also drive revenue with a variety of attractions and amenities that appeal to tourists year-round, not just during the peak season.

Solution

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens blends Hard Rock’s bold identity with Athens’ timeless culture. In addition to an integrated hotel, gaming floor, retail promenade, upscale dining, and meeting and convention space, an outdoor theater combines culture and entertainment, bridging the Hard Rock brand with the Greek lifestyle. The central tower’s fluid form harmonizes with the landscape as a symbol of modern luxury rooted in ancient heritage, while the development embraces the Mediterranean climate with more than 200,000 square meters of green open space.

Impact

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens will redefine luxury and entertainment in continental Europe. Transforming the historic Hellinikon Airport, it blends Greece’s heritage with modern innovation. As the first integrated resort of its kind in the continent, this landmark project will drive economic growth, elevate tourism, and position Athens as a premier global hub for hospitality and entertainment.

A tall glass building.
A building with a glass roof.
A building next to a body of water.
A pool with people sitting around it.
A house with a pool and a view of the ocean.
A building with a pool and trees in the background.
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