Villa Athena Resort
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, if the Valley of the Temples is the reason for your trip and you can afford about three times the city median. Budget-minded travellers will get a well-rated four-star from our other two picks for a fraction of the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury choice in Agrigento. It suits couples and special-occasion trips built around the temples. Guests value two things above all: a private gate into the archaeological park, and a view over the Temple of Concordia, which is lit up after dark.
Skip it if price matters. At about €392 a night it costs roughly three times the sample median. Also skip it if you want to be in the town itself, since the hotel sits in the park, not in the centre.
Location and getting around
The address is Via Passeggiata Archeologica 33. The location score is 9.8 out of 10, the highest number in this review.
By our straight-line estimates, the Valle dei Templi and the Temple of Concordia are each about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is about 0.5 km, around 6 minutes. Guests confirm direct access to the park through a private gate. These times have not been verified.
Our data does not include distances to Agrigento town centre. If you plan evenings in town, check how you will get there. Free parking is listed by the property.
What guests say
The hotel scores 9.2 out of 10 from 1,441 reviews, the top position of the 3 eligible hotels in the provider sample.
Location and views lead the praise. Guests describe the setting within the archaeological park and the view of the Temple of Concordia, illuminated at night.
Breakfast is à la carte and guests find the dishes tasty, but outdoor dining is often disturbed by wasps. Listed breakfast styles are continental, vegetarian, vegan and American. If wasps bother you, ask to eat indoors.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to about €391.55 per night, against a sample median of €128.55. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Colleverde Park Hotel, is a four-star scoring 8.7 at about €95.50 per night. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Della Valle, is a four-star scoring 8.3 at about €128.55 per night.
The gap is wide. Over two nights you pay about €592 more than at Colleverde Park Hotel and about €526 more than at Hotel Della Valle. What that money buys is the private gate, the temple view, five stars and the highest score of the three. For many visitors the Budget pick, which scores 8.7, is the more sensible choice.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 3 eligible hotels in Agrigento, a small sample. Five-star hotels get priority for the Luxury slot, and this one is five stars with the highest guest score in the group.
Its location score of 9.8 also reflects what makes it different: the temples are on its doorstep.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, cancellation terms and breakfast inclusion have not been assessed. At this price, read the rate details closely.
A temple view from your own room is not confirmed in our data. If that is the reason you are booking, choose a room type that states it. Check opening times and fees for the spa, pool and gym, all listed by the property. Pets appear in the hotel's tags, so confirm the rules if you travel with one.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How close is Villa Athena Resort to the Valley of the Temples?
Very close. The Valle dei Templi and the Temple of Concordia are about 5 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate, and guests mention a private gate into the park.
Can you see the Temple of Concordia from the hotel?
Guests say the hotel overlooks the Temple of Concordia, which is lit after dark. A view from every room is not confirmed, so check the room type.
Is it worth the price?
It costs about three times the city median. It is worth it if the temple setting is the focus of your trip; otherwise our Budget pick scores 8.7 for about a quarter of the price.
What should I know about breakfast?
Breakfast is à la carte and guests like the food, but wasps often disturb outdoor dining. Vegan and vegetarian options are listed.
How much does a night cost?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults were about €391.55 per night. Check today's price for your dates.