It was discovered in 1802 by German astronomer Wilhelm Olbers and named after the Greek goddess Pallas Athena (or Athene).

Named after the Greek goddess Pallas Athena, this asteroid travels through the zodiac signs approximately every three months, ...

Outside the digs, the hotel houses a fitness room and a business corner. The Pallas Athena Grecotel also features an on-site bar and restaurant (recent lodgers highly recommend the breakfast buffet).