Escape room 18+

The Sanatorium

2 - 6 people90 minutesSherlock level

The most thematic Escape Game - Athens.

For prosHorrorLarge groups

Company Lockhill

Sherlock level

Scary

Without actorsActors

ΕλληνικάGame language

Escape room awards

Best of Morty (2025)Morty

Finalist (2025)TERPECA

#85 - Top Rooms (2024)TERPECA

#81 - Top Rooms (2023)TERPECA

#54 - Top Rooms (2022)TERPECA

#34 - Top Rooms (2021)TERPECA

Finalist (2020)TERPECA

Nominee - Best International Room (2020)Escape Room Awards Oficial

#5 - Top Rooms (2020)TERPECA

Real-Life (2020)Golden Lock Awards

#24 - Top Rooms (2019)TERPECA

About the escape room

"The sanatorium is no longer used. From what I've read, it was used for both the mentally and the physically impaired and the living conditions in that place were truly horrendous. The strange thing is the other day I was passing by, I swear I think I heard someone screaming from the inside. I surely must have been mistaken though because it was closed down long ago." - Excerpt from the diary of Professor Nathan Jones

Brief assessment

Navigator AI

If you want pure horror with theatricality and puzzles that tie into the story, Sanatorium is an experience that devours you. You choose intensity and difficulty (Day/Night/Midnight) and live something between Resident Evil and Outlast, with superb set design and strong actors.

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Wifi

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AI Overview

AIMost speak of extreme immersion, a dark atmosphere, and smoke/fog that raises the pulse. The three modes shift the fear–puzzle balance and let you refine the experience. Actors are praised for timing and presence, while the puzzles are generally seen as smart and thematic. There are, however, mentions of wear/maintenance, slippery spots, water, and some flow or design slips in Midnight.

WeaknessesHeavy smoke/fog, dust, and wet areas can be annoying or slippery, and heat is mentioned at times. In a few cases, worn mechanisms, weak flow, or trial-and-error were reported. Some felt that in Midnight a timed segment cuts off access to part of the puzzles.

StrengthsAtmosphere—dive into Lockhill’s world, with narrow corridors, clever hiding spots, and an excellent set. Actors with surgical timing and rules that are observed, ramping up intensity without chaos. The puzzles serve the story and scale up nicely, especially in Day/Midnight.

SecurityLots of smoke/fog, dust, and water on the floor; bring extra shoes and inform them if smoke or jump scares bother you for adjustments. Isolated issues were reported like slipperiness, a tight timeout room, and a minor injury from colliding with a door, so move carefully.

Level of fearIt’s genuinely scary; not for kids or those who can’t handle jump scares/pressure. Day is milder but remains stressful, while Midnight is for steel nerves.

Actors' gameThe actors are terrifying, precise, and perform within strict rules that everyone follows. Interaction is intense, with moments that may require splitting the team, but the staff supports you when you get stuck.

Quality of riddlesThematic, varied, and ranging from straightforward to complex, with better showcasing in Day/Midnight. Fear and low visibility hamper thinking, which is part of the game. Sporadically there were complaints about obscure clues, trial-and-error, and worn solutions.

PlotYou explore an abandoned sanatorium in the village of Lockhill, with the story unfolding through spaces, objects, and files. The script keeps you on edge without verbose exposition.

Difficulty levelMeasuredly challenging, but fear raises the bar. Puzzlers prefer Day, horror fans Night, while veterans who want the full package go for Midnight.