AthensWas
Black, white and sleek all over
Acropolis adjacent
On a buzzy pedestrian street in the centre of Athens, sleek AthensWas has incredible views of the Acropolis and on-trend restaurants and shops practically on its doorstep. It’s the perfect mix of past and present.
Facilities
Rooms
Twenty-one, including eight suites
Checkout
Noon. Check-in, 3pm, both are flexible, subject to availability. Guests arriving early or leaving late are also welcome to store their luggage.
More Details
Rates usually include à la carte buffet breakfast and all local taxes.
Also
Arrange a private half-or full-day tour of Athens for a bespoke hit of history and culture.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
At the Hotel
Free WiFi throughout, 24-hour gym, meeting room. In rooms: Korres bath products, Nespresso coffee machines, HD TVs.
Our Favourite Rooms
We particularly like the higher floors for their views of Athens. Seekers of quiet and calm may enjoy the Classic rooms – with private balconies overlooking the peaceful courtyard – best. The splashy Helenic Suite has a huge terrace with a day-bed, for Acropolis-watching by day and stargazing by night.
Packing Tips
Bring running shoes to follow the hotel’s jogging map, an alternative way to see the sights. Or for the lounging-inclined, pack your sunglasses and sunscreen to take in the incredible city views as you laze away the day on roof terrace.
Also
Grab a design book and a drink and head to the vine-strewn urban secret garden of the courtyard for a mid-afternoon lounge session.
Children
Welcome everywhere except the Deluxe rooms. Cots (free) and extra beds (free for under-sixes; €80 a night for older kids) can be added to most rooms; there are four sets of interconnecting rooms, and the Helenic Suite and Grand Suite can be joined.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
For the best views, head to the terrace for your meals. And if you’re after an especially romantic evening, private rooftop dining can be arranged.
Dress Code
Modern minimalism; extra points for monochromatic attire to fit in with the decor.
Hotel Restaurant
The à la carte breakfast has a wide variety of traditional cold and hot dishes to chose from, and is served in the Modern Restaurant or up on your balcony. The Modern Restaurant, on the ground floor, has an outdoor courtyard leading off from the indoor space. The lobby’s black-and-white-marble theme continues into the restaurant, which is dotted with vintage Italian designer chairs and Greek walnut. The menu’s packed with modern Greek cuisine, from small plates to main meals, and a fantastic wine selection too. There’s also a rooftop restaurant – aplty named Sense – that serves similar Mediterranean cuisine (think paprika-peppered grilled fish, split pea fava and courgette risotto), but with incredible views of the Acropolis.
Hotel Bar
In Modern Restaurant’s bar, try one of their signature cocktails: the Athens Marathon, Golden Century, Parthenon’s Glow or Olympic Spirit. AthensWas also has a rooftop bar that enjoys panoramic views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus and the city as a whole, from the mountains that define its eastern and western boundaries, to the northern horizon and the sea to the south.
Last Orders
Breakfast is served from 7am to 11am, lunch from noon to 5pm, and dinner from 6pm to 11pm. Sense is also open for dinner from 6pm to midnight.
Room Service
The full menu is available for room service at any time, day or night.
Planes
Athens International Airport is 40 minutes away by car. The hotel can arrange transfers for €45–100, depending on time and car type.
Trains
Athens Railway Station is 15 minutes away by car, and is served by trains from Corinthos, Nafplio and the surrounding area. The hotel can arrange pickup from the train station for €20–30.
Automobiles
A pay-to-park car park is 600m from the hotel.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
You’re right in the historic heart of the city, with the Acropolis, its museum and the Arch of Hadrian all a two-minute walk away from the hotel. The National Gardens are also nearby, about a 10-minute walk away. Take the cable car or, if you’re feeling energetic, walk up Ploutarhou Street to reach the church at the top of Mount Lycabettus, 277m above sea level. More panoramic city views await at the summit of Mount Hymettus, a picnic-perfect spot overlooking Athens. One of the easiest ways to get acquainted with Athens is to follow the Ancient Promenade, a pedestrian zone that connects the city’s iconic sights, including the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis. Die-hard design lovers can get even more of a fix of contemporary works at the Benakis Museum on Koumpari.
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