The Dolli at Acropolis

Style

Minimalist muse

Setting

All about the Acropolis

We could go Parthenon (and on) about the views from The Dolli at Acropolis, A Hotel to Live, which we guarantee will elicit a wax-lyrical reaction every time the Acropolis comes into sight. References to this neoclassical, listed mansion’s fabric-shop origins have been woven throughout the interiors, while keeping the palette light, bright, and mostly white. The neutrality inside directs your gaze to the ancient beauty outside, which is best admired from the hotel’s landmark-revealing rooftop, which spotlights one of the seven wonders of the world.

Facilities

Rooms

46, including 16 suites.

Checkout

11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.

More Details

Rates at The Dolli at Acropolis include an à la carte breakfast, which is served on the Parthenon-facing rooftop.

Also

The Grand Deluxe Rooms at The Dolli at Acropolis are suitable for guests with mobility issues, and Dolli’s Library (on the ground floor) is wheelchair-accessible – plus, there’s Braille signage in the lift for visually impaired visitors.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pet Friendly

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

At the Hotel

Library, charged laundry and dry-cleaning services, free WiFi. In rooms: smart TV, air-conditioning, clothes steamer, minibar, tea-making kit, coffee machine, and Guerlain bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

Anything with an Acropolis view will more than do – and although several categories will give you astoundingly good angles of the Parthenon, we’d put the Acropolis Grand Apartment on a pedestal for its Homeric-verse-worthy outlooks.

Poolside

Forget Athenian walking tours, you can actually swim alongside ancient history in The Dolli’s rooftop infinity pool (open 11am to 7pm).

Spa

There’s no on-site spa, but in-room relaxation is delivered by the hotel’s wellness partner, Hammam Spa Thission – whether you’re in need of a post-Parthenon pedicure, or an Ancient Greek massage (Hippocrates-approved, naturally). Yoga mats are also available.

Packing Tips

We all wish we had Hermes’ winged sandals to whizz our way around the Greek capital, but we’ll have to settle for our comfiest pair of flats. And with the hotel’s proximity to the artsy Plaka neighbourhood, you’ll want to save space in your suitcase for some locally made ceramics.

Also

Look out for the abstract art installations in the speak-easy lounge by French surrealists Lalan and Cocteau.

Children

Most welcome – a baby cot can be added to all rooms (free of charge), and babysitting can be arranged (€150 for a minimum of three hours, and €40 for every additional hour).

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Weather permitting, any of the terrace tables come with Greek god-tier views.

Dress Code

We’re not talking togas, but anything haute and Hellenistic will help you slot in with this stylish crowd.

Hotel Restaurant

The Dolli’s Restaurant takes up a prime Parthenon-viewing position on the hotel’s Acropolis-facing rooftop, where chef Athanasios Tzanetos expertly brings Asian ingredients into authentic Athenian dishes. The sommelier-curated wine list spotlights international labels alongside bottles sourced from artisan, family-run vineyards just outside of the city. You can’t go wrong by ordering the beef carpaccio, smothered in black truffle, rocket, lemon capers, and parmesan flakes.

Hotel Bar

Pour libations to a different set of spirits in The Dolli’s Library, a retro-style, speakeasy bar with an artsy atmosphere and crafted cocktails.

Last Orders

Breakfast is from 7am to 10.30am, lunch from 1pm until 4.30pm, and dinner from 7pm until 10.30pm.

Room Service

Round-the-clock Japanese bites (including brioche Wagyu burgers, crispy-duck pancakes, and inside-out rolls), platters of cheese and fig chutney, and homemade desserts? The room-service gods have spoken, and this is one of the best 24-hour menus in town.

Planes

Athens International Airport (also known as Eleftherios Venizelos) is an hour’s drive away, and the hotel can organise transfers starting from €60 (one-way, for up to three passengers). Larger vehicles (which seat up to 18 people) can be arranged for €190 each way.

Trains

Monastiraki Metro Station is within walking distance of The Dolli at Acropolis – take the blue line from the airport and you’ll arrive within 30 minutes, without any changes. The station is also served by the green line, if you’re coming from Piraeus and the port.

Automobiles

Let’s just say that the narrow Athenian streets were not made for four wheels – getting around on foot is the best way to soak up the millennia-old sights (while avoiding pricey parking charges). Renting a small car, however, does come with its perks if you’re planning on a few day-trips outside the city. There are no on-site spaces at The Dolli at Acropolis, but valet parking is available (€35 for 24 hours) in partnership with a nearby car park.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

When you’re staying this close to the Acropolis, it goes without saying that you’ll be paying this ancient citadel a visit – we’d recommend beating the crowds and avoiding the midday heat by arriving first thing in the morning. You’ll stroll past the Theatre of Dionysus on your way to Hadrian’s Arch (just 10 minutes away from The Dolli at Acropolis), and you could complete your classical circuit by looping back around to the Benaki Museum, a striking neoclassical mansion which houses over 100,000 artefacts and artworks which delve into Greece’s fascinating and far-stretching history. Bustling Monastiraki is practically on the hotel’s doorstep, which, after Syntagma Square, is one of the liveliest spots in Athens – head down this jumble of narrow streets on a Sunday morning to barter for bargains in the local Giousouroum Flea Market. Continue your treasure hunt in nearby Plaka, a village-style, artisan enclave of ceramic stalls, traditional tavernas, and listed mansions which is said to be the ‘Neighbourhood of the Gods’. Get a Greek island hit in nearby Anafiotika, a pretty tangle of whitewashed buildings perched on the northern slope of Acropolis hill where you’ll feel as though you’ve stumbled across a Cycladic village.

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