AthensWas Design Hotel

Rated 9.0 in 532 reviews. 21 rooms.

★★★★★

AthensWas hotel is the only hotel in its class situated on the best-known and most beautiful pedestrian walkway in Athens: Dionysiou Areopagitou street.The walkway skirts the sacred rock of the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the city’s most important and awe-inspiring classical monument and the emblem of Athens since antiquity. It also connects the New Acropolis Museum, recognized internationally as one of the most beautiful and fascinating museums in the world, with the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens’ superb Roman-era theatre, which hosts concerts, operas and theatrical performances every summer, gracing the Athens Festival with its splendid aura.

AthensWas is a Design HotelTM and it is designed in line with the core principles of classical modernism. The aesthetic of its rooms and communal spaces is defined by clean, uncluttered lines and natural materials—chiefly Greek marble and wood.

AthensWas has a rooftop bar which enjoys an amazing panoramic view 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.

Situated in Dionysiou Areopagitou, the most scenic pedestrian street in Athens, AthensWas hotel is set right opposite of the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. The Temple of Olympion Zeus is a few steps away and Syntagma Square is a 10-minute walk away.

Designed in line with the core principles of classical Modernism, AthensWas features uncluttered lines and natural materials. Each room opens out to a furnished veranda and has a worktable, minibar, flat-screen TV, safety box, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. A Nespresso coffee machine is also included in every room and suite.

Offering spectacular views over the Acropolis and the city of Athens, the Sense Restaurant is located on the 7th floor of the hotel and serves modern Greek cuisine.

Extra facilities include laundry services, a business centre, a fitness room, car rental and guided city tours. Transfer services to/from Athens Airport and the port of Piraeus can be arranged. Acropolis Metro station is located 160 meters away.

MODERN is the new Food & Beverage outlet of AthensWas Hotel. Located on the hotel’s ground floor, MODERN consists of a calm and unpretentious ambience offering delectable comfort food and a fine selection of primarily Greek wines and refreshing cocktails.

Available Rooms

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Rooms

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  • Classic Double Room

    301 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Patio Soundproofing Room service
  • Deluxe Double Room

    344 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Soundproofing Room service
  • Executive Suite

    592 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Patio Soundproofing Room service
  • Hellenic Suite with Acropolis View

    592 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Residence Suite

    430 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Soundproofing Terrace Room service
  • Superior Deluxe Suite

    344 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Soundproofing Room service
  • AthensWas Suite

    430 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Balcony Soundproofing Terrace Room service

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near AthensWas Design Hotel

  1. Dionysiou Areopagitou (Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου)

    One of the most impressive streets of Athens, offering an extraordinary view of the southern slope of the Acropolis and the Parthenon!

    107 m from hotel
    Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου

  2. Indian Chef

    Best Indian restaurant in Athens by a million miles. Simple, clean, traditional and friendly staff. Try their awesome curries. Definitely coming back.

    159 m from hotel
    Αθανασίου Διάκου 22

  3. Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός Ολυμπίου Διός)

    There is evidence that Zeus was worshipped at the site from the beginning of the 6th century BC., when work to construct the monumental temple began.

    166 m from hotel
    Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Ολγας

  4. Acropolis Museum (Μουσείο Ακρόπολης)

    Welcome to the Acropolis Museum! Definitely a must visit while in Athens. Be sure to see the Parthenon Gallery, while gazing at one of the ancient world's greatest structures.

    240 m from hotel
    Διονυσίου Αρεοπαγίτου 15

  5. Ciné Paris

    Outdoor movie theatre in Plaka. Good activity if you're looking for something relaxing in a cool space.

    268 m from hotel
    Κυδαθηναίων 22

  6. Celia Kritharioti

    Προσέξτε ποιος θα σας εξυπηρετήσει. Αν είναι εκεί ο υπεύθυνος, αποφύγετέ τον. Είναι χαρακτηριστικά κακός. Έχει τα θέματά του και σε κάνει να νιώθεις άσχημα.

    342 m from hotel
    Δαιδάλου 8

  7. Zappeion Gardens (Ζάππειος Κήπος)

    A great place to take a long or short walk, run, or just sit under the trees. The coolest place downtown Athens, even in the warmest of greek summer. Beautiful landscape where nature meets the past

    366 m from hotel
    Λεωφ. Βασιλίσσης Όλγας

  8. ManiMani (ΜάνηΜάνη)

    This is a MUST on your visit to Athens. Easy to miss as it looks like a private flat. Cosy, friendly staff and great food. Take your time as there's no rush.

    389 m from hotel
    Φαλήρου 10

  9. Drupes & Drips

    Great apperitivos! Friendly staff! A great little shop, located in a scenic alley, makes you feel like you are in italy!

    412 m from hotel
    Ζήτρου 20

  10. Acropolis of Athens (Ακρόπολη Αθηνών)

    The Acropolis of Athens! The greatest and finest sanctuary of ancient Athens. The imposing Parthenon is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power.

    421 m from hotel
    Ακρόπολη Αθηνών

  11. Parthenon (Παρθενώνας)

    If you have a European University Student Card, don't go to the ticketing office, but go straight to the entrance, show your student ID and you will get free entrance!

    496 m from hotel
    Ακρόπολη Αθηνών

  12. Guarantee

    Respect! τα καλυτερα!

    0.5 km from hotel
    Βείκου 41