“A stylish hotel in Psirri, Athens’ most vibrant neighbourhood. From the members club House of Shila, is a hub for the Athens' creative community. Rooms are breathtakingly beautiful, with terrazzo floors, rustic-chic decor and traditional Mediterranean style finishings. A lush city stay.”
“A stylish hotel in Psirri, Athens’ most vibrant neighbourhood. From the members club House of Shila, is a hub for the Athens' creative community. Rooms are breathtakingly beautiful, with terrazzo floors, rustic-chic decor and traditional Mediterranean style finishings. A lush city stay.”
Hotel Review
Surely Athens' most aesthetically pleasing hotel, Mona is quite literally a gallery: pretty much all artworks, furnishings and decorative objects are for sale, and are on constant rotation thanks to collaborations with local artists and designers. Housed inside a converted 1950s industrial factory, Mona is a creative and imaginative space run by warm, easy-going staff who feel like a group of hip friends rather than hoteliers. Raw, unfurnished concrete walls are offset by wooden antique furniture, soft velvet upholstery and stunning ceramics; in fact the rooms are so beautiful that the aesthetic is almost spoiled by the sheer fact of being there. From the tiny, delicate breakfast mezze to the free-standing bathtubs surrounded by verdant plants, this is a place for design lovers to truly relax, enjoy and spend time in, rather than a crash-pad to immediately leave and explore the city.
Written by John Ovans
Recommended For
- Historic
- The structure of the building is unchanged from the 1950s, and still includes the original metal windows and bold iron staircase
- Local exploring
- Discover the landmarks of Athens, such as Acropolis, walk through the quaint alleyways of Plaka full of neoclassical gems
- Boutique
- Beautiful rooms within industrial backdrops, original artworks, low lighting and harmonious colour tones
- Artworks
- The rooms act as showrooms, displaying local artwork and design, that can be sold to guests
- Museums
- Ancient Agora of Athens, museum filled with artifacts and featuring ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place, a short walk away
- Local markets
- Head to the lively Monastiraki Flea Market, and Varvakios Food Market where fresh local products are sold everyday (bar Sunday)
- City Style
- Created in a 1950s industrial factory, urban themes inspired the wooden furniture, authetic fabrics and cool decor
- Sights nearby
- Just a 3 minute walk away is Hadrian's Libray, archeological site by the Roman Emperor in AD 132
- Hotel Entertainment
- Underground speakeasy hosts music events, exhibitions and late night dancing
- No restaurant
- Complimentary breakfast is served
- Sit-out Terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Pet friendly
Facilities
- Bar
- Rooftop bar serves classic cocktails, delicious wines and local delicacies amid a stunning urban scenery
- No restaurant
- Complimentary breakfast is served
- Family Suites
- Laundry
- Sit-out Terrace
- Private dining room
- Meeting Room
- Airport transfer
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- Concierge
- Suites
- Sitting Room
- Pet friendly
Activities
- Museums
- Ancient Agora of Athens, museum filled with artifacts and featuring ruins of an ancient Greek gathering place, a short walk away
- Local markets
- Head to the lively Monastiraki Flea Market, and Varvakios Food Market where fresh local products are sold everyday (bar Sunday)
- Sights nearby
- Just a 3 minute walk away is Hadrian's Libray, archeological site by the Roman Emperor in AD 132
- Hotel Entertainment
- Underground speakeasy hosts music events, exhibitions and late night dancing
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