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Boutique Hotels Athens

Athens is one of Europe's most iconic capital cities with its ancient acropolis dominating the sky line. But it's not all tradition and ancient history here. There is a growing number of chic design hotels joining the ever-expanding hotel scene. And they're not all high-end either! Athens has a great range of properties for those looking for something a little different. From contemporary stays with very reasonable rates to heritage property conversions and seriously smart luxury pads that will thrill even the fussiest guest. Use our guide to the best boutique hotels in Athens to ensure that you're booking one of the coolest spots in town!

Urban Frame Hotel

Athens (Plaka)

A chic contemporary hotel offering a very central location. Rooms are compact but well designed with white-on-white style, in-room showers and large picture frame windows. Breakfasts are an indulgent (Greek) affair while the staff have excellent local knowledge. A superb city crashpad.

  • City Style - With stylish modern design, a coffee bar, and an attentive concierge — this boutique central pad is a perfect city base
  • Families - With the option of either rooms which sleep three or interconnecting rooms, this is a comfortable base for families
  • Sights nearby - Take the Ancient Promenade and tick off some of the city's most famed attractions including the Acropolis
  • Local exploring - Well located in the Plaka district with many of the city's main attractions within walking distance
from $99 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Varaba Country House

Athens

A chic country property within 10 minutes drive of the Airport. Five suites contemporary in design with high beamed ceilings, steel grey hues, and plenty of light. Most have a private patio and direct garden access. There's no restaurant but some meals are offered on request. A quiet rural hideaway.

  • Short break - Located just 8 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the beaches, this is a good option for a quick beach break
  • Local exploring - A great base for exploring authenic rural Greece and there's easy access to Athens too
  • Country Escape - A chic rural hideaway with just five rooms, a lovely spot for a quiet rural hideaway
  • Contemporary - Stylish interiors have high ceilings, cool steel grey hues, and minimalist furniture
from $110 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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InnAthens

Athens (Syntagma)

InnAthens offers chic contemporary accommodation in a quiet but central location a short walk from Syntagma Square. Each room features Cocomat mattresses and marble bathrooms with Olive amenities. Enjoy a traditional Greek breakfast on your balcony each morning. A stylish stay, in a great spot!

  • Romantic Break - An elegant and tranquil hideaway — think plush bedding, cool marble bathrooms and balconies overlooking the city
  • Local exploring - With so many historic sights on your doorstep you'd be amiss not to take in all that Athens has to offer
  • Sights nearby - Visit the tiny and scenic Anafiotika neighbourhood located on the Acropolis hill
  • Great walks - Take a leisurely stroll through the city's Zappion National Gardens
from $114 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Fresh Hotel

Athens (Omonia)

Luxury meets minimal to make a statement at this colourful boutique hotel in the centre of Athens. Spacious and stylish rooms come with all the mod-cons. Admire the sunset from the rooftop pool and open-air bar. Top notch breakfast buffet at Magenta Restaurant. Great for romantics and explorers.

  • Romantic Break - A hip spot for young couples — Tassos Zepos design interiors and achingly cool rooftop bar with pool and views of the Acropolis
  • Total relaxation - For those looking to unwind, book the suites featuring Zen Gardens and make the most of the Hammam, spa and steam rooms!
  • Hotel Entertainment - The new ArtWall/Project Space hosts a new visual and/or performance art show every month
  • Sights nearby - Acropolis and Syntagma Square are very easily accessibly by foot
from $123 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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18 Micon Street

Athens (Psyrri)

Housed in a once-abandoned warehouse, this is now a trendy hotel perfect for a stylish city-stay. The design is distinctly industrial with exposed brick, grey hues and sharp lines. Chic bedrooms and top-floor suites overlook the Acropolis while Athens' downtown district is right on your doorstep.

  • Families - The family suite provides a triple bunkbed, funky alphabet wallpaper and toys! Plus, the city will provide constant activity
  • Local exploring - Located in buzzing downtown Athens; bars, coffee-shops and galleries are endless. Not to mention famous ancient ruins!
  • Honeymoons - Downtown Athens is a place of romance - winding historic streets, ancient ruins and the tremendous Parthenon
  • City Style - Top floor suites are huge and offer breathtaking terrace and city views
from $125 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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360 Degrees Hotel

Athens (Monastiraki)

This charming hotel is nestled in the heart of historic Athens. Individually styled rooms have unique, vintage design pieces and views of the city sights. Stay in the Junior Suite to enjoy a pretty outdoor patio. Drink at the rooftop bar for majestic views of the Acropolis. An intimate guesthouse.

  • Local exploring - Located next to Hadrian's Library and Monastiraki Flea Market, this hotel is a great starting point for local exploring
  • Romantic Break - Couples love the romantic roof terrace at night, with signature cocktails and stunning views over the historic city
  • City Style - With unique design pieces and individually styled rooms, this hotel has reams of city style
  • Local markets - Wander round Monastiraki Flea Market, a short walk from the hotel, and bag a bargain to take home
from $126 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel

Athens (Makriyanni)

Set in central Athens, the Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel offers chic accommodation with a smart traditional feel. The property exudes an air of elegance with antiques and artworks adorning the walls. With a prime central location this is a great city spot!

  • Local exploring - Located just a few steps from the Acropolis and Plaka, and adjacent to the new Acropolis museum — a very convenient stay
  • Museums - The Acropolis Museum is just few steps away — this is an extensive and very well curated museum worthy of a few visits
  • Boutique - With just 22 rooms, unique design, and personalised service — this is a charming boutique stay
  • Value chic - With a spectacular location and smart boutique style, you are getting a lot for your money here
from $131 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Foundry

Athens (Psyrri)

Ideally located, close to the centre of Athens, in the historic district of Psyrri, this elegant, industrial-style 12-suite boutique hotel provides space and light and a divine rooftop bar/café - for individuals, architectural-lovers, couples and families. A unique urban hotel.

  • City Style - Located in a former industrial building with custom-made design pieces, this hotel has reams of contemporary style
  • Local exploring - With its central location, this hotel is the perfect starting point for your local exploring in Athens
  • Groups - The hotel's spacious apartments are perfect for groups and can sleep up to four people
  • Local markets - See how the local shop with a trip to the Central Municipal Athens Market, a bustling fruit and vegetable market
from $142 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grecotel Pallas Athena

Athens (Omonia)

A hotel like no other. A luxury boutique filled with modern art works, individual designs, and an inventive restaurant to match. Rooms and suites range from chic to super chic, each different but equally modern. A hotel for those who like invention and creativity.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned to explore the ancient Acropolis, old city (Plaka) and other iconic sights such as Hadrian’s library & the Agora
  • Designer - The design is utterly unique with bright modern artwork, wall art, and sculptures set against a bright white background
  • Families - Very family friendly with kids' menus in the restaurant and well designed family suites
  • Artworks - The hotelhas an extensive art collection of vibrant pop art and sculptures
from $151 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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O&B Athens Boutique Hotel

Athens (Psyrri)

A small contemporary hotel with wonderful views of the Parthenon. Sophisticated rooms and suites are simply styled with all the mod cons and the best have private balconies. Boasting an excellent restaurant and very friendly staff — this is a great choice for a weekend in Athens.

  • Restaurant - Traditional Greek cuisine with a modern make over in the hotel's very good restaurant — a real selling point of the hotel
  • Local exploring - Ideally positioned a short stroll from the Parthenon and surrounded by buzzy restaurants and flea markets
  • Boutique - A small hotel with chic design and standout staff — it feels very much like a personalised stay
  • Local markets - Peruse the fun Monastiraki flea market which is open on Sundays
from $179 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ergon House

Athens (Syntagma)

A foodie's paradise, this hotel has an entire floor dedicated to it. From a food hall to a deli and a noteworthy restaurant, this is a destination in itself. Upstairs the rooms have a minimalistic Japanese feel with polished wood, brass fittings and simple greys and whites. A very chic city base.

  • Foodies - The entire ground floor is dedicated to food with a superb Greek restaurant plus a greengrocer, a butcher and a fishmonger!
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through pretty Plaka, a village within the city and one of the oldest inhabited neighbourhoods in the world
  • Cooking classes - Take one of the hotel's cooking classes that starts by teaching you about the produce in the food hall
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Acropolis and its adjoining museum
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mona

Athens (Psyrri)

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.

  • 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
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Athens Flair

Athens (Kolonaki)

Housed inside a stunning neoclassical mansion in the smart Kolonaki district, Athens Flair is comprised of just six large rooms and suites where contemporary decor meets historic features. Enjoy scenic views from the rooftop, and explore the ancient art and architecture hidden within the city.

  • Museums - An extensive display of ancient history to modern art all in walking distance: Acroplos Museum, Cycladic Museum, Benaki Museum
  • Local exploring - Discover the breathtaking neoclassical buildings all close to the hotel, Zappeion Magaron, The Athenian Triptych to name a few
  • Architectural - The building dates back to the 1880s, and still contains the original marble staircase and beautiful ceiling embellishment
  • Boutique - Old meets new at this architectural neoclassical jewel, vintage interiors with modern, luxurious finishings and amenities
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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AthensWas

Athens (Plaka)

Classic modernism in the heart of ancient Athens. A sleek stay providing hard to beat views of the Acropolis and the city. Retro-chic rooms feature contemporary, marble-clad bathrooms and well-stocked minibars. Enjoy an indulgent breakfast before seeing the sights that lie on your doorstep.

  • Foodies - The rooftop restaurant serves Greek-Mediterranean cuisine with French and Japanese influences, accompanied by spectacular views
  • Sights nearby - The Temple of Olympion Zeus, Syntagma Square and many more sights are within walking distance
  • Local exploring - Just metres away from The Temple of Olympion Zeus and many of Athens' sights
  • Great walks - Take a stroll along Dionysiou Areopagitou - the most scenic street in Athens
from $255 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Zillers

Athens (Monastiraki)

This boutique hotel is set within the picturesque neighbourhood of Plaka. Located in a heritage building, the hotel underwent a full renovation and now offers modern rooms and suites with design pieces that nod to local style. Unwind with a drink at the urban roof garden; a stylish city getaway.

  • Romantic Break - Couples love the romantic roof garden bar and café, with great views over the historic city
  • City Style - Situated in a lovingly restored heritage building, this hotel has plenty of city style
  • Families - The spacious family suites are perfect for those travelling with children
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Acropolis, the ruins of an iconic 5th-century B.C. temple complex a stone's throw from the hotel
from $272 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Gatsby

Athens

A chic boutique hotel in central Athens, blending Jazz Age charm with 21st-century indulgence. Think pastel pink headboards, golden wardrobes, and diamond-tiled showers in bold Art Deco rooms. Enjoy a rooftop bar with Acropolis views, a boxing gym, and Greek-Mediterranean dining. Effortless glamour.

  • Great walks - Escape to the serene National Garden, a lush oasis offering shaded pathways and a welcome respite from the city’s lively tempo
  • Local exploring - Wander Kolonaki’s chic streets, a hotspot for trendy boutiques, art galleries, and lively cafés that hum with Athenian energy
  • Hotel Entertainment - Sip cocktails at Cloud 9, the exclusive rooftop bar, while savouring views of Athens and the iconic Acropolis just a glance away
  • Learning - Immerse yourself in Athens’ rich history with a 10-minute walk to the Acropolis, where ancient wonders meet breathtaking views
from $326 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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