THE MODERNIST ATHENS, Athens

The Modernist Athens - A design-forward boutique hotel with rooftop Acropolis views and custom furnishings in Kolonaki

Located in the former Canadian Embassy building on a quiet residential square in Kolonaki, this 38-room Athens hotel features custom-designed black wooden furniture, timber floors, and brass accents throughout. The rooms come equipped with Marshall speakers, parquet flooring, satellite TVs, and laptop-friendly workspaces, while monochrome bathrooms include Physis Laboratory amenities. A rooftop bar provides sunset cocktails and Acropolis views, complemented by a restaurant serving healthy salad bowls and a buffet breakfast with Greek specialties. The 24-hour fitness center and front desk are staffed by multilingual personnel speaking Greek, English, Spanish and French. The property sits within 1640.4 ft of Lycabettus Hill and 1968.5 ft from Athens Music Hall, with several museums including the National Gallery and Museum of Cycladic Art less than 10 minutes' walk away. Evangelismos metro station is located at the end of the road.

Pros

DJ-curated music selection in public spaces by Athens' Spilios Christopoulos

Eight signature cocktails designed by Nikos Bakoulis of The Clumsies bar

Unique in-room features include turntables with vinyl collections and premium spirits trolleys

Organic ginger and lemongrass tea blend specially created with Greek brand Rhoeco

Cons

Some rooms do not include balconies

Limited on-site parking available