PERISCOPE, Athens

Periscope - A design-focused Athens hotel with panoramic city views in upscale Kolonaki

Located in the exclusive Kolonaki district, Periscope features 21 rooms adorned with commissioned aerial photography and urban-themed artwork. The modernist 1950s building houses soundproofed accommodations with wooden floors, glass-enclosed showers, and plexiglass light box installations displaying panoramic Athens imagery. The Art Lounge serves cocktails alongside city views, while the mezzanine level contains meeting facilities dubbed the 'Workshop Floor.' This Athens hotel places guests within a 10-minute walk of Evangelismos and Syntagma metro stations, the Greek Parliament, and the National Gardens. The Periscope's central location provides access to the Benaki Museum, Cycladic Museum, and Byzantine Museum, while the Monastiraki, Plaka, and Acropolis neighborhoods lie within a 20-minute walk.

Pros

Located in Kolonaki's prime shopping area, surrounded by designer boutiques and upscale restaurants

Each room features unique commissioned artwork and aerial city photography

The penthouse suite includes a private Jacuzzi with Acropolis views

Interactive surveillance installations and artistic displays in the lounge

Cons

20-minute walk to main archaeological sites

Limited on-site dining options