Plaka

Athens Woo Suites sits between several versions of the city at once. From Metropolis Square, Plaka, Monastiraki and the commercial centre of Athens all unfold within a few minutes’ walk. The interiors favour light, space and contemporary details, with custom furnishings, pastel artwork and clay jars adding character without overwhelming the rooms. Upstairs, the rooftop feels more like a garden than a hotel terrace, with olive trees, planting and open views towards the Acropolis. Small in scale and central in position, it offers an easy introduction to both historic and modern Athens.

AthensWas occupies one of the most remarkable positions in the city. Set on Dionysiou Areopagitou, the pedestrian avenue beneath the Acropolis, it places guests at the meeting point of ancient and contemporary Athens. The design looks to the city’s 1960s golden era rather than its distant past, using Greek marble, walnut wood and restrained interiors that feel distinctly Athenian. Every room includes a private balcony, while the rooftop SENSE restaurant has become one of the city’s best-known tables for dinner with a view. A hotel that captures a more contemporary version of Athens without losing sight of where it is.

Many of Plaka’s buildings have adapted to the demands of modern tourism. A77 feels closer to the version that existed before it. Set inside a restored nineteenth-century residence on Adrianou Street, overlooking one of the most historically significant corridors in Athens, the hotel retains the proportions, materials and character that once defined the neighbourhood. The scale helps. Just twelve suites, with the Acropolis and Ancient Agora close enough to shape the view. The Iconic Suite’s private terrace and hot tub make the most of that position. A hotel with a stronger sense of place than most.