AthensWas Design Hotel
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athens, 11742, Greece – Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 521 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location is perfect - just by Acropolis and museum, also Plaka district. Breakfast room with view of the Acropolis is gorgeous. Athens Was suite had a great view and was spacious.

- City view
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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Situated in Dionysiou Areopagitou, the most scenic pedestrian street in Athens, AthensWas hotel is set right opposite of the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. The Temple of Olympion Zeus is a few steps away and Syntagma Square is a 10-minute walk away. Designed in line with the core principles of classical Modernism, AthensWas features uncluttered lines and natural materials. Each room opens out to a furnished veranda and has a worktable, minibar, flat-screen TV, safety box, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. A Nespresso coffee machine is also included in every room and suite. Offering spectacular views over the Acropolis and the city of Athens, the Sense Restaurant is located on the 7th floor of the hotel and serves modern Greek cuisine. Extra facilities include laundry services, a business centre, a fitness room, car rental and guided city tours. Transfer services to/from Athens Airport and the port of Piraeus can be arranged. Acropolis Metro station is located 160 meters away. MODERN is the new Food & Beverage outlet of AthensWas Hotel. Located on the hotel’s ground floor, MODERN consists of a calm and unpretentious ambience offering delectable comfort food and a fine selection of primarily Greek wines and refreshing cocktails.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Hotel chain/brand: Design HotelsDistance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional breakfast

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- Barbara
Australia
“Location is perfect - just by Acropolis and museum, also Plaka district. Breakfast room with view of the Acropolis is gorgeous. Athens Was suite had a great view and was spacious.” - Vasileios
Greece
“Perfect location in the most beautiful area of Athens city centre plus an underground station just a step away. Very nice comfy and spacious room. Excellent breakfast with a wonderful Acropolis view. Fantastic staff, helpful polite and friendly....” - Vasiliki
United Kingdom
“Perfect location, lovely hotel, minimalist and well looked after, spacious room, balcony, great breakfast, delicious lunch menu, absolutely wonderful staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- SENSE Restaurant
- CuisineGreek
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Facilities of AthensWas Design HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- City view
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Children's high chair
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Pub crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Greek
- English
- French
- Polish
- Russian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
AthensWas Design Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Please inform AthensWas Design Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet is closed from Wed 01 Nov 2023 until Tue 30 Apr 2024
License number: 1067073
FAQs about AthensWas Design Hotel
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AthensWas Design Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Evening entertainment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Aerobics
- Personal trainer
- Beauty Services
- Bike tours
- Facial treatments
- Pub crawls
- Waxing services
- Make up services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Spa/wellness packages
- Fitness
- Fitness classes
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AthensWas Design Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet
- SENSE Restaurant
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Room options at AthensWas Design Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at AthensWas Design Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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AthensWas Design Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at AthensWas Design Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.