AthensWas Design Hotel
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athens, 11742, Greece – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 483 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location was in the heart of the acropolis and perfect view of the Parthenon. Our Porter Valantes was amazing so intuitive, helpful, and friendly!!!!

- City view
- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Private Bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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Located 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, mini-bar, 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 center, 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 525 feet 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 ambiance offering delectable comfort food and a fine selection of primarily Greek wines and refreshing cocktails.
This is our guests' favorite part of Athens, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
AthensWas Design Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 3, 2015Hotel chain/brand: Design Hotels
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast

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- Franklin
United States of America
“Location was in the heart of the acropolis and perfect view of the Parthenon. Our Porter Valantes was amazing so intuitive, helpful, and friendly!!!!” - Roland
United States of America
“The location was absolutely brilliant. Across the street from Hadrian‘s arch and steps from a Plaka. From the welcoming drink to the seven course meal on the rooftop restaurant with beautiful views of the acropolis, we couldn’t have asked for...” - Beth
United States of America
“Great location walking to the Parthenon cafes and shops. Breakfast good!” - Christian
United States of America
“Staff was extraordinary friendly. Location was fantastic. Free breakfast was great.” - Joe
Italy
“The staff was amazing all around The wait staff in the morning at the breakfast restaurant was exceptional, friendly and personable The included breakfast was superb” - Carlos
Brazil
“good location. Balcony could be better. Restaurant was good!” - Dan
United States of America
“Incredible location with spectacular view of Parthenon” - James
United States of America
“Staff went out of their to accommodate when additional changes were requested. The best location to visit Acropolis.” - Patrick
Greece
“The rooms were very clean and modern. We loved that our balcony was completely safe for our toddler. The location is absolutely perfect! It's by the plaka, Harland arch, restaurants and literally every important acess point to major tourist...” - TTom
United States of America
“Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend and stay at this property again.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Hello! I am very interested in booking two rooms for two nights in June. However, my niece has diabetes and needs a refrigerator in a room to store he..
Dear Mrs Kristin, Thank you for your message. We would like to inform you that all room types are equipped with a mini bar refrigerator and that the..Answered on 29 October 2019Hi do you have express pcr test at this location for guest? Only in Athens for a short time and need a express pcr test on a Sunday with fast results.
Our mutual guests can be performed Covid PCR tests at the Central Clinic of Athens. There is no reservation required,you simply have the test and rece..Answered on 10 January 2022Hi. Do you have interconnecting rooms for 28-30 August 2022. We are a family of 5 : 2 adults and 3 children (10, 10, 8 years). Thank you
Dear guests, Thank you very much for your request and for considering AthensWas Design hotel for your stay. Regarding the requested dates, indeed we m..Answered on 11 April 2022Hi there. We are keen to stay with you for three nights next Summer and we are a family of 4. Children will be 8 and 11. Is there a room that can acco..
Thank you for your interest in AthensWas hotel. We kindly inform you that upon availability, we may accommodate you to an Executive Suite or connectin..Answered on 16 November 2021Is there an in-house spa?
Greetings from AthensWas hotel. We kindly inform you that we have a partnership with the Polis Hammam which is located at Monastiraki area, only 15mi..Answered on 15 June 2022I am looking for a room that can accommodate 3 people. Is it possible to get a rollaway bed to sleep a third person in a double room?
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your request and for considering AthensWas Design hotel for your stay. I am afraid that the Classic Room is too ti..Answered on 4 October 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- SENSE Restaurant
- CuisineGreek
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of AthensWas Design HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Walk-in closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- City view
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- 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
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/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
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- 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
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- MassageAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Greek
- English
- French
- Polish
- Russian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Please inform AthensWas Design Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 1067073
FAQs about AthensWas Design Hotel
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Guests staying at AthensWas Design Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Gluten-free
- American
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Room options at AthensWas Design Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at AthensWas Design Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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AthensWas Design Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Evening entertainment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Aerobics
- Personal trainer
- Beauty services
- Bike tours
- Facial treatments
- Bar crawls
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Fitness
- Fitness classes
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Check-in at AthensWas Design Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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AthensWas Design Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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AthensWas Design Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet
- SENSE Restaurant