AthensWas Design Hotel
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athens, 11742, Greece – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 522 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.

- 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.
Couples in particular 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 center
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional Breakfast

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- Mehmet
Turkey
“Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.” - Tom
United States of America
“Fantastic view from restaurant, great breakfast, perfect location for visiting Acropolis lovely staff. Convenient to many small restaurants.” - Raymond
United States of America
“Perfect location central to all sites around the Acropolis”
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, 8.9
- 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.
MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet: Closed from Wed, Nov 01, 2023 until Tue, Apr 30, 2024
License number: 1067073
FAQs about AthensWas Design Hotel
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AthensWas Design Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- MODERN Food & Beverage Outlet
- SENSE Restaurant
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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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Room options at AthensWas Design Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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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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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