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Located in Kolonaki and housed in the former Canadian Embassy, within 500 metres of Lycabettus Hill and 600 metres of Athens Music Hall, The Modernist Athens provides accommodation with a restaurant. Offering a fitness centre, the property is located within 600 metres of Museum of Cycladic Art. The property features a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The property also offers a turntable with its own vinyl collection as well as a trolley stocked with premium spirits. Fitted with parquet floor, Marshall speakers and a flat-screen, satellite TV, all elegantly decorated and air-conditioned units in the hotel feature a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Certain rooms at The Modernist Athens also provide guests with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with an espresso machine. A buffet breakfast, prepared with selected ingredients, is served each morning at the property. The property facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk with staff speaking Greek, English, Spanish and French. Several boutique shops, restaurants, bars and museums can be found in the surrounding area. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport is 18 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 169 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>friendly staff</b> and the excellent <b>central location</b>, making it easy to explore Athens. The <b>breakfast</b> was praised for its variety and quality. Rooms were noted for their comfort and <b>cleanliness</b>, though some found them smaller than expected. The rooftop views were a delightful bonus.
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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Minty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spacious and clean, staff were exceptional. Area is clean and a great for walking with a nearby hill that has wonderful views of the city.
  • Laurent
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great atmosphere, nice interior and friendly staff
  • Sew
    Singapore Singapore
    Hotel is very close to Evangelismos metro station, just 4mins walk. The room is very clean. Bed is very comfortable. We like the breakfast so much.
  • Julie
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel’s location is fantastic, the rooms are comfortable, clean and most importantly no noise at night. The staff is extremely professional and approachable and ready to go the extra mile to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Shoutout...
  • Irina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved fhe property. As it was for my birthday celebration, i was pleasantly surprised at the checkin as i got an upgrade of our room. Conveniently located, within walking distance to Syntagma square on a nice sunny day as well as 1 or 2 metro...
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The lady at reception was fantastic.So friendly and engaging
  • Dharmender
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel in a lovely neighbourhood, walkable to most of the sights in Athens and a metro stop a few minutes away. The hotel was well designed and had a great rooftop too, with views of the Acropolis and the sea. Lovely breakfast, wine hour, and...
  • Fred
    United States United States
    The value the hotel provided was a bit of a surprise - everyone was exceptionally friendly and the breakfast had a large variety of good food options. For us, the location was great - one block to the metro made traveling into town quick and...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Staff on reception very friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast! Had an issue with the bed that was fixed immediately. Rooms felt fresh and modern. Lovely rooftop bar to relax and watch the sunset. Would definitely stay again!!
  • Viacheslav
    Russia Russia
    Amazing hotel in the centre. Its idealism starts at the entrance with modern dark facade of the building and continues inside where very nice people welcome you the reception desk and restaurant. The room is even more stylish with perfect...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Modernist Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free
  • The Modernist Roof Garden
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Modernist Athens
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 21 per day.

  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
The Modernist Athens takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 1175293

FAQs about The Modernist Athens

  • Room options at The Modernist Athens include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family
    • Triple

  • The Modernist Athens offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The Modernist Athens has 2 restaurants:

    • The Modernist Roof Garden
    • The Modernist Cafe

  • Guests staying at The Modernist Athens can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The Modernist Athens is 0.8 miles from the centre of Athens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Modernist Athens is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Modernist Athens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.