AthensWas Boutique Hotel, Athens
Expert reviews
“The 21-room AthensWas, with its clean-lined Classic Modernist interiors, is steps away from the Acropolis Museum.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Athens.
“The location, a two-minute walk to the east gate of the Acropolis, couldn’t be better. Staff are friendly, adding a warm touch to the minimalist decor, and standard rooms have big balconies overlooking the pedestrianised street.”
“A revamped apartment building fitted out with a collection of modern classics, this 21-room Design Hotel is all about location, location, location. From the boxy rooftop restaurant, you can almost reach out and touch the Parthenon.”
What guests liked
- Excellent location
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Right opposite monumental staples sites of Athens like Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, the Athens Was Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice for anyone wishing for a luxurious stay in the heart of the Greek city. The hotel is located in Athens’s oldest District called Plaka. The Temple of Olympian Zeus is only a few steps away and Syntagma Square is only a few minutes’ walk from the front doors. Designed to portray classical modernism, the hotel features an uncluttered and natural style in decor.
Staying at the Athens Was Hotel is a pleasurable experience for travelers whether visiting Athens for leisure or business. It brings ancient Greek history, art culture and architecture to the forefront. Within minutes of stepping into the front doors, guests will experience a warm, welcoming feeling as the Athens Was hotel aims to be your home away from home.
Each room opens out into a furnished veranda and offers spectacular views of the city. When not resting in the lap of luxury, guests can treat their taste buds at the rooftop dining restaurant where Greek Mediterranean cuisine with French and Japanese influences is served. The Athens Was Hotel is a treat to every sense and sparks every facet of your imagination.
Hotel Details
— 21 rooms, including eight suites
— Retro chic style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Bar
— 24-hour front desk
— Concierge service
— Express check in/ check out
— Rooftop and outdoor terrace
— Business and meeting facilities available
— Business center
— Room service
— Air conditioning
— Fitness center
— Child care services
— Laundry and ironing services available
Additional Info
— Check in starts at 2:00 PM
— Check out time is 12:00 PM
— Minimum check in age is 18 years old
Address
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athina 117 42, Greece.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
3 December 2023
Wonderful short stay with great service and a fantastic central location.
My wife and I had a short wonderful hassle free 2 night stay at this boutique hotel (early Nov 23) The location is great central with lots of amenities and food options close by. Entrance to the Acropolis is a minute away with Plaka 5 minutes away. The hotel is in a pedestrianised street. On arrival we were warmly welcomed by Margarita (who was exceptional throughout our stay) and the kind porter. They gave us small canapés and a welcome shot. It was our anniversary and they kindly arranged a bottle of alcohol and chocolate cake and a hand written note. When we advised we don't drink alcohol they exchanged for a mocktails which was lovely. There was a very small issue with the room which was resolved immediately and we were kindly upgraded us immediately to a suite. The room has full amenities with iron and ironing table dropped off for the full stay. Even for tea they kindly provided hot milk upon request. Breakfast is a la carte on the rooftop with views of the Parthenon. It was a extensive menu with freshly baked bread which was delightful. The breakfast was exceptional and the roof also retracts so in good weather its outdoors! On the first night we had mocktails in the evening which was a lovely vibe with a wonderful lady serving us. Rest of the restaurant staff were ok. The front of house service is exceptional, Margarita and the porter were truly great. We booked airport transfers through the hotel, as it was our first time in Athens, it was very reasonably priced. When we needed a taxi they went above and beyond going to the main road with us to get a convenient cab. Margarita has exceptional restaurant recommendations, noting we were vegetarian, and we had some of the best meals in Athens. She really knows her stuff and is a credit to the hotel and Athens. This hotel is highly recommended for any trip to Athens with great service and exceptional location. We had a great stay here, the service was exceptional.
27 November 2023
Great place to stay
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. In conclusion a great place to stay. It will be our choice again in our future visits in Athens.
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26 November 2023
Fabulous
Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
24 November 2023
Superb Athens stay - will return to AthensWas
Perfect location, lovely hotel, minimalist and well looked after, spacious room, balcony, great breakfast, delicious lunch menu, absolutely wonderful staff.
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20 November 2023
Great hotel for exploring Athens, fuelled by brilliant breakfasts!
Great location. Very well appointed room, quiet and comfortable. Amazing breakfasts!
a rooftop terrace would have been nice.
18 November 2023
Exceptional location and facilities.
Excellent room and hospitality. Breakfast was amazing and view was exceptional. Balcony in our room was spacious. Waiters during breakfast where very friendly and helpful.
Everything was perfect.
15 November 2023
Excellent choice
Fantastic view from restaurant, great breakfast, perfect location for visiting Acropolis lovely staff. Convenient to many small restaurants.
13 November 2023
Most fabulous hotel in all ways!!
Design. Staff were exceptional. Location was fabulous. Would definitely make a return visit.
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13 November 2023
Exceptional
Excellent location with few steps from old town, polite and helpful staff, nice breakfast with beautiful view to Acropolis
12 November 2023
From the moment we arrived we were made welcomed, the hotel is truly amazing with fantastic staff!
The staff were amazing and the location was fantastic
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11 November 2023
Fabulous
Perfect location central to all sites around the Acropolis
9 November 2023
Exceptional
The people were exceptional along with the food
7 November 2023
Excellent
Location
Stairs
6 November 2023
The place to stay!
Great staff, breakfast and location.
Our stay was fabulous but things went wrong on our last evening.
5 November 2023
Fabulous
Beautifully designed rooms, very friendly and attentive team, convenient location. The Executive Suite on the 6th floor is a gem. Hint: If you are noise sensitive book a room to the back of the hotel.
4 November 2023
Exceptional
Amazing location literally steps away from so many shops and restaurants. The view of the Acropolis was breathtaking and the staff was very nice and helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
3 November 2023
Lovely place to stay but very, very expensive
Great view and great location
3 November 2023
Free good
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Small
1 November 2023
Perfect location!
Location! Only 1/4 mile from south entrance to the Acropolis and the National Gardens. Cannot beat that.
Balcony overlooked a narrow alley.
30 October 2023
Great choice for Athens sightseeing
Perfect location for sightseeing in Athens, close to shops and restaurants. Lively neighbourhood.
24 October 2023
Perfect hotel for our family to enjoy Athens.
Front desk was very helpful!!! Very cool hotel in perfect location. Very nice and modern and all staff goes out of their way to help. Excellent breakfast with incredible view. Loved hotel would for sure stay here next time !!
21 October 2023
I had a wonderful stay
excellent front desk and overall service
wished it somewhat less costly
20 October 2023
One of the best hotels we have stayed in
It was located just down the street from the acropolis and many of the ancient ruins of Athens. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The bed was very comfortable! The room was very quiet. The area to eat is located at the top of the building and you overlook the acropolis. For dinner, there is a Michelin star restaurant that it’s outstanding. It was a quiet respite on a busy street.
I don’t think there’s anything I can say that I didn’t like about it.
19 October 2023
Outstanding in every way
The most well designed hotel room we have stayed in - not just beautiful but sensible! Plenty of storage shelves, drawers, huge balcony, large bathroom and the most luxurious linens. Staff unfailingly helpful and warm.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Aerobics (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
5 December 2023
Perfect!
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.
I found the bed too hard and would have liked a more substantial doona. Booked a taxi for 6am the night before and it didn’t arrive until 6.15am. When you are on a tight schedule going to the airport, these details are important.