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
25 November 2024
Wonderful 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 was our 2nd stay and it will be our choice again in our future visits in Athens.
A little bit careless cleaning staff. They damaged a bottle of our own cosmetics and there was a pair of dirty socks from a previous guest in the wardrobe
4 November 2024
Third time confirms that it is a great choice
Apart from a super location and a nice interior design the a la carte breakfast with a stunning view to the Acropolis is a treat.
30 October 2024
Exceptional service from staff and spacious room
It was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Everything was clean. Big shower. All staff were so helpful and pleasant
Just the one single elevator was quite slow
21 October 2024
The absolute perfect location to see Athens
the location was absolutely perfect - literally on the path to the Acropolis, short walk to the park, equally short walk to the see the parliment and changing of the gaurd. the breakfast was great, but most of all the service was tremendous!! Staff were quick to accomdate and super friendly.
the cost is high - but in the end worth it.
21 October 2024
PERFECT
STUNNING BREAKFAST WITH A VIEW
12 October 2024
It was wonderful overall
Very clean and modern, close to everything
Little pricey, breakfast was just ok
12 October 2024
Fantastic location and helpful staff
Fantastic location with view to the acropolis Very comfortable bed Quality linens and pillows
Expected better quality shampoo and conditioner
6 October 2024
Wonderful!!
The staff was friendly and helpful in making recommendations for us. We had to leave for the airport very early and they packed a delicious breakfast for us to take with us. I loved the large balcony and the location that was close to many restaurants as well as the plaka, hop on hop off location, and access to the acropolis museum and the acropolis itself. Wish we had been able to take advantage of the delicious lunch menu.
I would have liked a lighted mirror space in the room to use the blow dryer since there was no plug in the bathroom.
6 October 2024
A very nice place to stay for exploring Athens and the Acropolis. The staff are very helpful too.
We liked everything about this hotel apart from the inadequate lighting in our room and the placement of items in the bathroom. All the staff were friendly and spoke good English. The good and varied breakfast is served on the top floor giving magnificent views of the the Acropolis area. The air-conditioned room is a good size and has a coffee machine and free water every day. The wardrobe space is good.
Our room had inadequate lighting. The lighting is not bright enogh as there are no lights fitted on the ceiling. One of the bedside lamps did not work. We were told that a new part was on order. The person who designed the bathroom never used it. It looks very nice with high-quality fittings but there is a surface for laying toilet bags and other toiletries but there is a large gap between the window and the laydown surface. This allows things to drop over onto the floor. The small face mirror is on the same surface and not easy to use and the light of the mirror is inadequate for shaving etc. The rainforest shower is too large for the shower space. It is not easy to get away from the deluge while washing unless you turn off the tap.
5 October 2024
Beautiful hotel in amazing location
Super great location and next to the Acropolis
The breakfast is a la carte (there is no buffet) which makes it longer
2 October 2024
Exceptional
Top restaurant on roof terrace
26 September 2024
Great stay in an incredible location
The property was clean with a good amount of space and excellent amenities.
25 September 2024
A lovely stay at a lovely property.
The staff were all so kind and helpful, everyone went out of their way to make you comfortable and happy. An excellent ala carte breakfast was served and boxed breakfasts were given to us at 6am on our way to the airport. The view from the restaurant was spectacular and our balcony was private and huge. Below a lovely pedestrian walk, lined with large old trees, shopping and restaurants were a minute walk in every direction. A Very comfortable bed and pillows too.
Having to check out after only a three night stay. We have spent weeks in other hotels in Athens and I would rate this as the best.
19 September 2024
Exceptional
Everything great, location steps away from major sights, amazing neighboorhood
limited room service options for a hotel of this category
18 September 2024
Perfect in every way
Great location
18 September 2024
A very comfortable stay in a perfect location.
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and pillows, lovely breakfast with wonderful view of the Acropolis. Very stylish and chic. The staff deserve special mention and were happy to arrange taxis and reservations. All done with ease, minimal fuss and a welcome lack of pretension. Restaurant staff also excellent. Room service was good and the pizzas and salads offered were modern eating as described and an easy option when feeling too tired to leave the room!
Liked just about everything but one thing that could be improved is the lighting, especially in the bathroom. Not much space for personal toiletries in the bathroom either. A bit “style over function”. There is a lift but you need to go up some stairs to reach it and to get to the restaurant, so not so great if you have mobility issues. But I’m nitpicking here…
8 September 2024
Forgettable
The location and the quiet room and the comfortable bed.
Very small room. Only view is from the rooftop. Room service food is terrible.
5 September 2024
A quick visit
Ideally situated to be close to shopping sightseeing and wandering the streets and the restaurant called senses, on top magnificent views of the acropolis and was truly wonderful gastro experience.
31 August 2024
A wonderful experience in all regards & would stay there again as a first option.
Location is unbeatable & views from rooftop restaurant will always stay memorable for us. The staff were fantastic & elevated a great hotel to exceptional status. The rooftop restaurant provided a superior experience with its degustation menu & reflects the Michelin awards it received. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
We liked everything.
18 August 2024
Exceptional
Great location and a very comfy stay
15 August 2024
Very warm welcome from hotel staff. Central location to attractions. Very friendly locals, despite
Delicious breakfast. Breathtaking view of Acropolis.
Complicated lighting system in bedrooms.
15 August 2024
One of the best. I would recommend and stay again.
The location near sights and restaurants on a pedestrian street was ideal. The rooms were very comfortable and oasis from the heat and bustle outside. The rooftop breakfast room is fantastic. The staff is professional and ready to help at all times.
Nothing
11 August 2024
Superb location
Perfect location- 2-3min from Acropolis and Plata Hospitality of crew is amazing! Outstanding and helpful, profesional and warm Clean rooms. We even had our room made in the evening after checking in ( it was nice to have fresh set of towels, after we All took a shower the day we arrived. We were sailing and were exsausted. If the kid’s life jacket gave it away it means, the stuff is very attendif) Magnificent breakfast with a direct view on Acropolis
8 August 2024
Excellent location, wonderful staff and contemporary design!
Excellent location and wonderful staff all around. I did not get her name, but the woman at the breakfast restaurant was very welcoming and great.
6 August 2024
Fabulous
Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location and comfortable rooms.
Everything OK
1 August 2024
Fantastic location coupled with 5 star service.
The location is as good as it gets in Athens. Included breakfast includes an amazing view of the Acropolis.
31 July 2024
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Athens especially to see all the touristic sights
Great location, great breakfast, nice rooms and comfy beds.
The quality of the food at the reception/restaurant.
22 July 2024
Great short stay location
The location and the comfortable Room
Bar area could be better
18 July 2024
Very good
The central location in a pedestrianised street close to shops, bars and restaurants . The Reception staff and luggage handlers were very friendly and helpful.
Some of the breakfast staff were inefficient and surly. Not all items on menu were available. Also the bar is not open all day and evening to hotel guests. It used to close at 7pm just as you want a drink before going out to dinner. Also Sesnse only serves Tasting menus, not al la carte and they don't cater for dairy free people . For these reasons it is definately not a 5 star hotel which they claim to be.. Our friends stayed in room 403 and they reported that the air con didn't work but it did but turned out to be inadequate for the size of room. They were moved to 101 where it did keep the room cool. As they were checking out so were the new guests in a 403. They reported same problem and Reception acted as though they knew nothing about the problem.......
24 June 2024
An excellent hotel in a perfect location to restaurants, shops, and the Acropolis.
Location, beautiful rooms, and friendly and helpful staff!
Nothing- highly recommend
11 June 2024
An excellent stay in a great location.
Excellent location, wonderful breakfast and service.
Rooms a little small and view for rooms at the back of the hotel are not great. Just locals flats and balconies. But what you might expect from such a central location.
11 June 2024
We absolutely loved our stay at the AthensWas Hotel. Everything about it is 5 star.
Hotel was located in an excellent position for exploring Athens. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was lovely with fantastic views of the Acropolis. The rooms were spacious and cleaned to an exceedingly high standard.
Nothing could have been better with this hotel.
10 June 2024
Waiting for our next time
Our first room was beautiful,very comfortable with two bathrooms,very clean(two tomes a day they came in to clean),with all the facility’s you need. For our last night we moved to another room with a beautiful view of the Acropolis. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. We ate dinner at SENSE restaurant and it was a very very good one. Breakfast is rich and tasty. The location is gorgeous at the centre of everything. We had a great great time and if we will go back to Athens one day it will for sure to AthensWas hotel. Thank you🌸
9 June 2024
Exceptional location
Location was really good and the staff was super friendly, they gave us really good reccomendations. Margarita helped us with every request we had and breakfast with the view was the best way to start our day
30 May 2024
Great hotel
The views from the suite
The elevator is not efficient in rush hours
16 May 2024
Fabulous place to stay to see the sights of Athens!
Fabulous location close to the Acropolis, with a good view from the balcony of our fifth floor room and the sixth floor Sense Restaurant. Super and helpful staff throughout our three night stay. Excellent breakfast. Extremely comfortable extra large bed. Large en suite bathroom with large shower.
Absolutely nothing.
13 May 2024
Fabulous
The situation the staff the cleanliness the food the view
The price
4 May 2024
Exceptional
Fabulous location and service. This one is a winner!
3 May 2024
Nice
the staff was wonderful
breakfast was just okay
29 April 2024
Fantastic location for a 3 day trip to Athens
Beautiful small hotel, great room and fantastic location
Nothing
29 April 2024
Exceptional
Meals were great. Views spectacular.
23 April 2024
Overall, highly enjoyed our stay.
1. Location 2. Friendly staff 3. Clean/comfy
Slow elevator
22 April 2024
Comfort, clean, spacy, amazing view on Acropolis that is just in neighborhood, excellent value-f-mon
Amazing direct view on Acropolis from our Hellenic suite, large terrace, supreme location, fantastic ambient. Breakfast very rich. The suite very clean, comfort, large, exceeded our expectations. And the staff especially friendly, helpful, kind and expert. Everything is perfect. Be back again for sure.
nothing at all, everything was perfect
18 April 2024
Exceptional
Great location. Great staff and fantastic food.
5 April 2024
Superb Athens stay
Location, room, staff, food, service
Very minor: would be helpful to have a steam iron in the rooms.
1 April 2024
Brilliant city centre hotel.
We were returning to the hotel for the 4th time, so we know it well. It is in an excellent location and the facilities are great. The view from the breakfast room is amazing. Rooms are very comfy and well equipped and the beds are especially comfortable.
The bathroom was fine with a fabulous shower but I would have liked more places to hang my towels.
30 March 2024
Stayed here for two nights and had a wonderful time. The breakfasts were delicious and all the staff made our stay memor
Wonderful property and perfect location. Enjoyed our stay as it was in the best location- close to shopping and restaurants.
Nothing - everything was great
24 March 2024
Nice stay!
The location is perfect. Walking distance to almost all sightseeing places. Very good breakfast with Akropolis view. Comfy bed. Modern design. Clean. For two-three days the size of the room is ok, but no longer.
19 March 2024
Fabulous
Great location, nice and welcoming staff, nice and clean rooms, great breakfast with an amazing view
nothing
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
30 November 2024
Very good