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The Modernist Athens

4.0 star property
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Rooftop terrace
Deluxe Room, Balcony
Free daily buffet breakfast
Property entrance
XLarge Acropolis view with Hot tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Ioanni Gennadiou 4, Athens, Attica, 11521
  • Place, Mount Lycabettus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Athens Concert Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Syntagma Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos)
    ‪25 min drive‬
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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room, Balcony

  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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XLarge Acropolis view with Hot tub | Terrace/patio

XLarge Acropolis view with Hot tub

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Modernist Athens

Pet-friendly Athens hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Athens National Gallery
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Modernist Athens offers 38 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Athens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Modernist Athens. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and just a quick walk from Athens National Gallery. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Modernist Cafe, a café that serves Mediterranean cuisine
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Athens National Gallery and 6 minutes by foot from Mount Lycabettus
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Modernist Athens. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Modernist Athens was completed in August 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Athens hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Modernist Cafe - This café specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Modernist Roof Garden - This rooftop bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 25 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Modernist Cafe
  • The Modernist Roof Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 51 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 51 (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Modernist Athens offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1175293
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Modernist
The Modernist Athens Hotel
The Modernist Athens Athens
The Modernist Athens Hotel Athens

The Modernist Athens Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 276 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , nice boutique feel , breakfast was excellent and made to order eggs was a treat Room was modern and shower was strong pressure and plenty of hot water Roof top for sun downer drinks was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and understated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolute gem this hotel is. Honestly one of our favourite places we’ve stayed for a city break. The staff are exceptional. So friendly and helpful and just lovely. Every single one of them. From reception, wait team, cleaners - they couldn’t have been nicer. The breakfast is delicious - we tried basically everything and it was all so good. We had a family room as we have 3 kids and it was great - enough room for us all, lovely balcony, looked modern and stylish. There are great restaurants all around, we walked to the lovely botanic gardens and monument for fallen soldiers and quick taxi to acropolis. Genuinely this is an absolute treasure of a hotel and we would definitely come back if we return to Athens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Greenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first thing you notice is how genuinely friendly the staff was and how helpful with recommendations. An extra shout out to Christina and Michael. Rooms and bathrooms were large and in excellent condition
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and accomodations

Everything about this hotel was exceptional - but my favorite part was the amazing breakfast options. The staff were fantastic, the rooms were incredible. Many places within walking distance. Great roof top views!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for a night but everyone was super friendly and helpful. I liked the area as well. Hotel has everything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Having worked with a global luxury hotelier, I tend to put a different lens on hotel reviews. The Modernist Hotel, Athens, is modern, fresh, and comes with some of the best staff I’ve ever experienced. Service is paramount to them and they genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. Their breakfast selection is amazing. It’s fresh fruit and breads and cereals are some of the best I’ve experienced. Beds are very comfortable, shower is excellent. Loads of hot water. The drawbacks though, could be things that would make you not return. Rooms are very small and they have no drawers or shelving for clothing. They have a few hangers in an open “closet” area and a large drawer underneath. But the drawer is taken up by the safe. Now, to get to the safe, you need to get down on your hands and knees as it’s at floor level. This is ridiculous. Clothes and belongings will be strewn across the room or you’ll be living out of your suitcase. When mentioning this to staff they will each say the same line “it’s part of the hotel concept”. The concept they are displaying is one of “suck it up” and “we don’t care. The bathroom is small and there’s little shelving for your bits and pieces. We had to remove a kettle from a small cupboard to store a few clothes.Same with a radio - we removed it from a ledge to use the ledge for our phone charger. The gym is quite appalling to be frank. It has a wooden treadmill and a wooden bike. The treadmill isn’t the standard flat surface but bowed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel two metro stops to the Acropolis & Plaka. Even better breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Athens location

Unique hotel, nice part of town, extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint boutique, clean, stylish, amazing breakfast, very kind staff- everyone! Special thanks to Ian for all his info on restaurants and assistance booking! Great rooftop view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, San Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

EKHOSUEHI

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bennie

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Our bathroom was very big, and the room was very small. could've used some of the room in the bathroom in the living space. best hotel breakfast that i've ever had. great neighborhood, that is away from the tourist craziness.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accommodations with gym and the best breakfast in Athens! Removed from the center which was nice and impeccable view of the Acropolis!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Salma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of privacy and heard neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really good. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CEM, Miami Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a little of the city center but I knew what I signed up for and loved it. I stayed at their Thessaloniki location before and that was great too. Breakfast is awesome. Staff is kind and talkative - love that about them. Thanks guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is a bit far for walking to the Acropolis but if you have time and are able, it’s worth the walk. There are many neighborhoods and shops to explore along the way. Lycabettus Hill viewing area is within walking distance but it’s an uphill climb. Public transportation is close as well as many restaurants. Our room was comfortable, clean, and the breakfast was amazing. Highly recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Prabhansu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful upscale neighborhood with great restaurants in the vicinity. The breakfast was exceptionally good. The front desk and breakfast staff were friendly and gracious, particularly Ian in front desk . The room cleaning staff did their job well, but would sometimes forget to replace glasses and cups, easy to fix by talking to front desk. The Modernist will be our preferred place to stay on future visits. We cancelled our booking in King George and booked in the Modernist mainly because of great reviews and lower cost - so glad we did it. The Kolonaki area is so much better than Syntagma square.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved staying at the Modernist

Everyone at the front desk and everyone in the restaurant was super friendly with meals, travel, going out suggestions, visiting the sights, etc. They helped me download apps for Taxi and food ordering. The breakfast is truly amazing with lots of options for both the food and the drinks and custom breakfast items. The only minor complaint I have is that they do not disturb sign is not honored . I had a “do not disturb” sign on the door, but housekeeping still knocked and entered. They apologized. The location is ideal, and right across a metro station. All in all-a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Kolonaki

Ian at the front desk was amazing and so helpful! He made us feel right at home and was so kind with all our questions. Loved the Modernist - we will be back surely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024