AthensWas Design Hotel

Hotels
Design Hotels
9.4 (779 reviews)
Dionysiou Areopagitou 5 , Athens , gr

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Cons:
Noise issues from AC
Room configuration problems

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
Overall cleanliness mentioned positively, but there was a complaint about odors between floors.
Service
10
Staff were consistently praised for their exceptional service and hospitality.
Location
10
Many reviews highlight the perfect location and proximity to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were described as comfortable, but issues with bed configurations were noted.
Amenities
9.04
Amenities were generally well-received, but there were some limitations mentioned.
Value for Money
9.04
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.54
The food quality and breakfast received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was overwhelmingly positive with mentions of returning guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Located in the heart of Athens on the picturesque Dionysiou Areopagitou street, AthensWas hotel offers a luxurious stay with breathtaking views of the Acropolis and the city. Each room is meticulously designed with modern amenities and a private veranda, providing a comfortable retreat for guests.

Culinary Delights with a View
Indulge in modern Greek cuisine at the Sense Restaurant on the 7th floor, overlooking the iconic Acropolis. For a more casual dining experience, visit MODERN on the ground floor for delicious comfort food and a curated selection of Greek wines and cocktails.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
From laundry services to guided city tours, AthensWas ensures a convenient stay for guests. Stay active at the fitness room, conduct business at the on-site center, or explore the city with ease using the hotel's transfer services and proximity to the Acropolis Metro station.

Experience luxury and convenience at AthensWas Hotel - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that the hotel may proceed with a pre-authorization of your credit card any time prior to your arrival in order to guarantee the validity of your reservation.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ATH

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 2 years old and over stay for € 80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 779 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.04
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 10
D
Dan couple gb
10
Would recommend, staff were great, hotel comfortable and clean. Breakfast was superb setting as well as the food itself.
Pros:

The location is superb and the hotel was nice and cozy.

Cons:

Needs a more vibrant bar downstairs

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Peter couple at
9
Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um Athen zu erkunden!
Pros:

Zentrale Lage gleich bei der Akropolis gelegen

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
M
Michele couple ch
9
Wir haben den Aufenthalt genoßen
Pros:

Das Frühstück wurde à la carte serviert und ließ keine Wünsche offen – alles war frisch zubereitet und von hoher Qualität. Die Lage des Hotels ist perfekt und ideal, um Athen zu erkunden.

Die Zimmer sind modern eingerichtet und verfügen über große Fernseher. Zwar gibt es keine deutschen Sender, aber wer reist schon nach Athen, um fernzusehen?

Besonders hervorzuheben ist das Personal: äußerst freundlich, aufmerksam und jederzeit hilfsbereit.

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel sehr genossen und können es weiterempfehlen.

Cons:

Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt auf hohem Niveau war die Dusche: Im Bereich der Glasführung war sie nicht ganz sauber. Das hat den insgesamt sehr positiven Eindruck jedoch nur minimal beeinträchtigt.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
V
Varuni couple gb
10
Hotel walkable to most tourist attractions but most of all with exceptional staff
Pros:

We loved the hotel mainly because the staff were so friendly and accommodating. The following members of the team went above and beyond in helping our stay comfortable - Marisanti, Valantis, Themistoklis, Nikos and John. The restaurant staff at breakfast was very helpful too - Irini and Katerina, We only had breakfast in the restaurant.
Thank you everyone for helping our stay exceptional. We will come again with our daughter when we can to visit Athens again and will definitely stay there.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
T
T2658EDcr Family
10
i left patting myself on the back for selecting such a wonderful hotel.
Pros:

location= perfect. if u are there for the Parthenon as i was, athenswas cannot be beat, the site is 2 minute walk away down a pedestrian only lane.

atmosphere- sleek, minimal, understated, sharp.

rooms- comfortable- if a tad small, showers def a lil too small.

value- expensive but worth it especially if u sign up for the breakfast- its a la carte, high quality and served in a wonderful top floor location, where the parthenon and athens skyline takes your breath away.

cleanliness- excellent

noise level- zero. slept very very well.

service- impeccable. they are helpful in a serious way. in every way.

amenities- again, get the breakfast. fantastic

2026-03-20 via Tripadvisor
F
Francisco Jose couple es
10
Perfección
Pros:

Ubicación, detalles y trato del personas, la cama comodisima y el desayuno a la carta es otro nivel

Cons:

Todo fue perfecto

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
M
Marcin couple pl
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect—from the location and the food to the incredibly courteous staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
A
Assaf couple il
9
אחלה מלון במיקום פצצה לבילוי בעיר
Pros:

ארוחת בוקר סבירה מאד, נוף מהמם

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
C
Chen solo_traveller il
8
Pros:

the location is perfect. just next to the acropolis. the hotel itself is very nice. the rooms are clean but there are no hardwood or marble on the floor. just a carpet.

Cons:

the breakfast was repetitive. the food was fresh and tasty but since it is a boutique hotel i have expected to have some day to day variation.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
MURAT family_with_children tr
9
Tavsiye ederim
Pros:

Konumu , kahvaltı , oda

Cons:

-

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
A
Alexander couple gb
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
B
Bruno couple br
7
No geral uma boa experiência
Pros:

Localização espetacular, bom café da manhã e dos funcionários. Os funcionários são muito gentis e cordiais

Cons:

Não gostei do restaurante SENSE. Achei extremamente caro para o que nos ofereceu. Não caiam nessa cilada! Demais disso, eu fiz a reserva do restaurante SENSE com bastante antecedência para a noite de ano novo e no dia de celebrar a virada me colocaram em uma mesa com a vista prejudicada da Acrópole

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
O
Olga couple es
10
Pros:

Everything was great. The location is great, the view from the hotel is wonderful, the staff is very polite and attentive.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
J
Julia couple at
8
Tolle Lage
Pros:

Lage ist toll! Man ist fußläufig sofort überall. Personal freundlich, aber beim Frühstück gab es Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten.

Cons:

Das Frühstück ist A la Carte und man bekommt nie das was man möchte, sondern immer noch zusätzlich etwas und wurde von uns nicht gegessen weil es zu viel war. Beispiel: Man bestellt eine Scheibe Brot, bekommt 2 und muss dann im Müll landen. Sehr schade!
Die Duschen, Fugen und Ränder sind schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und sind schwarz. Nicht 5 Sterne würdig.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
T
Tony couple gb
10
Perfect hotel for our short break
Pros:

Location, staff, restaurant

Cons:

A very small lift.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
G
GKTravellers Couples Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
10
Perfect Location for all the Sites
Pros:

AthensWas is located in the old streets of the city centre just 400 yards from the entrance to the Acropolis and close to all the important tourist sites and many restaurants. The hotel arranged a reasonably priced taxi to pick us up from the airport. On arrival we were warmly greeted and very pleased with our 4th floor spacious room with balcony.
Our room and the whole hotel is attractively decorated in a modern contempory style. All necessary features including fridge, hair dryer and water were inluded in the room. The king sized bed was super comfortable and the large walk-in shower enlivening.
The a la carte breakfast was all prepared to order and served by friendly staff with stunning views of the Acropolis from the sixth floor restaurant. We also enjoyed the evening tasting menu while viewing the uninterupted views of the Acropolis light up beautifully against the night sky.

2026-02-21 via Tripadvisor
A
Amnonnes Couples Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District
10
Near the acropolis and a walk from the old city with an amazing breakfast - a truly great hotel!
Pros:

Great hotel at a very good location! The hotel is located close to the acropolis with a great unobstructed view from the restaurant at the top floor. The street near the hotel is filled with great restaurants and cafes, and with a short walk to the streets of the old city and 15 minutes walk to the city center. The room was very clean and offered blinds that block light completely, and was quiet - no outside noise. The bathroom is modern with a very good rain shower head. The breakfast was truly exceptional - it is a la carte without a buffet. The food was exceptional and the staff super friendly.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
I
Ilmars Jukums couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location
Good service and staff

Cons:

Very poor breakfast
The hotel is really out of date
And I think it's more like 4*, not 5* hotel

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
M
MOHAMMED couple eg
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee