The Modernist Athens

4.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Free daily buffet breakfast
Deluxe Room, Balcony
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)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Balcony

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

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

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 the area

Athens

The Modernist Athens is centrally located in Athens, a 4-minute walk from Athens National Gallery and 6 minutes by foot from Mount Lycabettus. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Athens National Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Benaki Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mount Lycabettus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Athens Concert Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Panathenaic Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Syntagma Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Evangelismos Station - 4 min walk
  • Moschato-Tavros Rouf Station - 6 min drive
  • Athens Intl. Airport (ATH) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Simul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Βασίλαινας - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Αγορά Select - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CV Distiller - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe Italiano - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Modernist Athens

Pet-friendly Athens hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Athens National Gallery
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 43-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at The Modernist Cafe, a café which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 1175293

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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. 243 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 278 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

Mekayla

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke, Powell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice part of Athens to walk around in. The breakfast was good and had a large variety of choices. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel. I’ll be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Short Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific, inventive, fun place, great roof terrace with DJ, very nice room, absolutely delightful staff and a great breakfast. Had been staying at an upmarket boutique hotel. Our flight home was cancelled after three hours on the tarmac and we scrambled to find a hotel for the night. Thrilled that we stumbled on the Modernist. Would definitely stay again. A great experience and a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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