Kolonaki Athens, Greece
Renovated
2026
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
HiltonModernist urban oasis
A rippling lobby water feature nods to the subterranean Ilisos river, beneath restored mid-century reliefs and warm marble colonnades.
“The building has hosted royalty and movie stars since the early 1960s; its iconic facade reliefs… have been carefully preserved.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Restored modernist architecture features Yannis Moralis sculpted marble façades, bespoke Saridis furnishings, and curated Athenian ceramics.
Remarkable
Extensive facilities include a 700-metre rooftop running track, pickleball court, longevity clinic, and Athens' largest outdoor pool.
Notable
A 1963 modernist landmark on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, retaining its original sculpted reliefs depicting classical Greek hospitality.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
the hotel beautifully complements its surroundings through a curated art program with modernist pieces commissioned from historic ateliers and celebrated ceramicists…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Ilisia, the hotel sits within walking distance of central Athens galleries and ancient sites.
The rooms
Slate grey, warm wood, and brushed brass define the rooms, where private balconies overlook the Acropolis or the Aegean coastline.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow parasols and loungers surround the outdoor mosaic pool, framed by garden greenery and a purple jacaranda tree.
The spa and gym
A light-wood Finnish sauna sits alongside studios and a fitness room equipped with squat racks and rowing machines.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Byzantino Grande Brasserie
White modernist arches frame terracotta dining rooms, where Angelos Lantos serves French and Greek brasserie classics.
Occupying the redeveloped mid-century modernist landmark on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, the 307-key hotel commemorates the building’s legacy, incorporating the original 620-square-meter marble façades.
At the table
Red velvet stools circle a central bar beneath a domed skylit ceiling for drinks throughout the day.
How it began
Inaugurated in 1963 as the landmark Athens Hilton, the building returns after six decades as an expansive cultural destination.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.